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TENANT DESIGN MANUAL

February 27, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSection One

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-1Section TwoContact Information

Landlord's Contacts ...................................................................................................... 2-1Government and AHJ Contacts .................................................................................... 2-2Required Contractors / Vendors ................................................................................... 2-2Utility Contacts .............................................................................................................. 2-3

Section ThreeLandlord and Tenant Responsibilities

Landlord's Work ............................................................................................................ 3-1Tenant's Work .............................................................................................................. 3-1

Section FourTenant Submission and Drawing Requirements

Submissions (General) ................................................................................................. 4-1Submission – Store Working Drawings.......................................................................... 4-1Final Approval .............................................................................................................. 4-2Code Requirements ...................................................................................................... 4-3

Section FiveDesign Criteria

Basic Issue Affecting Tenant’s Work ............................................................................. 5-1Storefront ..................................................................................................................... 5-1Interior Space................................................................................................................ 5-4Store Interior Visual Merchandising ............................................................................... 5-6In-Line Food Tenant ...................................................................................................... 5-6

Section SixMechanical / Electrical Design Criteria

HVAC ............................................................................................................................ 6-1Fire Extinguishers.......................................................................................................... 6-2Plumbing and Gas Piping ............................................................................................. 6-3MEP Penetrations / Roofing / Structure ......................................................................... 6-4Electric / Telephone....................................................................................................... 6-4Fire Sprinkler System ................................................................................................... 6-5

Section SevenSignage Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 7-1

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Section OneIntroduction

This Tenant Handbook has been prepared as a guide to assist the Tenant, Tenant'sstore planner, architect and contractors through the process of designing, obtainingapproval for, constructing and opening Tenant's store. The information contained in thisTenant Handbook will assist Tenant and its store planner in developing a design thatmeets Landlord's criteria and will serve as a tool for both Tenant's architect andcontractors by providing as much information as possible to assist in expediting theirtasks. It is the Tenant’s responsibility to provide a copy of this Tenant Handbook to theparties involved with the design and construction of the Tenant’s space.

This Tenant Handbook has been broken down into sections as identified in the table ofcontents so that the Tenant, Tenant’s Consultants and Tenant’s Contractors can easilynavigate and identify specific topics they are looking for regarding the Property.

The Shopping Center has a specific Construction Rules and Regulations Packet thatis to be used in conjunction with the Tenant Handbook to answer most constructionquestions that come up during the Tenant construction process. The Construction Rulesand Regulations Packet contains specific information applicable to the Tenant’sContractor performing work at the Shopping Center. The Tenant’s ConstructionRepresentative or Tenant’s General Contractor should contact the Shopping Center’sOperations Director to obtain the Construction Rules and Regulations Packet (CRRP).

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Section TwoContact Information

Landlord’s Contacts

UNIVERSITY PARK VILLAGE1612 South University Drive Suite #410Fort Worth, Texas 76107Telephone: 817-332-5700Jonathan Schweers, Mall [email protected]

TENANT COORDINATION:SIMON PROPERTY GROUP225 West Washington StreetTenant Coordination, 8th FloorIndianapolis, IN 46204Telephone: (317) 636-1600Email: [email protected]

GOVERNMENT / PERMIT / AUTHORITIES HAVINGJURISDICTION CONTACTS:It is the Tenant, Tenant’s Contractor(s) and/or Tenant’s Consultant(s) responsibility tomake contact, establish protocol and follow proper procedures for all permitting,bonding, licensing and inspections as may be required in the jurisdiction. The Tenant isresponsible for obtaining all regulatory approvals required prior to the commencementwith any of Tenant’s work in the Tenant’s Premises. Proof of such regulatory approvalsmust be copied to the Property’s General Manager.

The Landlord assumes no liability in the failure of the Tenant, Tenant’s Contractor(s)and/or Tenant’s Consultant(s) to improperly apply for any permit, the failure to have allnecessary permits to complete Tenant’s work in order to obtain a final Certificate ofOccupancy within the jurisdiction, failure to acquire any required bonding or licensing asmay be required in the jurisdiction and the failure of Tenant or Tenant’s Contractor topass any inspection as it relates to Tenant’s work.

REQUIRED CONTRACTORS / VENDORSThere are specific Required Contractors / Vendors that must be used by theTenant when performing any work or carrying out operations or repairs in thePremises in the respective trade scope. There are no exceptions. Refer to MallRules and Regulations for complete list.

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Section ThreeLandlord and Tenant Responsibilities

Landlord's Work

1) Utility Distribution Services to Tenant's Premisesa) Tenant shall field-verify existing utilities.b) Electric Service

i) Landlord shall provide, at Tenant's expense, an electrical service located inLandlord's electrical cabinet or room including meter socket and disconnectand a secondary distribution conduit stubbed into Tenant's leased premises.

ii) Electrical service size has been based on the Premises use and squarefootage.

c) Fire Protection (Sprinkler)i) Landlord shall install a sprinkler main and tee to Tenant's leased premises.ii) If the Shopping Center has a required sprinkler contractor, said contractor

must re-work any existing standard grid sprinkler system to accommodateTenant's improvements, at Tenant's expense.

iii) Phase I of University Park Village does not currently have a sprinkler system.2) Landlord's Work within Tenant's Leased Premises

a) Demising Partitions: Landlord shall construct, at Tenant's expense, a metal studpartition separating Tenant's leased premises from adjacent Tenants, corridorsand/or service areas.

b) Ceilings shall consist of the exposed structure of the roof or the floor above.

Tenant's WorkTenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, perform all work, other than that to beperformed by Landlord as set forth above, required to complete Tenant's leasedpremises to a finished condition ready for Tenant's conduct of business as describedbelow:1) General

a) Tenant shall obtain all permits and approvals, at Tenant's expense.b) Tenant's Work shall be performed in a first-class, workmanlike manner and shall

be in good and usable condition at the date of completion thereof.c) Tenant must provide proof of insurance as described in The Lease prior to

commencement of ANY work in the Premises by the Tenant, Tenant’sContractor(s) and/or Tenant’s Affiliates.

d) Tenant’s Contractor(s) must provide proof of insurance as described in theConstruction Rules and Regulations Packet prior to commencement of ANY workin the Premises by the Tenant, Tenant’s Contractor(s) and/or Tenant’s Affiliates.

e) Should the construction involve both union and non-union contractors, Landlord'scontractor has included in its contract with all subcontractors, the HarmonyClause set forth below. Tenant shall require such provision to be included in allcontracts with Tenant's general contractor and Tenant's subcontractor's as wellas requiring Tenant's general contractor to include such provision in their contractwith subcontractors so that there shall be no interruption in the process of work.

