What Makes Orem TI Work Different
Orem publishes tenant improvement plan requirements that call for complete, scaled plans and online building permit submittal. The city checklist points to details such as occupancy group, construction type, occupant load, sanitation facilities, disabled access requirements, plot plans, floor plans, exits, corridors, fixed elements, wall sections, plumbing plans, mechanical plans, electrical plans, and related code information. That is why a TI project should start with a careful scope conversation, not just a finish list.
Commercial alterations also need accessibility awareness. ADA guidance treats many remodels and renovations as alterations when they affect usability. When a primary function area is altered, path-of-travel requirements can become part of the planning conversation. For a business owner, that means access, restrooms, routes, doors, counters, and customer areas should be considered early instead of becoming late corrections.
Tenant Improvement Services
- Office build-outs with private offices, conference rooms, reception, break rooms, open work areas, lighting, flooring, and data/electrical coordination.
- Retail improvements with sales floor flow, checkout areas, storage, fitting rooms, display walls, lighting, back-of-house needs, and durable finishes.
- Medical, dental, wellness, and professional suites with reception areas, treatment rooms, plumbing coordination, cleanable surfaces, privacy, and patient movement.
- Restaurant and food-service spaces with kitchen coordination, ventilation, plumbing, equipment clearances, customer areas, restrooms, and finish durability.
- Warehouse and light-industrial offices with restrooms, break rooms, mezzanine or office areas, partitions, doors, lighting, and safe circulation.
The Questions To Answer Before You Sign Off on Scope
Before pricing a TI project, the team needs to know what the suite is now and what it needs to become. Is there a change in use? Are restrooms adequate? Does the mechanical system support the new layout? Are walls moving? Are there new sinks, dental chairs, salon stations, commercial kitchen equipment, or special electrical loads? Does the lease define who pays for which improvements? Are there landlord standards for materials, working hours, trash, noise, and insurance?
| TI Planning Area | What To Confirm | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Use and occupancy | Business type, occupant load, existing occupancy, change of use | The use drives code review, exits, restrooms, and life-safety planning. |
| MEP systems | HVAC zones, electrical capacity, plumbing locations, gas, data | Systems changes can affect cost, schedule, ceilings, walls, and inspections. |
| Accessibility | Routes, doors, counters, restrooms, parking/interface points | Alterations can trigger access requirements that should be planned early. |
| Landlord criteria | Allowed hours, approvals, building standards, insurance, closeout | Property rules can shape schedule, materials, and communication. |
How Northpoint Manages Orem Tenant Improvements
1. Site Walk and Scope Definition
We review the existing suite, business goals, landlord constraints, timing needs, and known permit triggers. A clear scope prevents the project from being priced too loosely.
2. Plan and Permit Coordination
When drawings or professional design support are needed, the project should identify them early. We coordinate the construction scope with city submittal needs and inspection sequencing.
3. Build-Out and Trade Scheduling
Tenant improvements can be schedule-sensitive because rent, staffing, equipment delivery, inspections, and opening dates are connected. We manage trades around that reality.
4. Punch List and Turnover
The project is not done when the last coat of paint dries. Final adjustments, closeout items, inspections, cleaning, and owner walkthrough all matter before the space is ready for business.
Tenant Improvement FAQs
How long do tenant improvements take?
Light cosmetic work may move quickly, while projects with permits, walls, restrooms, mechanical changes, food service, medical use, fire/life-safety scope, or long-lead materials take longer. The timeline should be built around the scope and review path.
Can you work in an occupied business?
Often, yes. Occupied work requires staging, safety separation, dust control, noise planning, after-hours coordination when needed, and communication with the tenant and property manager.
Do you coordinate with landlords?
Yes. Landlord coordination is often essential for access, approvals, building systems, insurance, working hours, shared corridors, trash, deliveries, and closeout requirements.