(CITY BUFFET ASIAN RESTAURANT) Remodel combining two former spaces (approximately 2,700 sq. ft. and 5,400 sq. ft.) changing occupancy into a new 7,924 sq. ft. assembly restaurant space in existing shopping center per approved plans. Work to include select interior demolition of non-structural walls, finishes, electrical, mechanical, & plumbing with modifications to sprinkler and alarm system to be under separate permit as regulated by the fire department. There is an existing 1-hour fire rated wall creating the boundaries between tenants on north and south. Construct new walls to create the entrance / check-in area; kitchen / preparation area; storage, cooler , freezer units; accessible men's & women's restrooms and accessible route; and a private dining area. Interior finishes, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, alarm and Type I grease duct, hood & exhaust system and Type II hood & exhaust system with non-combustible support to structure above. NOTE: This existing building is fully fire sprinklered with 60 feet clearance all around for unlimited area (includes Shopko & strip mall areas). Occupancy use groups other than "B/M/F/S" cannot exceed 10% of existing building area under original UBC codes. The three "A2" occupancy max out the allowed 10% allowed for original buidling review process. drs 9/19/11 - Alternate letter & floor plan to establish actual occupant load for tenant space per exception to Sec. 1004.1.1, 2009 IBC, approved by Building Official, Jason Blais. Maximum occupant load for entire tenant space is 299 per letter and floor plan attached to this permit. A copy of the approved floor plan seating layout and occupant load's approved, shall be posted and maintained on the wall by front reception counter. The maximum occupant load of each seating area is to be posted. Area "A" (90), Area "B" (104) & Area "C" (40) and the total occupant load (299) at the main exit. An alarm notification system is not required. drs