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25C-251 In order to prevent the rising water from getting into the stalls or manure bunkers and to drain the tunnel a third pump was utilized to pump out the tunnel. This water was pumped onto fair property and did run across the road onto the fair parking lot. This was normal rain run -off, not any more contaminated than other storm run -off found elsewhere in the City or on a fertilized farm field or lawns. If we had accelerated pumping to the arena pond we would have flooded neighboring houses versus sending the water onto our parking lot and a cow pasture. On Monday, September 23, 2004 all the water on the parking lot was gone and I walked over the area. Considering that we were responsible for the safety of people on the Fairgrounds as well as our neighbors I believe the Fairgrounds acted in a responsible manner. In order to prevent occurrences such as this in the future the Fairgrounds proposes as part of our maintenance order of conditions to dredge the infield pond and slightly enlarge it. The pond was dredged in 2000 but could be cleaned earlier than planned. There is not much the Fairgrounds can do to improve this situation until the City repairs the Bridge Street storm drain line. Sincerely, A '� Alan Jac 1 / President cc: Mayor Mary Claire Higgins Building Inspector Anthony Patillo Gloria McPearson, Conservation Commission Marilyn Richards, City Councilor Almer Huntley, Jr o pJ - ei 0757 HAMP SIf IRE , FRANK.L I N , AND HAMPDEN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY POST OFFICE Box 305 NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01061 -0305 (413)584 -2237 WWW.3COUNTYFAIR.COM FAX:(413)586 -1297 November 18, 2004 Ernest J. Mathieu j � u Director of Public Health 1 ' NOV 2 2 2004 ' ] City of Northampton ; 210 Main St a M ni P i i; a Tor, s Northampton, MA 01060 ` o . F,, Dear Mr. Mathieu, This is in response to your letter of October 1, 2004 concerning the Fairgrounds flooding that occurred on September 21, 2004. I believe that your date is incorrect the flooding in question occurred on September 18, 2004. The fairs normal procedure during a heavy rainstorm is to use a large auxiliary pump that is tractor driven (purchased after the 1999 storm) to pump the infield retention pond over to the arena retention pond. The arena retention pond flows into the city storm sewer that runs along Bridge Street. Under most conditions the Fairgrounds run off is handled satisfactorily in this manner. In the winter and early spring the retention ponds overflow onto the Fairgrounds and because the grounds are not in use the early spring run off naturally perculates away. On September 18, 2004 during the unusually heavy rain the Fairgrounds began to flood. At this time the Fairgrounds contained approximately 250 racehorses and 300 — 500 Fair vendors, horse owners, etc. The pumps were running, however because of the heavy rain the arena retention was not draining fast enough. The Bridge Street city drains frequently do not have enough capacity to handle all the water coming off Bridge Street and the Fairgrounds. C ITY OF NORTHAMPTON a�HAMp BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS �✓' i ,i MASSACHUSETTS 01060 !w. ' 11;1 m + CYNTHIA DOURMASHKIN, R.N.,Chair ► ; ANNE BURES, M.D. Q ROSEMARIE KARPARIS, R.N., MPH a � PETER J. McERLAIN, Health Agent �.7; OFFICE OF THE (413) 587 - 1214 BOARD OF HEALTH FAX (413) 587 -1221 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 November 12, 1999 Mr. Gerald Katz, General Manager Three County Fair Association P.O. Box 305 Northampton, MA 01060 Re: Three County Fairgrounds Floding Dear Mr. Katz: The purpose of this letter is to clarify the Board of Health's position on a possible public health nuisance resulting from the runoff of floodwaters, contaminated animal waste, from the fairgrounds property onto public and /or private property. The occurrence of heavy flooding and the resulting pools of manure contaminated water earlier this fall were a potential risk of exposure to high levels of bacteria for the public. Of greatest concern was the risk to children, who tend to be attracted to puddles, and also pets that could bring bacteria into their owners' houses on their paws and coats, and thereby exposing the humans residing there. Such future conditions would be considered a public health nuisance for which an abatement order would be issued In order to avoid a future nuisance condition the Board of Health recommends that all possible steps be taken to contain rain water on fenced Three County Fair property through proper maintenance of existing drains and retention basins and by the fencing of any off site areas where contaminated runoff water might collect. Please contact me at the Board of Health office with any questions concerning this matter. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. Sincerely yours, Peter J. McErlain Health Agent cc: Building Inspector Anthony Patillo City Councilor Phil Sullivan PAGE 2 The Board of Health acting under M.G.L., CHAPTER 111, SECTIONS 122 TO 125A, ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES, hereby request that you submit a written proposal and/or plan of action with all possible steps laid out to contain rain water on the Three County Fair property during rainstorms. This plan must be submitted to this office no latter than November 30, 2004. In the event of a heavy rainstorm and flooding on your property before this deadline, you must contain all flood waters on your property by all means. Please contact me at the Board of Health office with any questions concerning this matter. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. Sincerely yours, Ernest J. Mathieu, R.S., M.S., C.H.O. Director of Public Health cc: Building Inspector Anthony Patillo Gloria McPearson, Conservation Commission Marilyn Richards, City Councilor rfi BOARD OF HEALTH OFFICE OF THE . te r, MEMBERS et, ` 1 ROSEMARIE KARPARIS, R.N., MPH BOARD OF H EA LTH - '�yy�' / e �► i' � Tiv XANTHI SCRIMGEOUR, MHEd, CHES JAY FLEITMAN, M.D. STAFF 212 MAIN STREET Ernest J. Mathieu, R.S., M.S., C.H.O. CITY O F NORTHAMPTON NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 Director of Public Health Richard Meczywor, R.S., Sanitary Inspector - Patricia Abbott, R.N., Public Health Nurse MASSAp141.1- S SO j c (413) 587 -1214 Madeline Heon, Clerk 1� ti �4, 1 s FAX (413) 587 -1221 r � o f i October 1, 2004 Mr. Alan R. Jacque, General Manager Three County Fairgrounds Association P.O. Box 305 Northampton, MA 01060 RE: Three County Fairgrounds Flooding Dear Mr. Jacque, On Tuesday evening, September 21, 2004, a situation occurred on your property regarding the pumping of flood waters onto Fair Street, Cross Path Road and neighboring properties. During the heavy rainstorm on that evening it was observed by City Officials that flood waters on your property were being pumped onto the abutting streets and neighboring properties. The flood waters that were being pumped off your property contained animal feces, urine and quite possibly human waste products. You were then requested to cease and desist this activity by the Northampton Police Department and Conservation Commission, which you did. Please be advised that I have reviewed the file on this issue in our department regarding similar events, such as this, that occurred at the Fairgrounds in that past. It appears there has been several past incidents similar to this activity. The last time this same type of activity occurred at the Fairgrounds was in November of 1999. A letter from this office was sent to you at that time. A copy of the letter is enclosed. Please be reminded that the occurrence of heavy flooding and the resulting pools of animal and possibly human waste and contaminated water on September 21, 2004, pumped onto abutting properties, created a potential risk of exposure to high levels of bacteria to the residents in the area. The greatest concern that I have was the risk to children, who tend to be attracted to play in puddles. I am also concerned about pets that could walk through this flooded area and could bring bacteria into their owners' homes via their paws and coats, and thereby exposing them to harmful bacteria. r'' Gate/ � '. ,4s 1.. C i of Nor'tIIainp ta. v ,' . ,, r f �taS8acI 1i8ttt �' * �v � �l r�Y _ DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS _F. =t j INSPECTOR 212 Main Street • Municipal Building 'p .-=.- , : Northampton, MA 01060 ow ) / l> ,. 6 6 Bruce ShallCross " General Manager Three County Fair Fair St. Northampton, Ma. 01060 Mr. Shallcross As the date nears for the Three County Fair I want to make it clear as to what will be required of the carnival including electrical permits, fees, and inspections. 1. Electrical permit must be taken out by a licensed Massachusetts Electrician. 2. A copy of liability insurance must be submitted with permit application. 3. Permit fee must be a local bank check, local bank money order, or postal money order. 4. Inspections must be complete before rides operate. 5. Inspections will be done according to Massachusetts Electrical code. Specifically article 525 with emphasis on 525.32 Grounding conductor continuity assurance. George A. Fournier ike. foit.44„,(4.„,..,' Inspector of Wires City of Northampton Cc: Northampton Building Commissioner Anthony Patillo r i .).4%1 C�iit of NortI antpton T = ** =t , t . t rj ! glassacltusrtts __ = t = W' m ""` DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS ' . _= %; INSPECTOR 212 Main Street • Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060 ow ' June 13, 2001 Mr. Charles Mazeski 132 Cross Path Road Northampton, MA 01060 Subject: Noise complaint 3 County Fairground Truck Pull June 9, 2001 Dear Mr. Mazeski, I received a call from Councilor Tymoczko on June 9, 2001 at approx. 