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Harmony Clause:

"It is understood that contracts will be awarded by the contractorand labor will be employed on the Project without discriminationas to whether employees, agents, suppliers and/or subcontractorsof the contractor or any other subcontractor, including those thatmay be employed by the Owner of the Project, are members ornon-members of any labor or collective bargaining organization,and the subcontractor accepts this contract with thisunderstanding.

There shall be no manifestations on the Project of any disputebetween any labor organization and the subcontractors. Thecontractor and subcontractor agrees to employ men, agents,suppliers and subcontractors who will perform the work under hissubcontract, whether or not other employees or mechanics on theProject are members or non-members of any labor or collectivebargaining organization.

The contractor and subcontractor agree not to participate in orpermit any cessation of work which may occur as a result of anylabor dispute. Should there be a work stoppage caused by astrike, picketing, boycott, or any cessation of work by employeesof the subcontractor, his agents, suppliers and/or subcontractors,which in the sole judgment of the contractor will cause, or is likelyto cause, unreasonable delay in the progress of construction, thenupon forty-eight (48) hours of written notice, delivered either inhand, by telegram, or registered mail, the contractor shall have theright to declare the subcontractor in default of this subcontract,and upon such notice, the contractor shall have the right to takesuch steps as are necessary to finish the uncompleted portion ofthe work to be performed by the subcontractor. In such event, thecontractor shall have the right to take possession of and use all ofthe subcontractor's materials (exclusive of tools), intended for theuse on the subcontractor's remaining interest in the subcontractedprice. If the cost of completion exceeds the subcontractor'sremaining interest in the contract price, then the subcontractoragrees to pay the contractor such excess within thirty (30) daysafter presentation of documented written demand for such excesshas been made upon him by the contractor."

f) Tenant's Work shall be subject to the inspection and approval of Landlord andLandlord's architect. Landlord shall have the right to stop Tenant's Workwhenever necessary to obtain compliance with applicable building and safetycodes or the approved Working Drawings and Specifications. Any of Tenant'sWork which does not comply with Tenant's approved Store Working Drawingsand Specifications shall be corrected within seven (7) days of notification toTenant.

g) Upon the completion of Tenant's Work, all facilities shall be in full use withoutdefects.

h) Landlord shall have the right to order Tenant or Tenant's contractors who willfully

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violate any of the within requirements to cease work, and to remove theirequipment and employees from the Regional Development.

i) Charges for all work performed and services rendered by Landlord for or onbehalf of Tenant shall be due and payable by Tenant within thirty (30) days afterinvoicing by Landlord.

j) Landlord shall have the right, upon written notice, to locate, both vertically andhorizontally, utility lines, air ducts, flues, refrigerant lines, drains, sprinkler mainsand valves and such other facilities, including access panels for same, withinTenant's leased premises as deemed necessary by engineering design and/orcode requirements for Tenant's space or as required for other Tenants.

k) Landlord shall have the right to locate mechanical and other equipment on theroof over Tenant's leased premises.

l) Landlord shall have the right to order Tenant or Tenant's contractor who willfullyviolate any of the above requirements to cease work and to remove itself and itsequipment and employees from the Property.

2) Temporary Barricadesa) Temporary storefront construction barricades are required during construction.

Tenant is responsible for installation and removal temporary barricades, if notalready pre-existing. Tenant’s temporary barricade plan to be approved byLandlord prior to Tenant proceeding with construction of the temporarybarricade. Tenant is responsible for all patching and repairs caused from theremoval of the temporary barricade by the Tenant.

3) Clean-Up and Demolitiona) Tenant and Tenant's contractors shall be responsible for the complete and total

demolition, if applicable, of existing materials which are not to be reusedincluding, but not limited to, studs, drywall, ceilings, ducts, conduit, vent stacks,floor finishes, soffits, etc.

b) Landlord shall inspect and be required to sign off on Tenant's demolition atTenant's expense. Under no circumstances shall any portion of Landlord'sbuilding structure to be demolished without Landlord's written approval and aLandlord representative present including, but not limited to, columns, slabs,grade beams, demising walls, utilities and bulkhead assemblies.

c) Tenant shall provide an area for dry rubbish collection containers within Tenant'sleased premises.

d) Should Tenant generate wet garbage, wet garbage containers shall be providedby the Tenant.

e) Tenant and Tenant's contractor shall be responsible during construction andfixturing for Tenant's trash removal.

f) Tenant shall provide dumpsters placed in a location designated by the ShoppingCenter management.

g) Should Tenant or Tenant's contractor be negligent and fail to remove trash on atimely basis (no accumulation is allowed), Landlord, at its option, may removesame and Tenant agrees to reimburse Landlord.

4) Temporary Utilities and Service: Tenant is responsible for obtaining and payingfor temporary electric and water(house water is paid through cam except forhigh users- they will then be required to add a sub water meter during

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construction) for Tenant’s use during construction. Tenant is responsible fortransferring all existing utility services into their name at Delivery of the Premises toTenant and prior to commencing any Tenant work in the Premises.

5) Tenant Construction Guidelines:a) The Tenant’s General Contractor shall refer to the Shopping Center’s

Construction Rules & Regulations Packet for the current list of “REQUIRED”and “RECOMMENDED” contractors for the Shopping Center. The “REQUIRED”contractors can also be found in Section Two – “Contact Information” of theTenant Handbook.

b) The Tenant's contractors shall coordinate all aspects of Tenant's Work with theshopping center’s management office.

c) Sprinkler lines shall remain active during construction. Landlord's insurancecarrier requires the sprinkler system in construction areas to be live at all timesexcept during actual alterations of the lines and/or sprinkler heads.

d) The sprinkler system shall only be inactive during the actual changing of the linesand heads which will be under the direct supervision of Shopping Centermanagement.

e) The Shopping Center sprinkler system is set up in "zones" meaning any shutdown will impair the system in several areas. Therefore, if the system cannot bereactivated by 9:00 PM, Tenant's contractor will be billed for extra security tomonitor the building throughout the night.

f) In all areas where Tenant has set the storefront back from the lease line, Tenantshall extend exterior finishes from the lease line to the recessed storefront.Tenant's floor must be flush with the exterior grade.

g) In certain circumstances, Landlord may provide materials and/or construction ofitems at Tenant's cost.

h) Surfaces or projections potentially hazardous to Shopping Center pedestriantraffic may not be used.

