IS 6074:1971 is the Indian Standard code of practice that outlines the functional requirements for hotels, restaurants, and other food service establishments to ensure hygienic conditions, safety, and operational efficiency. It provides guidelines on licensing, building design, sanitation, water supply, food handling, fire safety, and employee health, aimed at municipal authorities, food service operators, and architects involved in establishing or regulating food service premises.
Overview
IS 6074:1971 is the Indian Standard code of practice that outlines the functional requirements for hotels, restaurants, and other food service establishments to ensure hygienic conditions, safety, and operational efficiency. It provides guidelines on licensing, building design, sanitation, water supply, food handling, fire safety, and employee health, aimed at municipal authorities, food service operators, and architects involved in establishing or regulating food service premises.
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IS 6074: Scope Overview
| Clause | Description |
|---|---|
| 2.0 | Definitions relevant to drainage fitments |
| 14.1.1 | Fitment requirements as per Tables 4 & 5 |
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A[IS 6074 Scope] --> B[Drainage Fitments]
B --> C[Material Specifications]
B --> D[Dimensional Standards]
B --> E[Performance Criteria]
E --> F[Leak-proof]
E --> G[Load Capacity]
E --> H[Durability]
For detailed dimensions and performance values, refer directly to Tables 4 & 5 in IS 6074.
IS 6074: Key Definitions & Specifications
| Area | Air Changes per Hour (ACH) |
|---|---|
| Living rooms | 3 |
| Dining & lounge | 2 - 3 |
| Big kitchen | 12 |
| Small kitchen | 6 |
| Toilets | 6 |
| Area | Illumination (Lux) |
|---|---|
| Entrance | 150 |
| Reception & accounts | 300 |
| Dining rooms (tables) | 100 |
| Lounges | 150 |
| Bedrooms (general) | 100 |
| Bedrooms (dressing etc.) | 200 |
| Writing rooms (tables) | 300 |
| Corridors | 70 |
| Stairs | 100 |
| Laundries | 200 |
| Kitchens | 200+ (supplementary local lighting recommended) |
| Goods & passenger lifts | 70 |
| Clockrooms & toilets | 200+ |
| Self service counters | 300 |
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A[IS 6074 Standard] --> B[Definitions (Clause 2.0)]
A --> C[Ventilation (Clause 12.1)]
A --> D[Lighting (Clause 11.1)]
A --> E[Fitments (Clause 14.1.1)]
C --> F[Table 2: Air Changes per Hour]
D --> G[Table 1: Illumination
IS 6074: Licensing and Obligations of Licensee — Key Points
| Obligation | Description |
|---|---|
| Application form | Use prescribed form + layout plan |
| Compliance | Adhere strictly to license particulars |
| Display | License & conditions visible at premises |
| Inspection | Produce license on authority’s request |
Note: Always refer to Appendix A of IS 6074 for the exact application format and detailed particulars.
IS 6074: Building Requirements - Key Specifications
For Non-Airconditioned Buildings, minimum air changes per hour (ACH) are:
| Space Type | Air Changes per Hour (ACH) |
|---|---|
| Living rooms | 3 |
| Dining & lounge | 2 to 3 |
| Big kitchen | 12 |
| Small kitchen | 6 |
| Toilets | 6 |
These values ensure adequate natural ventilation for health and comfort.
flowchart TD
A[Building Requirements] --> B[Ventilation]
B --> C[Non-Airconditioned]
C --> D[Living rooms: 3 ACH]
C --> E[Dining & lounge: 2-3 ACH]
C --> F[Big kitchen: 12 ACH]
C --> G[Small kitchen: 6 ACH]
C --> H[Toilets: 6 ACH]
A --> I[Water Supply]
I --> J[IS 1256-1967 Compliance]
Summary: Ensure minimum ventilation per space type and comply with IS 1256 for water supply.