9:30pm. She had received a call from you after the truck pull event was over. She stated that your complaint was the noise from the truck pull was extremely loud. I spoke with you that evening and I told you I would follow this up. I spoke with the fairground today and they did state that the event was loud but that truck pulls usually are. They also stated that the event ended at 9PM as planned and that by 9:15PM the people in attendance were driving away from the fairgrounds. I asked that they supply a list of events for the rest of this summer that I could review to see if there were any events that were scheduled that might present a noise problem. I have attached a copy of that list. I would like to sit down with you and go over this list to see if there are events that you may be concerned about that would exceed noise levels that violate the zoning ordinance. I will provide an inspector with a sound meter to monitor those events. I am sorry that this event was a problem and I will try to work with you, Councilor Tymoczko and the 3 County Fair to prevent a re- occurrence. Sincerely, 7 Anthony Patillo Building Commissioner City of Northampton CC: Councilor Tymoczko, 3 County Fair Ground Management � •. ' x# of ort a lit ton EME t At .fit , . r � ) .. 0j t assadjusets t V_ , DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS , _`: ;' INSPECTOR 212 Main Street • Municipal Building , 1 y e Northaunpum, MA 01060 ow MEMO June 19, 2000 Public Safety Communications Center Attention: Jim Lake Subject: Noise Complaints from outdoor concerts at Fairgrounds and Airport If complaints are called in concerning noise levels from concerts, the Building Inspector on call should be paged. We will measure the noise levels with a decibel meter and take appropriate actions. Thank You -------4- Anthony Patillo Building Commissioner CC: Mayor Higgins 05/17/2820 12:31 41358644188 CHARLES MAZESKI PAGE 01 05/13/2000 13:00 4136485214 SANDY r.wc PAGE, .01 FAIR -OFFICERS-AND DIRECTORS - 24101,049, 1999 f Raymond E. Duda 280 East Si, . Easthampton, MA 01 -027 527 -2089 la Frank J. Basile 275 Riverside Or., Northampton, MA 01060 584 -2555 Edwin C. Warner 20Bridge Florence, 01060 586 -2051 Dayne R. Tracy 36 Line St., Southampton, MA 01 529-9402 Bruce R. Shallcross Bardswell Ferry Rd., Conway, MA01341 369-4009 AHY-- Glenn E. Clark 224 River Rd., Hadley, MA 01035 584 -7459 Allyn W. Coombs 44 Burrows Turnpike, Bernardston. MA 01373 648 -0048 Alice E. Eldridge -P0 Box 1 -87, Conway, MA 01341 369 -4442 Alen Jacque 27 Huntington St., Hadley, MA 01035 584 -5331 Peter E. Montague 61 Chesterfield Rd., Westhampton, MA -01027 327 -6193 Heather P. perry 15 Sherman Ave., Northampton, MA 01060 584 -1881 DERICTORS - JANUARY 2001 Steve E. Clark 104 South St., Wilberasburg, MA 0-1096 26S -3510 Robert F. Czelamiak 135 -Prospect St., Noma ptoa, IAA - 01 -0b0 584 -4358 811M111111181111111111.11. ammo Thomas M. Motiioris 514 Perk Hill R.d.. Northampton, MA -01060 584 -2916 Farb M. Persons 137 Mill Valley Rd Hadley, MA 01035 584 -8251 James R. Pomeroy 99 Wybenit.d., Westfield, MA 01085 572 -4988 1»R CTOu T9 JANumix 200¢ isilioniellegaMINIPOPPasess SWIM Charles J. Paquette 36- Fairview Ave., Nocthampton.MA 01060 586.5431 Sandra Stanisevwiki 455 Martindale - Rd., $cmards1on, MA 01337 648-5214 Donald A. Sutbiven 86 Blackberry Lo., Notthastpton. MA -01060 584 - 5731 lobo H. Kokoski 57 Coinins-R4., Hadley, MA 01035 549.6486 G e o r g e Zgrochnk, Jr. 3o M ain St., Hatfield, MA 01038 247.5818 447/0 tA*' Roy 73 diftiAtovvifeery 24 av e 44.4400710 ,' tves o ,rev 774 ; cohn rchir../ WArlien, 0,03, B5f17/20 12 :3B 41359644189 CHARLES MAZESKI PAGE 06 04/13/2003 -21:15 4 136485214 SANDY PAGE 04 Remarks: Charles-called State inspector Ed Sclepowicz Sunday evening. 4 /16/00, egad asked on- tM 1. Property 1adfiuthintgtstthe airgrounds. I a. The property is fenced in with entry points of service. > >Mr. Sclepowicz r pticd fairgroc isiatstot ttested-*3 a plant penmeter with all tines inside the fence perimeters arbeing water distribution lines - In lieu of a meter, the 1st positive shut off valveis'where the plumbing begins. >- Question was asked of Charles: if a variance would be allowed to run plastic-in-horse barns? ›Tingles -says he.will research_that.question. »Charles -iskcd who -woes going to .do the piping? »Frank - replied; plumber_ wouldbe__dningmost of -the work. Before the meeting wad - closed: Charles iudicatedthatas of today, be would - no longer lye the on site-plumbing-inspector _for-fair-jobs. The inspector will bt Asst:Plienbing-Intipeetor, Richard Rehm Charletwill continue to do the paperwork. mend /flatness., -and - approve permits (or- -the Faits projects. His reason fornnrdoing ring -on site inspections is due to- the-pai>'s recent meeting and the perception of- County fair officers. Charles -dues not feel a conflict exists, however, - he feeht tnere is a perception by fair officials that there is. The meeting adjourned at 2:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Stanisewski Attach: Attachment --A Sections of CMR-& related pages cc: Anthony Patillo, Bldg. Commissions, City of Northampton , 05/17/2020 