What are potential pitfalls of TI work? The prime contract and scope of work is with the leasee, are there specific requirements that need to be met by/for the property owner as well? Are these defined in the lease conditions? Can you run into problems by providing something in the design that is not allowed by the building owner? How do permits factor into the equation? If it is small enough, interior based, (non-structural, MEP) can you do work un-permitted (is that a discussion to have with the building owner)?
I'll answer the last question first - Yes, you need a building permit for all commercial work. Being a TI project you won't have a great level of detail, but you still have life safety and fire protection concerns that have to be addressed and will need to be documented for the planning department and plans examiners.
As far as liability, you are responsible to both your client (the leasee) and the building owner. In the lease agreement, which you should get a copy of and reference in your contract, there will be language describing what is being provided by the building owner and what is being provided by the leasee. There should also be a section of language describing what can and can not be modified within the space itself as well as exterior signage, etc.
TI projects are great. They are typically quick and require little documentation beyond life safety and MEP for permitting. If you have a decent contractor they can go very smoothly. Just be sure to document existing conditions very well in drawings and photos - rated walls, building service locations, egress, parking, etc.
Best of luck!
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What are potential pitfalls of TI work? The prime contract and scope of work is with the leasee, are there specific requirements that need to be met by/for the property owner as well? Are these defined in the lease conditions? Can you run into problems by providing something in the design that is not allowed by the building owner? How do permits factor into the equation? If it is small enough, interior based, (non-structural, MEP) can you do work un-permitted (is that a discussion to have with the building owner)?
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I'll answer the last question first - Yes, you need a building permit for all commercial work. Being a TI project you won't have a great level of detail, but you still have life safety and fire protection concerns that have to be addressed and will need to be documented for the planning department and plans examiners.
As far as liability, you are responsible to both your client (the leasee) and the building owner. In the lease agreement, which you should get a copy of and reference in your contract, there will be language describing what is being provided by the building owner and what is being provided by the leasee. There should also be a section of language describing what can and can not be modified within the space itself as well as exterior signage, etc.
TI projects are great. They are typically quick and require little documentation beyond life safety and MEP for permitting. If you have a decent contractor they can go very smoothly. Just be sure to document existing conditions very well in drawings and photos - rated walls, building service locations, egress, parking, etc.
Best of luck!
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