TENANT DESIGN CRITERIA
ARCHITECTURAL HANDBOOK
(Updated 11/15/2010)
Subject to errors and omissions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. PREFACE ............................................................................................................1
II. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................3
VIEW OF COMMON MALL .................................................................................................... 4
VIEW OF JCPENNEY COURT ................................................................................................. 6
SITE PLAN ............................................................................................................................ 7
PROJECT DIRECTORY ........................................................................................................... 9
TENANT LEASE PLAN – LOWER LEVEL .............................................................................. 10
TENANT LEASE PLAN – UPPER LEVEL ............................................................................... 11
III.
STOREFRONT DESIGN ...........................................................................12
GENERAL STOREFRONT CRITERIA FOR ALL TENANT TYPES ........................... 13
DESIGN CONTROL ZONE............................................................................................. 15
DEMISING PIERS ........................................................................................................... 16
TYPICAL MALL COLUMNS ......................................................................................... 23
STOREFRONT & INTERIOR FINISHES ....................................................................... 29
FLOOR AND BASE ......................................................................................................... 31
STOREFRONT BULKHEADS........................................................................................ 32
STORE CLOSURES......................................................................................................... 35
DESCRIPTION OF STOREFRONT TYPES ................................................................... 36
TYPE I STOREFRONT.................................................................................................... 37
TYPE II STOREFRONT .................................................................................................. 38
TYPE III STOREFRONT ................................................................................................. 39
GENERAL SIGNAGE CRITERIA .................................................................................. 40
Location And Size..................................................................................................................................42
Letters ....................................................................................................................................................42
Illuminated Signs ...................................................................................................................................43
Neon.......................................................................................................................................................43
Sign Text ................................................................................................................................................44
Non-Illuminated Signs ...........................................................................................................................44
Service Door Signs.................................................................................................................................44
Blade Signage ........................................................................................................................................44
EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGNS ...................................................................................... 47
LIGHTING CRITERIA .................................................................................................... 48
EXTERIOR STOREFRONT CRITERIA ......................................................................... 50
SCHEDULE – LOWER LEVEL ...................................................................................... 51
SCHEDULE – UPPER LEVEL ........................................................................................ 54
IV.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................56
TENANT CONSTRUCTION........................................................................................... 57
TENANT DISPLAY FIXTURES, RACK/SHELVING/STORAGE UNIT
REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................ 61
V.
PROJECT INFORMATION......................................................................62
APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES ................................................................................ 63
TENANT REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES ............................................................ 64
Procedures..............................................................................................................................................64
SUBMISSION PROCESS ................................................................................................ 65
Submission 1 ..........................................................................................................................................65
Submission 2 ..........................................................................................................................................65
ALSO SEE SEPARATE DOCUMENTS:
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK DESIGN CRITERIA
MALL RULES AND REGULATIONS
I. PREFACE
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W
elcome to The Plaza at King of Prussia, a popular two-level superregional shopping center serving Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New
Jersey and Northern Delaware. Featuring five department stores, a wide
variety of specialty stores, a large food court, and a cafe court, the center
is designed to bring a complete and contemporary shopping experience to the
expanding region.
The newly renovated and expanded Plaza will reflect King of Prussia’s culturally rich
Pennsylvania location by the use of warm and traditional images together with quilt
pattern motifs uniquely expressive of the area. Marble flooring in warm, rich colors,
cherry wood finished handrails and furniture, and decorative pendant light fixtures are
designed to create a gracious human scale to help customers feel at home in the center.
Major mall accent elements occur away from the Tenant as an elegant back drop
allowing the merchandise within the Tenant storefront to become the focal point for the
shopper.
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II. INTRODUCTION
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VIEW OF COMMON MALL
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T
he purpose of this handbook is to encourage the highest level of design for each Tenant and to
inspire a unique, design statement for all storefronts. The Tenant’s storefront design shall place
emphasis on proportion, scale, color and detailing to enhance the quality and image of The Plaza at
King of Prussia. Tenants and their Architects/Store Planners are encouraged to design storefronts that
explore creative uses of merchandising, lighting and signage. Flat, two-dimension and fully open
storefront designs will not be permitted. Three dimensional storefront designs with large amounts of
glass emphasizing show windows and display cases along with highly imaginative and creative displays
and graphics are strongly encouraged. These design goals can be accomplished through close attention to
detail, use of high-quality materials, good craftsmanship and innovative design. Tenant plan submittals
are to bear the seal of an Architect registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Tenants and their
representatives must inspect and verify all existing field conditions within their perspective space. Upon
signing lease documentation, Tenant accepts all existing conditions within their space without Landlord
modification.
The design criteria for Tenants together with the lease and lease exhibit comprise the Tenant package.
Tenants should familiarize themselves with the intent and details of these documents. Tenants should
also understand the special characteristics of their lease spaces including all existing conditions which
will affect their store design. The Landlord and his Architect shall be the absolute right of approval over
materials, colors and finish selections, plans and designs. The Landlord requires the use of high-quality
materials throughout the Tenant leased premises. The Landlord may, at his discretion, consider
deviations from these design criteria in the interest of the project. Supplemental design criteria may be
issued at the Landlord’s direction and may supersede portions of these criteria. Nothing within the
criteria limits the Tenant’s responsibility for code review and compliance related to their project within in
the mall property.
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VIEW OF JCPENNEY COURT
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SITE PLAN
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VIEW OF CAFÉ COURT
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PROJECT DIRECTORY
LANDLORD’S MANAGING AGENT
Simon Property Group
The Atrium
234 Mall Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406-2954
(610) 768-6300
MALL MANAGEMENT
Plaza Management Office
160 North Gulph Road, Suite 2700
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 265-5794
CURRENT ARCHITECT FOR
SPACES 1306-1311 AND 2301-2308
McGillan Architecture, Inc.
Two Bala Plaza, Suite 502
333 City Line Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-6577
ARCHITECT
Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback &
Associates, Inc., Architects
2700 Promenade Two
1230 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 39309-3591
(404) 888-6600
LANDLORD’S ALARM CONTRACTOR
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
2000 Crawford Place
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08504
(856) 385-7521
DIRECTOR OF TENANT COORDINATION
Simon Property Group
The Atrium
234 Mall Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406-2954
(610) 768-6341
TENANT COORDINATION ANALYST
(610) 768-6337
LANDLORD-SUPPLIED ITEMS
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Verizon
1350 Welsh Road
North Wales, PA 19454
1 (800) Verizon or 1 (800) 479-1919
GAS SERVICE
PECO Energy
2301 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
1 (800) 494-4000
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
KLG, LLC.
2136 Defoors Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 881-6565
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Montgomery County Health Department
1430 Dekalb Street
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
(610) 278-5117
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
ZMM, Inc. (Design)
222 Lee Street, West
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 342-0159
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(CODE REVIEW AND BUILDING PERMITS)
Upper Merion Township
175 West Valley Forge Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 265-2606
FACTORY MUTUAL
FM Global
Attn: Plan Review
2100 Reston Parkway, Suite 600
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-4101 y Fax: (703) 860-3187
WATER, SEWER & ELECTRIC SERVICE
Mall Operations Department.