i) Depressed floor slabs are not be permitted.j) Any penetrations planned by Tenant through the roof or the floor of the leased

premises must be approved by Landlord at the time of plan preparation.k) Fastening to or suspension from the underside of the floor or roof structure is not

permitted without Landlord's prior written approval.l) Wall-mounted fixtures will not be permitted without Landlord's prior written

approval.6) Working Hours: Refer to the Construction Rules & Regulations Packet for

information regarding working hours in the Shopping center.7) Delivery Policy: Refer to the Construction Rules & Regulations Packet for

information regarding Deliveries in the Shopping center.8) Quality Standards:

a) Tenant shall require any person performing work to guarantee the work to be freefrom any and all defects in workmanship and materials for one (1) year from thedate of completion thereof. Tenant shall also require any person to beresponsible for the replacement or repair without additional charge of any and allwork done or furnished by or through such person who shall become defectivewithin one (1) year after substantial completion of the work. The correction ofsuch work shall include, without additional charge, all expenses and damages in

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connection with the removal, replacement or repair of any part of the work whichmay be damaged or disturbed thereby.

b) All warranties or guarantees to materials or workmanship on or with respect toTenant's Work shall be contained in the contract or subcontract which shall be sowritten that such warranties or guarantees shall insure to the benefit of bothTenant and Landlord, as their respective interest may appear, and can be directlyenforced by either. Tenant shall covenant to give Landlord any assignment orother assurances necessary to affect the same.

9) Coordination:a) Tenant's Work shall be coordinated with the work being done by Landlord and

other Tenants in the Shopping center so that Tenant's Work will not interfere withor delay the completion of any other construction work in the Shopping Center.

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Section FourTenant Submission and Drawing RequirementsTenant improvements are subject to Landlord's approval and shall conform to all designcriteria. Tenant should discuss specific thoughts about its design concept and raise anyquestions about the documents with Landlord before beginning preliminary design work.Any deviations from the criteria shall be at the sole discretion of Landlord.

Tenant's plans for design and completion of improvements to the Premises shall beprepared by an architect or registered engineer licensed in the State in which theShopping Center is located or other applicable governmental authority, inclusive of theAmericans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Within ten (10) days of execution of the Lease,Tenant shall notify Landlord of the name, address and contact person of its architect orregistered engineer, and construction representative.

It is imperative that all requirements outlined in this Tenant Handbook be strictly adheredto by Tenant and Tenant's architect. Failure to do so will only result in unnecessary andcostly delays in the approval of Tenant's plans.

Submissions (General)Prior to commencing construction, Tenant shall provide complete working drawings andspecifications for the construction of its leased premises in order to receive Landlord'swritten approval. Tenant shall provide two (2) hard copy sets of black line prints. Alldrawings and specifications must be clearly identified with the Shopping Center name,Tenant's store name and Tenant's space number. Tenant must have plans reviewedby the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations with an assigned TDLRnumber prior to commencement of construction.

Note that Tenant may submit Preliminary Drawings to Landlord for review prior tosubmission of Tenant’s Working Drawing Submission. The purpose of thepreliminary design phase is to acquaint Landlord with Tenant’s intentions so Landlordmay comment and/or advise Tenant of necessary changes to meet established criteriabefore Tenant proceeds with its final working drawings and specifications. Thissubmission may be done at the discretion of the Tenant but is not mandated bythe Landlord.

Submission – Store Working Drawings

The working drawings shall include the following:

1. Key Plan showing the location of the demised premises;2. Floor Plans showing all partitions, doors, materials, finishes, store fixtures, plumbing

fixtures and other construction on a ¼“ = 1' scale;3. Overall Sections showing materials and finishes on a 1/8" = 1’ scale;4. Reflected Ceiling Plan showing materials, finishes, lighting plan, description of

fixtures, locations of electrical and telephone panels and ceiling heights on a ¼“ = 1'scale;

5. Location and quantity of all items required to penetrate the roof;6. Plan, Section and Elevation, including signage and graphics, of storefront at ½ “ = 1'

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scale;7. A one (1) point Perspective Color Rendering of the proposed storefront including

graphics and signage;8. Photographs of Tenant's existing storefront and/or standard prototype storefront

design, if any, and if related to Tenant's submission;9. Finish and Color Schedule; and10. Samples of storefront materials and colors, including examples of carpet, if any, and

appropriate specifications, mounted on foam core or card stock, clearly labeled andreferenced on the attached Room Finish Schedule.

11. Interior and exterior Elevations on a ¼“ = 1' scale;12. Details of special conditions, including mezzanines, showing the location and

weights of heavy equipment such as safes, equipment cases, refrigerationequipment and any masonry facing materials on a ½” = 1' scale;

13. Details of the storefront on a ½” = 1' scale;14. Door Schedule with jamb details;15. Structural Plans, if applicable, prepared by a licensed engineer in the State where

the Shopping Center is located.16. Mechanical Plan on a 1/8“ = 1' scale;17. Sprinkler Plan showing modifications to Landlord's standard grid on a ¼“ = 1' scale;18. Electrical Plans showing complete circuitry, prepared by an engineer licensed in the

State where the Shopping Center is located, on a 1/8" = 1' scale;19. Electrical Details and Fixture and Panel Schedules; and20. Single Line Plumbing Riser Diagram.

Failure to provide adequate information at any phase will be cause for return of Tenant'ssubmission with no review. The submission at the design phase must be complete inorder to fairly evaluate the proposal and prevent continuation of work on anunacceptable storefront design. Submittals shall be forwarded to the TenantCoordinator as specified in Section Two – Contact Information.

Sign SubmissionsSignage Plans shall be submitted separately in accordance with Tenant’s LeaseAgreement Signage Exhibit and as expanded upon by the design and technicalrequirements contained in this Tenant Handbook.

Final ApprovalLandlord, upon approval of the demised premises, shall forward to Tenant and/orTenant’s Consultant one (1) set of Tenant's plans bearing Landlord's approval. Tenantshall provide Tenant's contractor with a copy of the approved plans and specificationsand shall have the approved plans and specifications at the job site at all times.Tenant's contractor may not commence with Tenant's Work until said approved plansand specifications are physically within the demised premises and a building permit hasbeen obtained.

Tenant and/or Tenant's contractor may not deviate from the approved plans andspecifications. Any deviation shall be resubmitted for Landlord's approval.

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Code RequirementsTenant shall ensure compliance with all relevant codes, obtain all approvals and pay allfees in connection therewith. Landlord's approval of Tenant's plans and specificationsdoes not signify compliance with code.

