Tenant Handbook

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  1. General Information
    1. Letter of Introduction
    2. Contact Information
    3. Rental Payments
    4. Building Hours
    5. Access Control System
    6. Security Guard
    7. Visitor and Special Admits
    8. After Hours Heating and Cooling
    9. Directory Listing
    10. Keys
    11. Office Security
    12. Thefts
    13. Holiday Schedule
    14. Smoking
    15. Soliciting
    16. Map of Local Amenities
  2. Building Rules and Regulations
    1. Quiet Environment
    2. Canvassing
    3. Animals, Bicycles, Vehicles
    4. Office Equipment
    5. Trash
    6. Common Areas
    7. Alterations
    8. Electric Heaters / Fans
    9. Plumbing Fixtures
    10. Fire and Safety Regulations
  3. Move-In Instructions
    1. General Information
    2. Move-In Checklist
    3. Moving Company Requirements
    4. Insurance Requirements
    5. Tenant Contact Form
    6. Freight Elevator Reservation Form
    7. Directory Strip and Door Lettering Form
    8. Key Order Form
    9. Security Access FOB Request Form
    10. Tenant Information Sheet
  4. Building Services
    1. Maintenance
    2. Cleaning Services
    3. Trash Removal
    4. Extermination Services
    5. Mail
    6. Access to Offices
  5. Emergencies
    1. General Information
    2. Fire Emergencies
    3. Building Evacuation
    4. Fire Prevention Rules
    5. Bomb Threats
    6. Power Failures
    7. Medical Emergencies
    8. Elevator Malfunctions
    9. Stairwell Exit Plan
  6. Contractor Services
    1. Introduction
    2. Waiver of Lien Rights
  7. Construction Rules and Regulations
    1. General Information
    2. Access
    3. Personnel
    4. Subcontractors
    5. Housekeeping
    6. Building Systems / Facilities
    7. The Work
    8. Materials
    9. Insurance
    10. Hazardous Materials Spills or Releases
  8. Move-Out Instructions
    1. General Information
    2. Move-Out Checklist
    3. Moving Company Requirements
    4. Freight Elevator Reservation Form
    5. Forwarding Address Form

Building Systems / Facilities

Fire Sprinkler Systems

  • Contractor shall notify Management 24 hours in advance of any work affecting the sprinkler system.
  • Contractor shall check in with the Engineer immediately prior to commencement of the sprinkler work.
  • Engineer shall accompany Contractor and tag impaired devices.
  • When notified by the Contractor, impaired device tags shall be removed by Engineer after the work is complete and the system is operational.
  • Sprinkler Standpipes or risers may not be drained or remain empty between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • Sprinkler feed mains, cross mains and branch lines shall be drained after 7:30 a.m. on regular business days only and must be refilled by 5:00 p.m. each day.  Exceptions require approval of Management.  The Contractor may incur additional cost for Management personnel when these steps are not followed.

Fire Alarm

  • Contractor shall not conduct any activities that will activate the building fire alarm system prior to the implementation of precautionary measures to prevent false alarms. 
  • Contractor shall be charged $250.00 per occurrence in the event of false fire alarms caused by smoke detectors that have not been taken out of service prior to the work in accordance with the following procedures:
    • Contractor shall notify Management in advance of any activities that will require impairment of any smoke detectors.
    • Smoke detectors will be taken out of service by Management.  Contractor's personnel shall not disable smoke detectors for any reason.
    • Contractor shall notify Management Security when the work is finished and shall not leave the project until all smoke detectors are back in service.
  • The building’s fire alarm contractor must perform the final connection to the building’s fire alarm system. Please coordinate with Chief Engineer.

Building Facilities

  • Contractor will only use the Lower Level restrooms. Restrooms, toilets, maids’ closet, wash bowls and other apparatus shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which they were designed.  Any expenses for repair of damage to the above shall be borne by the Contractor.

Thermostats/HVAC System

  • Existing thermostats and induction units (or the like type of equipment) shall be protected during demolition and construction to prevent malfunction of the HVAC operating systems. Contractor will install new filters on fan coil units at end of project.