IS 6074: Location and Environmental Hygiene - Key Specifications
Recommended illumination levels (Lux) for various areas:
| Area | Illumination (Lux) |
|---|---|
| Entrance | 150 |
| Reception & Accounts | 300 |
| Dining room (tables) | 100 |
| Lounges | 150 |
| Bedrooms (general) | 100 |
| Bedrooms (dressing tables) | 200 |
| Writing rooms (tables) | 300 |
| Corridors | 70 |
| Stairs | 100 |
| Laundries | 200 |
| Kitchens | 200+ (supplementary local lighting recommended) |
| Goods & passenger lifts | 70 |
| Clockrooms & toilets | 200+ |
| Self-service counters | 300 |
Minimum air changes per hour (ACH) for non-air-conditioned buildings:
| Area | Air Changes per Hour (ACH) |
|---|---|
| Living rooms | 3 |
| Dining & lounge | 2-3 |
| Big kitchen | 12 |
| Small kitchen | 6 |
| Toilets | 6 |
Minimum drainage and sanitation fitments:
IS 6074: Compliance with Local Byelaws - Key Points
Application for License (Clause 3.1):
Authority Having Jurisdiction (Clause 2.4):
Rounding Off Numerical Values:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form | As per Appendix A of IS 6074 |
| Layout Plan | Location, approach, distance from public facilities |
| Authority | Local body or authorized official |
| Measurement Rounding | As per IS 1256-1967 |
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A[Intending Licensee] --> B[Prepare Application Form]
B --> C[Include Layout Plan]
C --> D[Submit to Competent Authority]
D --> E[Review & Grant License]
Note: Always verify local byelaws for additional specific requirements beyond IS 6074.
IS 6074 Key Specifications for Walls, Ceilings, Doors, and Windows
| Area | Air Changes per Hour |
|---|---|
| Living rooms | 3 |
| Dining & lounge | 2-3 |
| Big kitchen | 12 |
| Small kitchen | 6 |
| Toilets | 6 |
| Area | Illumination (Lux) |
|---|---|
| Entrance | 150 |
| Reception/accounts | 300 |
| Dining rooms (tables) | 100 |
| Lounges | 150 |
| Bedrooms (general) | 100 |
| Bedrooms (dressing) | 200 |
| Writing rooms (tables) | 300 |
| Corridors | 70 |
| Stairs | 100 |
| Kitchens | 200+ (local lighting recommended) |
| Toilets | 200+ |
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A[Rooms] --> B[Ventilation Requirements]
A --> C[Illumination Requirements]
B -->|Living Room| D[3 ACH]
B -->|Kitchen| E[6-12 ACH]
C -->|Reception| F[300 Lux]
C -->|Kitchen| G[200+ Lux]
Note:
For detailed structural design of walls, refer to IS 456 and IS 1905 for masonry. IS 6074 focuses on functional and environmental requirements.
IS 6074: Water Supply & Storage - Key Points
| Description | Non-Airconditioned (L/day) | Airconditioned (L/day) |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels (per bed) | 180 | 275 |
| Restaurants (per seat) | 70 | 97 |
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A[Water Supply] --> B[Hotels: 180/275 L per bed]
A --> C[Restaurants: 70/97 L per seat]
B --> D[+120 L/bed if laundry]
E[Water Storage] --> F[Galvanized Iron Tanks]
F --> G[Tight lids & bottom screw caps]
F --> H[Elevated platform]
F --> I[Regular cleaning & inspection]
This ensures adequate water quantity and hygienic storage per IS 6074 standards.
