Commercial Construction in Arizona

We open with a landlord and lease review — TI allowance, work-letter requirements, after-hours rules, freight access, and CAM coordination. Design follows, with stamped architectural, structural, MEP, and energy drawings. Permit submittal goes to the city alongside fire-marshal review for any sprinkler, alarm, or occupancy classification change. Construction sequences demo → framing → MEP rough → inspections → drywall → finishes → final inspections → certificate of occupancy. Small TIs run 4–8 weeks; restaurant buildouts run 12–20 weeks.

Three items dominate TI schedules. First, fire-marshal review — sprinkler relocations and any change of occupancy class trigger fire department coordination that's often the long pole. Second, Health Department for restaurants: grease interceptor sizing, three-compartment sinks, mop sinks, and ventilation hood specs all need pre-approval. Third, ADA: 2010 ADA Standards apply to every TI, and even a minor restroom modification can trigger a full restroom upgrade if existing conditions weren't compliant. We surface all three during pre-construction so they're budgeted and on the schedule.

Construction is per 2018 IBC with Arizona amendments, 2018 IFC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, and the 2018 IECC for energy compliance. Fire-rated assemblies follow UL listings with documented penetration sealing. Restroom plumbing fixtures meet WaterSense flow rates required by the Arizona Energy Code. ADA paths verified against 2010 ADA Standards. All work permitted, inspected, and warrantied under ROC #349454.