1. Tenant Design Guidelines Part 6: General Procedures
Updated: 06.10.2026

Tenant Design Guidelines part 6: General Procedures

  1. General Procedures: The following provisions, with respect to construction procedures, shall be followed by all tenant contractors:
    1. No equipment, material, or tools will be permitted in the common areas of the Airport.
    2. No dust will be permitted to be tracked onto the common area floor. The contractor must provide means of cleaning dust from employees’ shoes.
    3. All equipment, material, tools, or merchandise must be brought through the nearest service entrance. Construction traffic is not permitted in the common areas.
    4. The passenger elevators and the escalators shall not be used to transport equipment, materials, or tools.
    5. No material shall be delivered to, or transported through, any public area without the express approval of the Landlord. Any material transported through public areas or stairways, etc., shall be moved on rubber tire hand trucks, using adequate panels, protective cloths, etc., to safeguard existing floors. Any damage resulting from movement of materials, etc, shall be repaired by the Contractor responsible.
    6. Confine storage of equipment or material to the demised premises or other locations specifically designated by the Landlord. Stored materials shall not exceed the loading capacity of the floor. Storage in service corridors, truck docks, vacant lease spaces, or other areas is not permitted at any time. Failure to comply will result in removal of all materials with the Tenant bearing responsibility for the costs incurred.
    7. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building, including stores under construction. Smoking areas have been designated by the Landlord.
    8. The Tenant Contractor shall take all necessary safety precautions to protect workers, the general public, and private and public property and comply with all requirements of the Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
    9. The Landlord requires certain work activities to take place between the hours of l0:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. as follows:
      1. Major service disruptions.
      2. Jackhammering, roto-hammering, core drilling or other noisy operations.
      3. Work requiring blocking of public entrances.
      4. All other work which would prevent continuous operation of the building.
      5. Hauling of demolished material.
      6. Setting up and removal of construction partitions.
      7. Delivery of large materials.
    10. Make arrangements for temporary utility connections as directed by the Landlord and pay the cost of the connections and removal, and all utility charges incurred by the work.
    11. Security of Existing Facilities: Security of existing facilities must be maintained at all times. When entrance into secure areas is required at any time by workers, it must be coordinated in advance with the Landlord and strict limitations will be set and enforced as to where Contractor personnel can go.  Any violations of these limits will subject violator to immediate discharge from this project at the Landlord’s request.
    12. Airport Security
      1. It is essential that, during the performance of this contract, airport security be maintained and that construction operations within the Air Operations Area conform to the Owner's security requirements.
      2. Access Gates and Doors. Construction traffic to and from the site and along the designated haul route. The Contractor shall provide a security person whose qualifications have been approved by Airport Police at the access gate or door at any time the gate is open or unlocked. The security person shall maintain a list of Contractors and Subcontractor personnel who have been assigned to work on this project, and shall permit access only to those persons whose names appear on the list. The Architect, his staff, and MAC staff will also be permitted access upon exhibiting proper identification.
      3. The Contractor shall provide telephone or radio communications between the security officer and the MAC Police Department; the security officer shall immediately notify police of any unauthorized access.
      4. If the access gate or door is found to be open or unlocked and unattended, MAC Police will issue the Contractor a citation under MAC Ordinance 133 and the Contractor shall be responsible for all court-imposed fines. In addition, a monetary fine may be levied by the Commission for each violation so documented, and upon final payment the total of any such charges will be deducted from moneys due the Contractor.
      5. Identification Badges: All contractors and employees will need to be badged by MAC’s badging office. See https://www.mymspconnect.com for current information regarding process, forms, hours, scheduling, fees, etc.
      6. Construction Vehicles: Unless under escort, all Contractor’s and Subcontractor’s vehicles entering the Air Operations Area must comply with the vehicle requirements listed in Section 3 of MAC Ordinance 132. In addition, if the vehicle is not under the escort, the driver of any Contractor or Subcontractor vehicle must meet the driver requirement listed in Section 2 of Ordinance 132 and comply with the vehicle operating requirements outlined in Section 4 of this ordinance.