Plaza Management Office
160 North Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 337-9272
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TENANT LEASE PLAN – LOWER LEVEL
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TENANT LEASE PLAN – UPPER LEVEL
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III.
STOREFRONT DESIGN
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GENERAL STOREFRONT CRITERIA
FOR ALL TENANT TYPES
1.
The storefront shall be designed, fabricated and installed by Tenant at the Tenant’s expense.
2.
The storefront shall be designed to encourage and facilitate entry into the store. Tenants are
encouraged to consider innovative presentation of merchandise. Storefronts must be a minimum
of 70% transparent.
3.
The Tenant shall be required to utilize non-combustible construction materials except where fire
resistant treated materials are required. All materials shall be approved by authorities having
jurisdiction. No combustibles are permitted above the ceiling.
4.
Samples of all finishes and photos or video of prototype store (if available) must be submitted to
the Landlord for approval. The Tenant shall be required to submit this material with their
preliminary submission.
5.
Totally open storefronts for the entire width of the Demised Premises are prohibited.
a.
Stores up to 18 feet wide may have not more than 8’-0” of the storefront
lease width fully open with a minimum of 6’-0”allowed for door
openings.
b.
Stores greater than 18 feet wide may have not more than 1/3 of the
storefront lease width fully open.
6.
Tenants having storefronts on two malls may have two entrances, one on each mall storefront
opening. Tenants having storefronts on two malls may instead incorporate an angled (45°) entry
where the storefronts meet.
7.
In accordance with the requirements of the prevailing codes, the Tenant shall be responsible, at
his expense, to sprinkler any showcase area. Sprinklers within this area shall be limited to fully
recessed heads, with a cap cover to match ceiling material color.
8.
Overhead glazing shall be laminated safety glass. Glass used in conjunction with storefront work
shall be clear tempered plate glass, minimum 1/4” thick. Where applicable, exposed glass edges
shall be polished. Visible tong marks are not permitted.
9.
All tenants should provide return air openings to common mall to permit HVAC return air
movement during all hours, whether occupied or not. Return air openings are to work with
architectural design of storefront. No face grilles will be accepted. As specifically approved by
Landlord, open roll-down security grills will be acceptable if fully recessed above ceiling and not
visible when store is open. The return air path for both upper and lower level tenants is out the
storefront to the common mall, to openings in the common mall upper level ceiling, to the plenum
over selected upper level tenants and finally to roof top air handling units return air duct. See
Tenant Design Criteria Mechanical Electrical Section 2.6 and Drawing D-2 for storefront opening
area requirements and schematic of return air path. Upper level tenants are required to maintain
the area above their storefront to the deck open with a minimum free area of 50% to allow for air
transfer from the common mall ceiling to the plenum area above the tenant and to the roof-
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top air handling units return air ducts. Upper level tenants must have ceilings with no
return grilles. .
10.
Tenant must provide a minimum of 50% continuous free area between the common mall and
Tenant ceiling plenum space.
11.
All lower-level Tenants will have a maximum ceiling height of 11’-0”, unless field verified
dimensions allow otherwise. Upper-level Tenants will have a maximum ceiling height of either
11’-0” or 10’-0”. Refer to the schedule on pages 51-55. Verification of clearances for ceilings
is the sole responsibility of the Tenant.
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DESIGN CONTROL ZONE
1. The Design Control Zone is a 4’-0” deep area between the store closure line and the Design
Control Line.
2. The Design Control Zone shall include display windows, retail graphics, display fixtures, signs,
materials, finishes, color and lighting in front of the Design Control Line. Movable displays or
sales fixtures are prohibited within the Design Control Zone except behind fixed display
windows.
3. If a Tenant chooses to recess his store closure behind the designated Lease Line, the Design
Control Zone will also recess respectively.
4. Acoustical tile is not an acceptable ceiling for any part of the Design Control Zone.
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DEMISING PIERS
1. The Tenant demising piers which separate adjacent lease spaces will be provided by the
Landlord, at Tenant’s expense. There are several types of demising piers. Refer to the schedule
on pages 51-55 for the demising pier type for each Tenant. The following details correspond with
the demising pier types listed in the schedule. Also, refer to the typical demising pier/column
elevations.
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TYPICAL MALL COLUMNS
1. In certain locations, typical mall columns will occur at the lease line and will be finished by the
Landlord. Tenants are required to incorporate these finished columns into their storefront design.
The Tenant cannot modify these columns or change their standard finish in any way. Refer to the
schedules on pages 51-55 for the typical mall column type occurring at the lease line for each
Tenant. The following details correspond with the column types listed in the schedule. Also,
refer to the typical demising pier/column elevations.
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STOREFRONT & INTERIOR FINISHES
1.
The following materials and details are encouraged as storefronts:
a. Marble, granite, and other exotic stones.
b. Factory painted, anodized, or natural metals, such as brass, copper, stainless steel, chrome
and aluminum.
c. Stenciled, sandblasted, etched, or colored glass.
d. Finished hardwoods of premium grade quality in accordance with American Wood Working
Institute standards.
e. Acrylic resin products, i.e. Corian.
f. Painted Glass fiber reinforced Gypsum – GFRC/GFRG
g. Factory-painted aluminum insulated panels; corrugated and/or perforated metals.
h. Classical forms/proportions/details.
i. Glass (tempered or safety).
j. EIFS (Exterior Only)
k Painted gypsum wallboard on ceiling areas.
2.
Use of the following materials are prohibited on storefronts unless approved by Landlord:
a. Simulated versions of brick, wood, or stone.
b. Pegboard and pegboard fixture systems.
c. Vinyl wall covering or wallpaper.
d. Cork, cork tile or carpet.
e. Soft wood of any kind.
f. Rustic wood siding or shingles.
g. Plywood paneling
h. Plexiglas other than signs.
i. Translucent plastic panels.
j. Anodized or mill finished aluminum.
k. Painted gypsum board below Tenant signage.
j Plastic or metal laminates.
k. Slatwall anywhere in the Design Control Zone.
l. Exposed brick, concrete block, or structural clay tile.
m. Ceiling materials other than gypsum wallboard, such as lay-in ceiling tiles.
Any surfaces or projections which may be hazardous to pedestrians are prohibited.
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3.
