Existing buildings that have to keep serving people while they are fixed
Each building type brings its own barrier list and its own hours. Here is what we usually see on surveys and how we schedule around the people inside.
Retail centers and strip malls
Common survey items
Parking stall counts, curb ramps, entrance door operators, tenant counters.
How we schedule
Lot work in early-morning windows, one tenant entrance at a time.
Restaurants and cafes
Common survey items
Restroom rebuilds, host stand and bar counter sections, route widths between tables.
How we schedule
Restroom work between close and open; kitchen stays untouched.
Medical and dental clinics
Common survey items
Exam room door widths, check-in desks, patient restrooms, entrance operators.
How we schedule
Weekend work, dust barriers and negative-air units near patient areas.
Office buildings
Common survey items
Common-area restrooms, drinking fountains, corridor protrusions, tactile signs floor by floor.
How we schedule
Floor-by-floor phasing with the building manager's access calendar.
Churches and community halls
Common survey items
Ramps with handrails, entrance doors, accessible restrooms, parking.
How we schedule
Scheduled around services and events; no work on service days.
Small private schools
Common survey items
Restrooms, drinking fountains, door hardware, ramps at portable classrooms.
How we schedule
Summer and break-week windows; work zones fenced off from students.
Rules for working in an occupied building
- An accessible route stays open at all times. If the only accessible entrance is affected, a temporary route and signs go up first.
- Saw cutting, core drilling and demolition happen outside your business hours.
- Plastic barriers with zipper doors around interior work, and HEPA vacuums for cleanup.
- Work areas are cleared, swept and locked at the end of every shift.
- Planned shutoffs of water or power are confirmed with you in writing at least 48 hours ahead.
Week of work
| Window | Item |
|---|---|
| Sat 7:00 am–4:00 pm Clinic closed | Patient restroom demo SR-02 |
| Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Clinic closed | Plumbing rough-in SR-02 |
| Mon–Thu after 6:00 pm Temporary restroom posted | Framing and tile SR-02 |
| Fri 6:00 pm Water off 2 hours | Fixture set and inspection SR-02 |
Service area
Minneapolis and St. Paul, and cities across Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota and Washington counties. Each city runs its own permit desk; the proposal names which items need a permit in yours.