Base Building Improvements Clause Samples
The Base Building Improvements clause defines the scope and responsibility for upgrades or modifications made to the fundamental structure and systems of a property, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or structural elements. Typically, this clause outlines which party—landlord or tenant—is responsible for performing and funding these improvements, and may specify standards, timelines, and approval processes. Its core practical function is to ensure clarity regarding obligations for essential building enhancements, thereby preventing disputes and aligning expectations between parties.
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Base Building Improvements. Landlord is responsible for providing certain base Building improvements identified on Schedule B-1 attached hereto (collectively, the “Base Building Improvements”) without cost or expense to Tenant. Landlord shall be responsible for maintaining the Building and improvements in accordance with Sections 7 and 13 of the Lease. Landlord shall correct any violations of applicable laws and building codes in effect and as enforced at the time of permitting for the portion of the Base Building Improvements described in Section 3 of Schedule B-1 following completion thereof, and thereafter shall correct any such violations as to such portion of the Base Building Improvements as and when required by Regulations and/or applicable government authorities, including all Regulations relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act (as in effect at the time) (“ADA”) and all other applicable federal, state and municipal laws and regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord shall have the right to contest any alleged violation in good faith, including, without limitation, the right to apply for and obtain a waiver or deferment of compliance, the right to assert any and all defenses allowed by Regulations and the right to appeal any decisions, judgments or rulings to the fullest extent permitted by Regulations. Landlord, after the exhaustion of any and all rights to appeal or contest, will make all repairs, additions, alterations or improvements necessary to comply with the terms of any final order or judgment. To the extent there are material changes in the Base Building Improvements made by Landlord following the date of the Lease that increase the Costs of the TI Work or delay construction of the Tenant Improvements (as generally described in Schedule B-2 and as estimated by Landlord at the time such impact is discovered), then Landlord shall exercise good faith efforts to eliminate or reduce such cost or delay and shall be responsible for any such increased construction costs (unless such changes are made in order to comply with Regulations or requested by Tenant). If any changes to the Base Building Improvements materially impact or are likely to materially impact the Costs of the TI Work, then Landlord agrees to notify Tenant of such changes. Landlord also shall perform any remediation or abatement work with respect to any asbestos containing material (“ACM”) arising out of Landlord’s performance of the Base Building Improvements and Tenant Improvements to the ...
Base Building Improvements. At Landlord's sole cost and expense, Landlord shall provide the Building's roof and structural elements ("Shell"), shall provide basic utility access to and an initial HVAC unit for the Premises, and shall design and construct the common areas of the Premises and Building, as more specifically outlined in Exhibit B - Base Building Improvements (collectively "Base Building Improvements").
Base Building Improvements. A. The structure consists of a steel frame with concrete block at the permimeter. Floor to floor heights will allow for a typical suspended ceiling height of approximately 9’4” A.F.F. The structure will accommodate the following live loads:
Base Building Improvements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Amendment or the Lease, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ agrees to complete certain improvements to the Building's common areas on the third (3rd) floor of the Building. This work is limited in scope to include certain work necessary to comply with the American With Disabilities Act (ADA) for one (1) women's and one (1) men's common restrooms on the third floor, building code requirements in the common elevator lobby seismically securing the existing ceiling. All other terms and conditions of the Lease shall remain in full force and effect.
Base Building Improvements. Landlord is providing to Tenant fully improved space in as-is condition as shown on the attached Exhibit A showing the existing floor plan (collectively “Base Building Improvements”).
Base Building Improvements. Landlord shall provide, at its own expense, as part of the base building improvements, in accordance with building standard materials, specifications and base building code requirements, the following:
(a) Finished central core including elevator lobby, restrooms, stairwells and mechanical rooms.
(b) Central HVAC system including primary air distribution system, excluding flex duct and diffusers.
(c) Life safety systems including automatic sprinklers, exit signs at stairways, smoke detectors at the elevator lobby and fire extinguishers as required for the base building by the applicable code for light hazard.
(d) Electrical distribution to each floor including power and lighting panels and emergency lights installed per code.
(e) All base building work will be installed in accordance with reasonable construction standards in the area.
Base Building Improvements. Lessor has constructed the Base Building Improvements consisting of a parking facility and building shell and core (collectively the "Base Building Improvements"). The building shell and core includes the following: (a) bare, trowel finished, concrete slab floors; (b) finished core area, including elevators and common area elevator lobbies, toilet rooms, electrical rooms, telephone rooms, janitorial closets, exit stairs and mechanical shafts; (c) primary heating, ventilating and air conditioning service stubbed out to the floor, including main supply air duct and heating hot water supply mains, (d) primary fire sprinkler system in open floor plan configuration (any modification to such sprinkler system for the Lessee shall be a part of the Lessee Improvements); (e) main electrical panels on each floor including breakers but no distribution; and (f) primary distribution for the fire safety system required by applicable code for unoccupied buildings (including the primary fire sprinkler system and alarms). Modification and connection to the fire safety system for the Premises, as occupied, shall be a part of the Lessee Improvements. Thereafter, Lessor shall furnish and install within the Premises those improvements and items of general construction (the "Lessee Improvements") shown on the plans and specifications prepared and approved by Lessor and Lessee pursuant to Section 2 below, in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. All Base Building Improvements and Lessee Improvements shall be constructed pursuant to this Work Letter and shall be performed only by Lessor's contractor. Lessee shall have the right to approve all subcontractor bid lists and all bids received from Lessee's subcontractors. Any delay caused by such bid procedure shall be a Lessee Delay.
Base Building Improvements. Landlord, at its cost, shall perform or cause to be performed the base building improvements described in Schedule 1 attached hereto (the “Base Building Improvements”) in a good and professional manner and substantially in accordance with the plans and specifications listed on Schedule 2 (the “Building Plans”) prepared by HOK (“Landlord’s Architect”).
Base Building Improvements. Landlord has constructed, or shall construct, through its contractor, at Landlord’s sole cost, a building shell, including the following (“Base Building Improvements”):
(a) outside walls (not including drywall), core walls which are unfinished on tenant’s side, elevator lobby and corridor which connect exit stairwells on multi-tenant floors (but not an elevator lobby or corridor on floors with a single tenant);
(b) unfinished concrete floors throughout the Premises, broom clean;
(c) building standard 110-volt service power and 277-volt and/or 110-volt florescent lighting power at the core;
(d) men’s and women’s restroom facilities with building-standard finishes located on each floor on which the Premises are located;
(e) building standard fire alarms and smoke detectors in public areas in accordance with applicable building code on an unoccupied basis and provided only at the core of the Building;
(f) plumbing systems stubbed at the core of the Building;
(g) primary fire and life safety in a general pattern sprinkler loop throughout the Premises ready for expansion and adjustment when the ceiling for the Premises is installed; and
(h) primary heating ventilating and air conditioners loop (but not including branch distribution controls and mixing boxes).
Base Building Improvements. Lessor, at its cost and expense, shall cause the following improvements to be completed to the premises (“Base Building Improvements”):
(a) New building façade: new double doors at the main entry; new double doors at the east entry; new glass windows across the façade of the building; new roll-up garage door; and new exterior paint.
(b) New lobby area with new staircase at main entry;
(c) ADA compliant restrooms on the ground and second floor;
(d) Removal of existing single entry door and HC ramp in the middle of the building.