FACILITY DESIGN GUIDES
SUPPORT AREAS
Spa Dispensary
5 min
objective the dispensary is primarily used for the storage and mixing of spa product preparations by spa employees this area also is used to clean spa treatment utensils and equipment an enclosed pantry is required to support the beverage and snack service for the relaxation lounges equipment may vary by location based on extent of food/beverage service offered include separate work areas for beverage and snack service dispensary/product storage location provide one dispensary located near the treatment rooms to provide employees with convenient access before and after each spa treatment do not provide a line of sight into this area from the guest areas provide these areas with direct access to service circulation corridors pantry location provide one centrally located pantry which services relaxation lounges, locker rooms and treatment rooms at smaller spas the dispensary may serve this function additional considerations large spas may require more than one dispensary to service treatment areas smaller spas may save space by combining the dispensary with the staff room features separate work surfaces for dispensary and food service lockable storage cabinets – uppers and lowers with adjustable shelves computer work station with printer telephone separate refrigerator with freezer for dispensary and food service two compartment stainless steel sink with water filter and gooseneck faucet ice machine with floor drain microwave blender hydrocollator, wall mounted swing arm faucet, and floor drain double hot towel cabinet stone kit sterilizer autoclave double drawer dishwasher this may be the location for cleaning footwear and may require a two compartment laundry sink and work surface include additional storage for facility recycling operations storage for portable massage tables provide the following utilities electrical provide one duplex per 2’ 0” of counter phone/data provide at each computer terminal