      7. Traffic Control: The Contractor may be required to provide flagmen as necessary to control construction traffic within the Air Operations Area and as directed by MAC.
      8. Safety During Construction: The Contractor shall inform all construction personnel as to the proper routes, speeds and procedures for transporting equipment and materials to the construction site; and to all restrictions to movement of equipment or personnel within the air operations area. On a daily basis and more often if necessary, all personnel shall be advised of any changes in airport operations that may further restrict his movement.
    13. Interruptions to Existing Facilities
      1. All construction activities must be accomplished in such a manner as to permit normal operations within the existing facilities and roadway system to occur at all times. The major areas to be remodeled within the existing facilities will be made available upon written request by the Contractor to the Landlord.  Such request shall be made with adequate lead-time so that the Landlord can make necessary adjustments to this operation. These areas must be temporarily enclosed from the remainder of the existing facilities in order that access and all services to the existing facilities can be maintained at all times.  The existing interior circulation corridors and required exits must remain open and unencumbered or provisions made for temporary egress.
      2. All work, including the abandonment or relocation of existing mechanical or electrical utilities, the relocation of existing mechanical or electrical systems or components, or the connection of new mechanical or electrical systems or components to existing facilities, which will cause interruptions to the operations of the existing building and roadway system must be scheduled for times other than normal working hours. The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate his work to minimize the required interruptions, and shall notify the Landlord in writing at least ten (10) working days prior to each intended interruption, indicating the estimated duration of the interruption.
      3. Additional information regarding service interruptions can be found in the Technical Criteria sections of the MAC Design and Construction Standards (DCS).
    14. Keys and Locks
      1. All keys required by the Contractor during construction require the following deposits:
        1. $200 deposit for each Schlage key and $500 deposit for each ASSA Cliq key required during the construction period.
        2. $450 deposit for each construction cipher lock required during the construction period.
        3. $350 deposit for each Schlage ND80 construction lockset required during the construction period.
      2. These items can be requested in the MAC Facilities Department with a three (3) business day notice prior to purchase of padlocks.
    15. Lockout/Tagout Procedures: The purpose of the procedure is to establish the minimum requirements for the lockout or tagout of energy isolation devices.
      1. Contractor shall ensure that procedures are used to ensure that the machine or equipment is isolated from all potentially hazardous energy, and locked out or tagged out before contractor's employees perform any servicing or maintenance activities where the unexpected energization, start-up or release of stored energy could cause injury.
      2. Examples of stored energy where lockout/tagout applies are:
        1. Electrical
        2. Mechanical
        3. Thermal, Steam
        4. Chemical, Acids, and Caustics
        5. Explosives, Natural Gas
        6. Hydraulic
        7. Pneumatic
        8. Gravity
      3. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all appropriate Contractor's employees are instructed in the safety significance of the lockout (or tagout) procedure. Each new or transferred employee and other employees whose work operations are or may be in the area shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the lockout or tagout procedure.
      4. In preparation for lockout or tagout, the Contractor shall conduct a survey to locate and identify all isolating devices to be certain which switch(es), valve(s), or other energy isolating devices apply to the equipment to be locked or tagged out.  More than one energy source (electrical, mechanical, or others) may be involved.  Each of these should be listed for each isolation point and a copy forwarded to Landlord. If more than one individual is required to lockout or tagout equipment a multiple lockout or tagout device (hasp) shall be used.
      5. The basic rules for using the lockout or tagout system are that all equipment shall be locked out or tagged out to protect against accidental or inadvertent operation when such operation could cause injury to personnel. Do not attempt to operate any switch, valve, or other energy-isolating device where it is locked or tagged out.
      6. A lockout/tagout will be required whenever performing the following work on machines or equipment:
        1. Required Lockout/Tagout
          1. Maintenance or service work is defined as constructing, installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, modifying and maintaining, and/or servicing machines or equipment.