12:38 41358644188 CHARLES MAZESKI O4;19/ 21:19 4136485214 5anuv PAGE 05 years, you might have to change to copper should you *acide to add branches , to the line. Cost is in the digging, etc. =�> Frank asked: Can Fair use plastic water pipe inside a born? >> Charles: No plastic, if it is commercial or industrial. »-Sandy questioned: What about agricultural? - >?Gltarles: No »Charles: Where was Fair platuungon: using plastic pipe? »Frank: Maybe in horse barns to eliminate the need fat individual meters. »Charles: Staples-Plumbing asked about plastic underground. Answer: You can runplastic-uusder round from Street as a water service, bufnet -a{ a distribtction line or system Charles offered to get another - opinion from the State at. Frank's request. 9. enaltioas: see 2A3, -pg. 19 refer to page 19 10. Siring of the Water Sapply System. see 2: 14, _pg._ 85.86 Charles: Hove to-come up with a plan_ showing his piping changes as they would affeect -flow 40 the twilding being sewed. He explained a 1/2" dine to numerous barns; etc.-results-in by the end of the lint, there is no pressure or flow. After ny years of addingon yvith bullheads from one end to the other, it wilt be important which lines -are disconnected- You have feed & distribution lanes running everywhere mains in a flow needed. - Thee old-buildings and litter are not sized corny. The new buildings such as the Beer Hall are. This is one of his reasons for plans & specs. 1 I, -f.xcessive Water Pressure: -see 2:14, pg 38 »Charles:. There seems to be a question does the Fair have to install pressure reducing valves: »Answer: Yes–lf pressure is over. 80 ibs. you have to install pressure reducing - valves. There is 130 lbs, of water.pressure at the Fair grounds. Also -by ins allingmducing valves -check valves, meters feeding all equipment last longer. Everyone in the City has them. 12. Appeal Procedere: see 2:04, pg 24- > > - ltem- 20: >>Ctrarles: Ifthe fait -or enyoee is aggrieved by an Inspector's decision, they tray appeal in writing - to - thrgoard of State- Examinersof Plumbers & Gas Fitters for hearing The tvtayor; CYty-C t ncrl,- Bolding Dept.. etc. can not help you in this matter. The appeal must be made venting to the Board of f Examiners: i the Fair would like to seek a varience, appeal to the Boaid of State Examiners ofPlutnbt rs. He does -not- have -the authority to grant variances_ if the fair disagrees with his decision, he respects the decision, however u -wiii still require a variance 05/17/2020 12 :38 41358644188 CHARLES MAZESKI PAGE 04 04/19/2006 21:1i 4136485214 5tittvirr -- the City. »Frank replied: Fair to-date. hunt done anythiseg :: cross-menextions, etc Teyarc irethe process of1aying out aplan of attack and priority items, and getting a plan-nude. >>C4iarlee -Fair- #tors ;v vaplan-ittspccs to_D P which must meet City criteria Kite $65.00 per permit, 4.. Pl.Mb ag - we 2 :04, p &. 22 -(see 14)-- Repairs/Aiters►tione :' Not muck is allowed Snot mainteeartoe, repairs such as faucets, etc. City does start okageforpermtts. - Minn fixtures and major jobs require permits Northampton City Co,cil is the only one that controls permit fees. The plumbing inspectoror the State does not e.c fees_ Staples F irn ine- greys S [50 00t'yeer for Fairgrounds maintenance permit. (Charles gives out Northampton foe structure) 5. P4ane s+sd - Spoor: sec 244, 2i,. -$9 >> Charles, Why is it necessary? Choke- Best reasons The lair and the City.do_not have any plans or specs on - file. It will be acceptable to have Huntley draw up a set of plans with the Fair's plumber,- Staples. Stapiesfiaa shown.Charies his plans. Mk Staples Incorporate his plaits - into- the.fairgrownds plates. Charles also in dicated Phil Staples MS a box - with measurements of every pipe on the grounds which can also be used. 6 Repairs &r Attera sea 2:04. pg. 22 These were addressed under Item 4. 7. Defective r ttial4ag we 2:04, pg. 23 >- Charles sugge ted trading Item 15 Allowable- M.rseriak: see 2 pg, 50, 51 Charles - on pg. 50 , it out} roes completelv-whatrnatertats oan be used inside and - out. NO plastic pipe- inside - buildings or for anywater distribution »Frank asked: If there -was -a di.feaence if the _building wes_habitable or non- habitable? >> Charles: No, it would not matter. - »Charles Outsidebualding-see.item l-- plastic can be used on water service to commercia# buildings sucjr as -F c`abuiiding-in_the- itsdustriai Film. Manic wasals° allowed for water service on Carlon Drive, at the point of entry it changes to copper. > >FrsrtIC asked: Can Fau guplastic from fence on Fair St. to bathrooms" »Charier: It would be all -fight -wills him if nolxnctvts -os *Mt connected to line - before it gets - to - the - building: You the City Water Dept. (see Item l) materials shalt be specified breach City or Town. >} Charles also remarked that you might save dollars today. however, in future 05/17/2020 12:38 41358644188 CHARLES MAZESKI PAGE 03 04/1312009 .21::9 4136495214 .