Use of the following materials are prohibited inside the store:
a. Any type of exposed security system at the storefront or visible from the mall public area,
including doorway loss-prevention devices, security cameras, and ceiling-mounted bubbles.
b. Revealing the structure, fireproofing, electrical, and mechanical equipment above ceiling
level (see mechanical requirements for mall return air flow and 1-hour fire rating
requirements for deck above lower level tenants).
c. Lay-in ceiling tiles with exposed splines, except in stockrooms. A maximum of fifty percent of
the sales area ceiling must be gypsum wallboard or other hard finish.
d. Pegboard and pegboard fixture systems.
e. Plywood paneling.
f. Reflective wallpaper or tambour.
g. Slat-wall and grid-wall are prohibited within the design control zone. The use of slat-wall
and grid-wall throughout the store will be closely reviewed by Landlord for extent, finish,
and visual impact with respect to the quality of appearance.
h. Vinyl base within the design control zone.
i. Artificial finishes, faux products, and synthetic stone, wood, etc. will be closely reviewed for
design intent, application, durability, authenticity and appropriateness.
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FLOOR AND BASE
1. The mall’s standard floor tile is required to cover any area between the lease line and the Tenant’s
storefront closure line.
a. If the storefront is constructed prior to the Landlord’s receipt of tile the
Tenant shall provide for installation and removal of a temporary floor
material for these areas. Landlord will install the permanent flooring
upon receipt and back charge the Tenant for the cost of the material and
installation.
b. If the storefront is constructed during or after the mall’s construction
period the Landlord will make the mall tile and grout available for
purchase and installation by the Tenant’s contractor.
2. Storefront or display pedestals exposed to mall maintenance, excluding doors, must have a
minimum of 6” high base or kick plate that matches mall’s standard base or is complimentary to
finish (marble, tile or metal).
3. The finish floor elevation of the demised premises must be flush with the mall finish floor at the
lease line. The use of reducer strips will not be permitted. All floor elevation changes within the
demised premises must abide by local authority’s jurisdiction and approval. The interior floors
must be covered with the highest quality materials. Ease of movement, safety, and maintenance
should be primary considerations in floor covering. Refer to Tenant Construction section of this
manual for acceptable flooring materials.
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STOREFRONT BULKHEADS
The bulkhead above the storefront will be provided and maintained by the Landlord. The Tenant cannot
change or modify the bulkhead. Storefronts may attach to the bulkhead, but may not be structurally
dependent on such attachment. There are several types of storefront bulkheads. Refer to the schedule on
pages 51-55 for the bulkhead types listed in the schedule.
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STORE CLOSURES
1.
Counterbalanced swinging or articulated glass doors are preferred. Swinging entrance doors
swing outward. Doors may not extend past the lease line. The use of 8’-0” or higher glass
entrance doors is encouraged.
2.
Rolling grilles, as specifically approved by Landlord, when fully open, should be totally recessed
and not visible from the mall or store interior. Grille guides, housing and switches should be as
inconspicuous as possible.
3.
Sliding doors, when used, must slide parallel to the lease line and must be pocketed in opaque
enclosures or must become the rear closure of a display window. Sliding door tracks must be
narrow metal stiles and must be recessed into floor elements to maintain flush elevations.
Closures must have an approved emergency opening device.
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DESCRIPTION OF STOREFRONT TYPES
The traditional flat front with horizontal sign band is prohibited. Creative signing techniques
incorporated within the storefront design are encouraged. Storefronts should emphasize show windows
and merchandise and should be designed to give a “sense of entry”. Totally open storefronts are
prohibited. Refer to the general storefront criteria for all Tenant types for additional requirements.
Racks of clothing, table displays or typical stocking shelves will not be allowed within the design control
area.
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TYPE I STOREFRONT
Located throughout the typical mall concourses, these storefronts are to effect a three dimensional look.
To provide design variety, undulating closure lines are highly encouraged. Storefronts may be recessed
within the Tenant lease lines but may not project any structures beyond the Tenant lease line.
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TYPE II STOREFRONT
As the feature areas highlighting the typical mall architecture, the department store courts create a unique
upscale environment. Located within these courts, Type II Storefronts are strongly encouraged to
enhance the courts by utilizing large amounts of glass emphasizing show windows along with highly
imaginative and creative displays. These design goals can be accomplished through close attention to
detail, use of high quality materials, good craftsmanship and innovative design. Storefronts should follow
the lease line with the exception of a recess for entry if necessary. Therefore, curved storefronts are
required for Type II storefronts in most conditions. Standard storefront designs of national and regional
chains may need to be adapted. The opportunity exists to create a distinctive store which integrates the
storefront into the chain’s total marketing strategy.
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TYPE III STOREFRONT
Arranged around an elliptical court, the Cafe Court offers a festive and inviting atmosphere for Type III
Cafe style restaurant Tenants. Rusticated stone floors under a vaulted skylight with colored glass create
an exciting space with an exterior quality within this court. Bistro style seating located along the balcony
edge adjacent to the restaurants overlooks a feature fountain below. Type III Cafe Court Tenants should
enhance this court by emphasizing a café atmosphere, with all the architectural variety and design vitality
of a street cafe in Europe. A unique, high level design is expected from each Tenant to create a warm and
inviting environment for customers within the Cafe Court. Type III Cafe Tenants are highly encouraged
to define their individuality by utilizing innovate finishes.
No counters will be permitted as part of the storefront design. All counters must be located beyond the
design control zone. Seating for restaurant patrons must be incorporated within the lease space.
Storefronts may be recessed within the Tenant’s lease line, but may not project beyond the lease line.
As a requirement for Cafe Tenants, individual blade signs will be used as a means to greatly contribute to
the outdoor cafe street quality as well as provide for higher visibility. Refer to Signage Criteria for
additional blade sign information.
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GENERAL SIGNAGE CRITERIA
This Signage Criteria sets forth the basic guidelines by which the Landlord will review and approve
Tenant signs for The Plaza at King of Prussia. The purpose of the sign criteria is to insure imaginative,
quality signing throughout the Mall by specific restrictions as set forth below. This shall not limit the
Landlord’s right to reject, accept or require modification of any Tenant sign.
To achieve the special ambiance desired by the Landlord for The Plaza at King of Prussia attention must
be directed toward storefront signage. Tenants are encouraged to utilize the entire storefront as a sign
field in order to create the opportunity for more creative design possibilities. Signage limited within a
sign band will not be permitted.
Various means of graphic communication are available for the Tenant to explore. Storefront designs are
encouraged to take advantage of product merchandise symbols, specialty letter styles, quality materials,
and high impact graphics. Due to emphasis on graphics and signage, it will be in the best interest of the
Tenant to engage the services of a graphic design consultant. Signage must be kept within the designated
parameters set forth in this criteria.
1.
Each Tenant is required to design, fabricate, install and maintain their sign at the Tenant’s
expense.
2.
It is the Tenant’s responsibility to insure that signs and sign installation meets all code
requirements set forth by all governmental agencies having jurisdiction over The Plaza at
King of Prussia.
3.
Tenant shall submit shop drawings prepared by his sign fabricator to the Landlord for
approval, prior to fabrication of any sign. Shop drawings must include full dimensions,
letter style and type face (color, material and thickness), returns, type of lighting,
brightness, mounting hardware, transformer location and access, and placement of sign
drawn to scale on storefront of signage fascia. The shop drawings must indicate the type
and sizes of all lettering and background panels, and their locations in the storefront area.
