Tenant Up-fit is a mainstay for Design/Build firms where the architect can initially conduct a thorough code review, develop a concept sketch and the contractor can provide a preliminary price before demolition is done.
Tenant Up-fit projects are heavily design oriented because they are typically lease spaces where varying Use Groups could be neighbors. The architect has to ensure that Life Safety is paramount. This concern for Life Safety deals with construction classifications, allowable use groups, occupant loading, egress, fire protection, and separation between tenants. Tenant Up-fit also deals with the architect and contractor clearly identifying and locating existing conditions that may be subject to being relocated due to a completely new tenant function.
Code compliance is required with all project types, but Tenant Up-fit projects are often the most complex due to the change in use groups and the possible upgrade to fire protection and separation.
Tenant Up-fit is a mainstay for Design/Build firms where the architect can initially conduct a thorough code review, develop a concept sketch and the contractor can provide a preliminary price before demolition is done.
Tenant Up-fit projects are heavily design oriented because they are typically lease spaces where varying Use Groups could be neighbors. The architect has to ensure that Life Safety is paramount. This concern for Life Safety deals with construction classifications, allowable use groups, occupant loading, egress, fire protection, and separation between tenants. Tenant Up-fit also deals with the architect and contractor clearly identifying and locating existing conditions that may be subject to being relocated due to a completely new tenant function.
Code compliance is required with all project types, but Tenant Up-fit projects are often the most complex due to the change in use groups and the possible upgrade to fire protection and separation.