          2. Before removal or bypassing any guard or other safety device.
          3. When an employee is required to place any part of body into a "point of operation" or other danger zone that exits during a machine operation cycle.
        2. Exceptions to Lockout/Tagout
          1. Normal production activities in which lockout cannot feasibly be conducted because of the nature of the operation, provided that the work is performed using alternative measures which provide effective protection.
          2. Hot tap operations.
      7. Lockout or Tagout System Procedures:
        1. Owner Notification: Notify the Landlord that a lockout or tagout system is going to be utilized and the reasons why. Notifications are to be made in the MAC Electrical Department for electrical lockout/tagout, Energy Management Center for mechanical lockout/tagout, and Building Services for plumbing lockout/tagout.  Document which of Contractor's employees are to be authorized to perform lockout/tagout, and which areas are affected by the lockout/tagout, and forward a copy to the Construction Coordinator.
        2. Preparation: Locate all energy sources that need to be isolated.
        3. Equipment Shutdown:  If the equipment is operating, Contractor shall receive prior Landlord approval and shut it down by the normal stopping procedure.
        4. Affixing Lockout or Tagout: Verify whether there is a specific lockout/tagout procedure developed for the work to be performed, these procedures would be located in MAC Electric Department, Energy Management Center, or Building Services Office. Lockout and/or tagout the energy isolating devices with contractor's individual lock(s) and tag(s). Tagouts are only acceptable in secured equipment rooms requiring special security key for access and the completion of restricted access form or with a person standing by energy isolating device that has been tagged. Lockout will be acceptable in non-secure areas.
        5. Restoring Locked Equipment to Normal Operation: After the servicing and/or maintenance is complete, check the machines or equipment to ensure that no one is exposed prior to energizing system.
        6. In the case of a discrepancy between the Contractor's lockout/tagout procedures and the Landlord’s procedures, the Landlord's procedure will prevail. If the Contractor has any questions, they shall refer to the comprehensive MAC Lockout/Tagout Procedure which is located in the MAC Electric Department, Energy Management Center, or Building Services Office. In any event, Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations at all times.
      8. If the Contractor requires access to a restricted mechanical, electrical, or telecommunications room, they shall contact the relevant MAC department for the requirement keys and fill out a restricted access form (sample of restricted access form is attached). The Contractor shall contact Operations Department for access after hours. The telephone numbers for the department are as follows:
        1. Electric Department:                  612-726-5552
        2. Energy Management Center:    612-726-5505
        3. Facilities Department:                612-726-5225
        4. Operations Department:            612-726-5111
        5. Information Technology:           612-467-0915
      9. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor will comply with all applicable lockout/tagout procedures at all times as set forth in 29 C.F.R., 1910.147 and other applicable laws. Contractor agrees to indemnify MAC and hold MAC harmless from any damages occurring on connection with any failure by Contractor or its agents to observe any applicable lockout/tagout procedures and for any breach of the above warranty, including all damages, costs, expenses, and attorney fees.
      10. Prior to final payment, all keys, forms, etc. must be returned and signed off by the respective departments. Contractor understands that failure to return any key will require the replacement of all keys and re-keying of all security systems. Contractor agrees to indemnify MAC up to an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for any replacement and re-keying or other costs MAC deems necessary in its sole discretion upon Contractor's failure to return and obtain sign off for any key.
    16. Asbestos
      1. The Landlord has previously engaged an environmental testing company to conduct an asbestos survey for portions of the Terminal 1 Building Complex.  Upon written request, the Landlord will make the results of the survey available to the contractor for review. The contractor shall exercise care and diligence in maintaining applicable safety precautions in executing the work in areas containing asbestos.
      2. Contractors and subcontractors shall comply with all regulations, codes, and laws for the necessary protection of their workers and for the protection of the Landlord, other tenants, and the public when making alternations to work in areas containing asbestos.
    17. Welding or Cutting
      1. Welding or any other hot work requires a hot work permit from MAC and must comply with the MAC Fire Department regulations.
