IRD-023STANDARD PREVIEW

Do Not Disturb Delivery Protocol

Directs the exact steps a runner follows when a Do Not Disturb sign or indicator is present at a scheduled delivery, protecting both guest privacy and food safety.

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Why This Matters

A DND sign is a guest's explicit boundary, and knocking through it—even gently—breaks a trust the whole property depends on. But food left unattended outside a door is its own safety failure waiting to happen. This protocol exists because the two risks pull in opposite directions, and the runner needs a clear, rehearsed answer rather than a judgment call in the hallway.

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Version
1.0
Authority
A5
Section
In-Room Dining

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