Introduction. What is a CO? » All Plan submittals must be signed, dated, and stamped by the responsible licensed professional.

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1 Building Services Tenant Improvement-Submittal Requirements Introduction The City of Meridian requires a Tenant Improvement (TI) application when a interior remodel or alteration is going to occur in an existing building. This handout is intended to assist and guide our customer s through the tenant improvement application process. The tenant improvement submittal package includes a checklist and several forms which are required for a complete application. It is required that every section of the checklist and project submittal must be completed entirely. Failure to provide all required and completed materials will result in delays.» All Plan submittals must be signed, dated, and stamped by the responsible licensed professional. What is a TI?» A TI or Tenant Improvement is a modification(s) to an existing tenant space. The City of Meridian requires a TI application for any tenant improvement to a commercial space. What is a CO?» A CO is a Certificate of Occupancy and is required for every business prior to use or occupancy of any tenant space. This includes name changes ownership changes, and interior alteration involving construction.» Applicants may walk in and submit over the counter for any tenant improvement. In addition to the forms included within a tenant improvement submittal application package, approval and written documentation may be required from the City of Meridian Planning Division, Ada County Highway District (ACHD), and Central District Health Department (CDHD) as part of the submittal requirements» Please coordiante with the Meridian Planning Division to verify whether any additional iinformation or approvals are necessary prior to submitting your application. You may also want to discuss signage for your project at this time.» Please contact meridian Building Services to determine if your project requires ACHD Review.» If your tenant improvement inclued food storage, handling or manufacturing,cdhd approval and stamp is required with your application. CDHD can be reached at When your plans have been approved, Meridian Building Services will send an e- mail notification that the plans are ready for download. After official inspection of tenant improvements, a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) will be issued by the City. A CO is required prior to use or occupancy of any tenant space. The legal CO document is mandatory in Meridian for all new business, business name changes, ownership changes and interior alterations, involving construction. If you have questions or would like to schedule a pre-submittal meeting to discuss the specifics of your project, please call (208) Contact Info! Meridian Building Services» The first floor of City Hall at 33 E. Broadway Ave. Suite 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642» Building » Planning Online Citizen Access Portal citizenportal.meridiancity.org/citizenaccess/» The Citizen Access Portal is an electronic service offered to our citizens, businesses, and visitors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.» With a free user account, you will be able to: view permit information, track plan review comments and permit status, download approved construction documents, retrieve certificate of occupancy, pay fees, and schedule inspections online.» Community Development: 33 E Broadway Ave, Suite 102, Meridian ID Rev. 10/2017

2 Submittal Requirements Application Process Critical to a smooth and efficient application process is the need for all required materials to be completed and included with the application. For additional information on each of these steps, see the Tenant Improvement-Submittal Requirements application package.» Pickup or download a Tenant Improvement Submittal Package» Consult with and if necessary acquire Meridian Planning Division approvals (including signage)» Consult with and if necessary Submit separate tenant improvement form to ACHD» Submit Address Verification Request to CommunityDevelopment@meridiancity.org» Complete the Submittal Requirement s (For submittal standards utilize this link:) Consult with; and if necessary acquire CDHD stamp of approval on submittal plans Completed Commercial Application-Tenant Improvement Completed Address Verification Form Completed Plumbing Summary Completed Certificate of Value Meet Meridian Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment requirements Meet Meridian Floodplain Requirements Completed ComCheck-Envelope, Electrical, and Mechanical Compliance (see adopted codes) Completed Structural Calculations and Specifications Completed Drainage Calculations, stamped and signed by licensed professional Completed Street light lay-out Plans, stamped and signed by licensed civil engineer One complete plan set, which includes all files in PDF format (CDHD stamped plans, Civil Sets, etc) Each sheet / page of the drawing shall be submitted as a separate file. Submit completed requirements package» Pay non-refundable $ application fee. $50.00 fee if total project value is under $20,000.» Community Development: 33 E Broadway Ave, Suite 102, Meridian ID Rev. 10/2017

3 Meridian Building Services Tenant Improvement Application Checklist Page 1 Project name: Permit #: Applicant/agent: The following City departments and external agencies must be contacted; Applicant Description Meridian Planning Division (208) You are required to contact the Planning Division to ensure no additional requirements apply. Staff Ada County Highway District (208) You may be required to submit to ACHD. Please contact Meridian Building Services to verify. Address Verification Request - Meridian Please complete and the Address Verification Request form included in this packet to; communitydevelopment@meridiancity.org to receive your required Address Verification. Meridian Wastewater Pretreatment Requirements (208) Meridian Pretreatment Program reviews the wastewater discharged to sewer in construction projects for pollutants of concern as mandated by the EPA and the City of Meridian. Specific equipment is required in the plumbing system to control these pollutants such as grease, flammable liquids and toxic chemicals. Pretreatment Building Standards are located on the Pretreatment Program s Website ( and Title 9, Chapter 2, SEWER PRETREATMENT Meridian City Code. City Clerk s Office (208) If your project involves the sale or service of alcohol, please contact the City Clerk s Office. Central District Health Department (208) Projects that include food products, restaurant, cooking, food prep, or kitchens shall have the plans stamped approved by the health department prior to submittal to Building Services. All applications submitted to Meridian Building Services shall contain the following items; Applicant Description Staff Application Checklist Tenant Improvement Application Address Verification Please submit the address that you received as a result of your request to our department. Plumbing Summary Rev. 10/2017

