Tenant Improvement Standards - Revised 07/06

Adopted Codes (with Village amendments):

• 2003 International Building Code (IBC)
• 2003 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• 2002 National Electric Code (NEC)
• 2004 Illinois state Plumbing Code
• 2003 International Fire Code (IFC)
• 2003 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
• 1998 US department of Justice ADAAG

* REVISIONS – the Village of Minooka building Department requires a submission letter from the design professional identifying each change and, or revision. They must be bubbled or clouded with a key or notation made to match revision block on drawings.

1. REQUIREMENTS
   1. An architect or engineer's seal is required on plans when floor area, measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls exceeds 1,500 square feet or when intended for occupancy by 10 or more persons during the hours of occupation.
   2. Electrical plans must be prepared by an architect, engineer, or licensed electrical contractor. Plans must be sealed and signed by an Electrical Engineer when the service is 400 amps or more, or exceeds 10K AIC.
   3. All structural and fire resistive elements shall be prepared and sealed by an architect or engineer.
      1. Full height partition and demising walls are required to allow for roof diaphragm deflection using approved AISI standard with construction detail shown on plan.
      2. Partition walls that exceed 6 ft shall comply with 03 IBC 1607.13 with bracing detail shown on plan.
      3. All pre-engineered partition wall systems shall have all manufacturers details and calculations submitted with plans and bear the stamp of manufacturers engineer.
      4. All fire resistive elements shall be done per UL design and include UL detail with number on plan.
2. CONSTRUCTION
   1. Tenant improvements shall be constructed by a licensed contractor in the following commercial license classifications:
      1. General Commercial Contractor
      2. General Small Commercial Contractor
      3. Remodeling and Repairs Contractor limited to $50,000.
   2. Each contractor must have a current Village license, bonds and insurance must be up to date and current
3. C. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
   1. All projects must have a permit application. All applicants must supply specific information and certain declarations regarding the proposed work.  The owner, licensed contractor, or their authorized agent can complete the application. The following information must be provided
      1. Project Information: The address, legal description or assessor's parcel number, existing use of the building or property, and a brief description of the proposed work / project
      2. Applicant: The name of the person presenting the application
      3. Property Owner: The name and address of the property owner.
      4. Contractor: The name and contractor license number
      5. Applicant Signature: This statement may be signed by the contractor Owner or agent
4. FEES
   1. Building permit and Plan Review fees are based on the Occupancy classification, valuation and square footage of the project
5. CONSTRUCTION PLANS REQUIREMENTS
   Provide four copies of the following drawings:
   1. Floor plan, scale 1/4" = 1'-0"
      1. Floor plan shall be provided with dimensions locating new construction, door sizes, means of egress, egress illumination and other information specific to the occupancy type.
      2. Provide cross section of new walls, bulkheads, soffits and other details as necessary. Specify all types of materials to be used.
   2. PLUMBING
      1. Show the location(s) of all new plumbing fixtures and provide fixture specifications
      2. Drain, waste, vent isometrics, and gas isometrics w/appliance BTU’s
      3. Water calculation summary, which shows existing water meter size (GPM total maximum), a breakdown of existing & new fixture units & remaining units
   3. MECHANICAL, Scale: 1/4"= 1'-0"
      1. Show the location(s) of new and existing ductwork type and sizes
      2. Makeup air calculations
      3. Kitchen hood detail/grease duct dimensions
      4. Occupancys using type I or II exhaust hoods are required to have a certified air balance report. Other occupancies with high exhaust air rates are also required to have an air balance report, ie: nail salons, repair garages etc.
      5. Condensate line locations and termination points
   4. ELECTRICAL, Scale: 1/4"= 1'-0"
      1. Identify all new and existing electrical equipment
      2. Panel schedules shall be summarized and updated with each submittal, including the calculations. The panel size, feeder, and over current protection size shall be sown on the plans
      3. A complete plan showing the layout of the proposed electrical wiring for including size of working clearance at all switch gear and panels and legends of all symbols used. Exterior egress discharge lighting per chapter 10, 03 IBC
      4. Provide fault current calculations and specify if series rated. If series rated verify 1% motor load not exceeded.
      5. Details of panel board, switchboard, and distribution centers showing type and arrangement of switches, over current devices.
      6. The existing load and additional load as computed in accordance with the code or by other approved methods. Submitted data shall show the adequacy of the existing service
      7. The location, voltage, and horsepower or full load ampere rating, of every motor
      8. Medical care facilities including dental, chiropractic, and physical therapy are to use wiring methods per NEC Article 517. (No exceptions)
      9. When adding a meter to an existing S.E.S. location each meter must be permanently identified to coincide with the suite or tenant space actually served through the meter. Sub-panels located within existing suites and when more than one space is leased
      10. Meter I.D. The identification tag at each meter must provide show the show the suite number, machine engraved or machine printed on aluminum, brass, or other approved non-ferrous metal with minimum 1/4 inch high letters. The tag shall be riveted adjacent to the meter socket and disconnection means. Identify multiple meters 1 of 2, 2 of 2 etc.
      11. Sub-Panel I.D. the identification tag at each sub-panel must show the panel number in consecutive order (sub-panel 1 of 3, etc) machine engraved or machine printed on metal or plastic with a minimum 1/4 inch high letters. The tag must be attached shown on the drawings with screws, rivets or epoxy on the outside cover
   5. REST ROOMS, Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
      1. The number and type of required plumbing fixtures shall comply with IBC Chapter 29
      2. Accessibility Requirements: Comply with 98 USDJ ADAAG
      3. Provide complete rest room details with elevations
      4. Commercial sheet vinyl floor covering only allowed with prior approval from the Building Official (material cut sheets required)
   6. SANITATION
      1. Ceramic tile floor finish and ceramic cove base required 6” on to wall
      2. Hard non-absorbent surface finish is required in all rest rooms, and kitchen areas. Kitchen areas are also required to withstand scrubbing, hot wash procedures and comply with county health ordinance.
   7. FIRE
      1. Show existing, new, relocated devices and sprinkler heads.
      2. Show existing and new hydraulic calculations for any new sprinkler heads added in excess of 10.
      3. Show existing and new battery calculations.
      4. Provide all licensing information for both sprinkler and fire alarm contractors.
      5. A qualified installer shall be present for all fire alarm and sprinkler inspections.
      6. All fire alarm and sprinkler must be included with first plan submittal. Deferred submittal is not permitted for tenant improvements.
      7. More specific information can be obtained from the Minooka fire district (815) 467- 5637
6. PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
   Address information:
   1. ALL numbers including suite numbers must be on CONTRASTING BACKGROUND.
   2. NO numbers on GLASS except suite numbers.
      1. Suite numbers shall be on the front and back doors
   3. Verify building address size and location
      1. If located between grade and 11 ft 11 inches the letters must be a minimum of 6 inches.
      2. If located above 12 feet from grade, the letters must be a minimum of 12 inches.
      3. Visible from street or road fronting the property.
      4. Address numbers mounted on monument signs are to fallow the same size at height ratio, as building mounted numbers

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