Temporary walls - I am needing to section off a building that I have. I have 2 tenants and have to keep them separate. I have a 20 ft x 20 ft area I need to close off. My current ideas were to either:
1. Install a 16 ft x 16 ft overhead garage door and frame the rest of it in. 2. Install a folding barn door in the area (get panels that are 4-5 feet wide and have that be a wall that can be folded up. Option 3. Build a temporary wall in that area. Whatever I put there needs to be somewhat sound proof and be a sturdy structure that no one can get through. There is a 5 year contract so it will be there for awhile. What have you guys done to section off areas in building? What option do you think will work best? Thanks!
[{"id": "ikpmgtz", "text": "Depending on your use, in most cities the demising wall between spaces will have requirements such as being fire proof, having their own entrance, sometimes even their own bathroom.", "replies": [{"id": "ikpnlph", "text": "It is a repair facility for cars with 12 garage doors. About 16k sq ft. Both sides would have bathrooms and multiple doors. The fireproof part is a great point and something I will have to look into.", "replies": [{"id": "ikti6qe", "text": "this isn't the answer you want, but just call an architect and have them draw it then get your permit.  It will save you many future headaches.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ikppgvq", "text": "In many municipalities you will need to go through the plan and permit approval or even certificate of occupancy process for the creation of a new tenant space. I would definitely check with your local building/permitting (and fire) departments before moving forward with anything. I work in due diligence for CRE transactions and see violations all the time for unpermitted work, so just wanted to point this out.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iksbjrb", "text": "A simple demising wall would be the easiest solution.  2x4 framing (wood or steel) with 5/8\" sheetrock type X on each side.  This gets you a 1 hour fire barrier, baseline sound barrier, and its simple to build.  It should be the most cost effective solution as well.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]