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Section FiveDesign Criteria

DESIGN CRITERIA

Space Requirements1. Basic Issues Affecting Tenant’s Work

A. Stockroom Layout/Exiting1) The exit pathway through Tenant’s stockroom must be kept absolutely free of

trash, merchandise, shelving, furniture, etc. at all times.B. Structural Limitations

1) Demising walls are non-load bearing. Fixtures shall not be supported fromLandlord’s demising partitions.

2) All demising walls must have all penetrations fire sealed.3) The maximum slab loading on the lower level shall be one hundred pounds

per square foot (100 psf) as approved by Landlord.4) Overhead structural loading shall be done only with Landlord’s permission.

Any review costs of Landlord’s engineer shall be Tenant’s responsibilityC. Materials Limitations

1) Documentation of Tenant’s material classifications must be available onsite.2) Non-combustible lumber shall be used. Exceptions pertaining to wood trim

shall be as determined by code officials.D. Thresholds at exterior entrances shall be weatherproofed and have a minimum

thickness not to exceed half-inch (1/2”) or per ADA requirements, whichever ismore stringent.

Storefront1. General Information

A. Tenant shall be responsible for the design and construction of their storefrontincluding entry doors, canopies or awnings and connections to the shell buildingconstruction to maintain a weather-tight condition.

B. Tenant’s storefront shall be established at existing lease line. No extensionbeyond lease line will be allowed.

C. Tenant shall recess its storefront no more than one-third (1/3) of the entire widthof Tenant’s demised premises. The remainder of Tenant’s storefrontconstruction shall be at Tenant’s lease line.

D. Tenant shall maintain the maximum degree of transparency at the storefront.Opaque wall areas are not allowed without written Landlord approval.

E. Where Landlord has approved solid portions of storefront, Landlord will requireglass, signage, display windows or other translucent materials in solid portions ofTenant’s storefront.

F. Should Tenant’s storefront be located within a curved or radial lease line area, itmust be kept four inches (4") back of Tenant’s lease line.

G. Construction that flattens or otherwise alters Tenant’s curved or radial lease lineis not permitted.

H. Recessed out-swinging doors shall not extend past Tenant’s lease line when fullyopen.

I. It is encouraged to maximize the glazed areas within storefront doors. Storefrontdoors are to be a minimum of eight-feet (8’-0”) in height.

J. All storefronts shall be composed of weather-tight components.

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K. Tenant shall provide all required insulation, sealants, flashing and otherwaterproofing to maintain a weather-tight condition.

L. Bases at tenant storefronts shall be a maximum of twelve-inches (12”) in height.M. All storefronts shall be self supporting with gravity loads designed to bear on the

existing foundation. All accessory storefront elements including canopies andawnings shall be supported by the tenant’s storefront structure or to buildingstructure with written Landlord approval.

N. At tenant’s expense, tenant shall submit storefront drawings with structuralcalculations, which have been prepared by a Texas licensed structural engineer,to the Landlord for review by the Landlord’s engineer.

2. Storefront Finish TreatmentsA. As a guideline, treatments include:

1) Limestone, marble, granite and other natural stone products carefullyarticulated and detailed;

2) Lacquered surfaces in a minimum of four (4) coats;3) Metals, excluding laminates; and4) Stained or natural finished hardwoods.5) Brick.6) Concrete Masonry Units, decorative colors, textures, patterns only.

B. The following are unacceptable finishes:1) Mirror;2) Plastic laminates;3) Rough sawn wood;4) Wallcovering;5) Undetailed brick;6) Rough stucco; and7) Anything Landlord would consider a non-durable material or lacking in visual

quality.C. Glazing

1) All storefront glazing hall be insulated glazing with clear glass.2) Simulated, applied or reproduced glass in acrylic or plexiglass is not

permitted.D. Visual Merchandising

1) Tenant shall provide sufficient architectural space, lighting, transparency andframing to allow and enhance professional visual merchandising.

2) The Design Control Area, which consists of the window display andstorefront, is to emphasize attractive and compelling presentation of Tenant’smerchandise and creative visual merchandising techniques and props.

3) The Design Control Area shall extend five-feet (5’-0”) into the tenant’s spaceas measured from the storefront and shall extend twelve-feet (12’-0”) inheight or to the top most portion of the storefront, whichever is greater. Thedesign control zone shall extend across the entire width of the store.

4) The Design Control Area is to be set off from Tenant’s sales area bycontrasting visual techniques through:a) Merchandising;b) Fixturing;c) Display platforms and walls;d) Lighting;e) Special finishes; andf) Special flooring.

5) The following items are prohibited in the Design Control Area:

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a) Slatwall of any type;b) Full height or full width backwalls;c) Boxed merchandise; andd) Exposed concrete floor unless stained and sealed.e) Lay-in ceiling.f) Fluorescent lighting.

6) Canopies and Awningsa) Tenants are encouraged to incorporated canopies and awnings into their

storefront design to aesthetically enhance the overall appearance,provide solar shading and provide pedestrian protection from theelements.

b) The minimum height to the bottom of projecting elements shall be nine-feet (9’-0”) and the maximum horizontal projection as measured from thelease line shall be six-feet (6’’0”).

c) Canopies and awnings projecting greater than three-feet (3’-0”) willrequire lighting to illuminate the pedestrian walkway.

d) Projecting elements shall be designed so as not to create a visual barrierto adjacent tenants. Landlord to have final approval of site line issues.

e) Tenant is responsible for structural design and support for canopies,awnings or other projected elements. At tenant’s expense, tenant shallsubmit structural calculations, which have been prepared by a Texaslicensed structural engineer, to the Landlord for review by the Landlord’sengineer.

f) Acceptable Canopy and Awning Materialsi. Glass

1. Clear, half-inch (1/2”) thick minimum tempered .a. If exposed shall have polished and beveled edges.

2. Frosted, sandblasted, etched or textured glass.ii. Metals

1. Factory finished steel frames with inset glazing.2. Stainless steel, brushed or matte finish.3. Solid copper or brass accents.

iii. Canvas1. Shall be UV and weather resistant2. Colors to be approved by Landlord.

iv. Tiebacks and Cables1. Stainless Steel2. Aluminum3. Painted galvanized steel.

7) Exterior Lightinga) Tenant shall submit light fixture and lamp product data, along with

building façade elevations and plans locating and identifying each fixturetype to Landlord for Landlord’s approval.

b) Exit and emergency lights within the design control area shall not bevisible from the exterior pedestrian walkway. Signs which cannot beconcealed from view shall be edge lit and require Landlord approval.

c) Tenant shall install exit and emergency lights per code. In the event thelocal authorities having jurisdiction require additional lights to be installedin addition to those indicated on the Landlord’s approved drawings , thetenant shall comply and tenants expense.