•w 41171 ijAertiaiRr Ntopo3ED Ft_tri►rli3y{3 ')T1 ,T£RR AACJII.C? +/ETC - Sce Attachment A -• AGENDA Attending: Chutes J. Mazesk1, dr Qas Inspector, City of Northampton Frank i - Basiie;=Presxient - - - 3County Fair Directors- Thomas Molitocis, Sandra Stanisewsi Mtketing opened @ IPM with clrarles Chair, explaining he had prepared a packet for the Fair's review and will briefly explain each Item. 1. Cram caat+tae -- -sec- 2:113, p 11 »These art State at Federal regulations, not the City of Northampton. 2 Water Distribution dt Water Service — see 2'03, pg. 15. 19 >> Charles explainedtbe.following 1. What is plumbing, What is tot? 2 Can employees or contractois-nther_than- licensed plumbers install underground pipe? »a4nswers. This is -agray area, it would need to be defined. Reading through regulations-they address buildings -and also property lines. -He-explained st the Fair—there—am 6 points of entry. -Water Service is where pipingbegins, then n transfers to water distribution. From STREET TO 33UiL DiNQ any contractor (pfunsber not regt fired) can install pipe, after obtaining* water service permit from - the -City Once the Nrvice ends at the building it becomesdrstributiok which at that point requires a licensed plumber, requiring, a permit from the Plumbing Inspector. Example Horse barns -Old Ferry Rd. to 1st valve it fide grounds is O.K. when yeti run of is -tr„ filer patio, faucets, etc. that_: requires plumber. »Frank asked. If Fair could replace pipe (which is corrosivelfioom Fair St. to Btu -Si: brooms. »l;hartes-artswered: There isa- branch line *hot-usedto -feed the old duck pond and a- valve near the tree on this line and then it goer` us -the building. [(the Fair - chooses to-disconneet the branches - govt- directly.to_th 4 w1ditnget would be considered a water service, not requiring a plumber or a plumbing permit, however-it -would require it permit from the City fora new water service. 3. - Permits -- se 2.14 pg. 20, 91 (_ee pg.- >.>1.10plumbing permit shell be issued furcroYScannettion --i{,stalIations requiring Reduced Pressure Zone - Backflow Pttventors tar Double Check Valve Assemblies until the applkation for -such permit is -ri comps/tied by a letter of approval frrom the Maas. - Dept. afEnvirixvn ntai Praiact+ert-o it8-dosigoce. »Charles: Everyone is treated the saute whether it be ProBrush, CocoCola, or Bay State Machine. The Fair to date, not received anything from DEP or 5f17/2020 12:38 41358644188 CHARLES MAZESKI PAGE 02 04/19/2008 21: 4136495214 SAN"( COVER SHEET ( . 4119/00 TO Aptkaay_Patilio, !Wilding Commissioner City of Northampton FROM &aady StasisewiUi Dire tor- 3 Comity Fair Tony: Attached are animates sad agenda of 4/17/00 meeting hewer Charles J. Mazaki, Plumbing sod Gas Inspector and Frank J. Bssiie, Prealdeatt 3 Cavity Fair mad Directors Thoaaas Molitoris and Sandra Stanisewski -, per your request. 05/17/2020 12:38 41358644168 u > ,�� CHARLES MAZESK1 _ PAGE 01 / fr . ,-.......„_,_ _________.. G •= 4 tri jRasssi>iuutti • � -� • .iic :y DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS ° __3 _` INSPECTOR 212 Main Street it Municipal Building : v ! Northampton, MA 01060 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3 COUNTY FAIR Thursday, May 11, 2000 MEMBERSHIP 3 COUNTY FAIR This letter is to respectfully convey to you a chaino!events that have transpired during and sfter an executive board meeting held at the fairgrounds, on or about April 14ttr, 2008 pertaining to fairgrounds plwnbing and backflow with guests and city a ncials present. Mr. Duda -wan the chairperson at this meeting with the following directors present: Mr. Shallcross, Mr. Roy, Mr. Warner and_Duda. At some point during the meeting Warner for no apparent reason, began attacking impersonally and . professionally: He used profanity, made wild, false accusationginuendo's and general vulgar statements, pertaining to permits, politics and finances. He these voracious rambling attacks wlthoutinterruption . At no time did Viet President of the Fair Chairman Duda or any outer director intervene to stop Warner; Warner's wild ramblings and vlsciouaness directed towards me were wed -to - +continue until one of the guests spoke up and asked tha this be stopped, at which time and only because of this request did Warner stop. 1 am enclosing copies of a subsequent meeting held on 4/17/2000 pertaining to plumbing and back flow with President Prank Basile, Tom Molitoris, Sandy Statniesewski and myselff for your review. At this meeting Mr _Basile said he would like to apologize to me, and did so, for the happenings of the past Meeting referred to above, that was chaired by Duda in his absence. He explained tome at thin time that Mr. Shallcross had asked him to carry art apology to me pertaining to the above mentioned chain of events. Mr. Basilestated he had discussed this matter with Mr. Shallcross and they both were sincere in their apology, stating that this kind of disgsting behavior by Warner during a meeting with guests and City Officials present should not have happened nor should Duda have allowed it to prorressto thestage that it did. Mr. Basile stated to me in the presence of Tom Molitoris and Sandy Staniesewski at this meetingthat an apology from the executive committee would be sent to me by mail. I accepted Mr. Basile'sand Mr. Shalicross's verbal apologies. If you read the minutes attached; you will ascertain that the meetingpertatningto plumbing and backflow, held on 4/17/2000 ran smoothly anti was quite productive. Respectfully Submitted; Charles .l J. - eski cc_� BLDG COMM /A.PATIL O . r , 7110 : •��. • ' ctor G.Staples B.F.W. G.Andriititis /t.E.P. T. McCarthy MAR-15-00 1 1 :06 AM ALMER. HUNTLEY. ASSOC. 