IS 6074: Drainage and Sanitation Fitments - Key Specifications
| Fitment | Hotels (Residential & Staff) | Restaurants (Public & Staff) |
|---|---|---|
| Water-Closets | 1 per 8 persons (min 2 if both sexes lodged) | 1 per 50 seats up to 200; add 1 per 100 seats over 200 |
| Ablution Taps | 1 in each water-closet; 1 tap per 50 persons near WCs & urinals | Same as hotels |
| Urinals | 1 per 50 persons (public males); none for females | 1 per 50 seats (male public); nil for females |
| Wash Basins | 1 per 10 persons (excluding room basins) | 1 per water-closet and urinal |
| Baths | 1 per 10 persons (excluding en-suite baths) | Not specified |
| Slop Sinks | 1 per 30 bedrooms, minimum 1 per floor | 1 in restaurant |
| Kitchen Sinks & Dishwashers | 1 in each kitchen | 4 in restaurants |
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A[Number of Persons/Seats] --> B{Type
IS 6074 Key Points on Kitchen Design & Equipment
| Fitment | Residential/Public/Staff | Restaurants (per seats) |
|---|---|---|
| Water-closets | 1 per 8 persons (min 2) | 1 per 50 seats (up to 200), then 1 per 100 seats |
| Ablution taps | 1 per water-closet | 1 per water-closet + 1 tap per 50 persons nearby |
| Urinals (males) | 1 per 50 persons | 1 per 50 seats |
| Wash basins | 1 per 10 persons | 1 per water-closet/urinal |
| Kitchen sinks/dishwashers | 1 per kitchen | 4 per kitchen |
| Slop sinks | 1 per 30 bedrooms (min 1 floor) | 1 per restaurant |
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A[Kitchen Design] --> B[Space: 0.5 m²/diner]
A --> C[Exhaust Fans with Grease Filters]
A --> D[Sanitation Fitments]
D -->
IS 6074: Food Handling and Storage – Key Specifications
| Food Item | Storage Temperature (ºC) |
|---|---|
| Meat, meat products, poultry | 0.00 to 1.50 |
| Fresh fish and seafood | -2.00 to -0.50 |
| Dairy products and eggs | 0.50 to 2.50 |
| Fresh fruit and vegetables | 2.00 to 4.50 |
| Ice-creams | -14.50 to -12.00 |
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A[Meat, Poultry] -->|0 to 1.5°C| B[Cold Storage]
C[Fish & Seafood] -->|-2 to -0.5°C| D[Freezer Compartment]
E[Dairy & Eggs] -->|0.5 to 2.5°C| B
F[Fruits & Vegetables] -->|2 to 4.5°C| B
G[Ice-creams] -->|-14.5 to -12°C| D
Ensure strict temperature control and hygienic handling to minimize contamination risks in food service establishments.
IS 6074: Employee Health and Hygiene Key Points
Medical Examination (Clause 26.1):
Personal Hygiene (Clause 26.2):
Vaccination (Clause 26.3):
Summary Table:
| Requirement | Frequency/Notes |
|---|---|
| Medical Examination | Initial + annually or as needed |
| Hand Washing | Before work, after absences |
| Fingernail Hygiene | Always short and clean |
| Vaccination | On appointment + every 5 years; epidemic-based booster |
| Record Keeping | Maintain inoculation and medical exam records |
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A[Employee Appointment] --> B[Medical Exam]
B --> C[Vaccination: Typhoid & Paratyphoid A]
C --> D[Start Work]
D --> E[Daily Hygiene Practices]
E --> F[Annual Medical Exam]
F --> G[Periodic Vaccination (5 years)]
This ensures food safety by minimizing microbial contamination risks through strict employee health monitoring and hygiene.
IS 6074: Dining Hall & Kitchen Space Requirements
Dining Hall Area (Clause 16.1):
Kitchen Area (Clause 15.1):
Worker Facilities (Clause 15.7):
| Space Type | Area per Diner (m²) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Hall | 1.0 | Excludes service counters & fixtures except tables/chairs |
| Kitchen | 0.5 | Includes service/dispensing areas |
| Worker Changing Room | As per requirement | With wash, toilet & lockers |
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A[Diners] -->|1 m² per diner| B[Dining Hall]
A -->|0.5 m² per diner| C[Kitchen + Service Area]
D[Workers] --> E[Changing Rooms + Toilets + Lockers]
This ensures adequate space for diners, kitchen operations, and worker welfare per IS 6074.
IS 6074 Fire Safety Measures – Key Points & Table
| Grade No. | Min. Fire Resistance (Hours) | Fire Load (kcal/cm²) | Class of Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | ≥ 1,100,000 | Very High |
| 2 | 4 | 550,000 to 1,100,000 | High |
| 3 | 2 | 275,000 to 550,000 | Medium |
| 4 | 1 | < 275,000 | Low |
| 5 | 2 | - | Very Low |
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A[Grade 1] -->|≥6 hrs| B[Very High Fire Load]
C[Grade 2] -->|4 hrs| D[High Fire Load]
E[Grade 3] -->|2 hrs| F[Medium Fire Load]
G[Grade 4] -->|1 hr| H[Low Fire Load]
I[Grade 5] -->|2 hrs| J[Very Low Fire Load]
Ensure structural elements are selected based on expected fire load and required fire resistance grade to comply with IS 6074 fire safety standards.