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3. Interior SpaceA. Floor Treatments

1) A hard surface floor material is required at Tenant’s storefront lease line andmust extend at least four feet (5'-0") into Tenant’s store.

2) The following floor finishes may be used:a) Marble, granite or stone;b) High quality, commercial grade carpet;c) Hardwood flooring;d) Terrazzo; ande) Ceramic tile, twelve inches by twelve inches (12" x 12") or larger.f) Exposed concrete floor that is stained and sealed.

3) The following floor treatments are not permitted:a) Ceramic tile which is residential size unless done in a patterned design;b) Astroturf;c) Residential grade carpeting;d) Bare concrete;e) Vinyl sheet goods; andf) VCT in Tenant’s sales area.

4) Carpet Treatmentsa) Carpeting must be high quality, commercial grade.b) Direct-glue carpet installation is preferable to carpets installed over

padding for greater durability and wear.c) Transitions between finishes must minimize unsightly distractions and

walking hazards.d) Floor treatment reducer strips can be trip hazards and are not permitted.

B. Columns1) Exposed columns may be retained but must be painted, treated at the base

and capitol and fit conceptually within Tenant’s overall scheme.C. Mirrors

1) Mirrored wall treatments, particularly as backgrounds to merchandise, isdiscouraged.

2) Mirrors are not allowed to be used on Tenant’s storefront.D. Ceiling Treatments

1) For approval of Tenant’s working drawings and specifications, all componentsin Tenant’s ceiling must be shown.

2) A gypsum board ceiling is encouraged.3) Lay-in ceilings, in combination with gypsum board ceiling drops, are

encouraged.4) Transitions between differing ceiling types are best articulated by a vertical

distance of at least four inches (4") as measured between their horizontalplanes.

5) Open ceilings to structure above may be permitted if granted written approvalby the Landlord.

E. Dressing Rooms1) Dressing rooms must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

F. Cash Wrap1) Tenant’s cash wrap must incorporate built-in hanger and refuse areas to

eliminate two (2) of the most common eyesores in stores.2) Tenant’s cash wrap must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act

requirements regarding access, facilities and counter heights.

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G. Interior Signage and Graphics1) Permanent interior signage and graphics should be three dimensional, of a

substantial material and must be submitted with Tenant’s store design.2) Promotional and sale signage should be properly framed or suspended no

closer than ten feet (10'-0") from Tenant’s storefront lease line.H. Video

1) The use of electronic graphics requires Landlord’s approval.2) Television monitors, slide format and other devices must be shrouded so only

the image is seen.I. Sound

1) Sound systems should be professional installed with built-in speakers andconcealed components, which are accessible by Tenant’s store manageronly.

2) When choosing speakers and components that are visible, Tenant should besure they agree with other store design elements.

3) Sound migration affecting the exterior pedestrian walkway and/or neighboringTenants is prohibited.

J. Drinking Fountains1) Whether accessible to Tenant’s customers or its employees, water fountains

must not be visible from the exterior pedestrian walkway and should notinterfere with the merchandising or circulation of Tenant’s space.

L. Lighting1) Proper balance of the types of lighting listed below is key to appropriately

lighting a Retail Merchandising environment.2) Ambient Lighting

a) Lighting sources to be considered for ambient lighting include:i. Recessed compact fluorescent, halogen par lamps or incandescent

down lights;ii. Fluorescent or neon cove lighting with the lamp or tube not visible;iii. Recessed metal halide light fixtures;iv. Custom designed chandeliers or suspended light fixtures; andv. Lay-in fluorescent light fixtures with deep cell parabolic lenses.

b) The following light sources are not permitted:i. Acrylic sheet or shallow cell lenses;ii. High or low pressure sodium;iii. Mercury vapor; andiv. Cool white fluorescent.

3) Focal/Perimeter Lightinga) Tenant shall illuminate merchandise displayed on wall fixtures.b) Tenant should consider the following lighting sources for focal/perimeter

lighting:i. Suspended light fixtures;ii. Track lighting of a low and/or line voltage system;iii. Recessed compact fluorescent or halogen down lights; andiv. Indirect fluorescent lighting within coves or valances having a high

color-rendering index above 70 and a lamp color temperaturemaximum of 3500° K with lamps not visible from Tenant’s sales floor.

4) Exit Signs and Emergency Lightsa) Tenant should use exit signs and emergency lights with remote battery

packs.b) Exit signs should be edge-lit or recessed models.

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c) Tenant’s lighting designer should coordinate Tenant’s exit light sign andemergency lighting locations with Tenant’s ceiling design to achieve themost desirable and least obtrusive sight lines.

5) Accent Lightinga) The following lighting fixtures should be considered for accent lighting:

i. Theatrical spot lighting instruments;ii. Track light fixtures of low and line voltage systems; andiii. Recessed, directionally adjustable fixtures.

b) The use of color fixtures may be sensitively incorporated with the abovelight fixtures to add dramatic effects to Tenant’s merchandise displays.

6) Task Lightinga) Task lighting is used for tasks in which detail work rather than general

illumination is required and creates an intimate space or zone.b) Task lighting can be effective and beneficial and should be considered for

use at Tenant’s cash wrap counter, jewelry counters, seating areas, etc.c) The following lighting fixtures should be considered for task lighting:

i. Commercial quality table lamps; andii. Commercial quality floor lamps.

Store Interior Visual Merchandising1. Tenant is required to utilize a creative visual merchandising program.2. Visual merchandising shall be included with Tenant’s document submission and shall

include the following:A. Floor plans indicating the location of focal points and vignettes and wall

elevations illustrating the character of the focal points and vignettes;B. Pedestals, risers and showcase interiors, finishes and props;

In-Line Food Tenant1. General Information

A. Toilet Rooms and Kitchen Floors1) All toilet room and kitchen floors above grade level shall have a Landlord-

approved waterproof membrane between the structural sub-floor andTenant’s finished floor.

2) Tenant is required to provide floor drains and thresholds.B. Rubbish

All food or beverage service Tenants shall provide a storage room area forrubbish.

2. Specific MEP RequirementsA. Grease Traps

1) Full service, sit-down restaurants shall install an exterior grease trap adjacentbut external to the premises in a location identified by Landlord.