4.
Shop drawings must be resubmitted until marked “Approved” by the Landlord. Incomplete
shop drawings will be returned without approval. Permits for signs and installation shall be
obtained by the Tenant, at Tenant’s expense.
5.
License, union and fabrication labels shall not be visible from the mall floor. Where
necessary to show its form, a schematic section through the sign will be required.
6.
Interior signage is not permitted to have weep holes.
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Location And Size
1.
Every Tenant fronting on the enclosed mall space will be required to have one storefront sign.
Stores acquiring storefront entrances on two intersecting malls may have one sign on each
storefront, but limitations will be enforced by the Landlord dependent on individual storefront
circumstances and design. Tenants with angled entries may also sign their entry.
2.
Storefront signage must be located within the storefront area defined by the Tenant’s lease line
and may not project more than 4” beyond the lease line. A signband above all storefronts has not
been included as a basic architectural feature in this project in order to provide an opportunity for
more creativity and individuality in the design of storefronts and signage. Signing may occur
anywhere within the limits of the basic storefront area.
3.
Signage shall be limited to 2/3 the length of the storefront width with a maximum length of 16
feet and shall terminate a minimum of 24 inches from the demising pier face.
Letters
1.
Individual letters, color types, and styles shall be approved by the Landlord. Non-traditional signs,
consistent with store design and mall standards, are strongly encouraged and shall be approved in
writing at Landlord’s sole discretion. Examples may include the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
“Halo” effect backlit signs or letters.
Edge lit signs with neon or other light source.
Internally lit signs with an acrylic flush face.
Etched or back painted graphics on glass.
Channel letters of metal which are internally illuminated with neon or other light
source.
f. Polished metal or painted dimensional letters.
g. Suspended sign panels of metal, Plexiglas or other high quality material.
2.
Signage containing individually applied letters to a background field which is designated as part
of the storefront shall conform to the following regulations:
a. Letters of one size shall be consistent in style and size; 16” high maximum, up to 2 1/2” thick
unless otherwise approved and pin mounted. The face of all letters must be in the same
plane. Pin projections are not to exceed 1” to the back face of letters.
b. If letters of two sizes are desired then they shall be consistent in style. Capital or upper case
letters are limited to a maximum height of 18” and lower cases letters are limited to 12”.
Any deviations from this criteria must be approved by Landlord.
c. Letters painted or etched directly to the inside face of glass storefronts (as the major signage
element) shall not exceed 16” in height unless previously approved by Landlord.
3.
The Landlord reserves the right to disallow any signage which does not convey a sense of
permanence, use of quality materials, or enhance the overall mall design.
The following means of communication are not to be considered:
a. Flashing, oscillating and moving signs
b. Formed plastic or injection molded signs
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Noise producing signs
Odor producing signs
Boxed or cabinet-type unless recessed and an integral part of the storefront design
Exposed raceways, transformers, ballast boxes, crossovers, conduit, sign cabinets, etc.
Decals and lettering on show window glass, door glass or any other part of storefront unless
specifically approved by the Landlord
h. Landlord reserves the right to limit the use of logos
i. Temporary signs, posters, notices, announcements or advertisements except standardized
mall signs or those specifically approved in advance by the Landlord
j. Exposed labels of underwriter, manufacturer, etc.
k. Exposed neon signs with exposed transformers, wiring, etc.
l. Credit card signs applied to storefront glass or doors
Illuminated Signs
1.
Individual dimensional metal backlit (halo effect) letters shall be at least 1”thick and
shall be projected from an opaque signing surface. Letter illumination to be provided by
LED lighting strips or neon ranging from 3200 K to 3700 K.
2.
Internally illuminated channel letters shall abide to similar requirements set forth in this section ,
however, these neon letters must be no deeper than 5”. LED letters no deeper than 3-1/2“, these
may contain opaque metal sides and a translucent plastic face. It is recommended that the
opaque sides are of a contrasting color to the illuminated surface.
3.
Signs shall comply with the energy efficiency standards mandated by the Energy Policy
Acts (EPACT) of 1992 and 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of
2007.
Neon
1.
Neon may be used, however, it must be innovative, highly decorative, graphic, well-proportioned
and integrated within the overall storefront design. Neon tubes are to be protected as required by
local code jurisdiction. Ballasts and transformers are to be concealed from public view. The use
of neon in conjunction with reflective surfaces, clear or etched glass, and brass is recommended.
Neon signage may be suspended on the Tenant side of glazing. All exposed neon should be on a
dimmer switch for illumination controlling purposes. The Landlord reserves the right to reject
any neon sign.
2.
Illuminated signage is to be controlled by a clock timer and illuminated continually during all
hours the mall is open.
3.
Sign shop drawings are to be submitted to the Landlord for approval prior to fabrication.
4.
Signage will not be permitted on demising piers.
5.
Signs shall be limited in brightness subject to Landlord’s discretion.
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Sign Text
1.
Sign text is limited to the Tenant’s trade name as it appears in the lease. No product brand name
or trade name may be used unless it is part of the Tenant’s trade name. The Tenant’s customary
logo may be used only if approved in writing by the Landlord.
Non-Illuminated Signs
1.
The following types of allowable non-illuminated signs are not restricted in size. Their use is
viewed as decorative as well as informative and is similarly subject to the Landlord’s
discretionary approval on an individual basis. Accent lighting from an indirect source outside the
Tenant lease lines will not be permitted.
a. Non-dimensional letters and/or logos applied or painted directly on the inside face of the
glass storefront areas.
b. Super graphic or bas-relief treatment of a large amount of storefront area.
Service Door Signs
1.
Service door signs are to be provided by Tenant at Tenant’s expense according to the following
specifications:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Overall sign dimensions are 2” x 8” standard black faced white backed plastic.
Block letters to be engraved in the black sign.
Mount frameless sign to the center of Tenant door with double stick foam tape.
Mounting height is 5’-6” above finished floor.
Blade Signage
1.
Blade signage shall be permitted for Type III Tenant areas only.
2.
The general size requirements and location of the sign has been predetermined and integrated into
the design of the Cafe Court.
3.
The blade sign bracket will be provided and installed by the Tenant and must be approved by
Landlord.
4.
The Tenant and Tenant’s sign contractor shall be responsible for providing and installing the
Tenant’s signage to the blade sign bracket and assuring its structural integrity.
5.
The sign contractor is responsible for calculating adequate support for the sign unit. A safe and
sound installation must be achieved and is the ultimate responsibility of the sign contractor.
6.
The Tenant’s sign should be an integral part of the storefront design and shall reinforce the
facade’s image. The sign is to be level to the mall finish floor.
7.
Tenant’s signage area is limited to the area as described in the drawing page 41.
8.
Signs are to be imaginative and creative. The use of transparent, translucent, cut out, sculptured
and opaque signage techniques are encouraged.
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9.