4 Tenant Improvement Application Checklist Page 2 Applicant Description Staff Certificate of Value Electrical Design (stamped & signed per Idaho Statute) 1. Electrical design shall be provided for automotive facilities, health-care, medical, wood-working, educational, restaurant, industrial, hazardous and for new lighting and power installations. Plan review comments may also require additional design to verify code compliance in sufficient detail, before permit issuance. For other Tenant Improvements not specifically listed above, information may be requested by the Electrical Plans Examiner to verify minimum code compliance. The Electrical Plans Examiner reserves the right to wave these requests at their discretion. 2. Provide a reflected ceiling plan, and a detailed light fixture schedule showing location, quantity and wattage for each type of light fixture to be installed. This shall match the lighting compliance. 3. Provide an electrical energy lighting compliance Com Check in PDF format Mechanical & Plumbing Design (stamped & signed per Idaho Statute) 1. Mechanical and plumbing design shall be provided for automotive facilities, nail salons, healthcare and medical, wood-working, educational, restaurant, industrial and hazardous occupancies. Plan review comments may also require additional design to verify code compliance in sufficient detail, before permit issuance. 2. Provide mechanical energy compliance Com Check in PDF format. 3. Some low hazard plumbing projects may be shown on the architectural floor plan. 4. Mechanical block load calculations are required if any of the following apply. This information is required in PDF format Occupant load increase Change in occupancy class from previous tenant as identified in IMC Table o Minimum Ventilation Rates Heating or cooling equipment additions A new tenant intending to occupy an empty space that previously had no tenant Architectural Plan Requirements (stamped & signed per Idaho Statute) Provide one complete plan set in PDF format (Each sheet / page of the drawing shall be submitted as a separate file. See Citizen Access User Guide Submittal Standards: ) that includes: The cover sheet shall contain all of the current adopted building codes in the City of Meridian A complete building code analysis with Exiting travel distance and an exiting plan ADA compliance, room identification/use is also required. One complete plan set in PDF format - Each sheet / page of the drawing shall be submitted as a separate file. (See Citizen Access User Guide submittal standards: Building Services will verify that all files are stamped, signed and dated by the responsible design professional. This project disc shall contain all construction data that is being designed for the project. APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ALL ITEMS ON THE CHECKLIST ARE SUBMITTED. Rev. 10/2017

5 Meridian Building Services Address Verification Request Requestor Name Phone Address Fax Please check the appropriate box below and submit the required information to Please allow 24 hours for reply. Commercial Project Required Information: Project Name Address (if known) Lot Block Subdivision Site Plan - Include adjacent street name(s) Detailed Floor Plan to include: Entrances Designate main entrance if occupying more than one space Proposed number of tenants and spaces Define clearly on plan Tenant Improvements and CO Fast Track Projects Required Information: Project Name Address (including suite number) Lot Block Subdivision Detailed Floor Plan to include: Entrances Designate main entrance if occupying more than one space Proposed number of tenants and spaces Define clearly on plan Sign Permit Application Required Information: Project Name Building Permit # Address (including suite number) Lot Block Subdivision

6 Meridian Building Services Tenant Improvement Application Office Use Only Permit Number Assigned Application Fee: $ non-refundable or $ if the project value is less than $20,000 Tenant Improvement Misc. Description of Work Being Performed Professional Contractor Name Reg. # Expiration Address City State Zip Code Office Phone: Cell Property Owner Name Address City State Zip Office Phone Cell Design Professional of Record Name Business Name Address City State Zip Code Office Phone Cell Project Information New Business Name Address Suite# Code Design Data Total Bldg. Sq Ft TI Sq Ft Change of Use? Yes No Use Classification Type of Construction Occupant Load Describe New Use Prior Use Is this property in a flood zone? Yes No (if yes, a separate flood application is required) Retail Will Alcohol be sold? Yes No Will Alcohol be served? Yes No Are automatic sprinklers present? Yes No Are automatic sprinklers required for this use? Yes No