      2. A fire watch shall be provided by the Contractor, suitable fire extinguishers shall be on hand within 20' of the work being performed and accessible at all times.
      3. Welding or cutting shall cease 1/2 hour before closing the job site for the day and inspected prior to the employees leaving the site for the day.
    18. Confined Space Entry Regulations
      1. The contractor shall comply with applicable portions of Federal Regulation 29 CFR S 1910.146 and Minnesota Rules S 5205.1000 and S5207.0300 regarding employee entrance into confined spaces on this project.
    19. Barricades
      1. If a construction barricade does not exist in front of the Tenant space, the Tenant will be required to install a dustproof, solid barricade to separate the tenant space from the public occupied common area. All barricades shall extend to the ceiling and be located a maximum of 3 feet in front of the lease line. Construction shall be with metal studs 16” on center and 5/8” gypsum board facing the common areas, taped and painted with primer and two finish coats the color designated by the Landlord. Fire retardant plywood from floor to 4’-0” is required on the interior/construction side of the barricade. A clear plastic liner shall be installed on the inside to prevent dust migration to the common area. Adequate protection of the mall floor enclosed by the barricade must be provided.
      2. All barricades shall be without opening or passage to the common area unless the demised premises has no back door. In this case a 3’-0” x 6’-8” hollow core metal door, swinging in, should be installed with a frame, closure device, and lockset. Door shall be painted to match the barricade. The barricade wall or door shall have an identification number showing the previous tenant address number visible to the police.
    20. Parking
      1. No parking will be permitted in "NO PARKING" zone and this provision must be strictly adhered to. All construction workers, material suppliers, material handlers, salesmen, product representatives, or other representatives of the contractor are to pay for their own parking on a daily basis in accordance with current posted rates for daily or general parking. Except for the general public, parking will not be permitted in the available short term or hourly lots. No provisions will be made for monthly passes, volume, or discount rates. All unattended delivery vehicles parked at the front entrances to the terminals will be ticketed and towed. Airside parking is not available.
    21. Trash Removal
      1. During construction, fixturing, and merchandise stocking of the demised premises, the Tenant shall provide trash removal service at areas designated by the Landlord. “Trash” includes all construction debris, packaging, and demolition waste generated by the Tenant’s work. The Tenant’s Contractor shall provide and pay for all required dumpsters and recycling containers sized appropriately for both construction and demolition waste streams. All dumpsters must remain covered at all times while on airport property. It is the responsibility of the Tenant and the Tenant’s Contractor to break down and remove all trash and debris from the premises on a daily basis and place it in the containers supplied for that purpose. No electronics shall be discarded or thrown into the construction dumpsters.  
      2. If the Tenant’s trash is allowed to accumulate for 24 hours or longer within the Tenant’s space or service corridors, the Landlord shall remove the Tenant’s or Tenant Contractor’s trash at a charge of 1.5 times the Landlord’s cost.
    22. Floor and Roof Penetrations
      1. Prior to making any roof and/or floor penetrations, the Tenant Contractor must obtain approval of the proposed locations from the Landlord. All cutting, patching, and core-drilling requires written approval by the Landlord before initiating this work. Tenant Contractor is responsible for repairing any damage to reinforcing steel, conduit, wiring, piping, etc., resulting from this operation. The MAC has an outside roofing consultant. Plans must be submitted to them prior to any roofing work being done. Please contact the Permits and Inspection Department for their name and contact information.
      2. Weatherproofing of all roof penetrations must be performed by the Landlord’s authorized roofing contractor at the Tenant’s expense.
      3. Floor penetrations in lower level spaces with slab on grade shall be made with a wet saw and replaced with 3,000 psi concrete with 6x6 wire mesh on 95% density compacted fill.
      4. Floor penetrations in upper level spaces with concrete must be core-drilled. All penetrations must be sleeved and sealed with one pipe permitted per sleeve.
      5. All upper level floor penetrations shall be completely sealed to prevent permeation of odors or liquids to the space below.