The sign shall have two faces, each face should have a relief creating a dimensional quality, i.e.,
raised panels, characters and perforations. Raised portions shall not exceed 1”.
10.
Etched glass, back painted graphics, cast metal, polished metal, chrome, brass, copper, or
stainless steel and carved wood are exemplary materials the Tenant may use for its blade signage.
11.
Motion signs will not be permitted.
12.
No sign maker’s label or other identification shall be permitted on the exposed surface of the
signs.
13.
Blade signage may incorporate neon, providing the neon is highly decorative, graphic and well
proportioned. All neon signs must be approved by Landlord prior to fabrication.
14.
Illuminated blade signs are permitted providing all illumination is self-contained within the sign.
The source of illumination shall not be visible to mall traffic. An example would be etched glass
with edge illumination.
15.
There are to be no exposed fasteners on the face or ends of the sign unit. If sign is illuminated, all
wiring, connectors and transformers are to be concealed.
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WIRES MUST
BE CONCEALED
46
EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGNS
1.
All exterior signage should complement the architectural intent of the exterior and must be
approved by Landlord. Exterior signage for the restaurant Tenant spaces may be permitted on an
individual basis with prior review and approval by the Landlord. Retail Tenant signage on the
Mall exterior is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise approved by the Landlord.
2.
Exterior signs, bolts, fastenings, and clips shall be enameled iron with porcelain enamel finish or
stainless steel. No black iron materials of any type will be permitted.
3.
Exterior letters or signs exposed to the weather shall be mounted at least 3/4” from the building
wall to permit proper dirt and water drainage.
4.
Penetrations of the building structure required for sign installation shall be neatly sealed in a
watertight manner, acceptable to the Landlord.
5.
Electrical fixtures, materials and installation shall be UL approved and must meet local codes.
6.
Signs shall comply with the energy efficiency standards mandated by the Energy Policy Acts
(EPACT) of 1992 and 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007.
7.
Should bird control measures be required, they must be electronic. No spikes or other methods
are permitted.
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LIGHTING CRITERIA
1.
Landlord shall provide lighting within The Plaza at King of Prussia in public spaces. The lighting
concept for The Plaza focuses illumination towards the central areas and away from Tenant
storefronts, in order to allow the Tenant to create a focus on the creative and exciting illumination
within their show window and storefronts.
2.
Tenant is responsible for lighting within the entire Demised Premises. Lighting sources (lamps,
ballasts and fixtures) used within tenant spaces shall be compliant with the energy efficiency
standards mandated by the Energy Policy Acts (EPACT) of 1992 and 2005 and the Energy
Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007.
3.
Tenant shall provide internal storefront illumination. Tenant shall provide air conditioning to
accommodate heat loads which occur due to storefront lighting at storefront closure. No lighting
shall be permitted outside the Tenant lease line.
4.
Tenants shall provide complete reflected ceiling plans and any sections required to identify the
lighting intent, aiming and shielding of lamps, and a luminaire schedule which includes
calculated footcandle values, to Landlord for approval.
5.
Storefront illumination shall be designed to prevent direct view from the mall space of: lighting
fixture, fixture lamp, reflected lamp image from reflector, diffusers or other surfaces. Surface
mounted or semi-recessed fixtures are to be architecturally shielded to prevent aiming of light
into mall space, and shall be accommodated with a specular or semi-specular alzak cone.
6.
Storefront illumination should concentrate on displays. The recommended light level of storefronts
should be three times the ambient light level of the mall and store interior or 75 footcandles.
Excessive storefront lighting above 125 footcandles will not be permitted.
7.
For storefront illumination the use of decorative type lighting such as luminous ceilings,
chandeliers, pendant, wall units or clear type glitter strips are permitted only if the location is
approved by the Landlord. No strobe, spinner, or chaser type lighting shall be used.
8.
General store lighting shall utilize glare free fixtures.
a. Proper lamp shielding and aiming must be employed. Luminaries shall be low brightness,
positioned so there is no view of lamp or lamp image from the mall. Down lights are to be
positioned to prevent any view of lamp or lamp image above 45 degrees.
b. If fluorescent lighting is used, proper shielding using metal parabolic louvers or any other
creative types of architectural shielding must be incorporated to achieve low brightness.
Only the use of 2’-0” x 2’-0” fluorescent fixtures in the sales are shall be allowed. However,
the use of 2’-0” x 4’-0” fixtures shall be allowed back-of-house areas. The use of plastic or
acrylic diffusing lenses is not to be considered. No fluorescent lighting in design control zone
is permitted.
c. 2’ x 4’ light fixtures, surface-mounted 2’ x 2’light fixtures, industrial lighting and paracube
or acrylic prismatic light lenses are prohibited.
d. The interior light level of the store shall not exceed a maintained average of 75 footcandles,
unless otherwise approved by Landlord.
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9.
Pendant light fixtures may be used for general lighting, only if Tenant has established an identity
based on this theme or motif, and following approval of identity by Landlord.
10.
Surface-mounted track lighting is prohibited in entrances and show windows. Track type lighting
within the store shall be painted to match the ceiling color unless design intent incorporates a
special application. If the track fixtures are a part of the interior décor and other finishes are
required, approval by the Landlord will be required. Shielding and aiming of fixtures are to
follow note 8a of this section.
11.
Spots or low voltage type lighting, recessed or surface track, is recommended for high impact on
merchandise. For shielding and finishes, see notes 8a and 10 of this section.
12.
Showcases and display cases must be adequately lighted and ventilated. Direct visual exposure
of lamps and/or fluorescent tubes is prohibited. All show window lighting shall be controlled
separately, and illuminated during mall hours.
13.
If the closure line is recessed beyond the Lease Line, lighting in the ceiling between the Lease
Line and the closure line shall be supplied by Tenant.
14.
It is recommended that Tenants acquire the services of a qualified lighting designer to assist in the
development of a lighting scheme.
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EXTERIOR STOREFRONT CRITERIA
The entire exterior Tenant storefront will be provided by Tenant at Tenant’s expense as follows:
1.
Where Tenant storefront doors are indicated, hardware shall be: concealed overhead closers,
cylinder lock with thumb turn, clear aluminum threshold, and push/pull, all provided by Landlord
at Tenant’s expense. (See Mall Plan for door locations.)
2.
Any other penetrations of the exterior façade are prohibited.
3.
No additions or modifications are permitted to exterior surfaces by Tenant except signage (where
permitted by Landlord).
4.
Exterior storefronts are permitted to display one “open-close” sign. The sign face must be limited
to one square foot and at all times shall be located inside Tenant storefront.
5.
Should bird control measures be required, they must be electronic. No spikes or other methods
are permitted.
