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Level 1 (Pre-Finished Level) - Model unit construction within a completed building exterior must exhibit plumbing, ductwork, electrical locations, exposed framing, and windows. Leave walls and floors unfinished but ready for application of final finish.
Level 2 (Finished Level) - Model unit construction must exhibit all materials, completely finished as specified, including fixtures, wall and floor finishes, cabinets, and shelving.

7 Levels of Completion

Level 1 (Foundation & Floor Slab Level) - Clearly demonstrate treatment of earth excavation, testing of underslab mechanical piping, earth compaction, assembly and support of concrete reinforcing, technique of concrete movement and placement, framing of foundation steps, placement of insulation, final exposed concrete finished surface treatment, location outlines of all walls, all slab penetrations, and structural support points.
Level 2 (Framing Level) - Clearly exhibit all load bearing and non-load bearing framing, sheathing, anchorage for exterior shell materials, and pre-trim frame-out.
Level 3 (Exterior Shell Level) - Exhibit all exterior finishes, windows and doors with temporary hardware, caulking, sealant, sheathing paper, wall ties, locations of mechanical equipment, roofing, louvers, vents and trim.
Level 4 (Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical rough-in Level) - Exhibit electrical conduit and box location for switches, outlets fixtures, cable and data collection, ductwork, built-in plumbing fixtures, plumbing piping, and water pressure test of all plumbing pipe.
Level 5 (Interior Finishes-rough Level) - Exhibit non-veneer plaster, unspackled and uncaulked wall and ceiling finishes, insulation, interior doors, final locations of all outlets and fixtures.
Level 6 (Interior Finishes & Fixtures-final Level) - Exhibit final interior finishes, veneer plaster, painting, caulking, built-in shelving, cabinetwork, cabinet supported sinks, final door hardware, mechanical louvers, final electrical equipment connections, electrical fixtures, freestanding bathroom fixtures, properly functioning appliances, and operation of mechanical and electrical systems.
Level 7 (Site Finishes Level) - Exhibit final driveway, walks, exterior stairs, final concrete and asphalt finished surface treatment, topsoil quality and application, sodding/seeding of lawn, tree and shrub planting, landscaping beds, playground fall areas and playground equipment. Contracting Officer retains the right to inspect all preparation and installation of pavings. Provide adequate notice to the Contracting Officer prior to commencing paving work.

Classifications of Alterations to Existing Buildings

International Existing Building Code (IEBC) - ICC

Classifications of Work

Alteration - Level 1 - includes the removal and replacement or the covering of existing materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures using new materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures that serve the same purpose.
Alteration - Level 2 - includes the reconfiguration of space, the addition or elimination of any door or window, the reconfiguration or extension of any system, or the installation of any additional equipment.
Alteration - Level 3 - The work area exceeds 50 percent of the building area.

Work area here refers to that portion or portions of a building consisting of all reconfigured spaces as indicated on the construction document.
Work area excludes other portions of the building where incidental work entailed by the intended work must be performed and portions of the building where work not initially intended by the owner is specifically required by this code.

Change of Occupancy - A change in the purpose or level of activity within a building that involves a change in application of the requirements of this code.
Additions - An extention or increase in floor area, number of stories, or height of a building or structure.
Historic Buildings - (in US context) Any building or structure that is listed in the State or National Register of Historic Places; designated as a historic property under local or state designation law or survey; certified as a contirbuting resource within a National Register listed or locally designated historic district; or with an option or certification that the property is eligible to be listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places either individually or as a contributing building to a historic district by the State Historic Perservation Officer or the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.
Relocated Buildings - Relocated or moved buildings.

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