413 586 9159 P . 02 HUNTLEY d -c -asi ALMER HUNTLEY, JR. & ASSOCIATES, INC. SURVEYORS - ENGINEERS • LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS March 15, 2000 Ms. Maria Tymoczko, City Councilor ld 28 Pomeroy Terrace t \ 1 6 2000 L ,_) MA 01060 tJ . INSPECT ►����> RE: Three County Fairgrounds Drainage , ;'. _!N w� J1Gt t' Huntley File #99 -254 DEPT OF t Dear Ms. Tymoczko: I received a call from George Andrikidis this morning expressing concern about flow from the Three County Fairgrounds over Fair Street and asking about the current status of the drainage study regarding this site. He relayed your concerns to me and asked that I write you a brief letter describing where things stand and how the problems are being addressed as we move through the regulatory process. The drainage analysis has now been completed, and a Notice of Intent requesting a 5 -year maintenance permit to allow both normal maintenance activities as well as implementation of remedial measures has been submitted to the Conservation Commission as of Monday night (March 13, 2000). In the mean time, the fairgrounds managers have noted that the water flow over Fair Street is still a problem and asked Bud Huntley whether it would be wise to restore the plug that formerly prevented flows from exiting the drainage pipe near the intersection of Fair Street and Crosspath Road. He told them to go ahead and plug the catch basin outlet now allowing flows to exit across the street. This should have been done by the time you receive this letter. I hope this information addresses your concerns to the degree possible until regulatory review and permitting can take place. If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call. I am typically in the office Monday through Wednesday; if you are calling on Thursday or Friday, ask for Andy Kawczak. Sincerely, ALMER HUNTLEY, JR. & ASSOCIATES, INC. c' Al a Environmental Scientist cc: George Andrikidis 0.. ce�snkwnurtnotnmiwtuantrCIN149 .1Cai ec utMnonto 1454 /dm doc (800) 227 -7723 • (413) 584 -7444 • FAX (413) 586 -9159 * 30 INDUSTRIAL DRivE EAST P.O. Box 568 NORTHAMATON, MA 01061 „e, 04/19/2000 21:59 4136485214 SANDY PAGE 05 Remarks: Charles called State Inspector Ed Sclepowicz Sunday evening, 4/16/00, oteet and_askad hia_opinion on the following: 1. Property line and buildings at_the.FBirgrounds. l a T- he- property -is fenced in.witi &entry_ points of service. >.Mr..Sclepowicz_replied: Fairgrounds has to be_trvatedas a plant perimeter withall lines.insidP the - fence. perimeters as being water distribution lines. In lieu of a meter, theist positive shut off valve_is.where the plumbing »Question was asked of Charles: Ifa variance would be allowed to run plastic- in_horse barns? »Charles says he will research that question_ »Charlesaskedwho - was_ going.ta do_ the piping? »Frank replied: plumber would be doing most of the work Before_ the meeting-wasclosed, Charles-indicatPd that as of today, he would no longer be the on site plumbing. inspector for fair-johs. The inspector will be. Asst. - Plumbing _Inspeetar,RicherdJaIiQe Charleq will continue to do the paperwork, attend meetings, and approve permits for the_air's projects. His reason - for. not_doi.ng. any owsite..inspectionL is due_ta the Fait's recent meeting and the- perception-of 3- County Fair officers. Charles not feel a conflict exists, however, he feels there is a perception by fair officials that there is. The meeting adjourned at 2:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Staniiewski Attach:- Attachment :A Sections of CMR -& related pages cc: Anthony Patillo, Bldg. Commissioner, City of Northampton 04/19/2000 21:59 4136485214 SANDY PAGE 04 years, you might have to change to copper should you decide to add branches to the line. Cost is in the digging, etc. »Frank asked: Can Fair use plastic water.pipe inside a barn? >> Charles: No plastic, if it is commercial or industrial. »Sandy questioned: What_ubout agricultural? »Charles: - Na »Charles: Where was Fair plinning on using plastic. pipe? »Frank: Maybe in horse-bans-to - eliminate the need for individual meters. »Charles: Staples Plumbing asked about plastic _underground. Answer: You_can_nui-plastic underground from_ Street as a water service, but not as a distribution line or system. Charles offbred to get another opinion from the State at Frank's request. 