2) All other food users requiring grease interception shall use a greaseinterceptor or trap within Tenant’s premises under the following conditions:

3) The grease trap cannot be installed in the food preparation area.4) The grease trap must be accessible for cleaning.5) The maximum size/capacity of the grease trap unit shall be fifty gallons per

minute (50 gpm) flow rate or more as may be required by code.6) Tenant’s grease trap unit requires Landlord’s approval.

B. Exhaust and Flue1) Exhaust Hood Systems

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a) Tenant shall provide and install all exhaust equipment, ductwork, controls,etc. as required for the complete installation of each kitchen hood asrequired by all applicable codes or as directed by Landlord’s TenantCoordinator.

b) Any and/or all other necessary Tenant roof penetrations are to be made,flashed and sealed, inclusive of protective grease resistant roofmembrane, per Landlord’s requirements by using Landlord’s roofingcontractor.

c) Tenant shall provide, at Tenant’s expense, a grease containment systemmeeting Landlord’s requirements.

d) Landlord will maintain (clean, repair, etc.) the grease containment systemat Tenant’s expense.

e) Tenant shall be responsible for the design and installation of cookingequipment hood systems in accordance with the requirements of allapplicable governing authorities.

f) Under no circumstances shall the amount of make-up air introducedthrough Tenant’s equipment be less than ninety percent (90%) of thatexhausted by Tenant’s hood.

g) Tenant’s exhaust hoods shall be constructed in accordance with allapplicable codes and regulations.

h) Return air shall be introduced with rear drop air plenum.2) Fire Suppression

a) Tenant shall provide a factory pre-piped wet chemical type firesuppression system for each hood complete with the appliance, duct andplenum nozzles, control mechanism, wet chemical cylinder detection andall accessories factory-installed in the hood utility cabinet.

b) Tenant’s fire suppression system shall include a remote pull stationlocated in the path of exit or egress and an automatic gas shut off valve.

3) Exhaust Fana) Tenant shall provide a UL listed utility set exhaust fan with centrifugal

blower, fully enclosed motor, adjustable drive pulley, forty-five degree(45°) down discharge, clean-out door, drain plug, insulated penetrationcurb, vibration isolators and weatherproof service disconnect switch.

4) Return Aira) Tenant’s return air fan shall be as manufactured by Captive-Air or Reznor

or equal.b) Tenant shall provide a filter supply air unit with direct fired gas heater to

include Maxitrol, full modulating gas valve, discharge, duct-stat, pressureregulator, solenoids, air switch, burner relays, fused control circuits, motorstarters and air intake hood, motorized back draft dampers, freezestat,disconnect switch, permanent aluminum filters and flat roof curb.

5) Other Informationd) Tenant’s exhaust hood shall be installed in compliance with any and all

governing authorities.

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Section SixMechanical / Electrical Design Criteria

1. HVAC:Tenant shall provide all portions of its HVAC system as outlined in, but not limited to,the information provided below:

A. Cooling1.) Tenant shall furnish and install all packaged rooftop air conditioning units

and bases (curbing) using Landlord’s roofing contractor.2.) Tenant’s HVAC will be designed as per Tenant’s needs by its HVAC

engineer.3.) Tenant shall be responsible for cooling load calculations to determine actual

cooling requirements.4.) Any deviation to Tenant’s rooftop unit locations, curbing sizes and

equipment size shall be at Tenant’s expense.5.) Tenant shall provide cooling during business hours to maintain

temperatures outlined in the specifications and a minimum of eightydegrees (80°) during times other than business hours.

6.) Tenant’s rooftop units are to have splash blocks placed where required ontreads by Landlord’s roofing contractor at Tenant’s expense.

7.) Tenant may have burglar bars installed in supply air and return air ducts atTenant’s rooftop unit.

B. Heating1.) Tenant shall be responsible for all electrical work including control wiring for

heating of its leased premises.2.) Tenant shall be responsible for calculating its heating load to determine its

actual heating requirements.3.) Any deviations to Tenant’s rooftop unit locations, curbing sizes and

equipment size shall be at Tenant’s expense.4.) Tenant shall provide heating during business hours to maintain

temperatures outlined in the specifications and a minimum of fifty-fivedegrees (55°) during times other than business hours.

5.) Tenant shall furnish and install a separate electric unit heater for Tenant’sstorage or service areas if required.

6.) Tenant shall coordinate with Landlord’s Tenant Coordinator for the locationof Tenant’s separate electric unit heater.

C. Air Distribution1.) Ductwork must be extended by Tenant from Tenant’s rooftop unit with all

necessary branch ducts, volume dampers, supply and return air distributionequipment, grilles, registers, etc. as required by Tenant’s needs and/or thelocal authorities having jurisdiction.

2.) Supply and return air ductwork drops into Tenant’s ceiling space fromTenant’s rooftop units must be sheet metal or fiberglass.

3.) Flexible ductwork is allowed although it must meet all requirements and thelocal authorities having jurisdiction..

4.) Duct heaters are not allowed.

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D. Exhaust and Flue1) Tenant shall provide and install all exhaust equipment, ductwork, controls,

etc. required for the complete installation of each toilet room, kitchen hood asrequired by the specifications or as directed by Landlord’s Onsite TenantCoordinator.

2) Any and/or all other necessary Tenant roof penetrations are to be made,flashed and sealed by Landlord’s roofing contractor at Tenant’s expense.

3) Tenant shall provide grease-collecting devices at all grease-exhaustingequipment relating to food service Tenants or any other Tenant requiringsame.

4) Tenant’s grease exhausting equipment must be down blast type.5) Tenant shall provide and install a round, pre-fabricated, double-wall duct

breeching for water heaters or other equipment requiring such according tothe HVAC specifications and code requirements.

6) All roof-mounted equipment shall be set on pre-fabricated curbs of a typeapproved by Landlord’s Tenant Coordinator.

E. Controls1.) Tenant shall install rooftop unit manufacturer’s electric control package as

required by the manufacturer’s specifications.

F. HVAC Miscellaneous1.) All show or display window areas are to be adequately ventilated.2.) Tenant shall wire all items of its HVAC equipment.3.) Tenant’s HVAC drawings and specifications must be approved by the local

authorities having jurisdiction; prior to installation.4.) Tenant’s HVAC work shall be inspected throughout the construction

process for compliance with Tenant’s HVAC specifications and coderequirements.

5.) Tenant shall submit separate sets of Tenant’s HVAC calculations, drawingsand specifications for Landlord’s review .

6.) Changes and alternates to Tenant’s drawings, specifications and basicbuilding design shall be done at Tenant’s expense when approved byLandlord.

