To improve the tenant fit-out review process, the Department of Inspections and Permits (I&P) and the Department of Public Works (DPW) are simplifying the review of tenant fit-outs that are not expected to increase the water and/or sewer usage. EDU Worksheets are required for tenant fit outs that will change the business use and/or increase the square footage. EDU Worksheets are not required if the business use is not changing from the previous tenant or development classification and there is no increase to square footage.
Attached is a list of Tenant Fit-Out business uses and their associated review categories. Tenant Fit-Outs that are not likely to increase water and/or sewer usage are identified as Review Category 2 in the attached list. These Tenant Fit-Outs will be reviewed to simply ensure the detailed description in the building permit application matches the Tenant Fit-Out category.
Tenant Fit-Outs identified as Review Category 1, as well as any establishments serving food or alcohol, will receive a full review. This review will compare the water and sewer impacts of the new business use to the existing capacity and flow for the property.