Just finished doing my place about two years ago, my building is about 100 yrs old too, found some "Seattle Times" newspapers from 1907 stashed in the attic.
Looks like you're going all out, the sum of all renovations exceeding half of the cost of the building, and I don't know if that means you'll be needing to apply for a new Occupancy Permit or not, also don't know if the bldg is sprinklered or not, but if your renovations exceed half of the cost of the bldg, you might have to.
Tote up your amperages, the d/washer and a/c can suck up alot of amps. I opted for a new Hobart H67, made in Italy, draws only 19 amps @ 3 phases, including the built-in booster heater. Dedicated outlets for things like a microwave upright coolers/icemachine etc, add up quickly too. Pay particular attention to the codes, does the d/washer have a backflow pevention device? Is the grease trap sufficiently large enough? Do the handsink, prep sink, floor drains lead into the greastrap? All exit lights and emergency lights up to code? Gas lines and appliances soap-tested?
Health permit. With new places, or ones that go under extensive renovations the health guys smell money and want the place like a show-room. The usual stuff, dedicated staff washrooms within 5o feet of the kitchen prep area, handsinks, might want a separate mopsink and even a lockable room for cleaning supplies, lighting fixtures covered with unbreakable bezels, smooth, crevice free floors, etc. I went for brownie points and did the mop room even though I wasn't required to. As a result, the inspection went well and I had my helath permit within 15 mins.
Old buildings have nasty little secrets locked away. I remember with my demolation, I was removing a surface-mounted electric box and wondered why it was stuffed full of rice crispies. They weren't, they were preserved roach bodies...  |