Restaurant / Food Service

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Commercial kitchen and dining establishment. Complex MEP: Type I hood and fire suppression (NFPA 96), grease trap, makeup air, A/C for dining, walk-in cooler/freezer. Health department approval. ADA accessible.

category

Commercial — Food

key codes

IBC, NFPA 96, health code, ADA

mep complexity

High — hood, fire suppression, grease, HVAC

typical cost per sf

$250-$600 (buildout)

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