[NxEdge TI Phase 1A]
Install 6 new pendent sprinklers on return bend off the existing system where new partial walls are being built for a new buffing room in this tenant improvement project. Phase 2 of sprinkler work.

The fire sprinkler system is used for building area increase, for story increase, to allow the H-3 Occupancy, and for fire area. This building was originally constructed in Ada County and then later annexed into the City of Boise. The H-3 Occupancy and its fire separation from the rest of the building is not being altered. The rest of the building is considered to be one control area. The total quantity of hazardous materials located outside of the H-3 Occupancy is not allowed to exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area as limited by the 2012 IFC. To remodel several interior areas having a total floor area of about 9,128 square feet (including a 1,876 square foot 2nd story) within an existing 27,680 square foot building (29,556 square feet including the 1,876 square foot 2nd story). About 328 square feet of an existing 640 square foot mezzanine will be demolished. The remaining mezzanine will be expanded by about 1,564 square feet to be a 1,876 square foot 2nd story. The design floor load of the 2nd story is 125 pounds per square foot. 2nd story work includes concrete footings, bearing walls, floor joists, and floor sheathing. The 2nd story will be served by an existing stairway and a new stairway. A separate new 242 square foot equipment mezzanine served by a ladder will also be constructed. The existing roof structure will be modified to support added roof-top equipment loads. Work includes blocking below equipment point loads, blocking around new roof openings, and strengthening existing roof trusses. Work also includes a new exterior wall and double leaf door, interior nonbearing walls, suspended acoustical ceilings, gypsum board ceilings, an interior airlock pass-thru, interior windows, interior sliding doors, interior side-hinged swinging doors, and equipment. Three new pre-manufactured acoustic spray booths with exhaust ducts and dust collection systems and served by roof top make-up air units and air cooled chillers will be installed. Exterior equipment slabs and exterior chain link equipment enclosures at grade will also be constructed. All equipment shall be listed and labeled per the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) with approval from the PDS Electrical Inspection Team. This permit is intended to establish a Certificate of Occupancy for the entire building. The work is required to comply with the approved drawings, with the structural design, 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. Separate fire sprinkler permits and fire alarm permits shall be obtained prior to beginning any modification or installation work on such systems. **CJW**