The factors below are amongst the most important to be considered but not necessarily limited to these:-

WHEN PLANNING A BOWLING CENTRE
  What is the size of the property?
  Have the location and zoning restrictions been checked?
  How much capital is available for this project?
  Does the planned location have good business potential?
  Is the building a new one (built especially for a bowling centre) or an existing one to be converted
      into a bowling centre?
  What are the operating requirements and local ordinance in regards to parking?
  Ramps for the handicapped.

MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR THE BASIC INSTALLATION
The length of the installation can be determined by the use of the following dimensions. All are minimum measurements:-
  A minimum of 1.17 metres (3' - 10") clear passage behind the pinspotters. This area will also
      largely depend on the location of the workshop. ( see graphic)
  25.35 metres (83' - 2") overall length of the lanes and approach area including automatic
       pinspotters, plus an additional 3.66metres (12') for seating. ( see graphic)
  Specifications may vary somewhat depending on choice of equipment.

WIDTH OF BOWLING LANES
Listed below are the net measurements of the uninterrupted lane widths only. The calculations must include columns, walls and passages between or outside the lanes themselves.

No. of Lanes                     WIDTH IN METRES                     WIDTH IN FEET
      2                                         3.46                                        11' 41/8"
      4                                         6.85                                        22' 5½"
      6                                       10.23                                        33' 61/8"
      8                                       13.62                                        44' 81/4"
    10                                       17.01                                        55' 95/8"
    12                                       20.40                                        66' 11"
For installations in excess of 12 lanes the required dimensions are available on request.

SIDE AISLES
The recommended side aisle giving access to the back of the pinspotters is 1metre (3'). The minimum width is .75metres (2' - 29½"). If no aisle is required then provide a minimum of .35metres (1') past the gutter to the wall to give the bowlers some extra space for their approach.

CEILING HEIGHT
The ceiling height typically ranges from 3.05metres to 3.66metres (10' to 12') above the approach and lane surface. Accoustical tiles must be used over the lanes, seating and concourse area.

AIRCONDITIONING
Airconditioning is a necessity. The primary airconditioned space is from the foul line back to the seating area and all ancillary areas. It must be designed to maintain temperatures ranging from 20.6°C to 22.8°C (69°F to 73°F). The average relative humidity should be 40-50%