The fire sprinkler scope of work consists of changing pendent sprinklers to upright sprinklers to accommodate a new wall configuration. The existing main will be relocated 6’ east.

The fire sprinkler system is used for unlimited area of the building and for fire area. To prepare an existing 49,861 square foot tenant space for a new retail sales tenant. Permit BLD13-02316 was issued earlier to allow interior non-structural demolition and to allow the construction of an interior tenant demising wall to create this tenant space from a larger space. Work is to include 2 upgraded restrooms to be accessible to the disabled, interior nonbearing walls, 2 new double leaf exit doors including headers and landings, alterations to the roof to support roof top HVAC units, a loading dock, a ramp at the loading dock, guards on both sides of the loading ramp, added roof insulation for a total of R-20, mechanically fastened membrane roof covering, new exterior walls and parapets at the entry, interior finishes, wall furring and cavity insulation at some exterior walls, and interior display shelves. An elevated floor level (about 49 inches above the main level) having a floor area of about 176 square feet and a stairway to serve it will be constructed. Special Inspection is required for steel (including welding), concrete, masonry, soils, epoxy anchors, expansion anchors, and EIFS. A separate permit is required for free-standing display racks and shelving units exceeding 8 feet in height. The work is required to comply with the approved drawings, with the plan review report, and with all applicable codes and ordinances. The fire sprinkler system is required to comply with NFPA 13 and the fire alarm system is required to comply with NFPA 72 as regulated by the Fire Department. **CJW**