9. Definitions: see 2:03, pg. 19 refer to page 19 10- Sizing of the Water Supply. System: sce214, pg_8&.86 Charles: Lhave.askedStaples to corn upwith a plan showing his piping _changes as they would affect flow to the building being served. He explaineda 1/2" line to numerous barns, etc. - results in by the end of the line, there is no pressure or flow. After tnany years of adding-on-with bullheads from one end to the other, it wilt be important which lines are discgnnected You have feed & distribution lines running everywhere to maintain the flow needed. The old buildings and -lines are not sized- correctly. The -new buildings such as the Beer Hall are. This is one of his reasons for plans & specs. 11. Excessive Water .Pressure see 2 : L4, pg. 8$ »Charles: There seems to be a question does the Fair have to install pressure redwing valves: »Answer: Yes--If pressure is over 80 lbs, you have to install pressure reducing valves_ There is 130. lbs. of water. _prrccurw,at the Fairgrounds. Also by installing reducing valves -check valves,-meters feeding all equipment last longer. Everyone in the City has them. 12. Appeal ,Procedure: see - 2:04,_ pg. 24. » Item 2Q: >> Charles: If the Fair or anyone is aggrieved by an Inspector's decision, they may-appeal_in writing ta the Hoard of Stmt Fxaminers...gf Plumbers & Gas Fitters for a hearing. The Mayor, City Council, Building Dept., etc. can not help youin this- matter.. The_appeal- must be made. iriwriting to the Board of Examiners. lfshe Fair would like to seek a variance, they must appeal to the Board of State-Examiners- o€ Plumbers He does not-have lhe authority to want variences_ Ifthe - fair disagrees with his - decision he- respects their decision, however it will still require a variance. 04/19/2000 21:59 4136485214 SANDY PAGE 03 the City. »Frank replied: Fair to date has not done anything on cross- connections, etc. They are in the process of laying out a plan of attack and priority items, and getting a_plannnade_ »Charles: Fair has to have plan & specs to DEP which must meet City criteria. Rate 565.00 per permit. 4.. Plumbing Definition - see 2:04, pg. 22 (see 14)- Repairs/Alterations: »Charles: Not -n uch-isallowe& Small maintenance, repairs such as faucets, etc. City does not charge for permits. Main fixtures and major jobs- rPrluirt- permits.- NorthamptonCity. Council is the only one that controls permit fees. The plumbing inspector or the State does not touch fees Staples.Plumbing_pays $150 O0tyeat.for Fairgrounds maintenance permit. (Charles gives out Northampton fee structure) 5. Plans- and-Specs: see 2:04, pg. 21, 89 » Charles: Why is it necessary? Charles- Best reasons: The -Fair. and the City do- not have any plans or specs an file. It will be acceptable to have Huntley draw up a set of plans with the_Faiis plumber, - .Staples Staples -haswn Charles his plans. Ask Staples to incorporate his plans into the fairgrounds plans. Charles also in- dicated -Phil Staples has a box with measurements of every pipe on the grounds which can also be used. 6. Repairs- & Alterations: see 2:04, pg. 22 » These were addressed under Item 4. 7. Detective- Phunhing: see 2:04, pg. 23 » Charles suggeste reading Item 15. 8. Allawable-Materials - see 2 :06, pg. 50, 51 » Charles- on pg, 50 , it outlines completely what materials can be used inside and -out. NO plastic pipe inside buildings or for any water, distribution. »Frank asked:- If there was a_difference if the building was habitable or non - habitable ?. »Charles: No, it wouldnotmetter »Char-les: Outside building -see item -I -- plastic cane -used _nn water service to commercial buildings, such as Frank's building in the - Indust ial Park .Plastic was also allowed for water service on Carlon Drive, at the point of entry it changes to copper.. »Frank asked: Can Fair go plastic from fence on FairSttabathrooms? »Charles__ itwouldbeall_-right with, him_ifno- branches or_tees were connected to this line before it gets to the building. You mustask the Cit+ Water Dept. (see Item 1) materials. shall be specified -by each City or Town. »Charles also remarked that you might save dollars today, however, in future 04/19/2000 21:59 4136485214 SANDY PAGE 02 4112100 Meeting Re. PROPOSED PLUMBING &- PI'1NG/MF,TPR.S/AACKFLOWfETC. See Attachment A— AGENDA Attending Charles J. Mazeski, Plumbing & Gas Inspector, City of Northampton Frank J. Basile, President 3County Fair Directors- Thomas Molitoris, Sandra Stanisewsi Meeting opened @ 1 PM with Charles Mazeski, - Chair, explaining he had prepared a packet for the Fair's review and will briefly explain each item. 1. Cross connection- -see 2 :03, pg. 11 »These are State & Federal regulations, not the City of Northampton. 