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SCHEDULE – LOWER LEVEL
SPACE
#
STOREFRONT
HEIGHT
BULKHEAD
TYPE
MAXIMUM
CEILING
HEIGHT
------------------1000
1002
1003
1005
1007A
1012A
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1020
1021
1022
1024
1026
1030A
1034
1060
1063A
1067A
1068A
1070
1072
1074
1076
1078A
1082
1084
1086
1090A
1090B
1093A
12’-10”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
A
C
A
A/C
C
C
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
C
C
C
A/C
C
C
A/C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
DEMISING
PIER TYPE
LEFT
RIGHT
C
B
D
A
A
B
A
G
G
-B
B
C
D
C
B
D
D
B
-B
D
D
D
D
D
C
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
C
B
B
A
B
A
D
A
A
C
A
F
G
B
B
C
D
B
B
D
D
B
-B
B
D
D
D
D
C
B
A
A
B
A
B
A
A
C
B
A
A
A
C
B
B
MALL
COLUMN IN
STOREFRONT
TYPE
----------A/H
A
------------------------------------------------A
----A/B
A/B
----A
A
A
---
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SCHEDULE – LOWER LEVEL
SPACE
#
STOREFRONT
HEIGHT
BULKHEAD
TYPE
MAXIMUM
CEILING
HEIGHT
1093B
1095
1097
1099
1102
1104
1105
1107
1110A
1118
1120
1122
1123
1124
1126
1128
1130
1132
1134
1136
1138
1140A
1144
1146
1148
1150
1152
1154
1158
1162
1166A
1169A
1172A
1178
1181
1182
1183
1184A
1184B
1190
1193
1195
1197
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
12’10”/13”-0”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”/13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
C
C
A/C
A
B/C
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A/B
A/B
A
A
A/B
A
A
B
B/A
B
B/E/A
A
A
B/E/A
B
B
A
C/E
C/A
A/C
C
C
C
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
DEMISING
PIER TYPE
LEFT
RIGHT
A
B
B
A
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
B
B
B
C
C
B
B
C
B
B
B
C
B
B
B
G
B
C
B
B
A
A
B
D
B
B
A
A
B
C
B
B
C
A
A
A
--C
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
B
C
A
B
B
C
B
B
B
C
B
B
B
G
E
B
A
A
B
D
B
B
A
A
MALL
COLUMN IN
STOREFRONT
TYPE
-A
B
B
A
--A
A
A
----------------------A
A
------------A
A
A/C
C
C
A/C
A
----A/C
A
B
A
A
A
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SCHEDULE – LOWER LEVEL
SPACE
#
STOREFRONT
HEIGHT
BULKHEAD
TYPE
MAXIMUM
CEILING
HEIGHT
1199
1201
1203
1205
1207
1210A
1210B
1213A
1219
1222
1225
1225
1228
1306
1307
1308
1310
1311
1312
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
13’-0”
12’-10”/13”-0”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
--
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C/E/A
A/B
A
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
A/B
--
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
DEMISING
PIER TYPE
LEFT
RIGHT
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
A
A
C
C
-H (sim)
B
B
D
--
B
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
F
A
G
A
B
B
D
J
--
MALL
COLUMN IN
STOREFRONT
TYPE
A
------A
A
A
--A
--A/C
A/B
--A/J
A
A
A
---
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SCHEDULE – UPPER LEVEL
Space #
2030A
(1030A)
2058
2062
2064
2066 & 2068
2070
2072
2074
2076
2078
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2085
2086
2088
2090B
2090C
2090D
2092
2094
2096
2098C
2100A
2104
2107
2108
2110
2112
2114
2115
2150A
2150B
2152
2154A
2154B
LEFT
RIGHT
MALL
COLUMN IN
STOREFRONT
TYPE
DEMISING
PIER TYPE
STOREFRONT
HEIGHT
BULKHEAD
TYPE
MAXIMUM
CEILING
HEIGHT
12’-10”
A
11’-0”
B
M2
M
A/C
11’-0”
K
B
--
C
11’-0”
C
B
---
C
11’-0”
C
B
---
C
C
C
C
A
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
B
B
B
D
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
B
B
D
B
B
C
B
C
B
B
B
C
C
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
D
C
C
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
B
C
B
B
B
C
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
----G
G
--B/A
B/A
B
-------------
12’-10”, 11’-10”
& 12’-0”
12’-10”/11’10”/12’-0”
12’-10”/11’10”/12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
11’-10”/12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
10’-0”
10’-0”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
10’-0”
11’-0”
10’-0”
10’-0”
10’-0”
10’-0”
10’-0”
10’-0”
10’-0”
10’-0”
10’-0”
------B
B
-------------------------
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SCHEDULE – UPPER LEVEL
Space #
2154C
2156
2160A
2160B
2160C
2160D
2163A
2172A
2175
2178
2181A
2183
2184
2185
2187
2190
2193
2196A
2196B
2198
2200
2202
2204
2206
2208
2212A
2214
2218
2301
2306
(1306)
2308
2310
(1310)
STOREFRONT
HEIGHT
BULKHEAD
TYPE
MAXIMUM
CEILING
HEIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
MALL
COLUMN IN
STOREFRONT
TYPE
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”/12’-0”
12’-10”/12’-0”
12’-10”/12’-0”
12’-10”/12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-10”/11’10”/12’-0”
12’-10”/11’10”/12’-0”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
12’-10”
A
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
10’-0”
10’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
D
D
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
B
B
B
B
D
B
--D
D
D
D
D
------------------B
--D
C
11’-0”
B
B
D
C
C
C
C
C
A/C
A
A
A
A
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
10’-0”
10’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
B
B
--
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
H
----------D
------L
12’-10”
A
11’-0”
--
H
K
12’-10”
12’-10”
A
A
11’-0”
11’-0”
B
B
New ?
B
--
DEMISING
PIER TYPE
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IV.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
56
TENANT CONSTRUCTION
1.
The steel and concrete deck assembly above the lower level tenant spaces is generally one-hour
rated and fire-proofed. Tenant’s ceiling does not have to be of the fire-rated type, however care
should be taken to maintain Landlord’s fireproofing, and restore it when it is damaged. Tenant
shall install fire dampers where required by code. The Lower Level Tenant’s ceiling shall be
non-combustible (with a 1-hour rating, minimum) acoustic tile, sheetrock, or other material
suspended by non-combustible suspension system to conform to final requirements of governing
authorities.
2.
Due to the design of the Landlord’s air conditioning system, full ceilings are required throughout
tenant spaces. In a few locations, following the installation of compensating ductwork and
HVAC equipment, it may be possible to omit the tenant’s ceiling, however those locations are
highly limited. Obtain Landlord’s permission in advance before submitting plans for an open
ceiling. When Landlord approves an open ceiling, the cost of design and installation of
compensating ductwork and equipment will be the responsibility of the Tenant.
3.
Space above the ceiling line not occupied or allotted to Landlord’s work (structural members,
duck work, piping, etc.) may be used for the installation of suspended ceiling, recessed lighting
fixtures, fire protection system and supply and return air duct work. The Landlord must approve
all methods of attachment to building structural members. All materials above the ceiling attic
space shall be non-combustible. (This section does not preclude the use of other ceiling material,
combustible or noncombustible, used below the primary noncombustible plane.)