| Fitment | Residential Public & Staff | Public Rooms | Non-Residential Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water-Closets | 1 per 8 persons (min 2 if both sexes) | 1 per 100 persons (up to 400), then 1 per 250 | Varies by persons (e.g., 1 for 1-15 persons, up to 6 for 78-100 persons) |
| Ablution Taps | 1 in each water-closet + 1 tap per 50 persons near WCs/urinals | Same as residential | Same as residential |
| Urinals | - | 1 per 50 persons | Nil up to 6 persons |
| Wash Basins | 1 per 10 persons (excluding room suites) | 1 per WC and urinal | Same as residential |
| Baths | 1 per 10 persons (excluding en suite) | - | - |
| Slop Sinks | 1 per 30 bedrooms (min 1 per floor) | - | - |
| Kitchen Sinks/Dishwashers | 1 per kitchen | - | - |
Note: Two-thirds assumed male, one-third female for calculations.
| Area | Air Changes per Hour (ACH) |
|---|---|
| Living rooms | 3 |
| Dining & lounge | 2-3 |
| Big kitchen | 12 |
| Small kitchen | 6 |
| Toilets | 6 |
flowchart TD
A[Number of Persons] --> B{Type of Establishment}
B -->|Residential| C[Water-Closets: 1/8 persons]
B -->|Public Rooms|
Frequently Asked
IS 6074 (1971) outlines functional requirements for hotels, restaurants, and food service establishments, including sanitation and drainage. Though the code text is not detailed here, typical minimum requirements are:
Summary Table:
| Aspect | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Toilets | Adequate number, separate by gender |
| Ventilation | Natural lighting and ventilation |
| Materials | Non-absorbent, easy to clean |
| Drainage slope | 1:100 to 1:200 minimum |
| Waste Disposal | Proper traps, grease separators |
For precise design, consult IS 1172 (Water Supply), IS 1742 (Sanitary Plumbing), and local municipal codes.
To design kitchens per IS 6074 for hygiene and functionality:
Space Requirement: Minimum 0.5 m² per diner to ensure sufficient working area (Clause 15.1). Snack bars and soda fountains include service-cum-dispensing areas as part of kitchen space.
Exhaust & Ventilation: Exhaust fans must have grease filters to trap grease and maintain air quality (Clause 15.3).
Flooring: Floors must be impervious, smooth, easily cleanable, and in good repair to maintain hygiene (Clause 7.1).
Sanitation Fitments: Provide adequate water-closets, wash basins, and kitchen sinks as per occupancy (refer Table 4 in Clause 14.1.1), ensuring proper drainage and sanitation.
General: Kitchen design should facilitate easy cleaning, prevent contamination, and support food safety protocols.
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This ensures kitchens meet hygiene and functional standards per IS 6074.
Fire Safety Provisions for Food Service Establishments (IS 6074):
Fire Hazard Considerations (Clause 22.1):
Gas Installations (Clause 23.1):
Food Display Protection (Clause 24.2):
Fire Fighting Arrangements:
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Key Takeaway: Implement fire safety by addressing personal and internal hazards, ensuring safe gas installations, protecting food displays, and equipping with proper fire fighting tools.
According to IS 6074, Clause 26, the mandated medical examinations for food handlers are:
Initial medical exam by a registered medical practitioner including:
Annual medical re-examination or more frequent if necessary to ensure fitness and freedom from communicable diseases.
Additional requirements include:
Hygiene practices (Clause 26.2) such as short clean fingernails and handwashing with soap before work are also mandatory.
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IS 6074 ensures contamination prevention in food display and service through these key provisions:
Food Protection: Clause 24.1 mandates all food/drink be stored/displayed protected from dust, flies, vermin, overhead leakage, sewage backflow, and unnecessary handling.
Display Barriers: Clause 24.2 requires unwrapped food/drinks on display to be shielded by glass or partitions to prevent public handling and contamination. Self-service counters must intercept customers' breath with glass or partitions.
Handling Practices: Clause 24.3 prohibits direct manual contact with sliced butter, cracked ice, and all food/drink, minimizing contamination risk.
Utensil Hygiene: Clause 18.3 stresses avoiding hand contact with inside surfaces of containers, utensils, tableware, and cutlery.
Together, these ensure hygienic food service by minimizing contamination vectors from environment, handling, and customer interaction.
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