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Commercial Tenant Improvement: 108 Issues Found

An anonymized commercial tenant improvement plan review uncovered coordination issues across architectural, MEP, and life safety—before permit and construction.

108
Issues found
5
Disciplines
5
Codes referenced

Key findings

Issue #207

Architectural

Critical

Issue #207

Issue #203

Electrical

Critical

Issue #203

Issue #86

Architectural

Critical

Issue #86

Issue #24

Architectural • IBC

Critical

Issue #24

Issue #4

Electrical • IBC

Critical

Issue #4

Issue #31

Structural • IBC

Critical

Issue #31

Issue #8

Structural • IBC

Critical

Issue #8

Issue #10

Structural • 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

Critical

Issue #10

Issue #5

Electrical • IBC

Critical

Issue #5

Issue #29

Mechanical

Critical

Issue #29

Issue categories

Architectural
Egress, accessibility, room layouts, building code compliance, and finish specifications
Electrical
Electrical systems, panelboards, circuits, emergency power, and electrical code compliance
Structural
Structural connections, load paths, foundation design, and structural code compliance
Mechanical
HVAC systems, ventilation, exhaust, refrigerant piping, and mechanical code compliance
Plumbing
Plumbing fixtures, drainage, venting, water supply, and plumbing code compliance

More example findings

Issue #207
Architectural
Critical

Summary: Issue #207

Why it matters: This issue could cause code violations and may prevent plan approval for Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #207

Issue #203
Electrical
Critical

Summary: Issue #203

Why it matters: Failure to address this issue may result in construction delays and costly rework during Commercial Office construction.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #203

Issue #86
Architectural
Critical

Summary: Issue #86

Why it matters: Addressing this issue before construction prevents costly rework and ensures code compliance for Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #86

Issue #24
Architectural • IBC
Critical

Summary: Issue #24

Why it matters: This coordination issue could lead to field conflicts and change orders in Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #24

Issue #4
Electrical • IBC
Critical

Summary: Issue #4

Why it matters: Failure to address this issue may result in construction delays and costly rework during Commercial Office construction.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #4

Issue #31
Structural • IBC
Critical

Summary: Issue #31

Why it matters: Addressing this issue before construction prevents costly rework and ensures code compliance for Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #31

Issue #8
Structural • IBC
Critical

Summary: Issue #8

Why it matters: Addressing this issue before construction prevents costly rework and ensures code compliance for Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #8

Issue #10
Structural • 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Critical

Summary: Issue #10

Why it matters: This issue could cause code violations and may prevent plan approval for Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #10

Issue #5
Electrical • IBC
Critical

Summary: Issue #5

Why it matters: This coordination issue could lead to field conflicts and change orders in Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #5

Issue #29
Mechanical
Critical

Summary: Issue #29

Why it matters: Addressing this issue before construction prevents costly rework and ensures code compliance for Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #29

Issue #2
Electrical • NEC
Critical

Summary: Issue #2

Why it matters: This coordination issue could lead to field conflicts and change orders in Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #2

Issue #7
Mechanical • International Mechanical Code
Critical

Summary: Issue #7

Why it matters: Addressing this issue before construction prevents costly rework and ensures code compliance for Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #7

Issue #64
Electrical • 2018 International Fire Code
Critical

Summary: Issue #64

Why it matters: Failure to address this issue may result in construction delays and costly rework during Commercial Office construction.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #64

Issue #60
Architectural • 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Critical

Summary: Issue #60

Why it matters: This issue could cause code violations and may prevent plan approval for Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #60

Issue #33
Architectural • IBC
Critical

Summary: Issue #33

Why it matters: This coordination issue could lead to field conflicts and change orders in Commercial Office projects.

Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.

RFI draft: Please clarify: Issue #33

This is an anonymized example. Findings shown are excerpts for illustration. Actual project details have been modified to protect client confidentiality.

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