4.
All lower-level Tenants will have a maximum ceiling height of 11’-0”, unless field verified
dimensions allow otherwise. Upper-level Tenants will have a maximum ceiling height of either
11’’-0” or 10’-0”. Refer to the schedule on pages 51-55. In addition, ceiling heights will be
indicated on Tenant Scenario Drawing (TSD). Verification of clearances for ceilings is the sole
responsibility of the Tenant.
5.
In sales and public areas, ceiling of standard 2’ x 4’ lay-in acoustical ceiling tiles with visible
splines and lights with plain acrylic lenses will not be permitted. Acceptable ceiling materials,
meeting the requirement of paragraph 1 of this section include, but are not limited to: painted
gypsum wallboard, 2’ x 2’ acoustical 3/8” tegular tile (patterned, textured or colored) without
visible splines (not to exceed 50% of the sales area); metal ceiling panels; metal pan ceiling
systems; fabric or hardwood ceiling materials (must meet non-combustible and flammability
requirements).
6.
Interior walls, soffits, and curtain walls shall be framed as follows:
a. Demising walls, framing, etc., extend to the underside of the floor or roof deck, are
completely sealed to deck, and shall be protected with one sheet of 5/8” fire-rated Type X
gypsum board for a one-hour rated assembly (U.L. #465) and two sheets of 5/8”fire-rated
Type X gypsum wallboard for a two-hour rated assembly (U.L. #U411). Demising walls are
to have an STC rating of 45 (minimum). Landlord to provide metal stud framing for
demising walls. Tenant is responsible for applying all finishes to metal studs.
b. Walls, framing, etc., which do not pierce the ceiling or extend to the ceiling and are not
demising walls must be metal studs. This construction must meet the requirements of Upper
Merion Township Building Code and Fire Marshall.
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c. Structural columns and chases within Lower-level Tenant Spaces must be clad to meet a onehour rating, minimum.
7.
Acceptable flooring materials in sales areas include carpet , wood strip or plank, ceramic and
quarry tile or stone. Vinyl composition tile or rubber flooring may be specified if used in a
manner which contributes to the overall design theme and character of the store. Vinyl
composition tile and rubber flooring must be specifically approved by the Landlord, and will be
closely scrutinized for design intent, durability, and visual impact. Sheet vinyl and exposed
concrete are not acceptable finish floor materials in sales areas.
8.
Flame spread and smoke development ratings must meet applicable codes. Certificates shall be
furnished to Upper Merion Township Chief Building Official, Fire Marshal, and Landlord.
9.
Exposed concrete is permitted within storage areas and must be sealed. Sealed concrete may be
specified for sales areas, if used in a manner which contributes to the overall design theme and
character of the store, and must be specifically approved by the Landlord. Dressier materials are
highly deemed more suitable for maintaining the upscale character of the mall and highly
preferred.
10.
The loads imposed by Tenant on the floor, including code required live and merchandise loads,
shall not exceed 75 pounds per square foot. The cost of investigation of Landlord’s structure by
Landlord’s consultant, when required by suspected excessive loading, shall be paid by Tenant.
11.
Under no circumstances, will Landlord permit Tenant's sprinklers and other equipment to hang
from the metal deck. Sprinklers and equipment must be hung from beams and bar joists.
Sprinkler and equipment loads must be limited to less than 150 pounds at each connection.
Sprinkler and equipment support connections should be made at the top chord of bar joist at panel
points (where diagonal struts form a ^ shape). Sprinkler and equipment supports may also be
connected to the bottom chord of bar joists at panel points (where diagonal struts form a V
shape). Sprinkler and equipment supports should sufficiently numerous and be staggered so that
sprinkler loads are evenly distributed across all structural members. If sprinkler and equipment
supports are located more than 3 inches from a panel point, additional structural reinforcement
may be required, requiring review by Landlord’s structural engineer. Combined sprinkler and
equipment loads on any one joist (all loads of any type) exceeding 300 pounds require review by
Landlord’s structural engineer.
12.
The cost of investigation of Landlord’s structure by Landlord’s consultant, when required by
suspected excessive loading, shall be paid by Tenant.
13.
No core drilling, trenching or slab removal may be performed without Landlord’s approval.
14.
Door closers shall be installed on all doors connecting Tenant back-o-house areas to the Tenant
sales area.
15.
Where an expansion joint occurs within Tenant’s leased premises, Tenant is responsible for
providing an expansion joint cover both in sales area and in back of house area. Expansion joint
cover must allow for movement and be flush with finished floor. Expansion joint should follow
through to floors, walls and ceilings.
16.
Cable Television is available for Tenant use and may be incorporated pending Landlord’s
approval. Tenant must be responsible for the cost of connecting of cable from a central cable
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location to their individual store location. All cable hookups must be coordinated through
Landlord.
17.
Tenant service doors provided by Landlord at Tenant’s expense shall generally be 3’-0” x 7’-0”
“C” Label hollow metal doors within a one-hour rated wall, and 3’-0” x 7’-0” “B” label hollow
metal doors within a two-hour rated wall, except Tenant service doors between the Northeast
Mall Entrance and the East Mall Entrance on both levels shall be 3’-6” wide. Tenant is required
to recess doors from the service corridor, the minimum depth of the door swing, and at its
expense to sprinkler back-of-house service door vestibule area and is required to tie this vestibule
sprinkler into the mall’s corridor system, not the stores sprinkler system. Tenant’s rear door must
be laid out as indicated on the following page. Refer to “Service Door Sign” section for signage
requirements. In addition, Tenant must finish vestibule area as described below.
Within public back of house corridor vestibules, Tenant must provide at Tenant’s expense the
following finishes:
a. Finish flooring to match flooring in corridor.
b. Fire-rated, painted gypsum wallboard walls and service door vestibule ceilings to match
corridor walls.
c. Fire-rated protective wall covering to wainscot height including corner guards to match wall
covering in corridor.
Within non-public back of house service corridor vestibules, Tenant must provide at his expense
the following finishes:
a. Sealed concrete floor.
b. Fire-rated, painted gypsum wallboard walls and service door vestibule ceiling to match fire
rating of service corridor walls.
c. Fire-rated plywood to wainscot height to match plywood wainscot in corridor.
d. Stainless steel protective angle at outside corners of vestibule.
e. Fine Sprinkler Protection.
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18.
NobleSeal thin-bed waterproofing is required in wet areas, toilet rooms, and kitchens. Please
refer to product information at the end of the Tenant Criteria in the Addenda.
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TENANT DISPLAY FIXTURES, RACK/SHELVING/STORAGE UNIT
REQUIREMENTS
1.
Tenant display fixtures in the retail space and rack/shelving/storage units in the stockroom must
be designed to provide adequate clearance for the automatic (fire) sprinkler system. No displays
or storage should exceed 12 ft. and ceilings must be installed to provide at least 18 in. of
clearance between the top of storage and sprinkler deflectors.