7.) Air balancing of Tenant's HVAC distribution systems and any exhaust ormake-up air systems is Tenant's responsibility. Tenant shall provideLandlord with two (2) copies of a certified air balance report prepared by acertified independent balancing contractor. The certified air balance reportmust be approved before Tenant will be permitted to open for business.

8.) Tenant’s HVAC and other rooftop units are to be labeled prominently byTenant’s contractor with the following information:

i. Tenant’s space number;ii. Tenant’s store name; andiii. The date Tenant’s rooftop unit was installed.

2. Fire ExtinguishersTenant shall furnish and install fire extinguishers of the type, capacity and rating asrequired by applicable codes and ordinances of governing agencies.

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3. Plumbing and Gas PipingA. Landlord shall provide the cold water and waste lines in accordance with

Landlord’s drawings and specifications.B. All high water users shall have a meter to be furnished and installed by Tenant

at Tenant’s expense.C. In food service premises, grease traps and garbage disposals shall be

installed by Tenant at sinks making sure such installation meets the coderequirements of the State of Texas, the County Health Department and anyother jurisdictional authority.

D. Exhaust and sanitary vents may not be located within ten feet (15'-0") of anysupply or air intake. The location of exhaust and sanitary vents are subject toLandlord's approval.

E. All piping materials shall be in accordance with Landlord's specifications.Water lines shall be "no joint" or brazed joint of "Type K" when placedunderground and copper pipe with soldered connections when placed aboveground. Sanitary lines shall be "Hub" type when below ground and "No Hub"type when above ground. PVC pipe shall be permitted only if allowed by code.Gas lines shall be screwed or welded and painted with two (2) coats of rustinhibitive paint where exterior to the building, including the roof. All hot andcold water lines shall be insulated.

F. All water heaters shall be set in metal drain pans and have a pressuretemperature relief valve draining into the floor drain. When a water heater islocated above the ceiling, access shall be by a ladder, ceiling hatch, platformand light.

G. Condensate lines for refrigeration must terminate within Tenant's premises inaccordance with the requirements of jurisdictional authorities and Landlord'sinsurance carrier.

H. Grease traps are required for all food preparation areas and shall be providedby Tenant. Grease traps must be installed per local code requirements.Tenant shall be responsible for the proper care, cleaning and maintenance ofits grease traps. The use of chemicals for dissolving grease is prohibited.

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4. MEP Penetrations / Roofing / StructureA. Landlord reserves the right to refuse to permit the installation of any openings

which exceed the capacity of the structural system or which, in Landlord’sopinion, would have any appearance detrimental to Landlord’s building.

B. Tenant shall pay Landlord’s designated roofing contractor for its work.C. Tenant’s special equipment that may require mounting on the roof must be

installed by Landlord’s designated roofing contractor.D. Landlord reserves the right to refuse the installation of any roof or wall-

mounted equipment or to require screening if, in Landlord’s opinion, theappearance of such equipment would be detrimental to the appearance ofLandlord’s building or exceeds the capability of Landlord’s structural system.

E. Tenant shall use Landlord’s designated roofing contractor to set and flash allroof-mounted equipment on pre-manufactured curbs such as PATE or equal.

5. ElectricA. Electric Service

1.) Tenant's electrical load shall be based upon design requirements.2.) Tenant shall arrange with the local power company for meter

installation.B. Telephone Service

1.) Tenant shall contact the local telephone company to makearrangements for and payments associated with telephone service.

2.) Tenant shall be responsible for all conduits as required by the localtelephone company and for supplying the services necessary fortelephone wires in Tenant’s leased premises.

C. Electrical Construction1.) All electrical materials shall be new and bear the UNDERWRITERS

LABORATORIES label.2.) All work shall be performed in full compliance with the latest national

electrical code and all state and local codes and/or ordinances havingjurisdiction.

3.) Tenant's panel board shall be 277/480 volt, 3-phase, 4-wire or 120/208volt, 3-phase, 4-wire solid neutral.

4.) Lighting panels shall be 277/480 volt, 3-phase, 4-wire or 120/208 volt, 3-phase, 4-wire. All breakers shall be bolted type. Twenty percent (20%)additional spare breaker capacity shall be provided.

5.) The lighting for Tenant's show windows shall be time-switched forcontrol of show window lighting.

6.) Branch circuit wiring shall be run in EMT or may be armored cable (BX)when approved by local inspectors. EMT is not permitted in the earthor concrete.

7.) All conductors shall be copper.8.) All telephones with services thereto shall be provided by Tenant. All

telephone charges shall be paid by Tenant directly to the telephoneutility company furnishing telephone service. All facilities to serve theleased premises required by the telephone company to provide serviceshall be furnished by Tenant.

9.) Lighting fixtures shall bear the UL label and be of a type approved by allapplicable inspection authorities. Recessed fixtures installed in furred

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spaces shall be connected by means of flexible conduit and "AF" wire torun to a branch circuit outlet box which is independent of the lightingfixture.

10.) Tenant shall provide a light and convenience outlet near all mechanicalequipment above the fixed suspended ceiling. The switch to the lightshall be located near an access panel to the ceiling space and shallhave a continuous lighted pilot for ease of location.

11.) Exit and emergency lighting shall be provided by Tenant in accordancewith the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL APPLICABLE life safety coderequirements.

6. Fire Sprinkler SystemA. Landlord has designed an automatic fire sprinkler system through the

Shopping Center building in compliance with the requirements of local andstate governmental requirements.

B. If some portion of Tenant’s sprinkler system has been installed prior to theconstruction of Tenant’s leased premises, the cost for modifying the sprinklersystem because of Tenant’s design including, but not limited to, the cost ofrelocating, resizing or adding sprinkler mains or heads shall be at Tenant’sexpense.

C. Landlord reserves the right to refuse to permit the installation of a sprinklersystem exceeding the supplying capacity of Landlord’s bulk mains.

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Section SevenSignage Guidelines

1. General Requirements:All sign requests must first be reviewed by the Landlord to insure that the requested signmeets the approved sign policy and that an equal mix of colors and styles within theshopping center is maintained. Each Tenant shall provide signage package for theirspace as described below:

All sign packages shall be submitted for approval to the Landlord prior to fabrication andinstallation. At a minimum, such drawings must: show locations, sizes, styles of lettering,materials, types of illumination, installation details and logo design. If the plans aredisapproved by landlord, Tenant shall resubmit them until such plans are finallyapproved by Landlord. Shop drawings required in Description of Landlord's Work andTenant's Work, shall show complete sign layout at a scale of not less than oneinch equals one foot (1" =1'), cross sections, mounting details at a scale of threeinches equals one foot (3" =1') and all dimensions, materials, and colors. If requestedb y Landlord, Tenant shall furnish to Landlord samples of materials proposed foruse.

