B58 Chapel Kitchen Renovation - Site Visit Questions.pdf

B58 CHAPEL KITCHEN RENOVATION

SITE VISIT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

• Wil l the water service in the existing panty be furred out or relocated? If relocated, where wil l it be moved to?

A: No relocation; Only enclosed if required by code

• The water service is a 2½ ” galvanized pipe— one option for moving the water l ine would be to relocate it to the door opening that wil l be closed off (The wall will need to be demolished to above ceiling with this option); How would you l ike this addressed?

A: Relocation of water line is not in scope

• What are the plans for the main water l ine?

A: Unless required by code or space constraints, no plans for water line except match interior finishes

• There is no reference to the material for the countertop— what type of material should we bid?

A: Material must be resilient enough for long-term, semi-commercial use (Chapel users have specifically asked for a more durable material than the existing laminate)

• Wil l cabinets with locking mechanisms be required for this project?

A: Yes; Approximately 50% of the doors/cabinets will require locks

• It was noted at the site visit that the dishwasher is inoperable— is it going, staying, or being replaced? Wil l it be commercial or residential? Do we need to price a new dishwasher? If a new dishwasher is installed, what are the power requirements?

A: Dishwasher not in scope

• Are new l ighting fixtures required? Will additional l ighting need to be installed in the new expanded space after demo?

A: In order to make use of the new ceiling grid (also in scope of this project), new lighting will be required

• Are the new l ight fixtures LED? Are they 1’ x4’ or 2’ x4’ ? (recessed in grid ceil ing)

A: LED are required— 2’x4’ are typical on base and preferred

• Can the power for the new mini-split HVAC unit come from the existing relocated panel? (the existing unit in the kitchen does not have sufficient ampacity to feed the new mini-split)

A: If more power is required for the mini-split, pull from closest suitable panel or the existing panel; Only electrical upgrades in support of the mini-split are acceptable

• Wil l a fire pull station need to be added by the door exiting the kitchen to outside to meet fire code?

A: Only if required by code

• Wil l the existing heat detectors be reused?

A: Existing detectors may be reused only if in good condition

• Are GCFI outlets a requirement for this project? Will al l 120V receptacles in the kitchen and coffee bar be GFCI receptacles?

A: Only if required by UFCs/code

• Wil l the (3) new outlets above the countertops be fed from the relocated electrical panel?

A: Yes

• Are there any requirements to upgrade the existing exhaust hood or is it to remain with no changes?

A: Existing exhaust hood not within scope