2.
Tenant displays or storage higher than 12 ft. are classified as “high piled storage”, which requires
high hazard automatic (fire) sprinkler protection designed per FM Global Loss Prevention Data
Sheet 8-9 and NFPA-13-Chapter 12 for the storage of “Group A Plastic” commodities. High piled
storage also requires at least 36 in. of clearance between the top of storage and sprinkler
deflectors.
3.
Tenant mobile (compact) storage systems should be constructed of wire mesh shelves. However,
if constructed with solid shelves (steel, wood), the units must be equipped with 3 in. spacers to
provide flue spaces at 4 ft. to 5 ft. maximum intervals. Tenant shall supply compacted storage
weight calculations in second floor situations.
4.
Tenant must provide the following information regarding stock/storage area:
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
Type of storage units (details of storage unit)
Type of shelving (wire mesh, solid, steel, wood, etc.)
Type of commodities (plastics, aerosols, clothing, etc.)
Elevation of highest shelf
Tenant shall be solely responsible for the display, installation and use of any display or storage
system within the Premises in compliance with applicable fire codes and the requirements of any
insurance rating bureaus. If anything done, omitted to be done or suffered to be done by Tenant
in, upon or about the Premises in regard to such display or storage systems shall result in a fire
code violation and Tenant fails to take corrective action and/or pay the associated fine, regardless
of whether assessed against Tenant or Landlord, within the prescribed time period, then Tenant
shall be liable for all costs and expenses resulting from such.
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V.
PROJECT INFORMATION
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APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES
Tenant will be totally responsible for compliance with Landlord’s Tenant Criteria, as well as all
applicable codes, ordinances and building classifications for its specific type. Construction means,
methods, techniques and procedures will comply with the regulatory agencies and utility companies
having jurisdiction for Upper Merion Township and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Refer to
Project Directory for governmental approval agency contact information.
Code interpretation, construction document review, building permits, and inspections are under the
jurisdiction of Upper Merion Township’s Chief Building Official and Fire Marshal, located in the Upper
Merion Township Public Works Department and on line at www.umtownship.org. See Project Directory
for full contact information.
It is not possible for the Landlord to maintain a complete and up-to-date list of all regulations applicable
to the Tenant, however a partial list of codes in effect as of June 2010 is included below as a starting
point, for the Tenant’s convenience. It is the Tenant’s responsibility to identify and apply all applicable
current codes.
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Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (Pa UCC) with applicable amendments.
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/uniform_construction_code/10524/ucc_
codes/553803
2009 International Building Code
2009 International Energy Code
2009 International Fire Code
2009 International Plumbing Code
2009 International Mechanical Code
2009 International Existing Building Code
2009 International Electrical Code and 2008 National Electrical Code
Upper Merion Township Amendments to the Building, Fire and Plumbing Codes adopted by the
Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors, prior to adopting PUCC, still in force:
http://www.ecode360.com/?custId=UP0975 Chapter 69, Sections 7, 8, 9.
ASHRAE Standard 90.1 2007
Energy Policy Acts (EPACT) of 1992 and 2005
Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007
NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems, as amended by Upper Merion Township
Montgomery County Health Department
Factory Mutual
Americans with Disabilities Act with state and local interpretations
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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TENANT REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES
Procedures
1.
If there are any deviations between the Design Criteria and the Landlord’s Lease or Lease
Exhibits, the latter shall apply.
2.
After receiving the Tenant Scenario Drawing (TSD), Tenant Information Package from Landlord,
and prior to starting any design or documentation, the Tenant, Tenant’s designer and contractor
shall make a detailed inspection of the lease space. It is the Tenant’s complete responsibility to
verify and confirm all dimensions, clearances and existing conditions within the lease space.
3.
Prior to starting construction, the Tenant shall provide complete working drawings and
specifications for the construction of the Tenant leased premises for the Landlord’s written
approval.
4.
Tenant construction shall proceed only on the basis of drawings approved by the Landlord and
Landlord’s receipt of the Tenant’s Contractor Insurance Certificate. This approval shall be in
writing. Changes made between drawings and actual construction will require alterations to
comply with approved drawings. Alterations shall be made at the Tenant’s expense. The
approved drawings must be at the job site at all times.
5.
Tenants shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals and permits.
6.
Tenant’s and Tenant’s Contractors must comply with the Construction Rules and Regulations
provided on the FTP site.
7.
Criteria include Appendices and Details and are also referenced on the FTP site for the Tenant’s,
Architect’s and Contractor’s use.
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SUBMISSION PROCESS
Submission 1
Preliminary review drawings shall include the following information and must be submitted as a total
package. (Additional information is encouraged.) Drawings shall not exceed 30” x 42” in size. (No
electronic submittals accepted.)
1.
Documentation must be submitted as follows:
a. Two sets of blackline prints. Load calculation forms and sample board in complete sets.
b. Specifications shall be on the drawing.
2.
Preliminary floor plans (scale 1/4” = 1’-0”), indicating interior design concept and equipment
layout including casework.
3.
Preliminary reflected ceiling plan (scale 1/4” = 1’-0”), indicating ceiling heights and materials
and light fixture types and location.
4.
Storefront elevations and section. Locate all major elements and indicate materials and finishes.
Submit one entrance elevation in color (scale 1/4"”= 1’-0”).
5.
Details of storefront signs, sections, and material of construction. Indicate letter style, size of all
graphics including color and methods of illumination provided by sign manufacturer..
6.
8’1/2” x 11” sample board with all colors and finishes. No plans will be approved without a
sample board.
7.
Color photo or color graphic illustrations of the storefront.
Submission 2
Final review drawings shall incorporate required changes from Submission 1, including the following
minimum information, and must be submitted as a total package. Drawings shall not exceed 30” x 42” in
size. (No electronic submittals accepted.)
1.
Documentation must be submitted as follows:
a. Two sets of blackline prints, load calculation forms and
sample board in complete sets.
b. Specifications shall be on the drawing.
2.
Final floor plans (scale 1/4” = 1’-0”).
3.
Final entrance elevation and section.
4.
Final details of entrance signs, approved letter style and size of all graphics
from Submission 1 provided by sign manufacturer.
5.
Final sample boards.
6.
Interior finish schedule.
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7.
Reflected ceiling plans (scale 1/4” = 1’-0”) indicating ceiling materials, various heights, location
of all light fixtures, their manufacturer’s name and catalog number, lamps to be used and
mounting (recessed, surface, etc.)
8.
Interior elevations, sections and details sufficient for construction.
9.
Engineering drawings, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
10.
Drawings to be sealed by Architect or Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
11.
Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering Data, Calculations, Fan Schedule, Panel Board Layout,
Electrical Review Sheets.
12.
Three sets of sprinkler drawings must be sent to Factory Mutual for approval. Refer to Project
Directory for Factory Mutual contact information and to Mechanical/Electrical Design Criteria
for sprinkler criteria.
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