The cost of the fabrication, permitting and installation shall be the responsibility of eachindividual Tenant. Sign construction is to be completed in compliance with building coderequirements and the sign ordinance of the City of Fort Worth and the instructions,limitations and criteria contained in this manual. Tenant shall obtain all required permitsprior to commencement of installation. Any deviation from this Sign Criteria is subject towritten approval by Landlord. Landlord has the right to waive any provisions listedherein.

A. Location ReviewThe tenant’s main identification sign shall be located on the area provided abovethe tenant’s storefront. On corner locations, two (2) signs are permitted, subjectto City approval.

The main identification sign shall be centered within the sign space above or in frontof the Tenant premises. No part of the sign shall be closer than 24" to the centerline of adjacent demising walls (tenant dividers) or exceed a total width greater thanseventy-five percent ( 75 %) of Tenant’s storefront width. No part of the sign shallextend beyond the tenant's sign area.

Allowable sign square footage shall be calculated as 1.5 square feet per linearfoot of Tenant’s storefront width.

B. TypographyTenant’s main sign shall consist of individual letters internally illuminated orexternally l i t by means of gooseneck incandescent fixtures having concealedsource shares. The typography shall be upper or lower case letters.

Vertical height of all signs shall be a maximum of thirty inches (30") on one (1)horizontal line. If, upon Landlord's determination, more than one (1) horizontal

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line of lettering is necessary to provide adequate signage, Landlord shall allowTenant to use two (2) horizontal lines of lettering not to exceed a total height offorty inches (40").

Depth of sign from front to back shall be a maximum of five and one-half inches(5 1/2''). Style of letters shall be approved by Landlord.

When Tenant has a logo or trademark which is customarily used in conjunctionwith Tenant's name, and Tenant desires to use such logo or trademark in itssign, prior written consent of Landlord shall be required. In no case shall a logoor trademark exceed twenty-eight inches (28") in height.

C. MaterialsOnly galvanized steel or aluminum shall be used in fabrication of letters. Allfasteners, screws, bolts, etc. used in the fabrication and mounting of the sign shallbe stainless steel.

Exposed neon signage shall be subject to approval by the owner, his Architect and theCity of Fort Worth.

D. ColorEach sign shall be of a color submitted to and approved by the owner, his Architect andthe City of Fort Worth. Secondary colors which border, accent, or otherwise areincidental to the primary sign colors shall be accepted, subject to the approval by thelandlord and the City. The Landlord reserves the right to reject colors which he considersinappropriate. Any national chain with specific corporate signage colors will be allowedto use these signage colors provided they are in use at the majority of the companiesother facilities.

E. Installation RequirementsAll signage letters shall be mounted to the exterior facade with concealed fasteners.

Design, layout, and materials for tenant signs shall conform in all respects with the signdesign drawings provided to tenant. The maximum height and dimensions for letters inthe body of the signs shall be pursuant to approved plans and specifications All lettersshall be flush or pin mounted to masonry sign panel and no signs perpendicular to fasciaof exterior canopy are allowed.

All signs and their installation shall comply with all local building and electrical codesand must bear the Underwriters Laboratory label or conform to UnderwritersLaboratory specifications. Electrical service to all signs shall be on tenant's meter attenant's expense. All signs shall be connected to landlord's switch device in order toallow uniform periods of lighting. Tenant shall be responsible for the installation andmaintenance of all signs. Tenant shall be liable for the operation of tenant's sign.Tenant's sign contractors shall repair any damage caused by said contractor's workor by its agents or employees.

All conductors, transformers, conduit except raceways, lamps, and other equipmentshall be concealed. All penetrations of the building structure required for signinstallation shall be sealed in a watertight condition and shall be patched to match

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adjacent finish. No labels will be permitted on the exposed surface of signs, exceptthose required by local ordinance which shall be placed in an inconspicuous location.

Any damage done to any part of the building during installation or removal of signsshall be promptly repaired to "like new condition” by Tenant at Tenant’s expense. Allpenetrations of the building structure required for sign installation must be neatlysealed in a watertight condition and match the finish or the mortar. All electrical andletter connections must be located in mortar joints only. No attachment or drilling offace brick shall be permitted. Landlord reserves the right to approve the qualityof all workmanship.

F. RestrictionsNo "SALE" sign, “SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS” sign, or other advertisement of anykind is permitted on the exterior. Advertising devices, including, without limitation,attraction boards, sandwich signs, balloons, posters, banners, and flags are notpermitted. Painted, flashing, animated, audible, revolving, or other such signs that createthe illusion of animation are not permitted. Exposed bulb signs are not permitted. Noexposed junction boxes, lamps, tubing, conduits, raceways or neon crossovers of anytype are permitted. The copy of tenant's sign shall not include the product sold except aspart of tenant's actual name or insignia. No labels are permitted on the sign's exposedsurfaces except those required by local ordinance which shall be applied in aninconspicuous location unless contrary to such ordinance. Luminous vacuum-formedtype plastic letters and panels are not permitted. All cabinets, ballast boxes, supports,transformers and other equipment shall be concealed. No floodlighting of tenant's sign ispermitted. No advertising placards, pennants, banners, shall be affixed or maintainedupon the glass panes or supports of the display windows and doors, the store front wallor the exterior walls of any building, except for one hundred twenty (120) days beforeand thirty (30) days after the opening of tenant's space (with proper City permits). Nowindow signs shall be permitted without the written approval of Landlord. Neither exteriorchangeable letters nor signs are permitted. No audible, flashing, or animated signs arebe permitted. No secondary signs shall be placed on building wall elevations.

Landlord reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify any of thecriteria of this exhibit in any manner whatsoever and tenant agrees to abide fully andtimely with any and all such modifications (subject to City of Fort Worth approval).Use of the trade name of tenant is permitted; however, advertising copy of any kindis not permitted. Tenant must take down all signage within 48 hours of leasetermination. Any remodeling or changes in signage must be executed within 5 days.Any damage, perforations, discoloration evident after the removal of signs, shall berepaired by the Owner at the tenant's expense.

G. Specification / Rear Entrance SignageLandlord requires Tenant to provide rear service door sign limited to Tenant’sname and suite number only. Sign shall be black lettering, three inches (3") inheight and centered on the rear service door five feet six inches (5' 6") from thebottom of the rear service door to the bottom of the lettering.


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