7 Under penalty of intentional misrepresentation and/or perjury, I declare that I have examined and/or made this application, and it is true and correct. I agree to construct said improvement in compliance with all provisions of the City of Meridian adopted codes and ordinances. I realize the information that I have stated hereon, and the plans and construction documentation submitted to the City of Meridian, may be incomplete, and that 100% design and drawings have not been submitted. I understand that any field inspection discrepancy, correction or change that may arise (or be required) due to lack of design is the sole responsibility of the owner, owner s representative, design professional and contractor. My submittal forms the basis for the issuance of the building permit herein applied for, and approval of any plans in connection therewith shall not be construed to permit any construction upon said premises or use thereof in violation of any provision of the City of Meridian adopted code or any other ordinance, or to excuse the owner or his/her successors from complying therewith. I understand that no structure shall be used or occupied, until the Building Official for the City of Meridian has issued a Certificate of Occupancy, and that doing so is unlawful. WHERE NO WORK HAS BEEN STARTED AND/OR INSPECTED WITHIN 180 DAYS AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT OR WHEN MORE THAN 180 DAYS LAPSES BETWEEN APPROVAL OF REQUIRED INSPECTIONS, SUCH PERMIT SHALL BE VOID. I understand that one permit extension may be granted, however an application must be made in writing, to the Building Official, prior to permit expiration. I hereby certify that I am the permit applicant for purposes of obtaining this approval and that I am acting in behalf of the owner. All contract work on this project will be done by a contractor holding valid licensing as required by the State of Idaho. I understand the application fee is a non-refundable portion of the plan review fees and will not be refunded if the project is cancelled, withdrawn or expired for any reason. Otherwise, the deposit will be credited towards the total building permit fee. Applicant (printed name) Applicant (signature) Date Address City State Zip Phone Cell (please print clearly)

8 Meridian Building Services Plumbing Summary This plumbing summary should include all new plumbing fixtures being planned for the project. If any fixtures are to be demolished or removed, please make note of this in the space provided. Please indicate total count of new fixtures listed below: Water closets (toilets) Urinals Lavatories (bathroom sinks) Bar Sinks Clinic Sinks Floor Sinks Kitchen Sinks (single faucet) Kitchen Sinks (dual faucets) Laundry Sinks Mop Sinks Washup/Handwash Sinks Dishwashers Clothes Washers Bathtubs or Tub/Shower Combos Showers Drinking Fountains (each hi-lo fountain counts as 1) Floor drains Hose Bibs If plumbing fixtures to be demolished or removed. Please explain.

9 Meridian Building Services Certificate of Value Page 1 Applicant Project Address Tenant The project value shall be the total fair market value. This shall include all labor, materials and equipment, as well as all labor, materials and equipment supplied by others. The project value cannot be reduced by labor, material or equipment that is donated. The values below will be verified and adjusted if required by the Meridian Building Official utilizing the most current publication of the building valuation data published by the International Code Council. The Total Project Value below is used to establish the Building Permit fee only. The Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Sprinkler, and Fire Alarm values are included in the Total Project Value. In addition to the building permit, subcontractors will be required to apply for each respective permit individually and pay a separate fee based upon the scope of work submitted for that particular discipline. Total Project Value Value $ This is the total value of all construction work (including overhead and profit). This includes but not limited to finish work, paint, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, medical gas, process piping, gas piping, generator, elevators, air conditioning, fire suppression and indication systems as well as permanent systems and equipment. Show each component breakdown below and include above. Does this value include labor, materials and/or equipment supplied by others? Yes No If no, additional permits will be required for this work. Please specify Electrical Value $ Total value of all electrical work performed on the job including overhead and profit. Does this value include labor, materials and/or equipment supplied by others? Yes No If no, additional permits will be required for this work. Please specify Plumbing Value $ Total value of all plumbing work performed on the job including overhead and profit. Does this value include labor, materials and/or equipment supplied by others? Yes No If no, additional permits will be required for this work. Please specify Mechanical Value $ Total value of all mechanical work performed on the job including overhead and profit. Does this value include labor, materials and/or equipment supplied by others? Yes No If no, additional permits will be required for this work. Please specify Fire Sprinkler Value $

10 Certificate of Value Page 2 Total value of all sprinkler work performed on the job including overhead and profit. Does this value include labor, materials and/or equipment supplied by others? Yes No If no, additional permits will be required for this work. Please specify Fire Alarm Value $ Total value of all fire alarm work performed on the job including overhead and profit. Does this value include labor, materials, equipment supplied by others? Yes No If no, additional permits are required for this work. *********************************************************************** I hereby attest the information herein is true and correct. I have also selected one of the two required options below for this project. 1. All of the values provided are estimates only. The project has not been bid and awarded. TRUE (If true you will be required to submit a new certificate of value after the project is bid and awarded and before building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire permits are issued). Provide the actual bid date. 2. All of the values herein are accurate. This project has been bid. Bid documents and/or proposals have been received. TRUE Signature Printed Name Date Phone Company/Firm Fax