2. Water Distribution & Water Service -- see 2:03, pg. 15, 19 »Charles explained the following: I. What is plumbing, What is Not? 2. Can employees or contractors other than licensed plumbers install underground pipe? »Answers: This -isa -gray area it would need to be defined. Reading through regulations they address buildings and also property lines. He explained at the Fair there are 6 points of entry. Water Service is where piping begins, then it transfers to water distribution. From STREET TO 131 /ILDING_any contractor_ (plumber not required) can install pipe, ,,, after obtaining a water service .permit from .. Once the-service_ends-at_the building it becomes distribution, which at that point requires a licensed - plumber, requiring a permit from the Plumbing Inspector. Example: - Horse bars - Oldferry Rd. to ist valve inside grounds is O.K. when you run off to trailer park, faucets,. etc._ that requires plumber. »Frank asked: If Fair could replace pipe (which is corrosive) from Fair St. to Bridge_ St bathrooms_ »Charles - answered: There is a branch line that used to feed- the old -duck pond and-a valve near the -tree on this line it goes the - building. If the Fair -Chooses to disconnect the branches and goes directly to the building it would be considered a water service, not requiring a plumber or $ plumbing permit, however it would require a permit from the City for a new water service. 3. Permits - see 2:14, pg. 20, 9 l (see pg:- 91, item C2) »No plumbing - permit shall be issued for connectiorrinstallations requiring Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventors or Double Check Valve Assemblies until the application for such permit is accompanied by a letter of approval from the. Mass. Dept.. of Environmental- Protection or its designee. »Charles: Everyone is - treated the same whether it-be ProBrush, CocoCola, or Bay State Machine. The Fair to date, has not received anything from DEP or Amok 04/19/2000 21:59 4136485214 SANDY PAGE 01 COVER SHEET 4/19/00 it TO: Anthony Patillo, Building Commissioner City of Northampton FROM: Sandy Stanisewski Director- 3 County Fair Tony; Attscbed -acne minutes and agenda -M 4✓1 7/00 meeting between Charles J. Ma -zeski, Plumbing and Gas Inspector and Frank J. Basile, President; 3 County Fair and Directors Thomas Molitoris and Sandra Stanisewski — per your request. ANN 04/20/2000 20:39 4136485214 SANDY PAGE 01 SUPPLEMENT TO 4 /l7 /00- MEETING RE: I Q PROPOSED PLUMBING & PIPING/METERSBACKFLOW, ETC. �^ "`°"` `° !..'x APR 2 0 2Oi) Th ,CJ' From: Sandra Stanisewski On 4120/00. I received a phone call from Charles Mazeski stating he had inquired to the State regarding our question of plastic piping. He called Boston and it was discussed affirming that plastic piping would not be allowed for water distribution plumbing piping in or on any horse barn without a variance. cc: Anthony Patillo, Building abmmieaioner,Northampton AIN z _ �� �' . 24S CMR. :BOARD OF STATE EXAMPNERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS Hi IERS 2 04 continued (20) ; op eal.prnceditoe. Any person aggrieved by the decision of an Investigator or Inspector of Plumbing may appeal in writing to the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters for a hearing. The written appeal shall be accompanied with a check in the amount of 520, made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, shall be filed by the appeUant with the Executive Secretary who shall schedule the hearing and notify all interested parties of same, Should the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters find in favor of the appellant, the check deposited with the Board shall be returned to the appellant. The decision of the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters shall be final. (21) g;ty of Frtt y. The Administrative Authority shall, after proper identification, have the right to enter any prerri ses for the purpose of inspecting any plumbing system and at such times as may be reasonably necessary to protect the public health. (22)(a) lortia.lokoproval Each testing laboratory may apply for and obtain initial approval for testing any plumbing or drainage system. Initial approvals shalt be valid for one year. (b) Extended Approval. Prior to the expiration of any initial approval, each approved testing laboratory shall apply for, and obtain, an extended approval for three years, and shall renew every three years thereafter. Any permanent approvals granted in past are null and void and an extended approval must be requested every three years. (c) grtnlinytigrs for Apprnygl. Applications for initial or extended approval for the testing laboratories shall be on forms provided by the Board. In addition each testing laboratory shall also submit a notarized "Statement of Independence" on a form provided by the Board with each approval request. The written request shall be accompanied with a non - refundable check in the amount to be set by the Commissioner of Administration and Finance made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (d) Lillin,g„ Labnrarorit;s. The Executive Secretary shall maintain a current list of all approved testing laboratories, and each manufacturer of materials and equipment in 248 Cwt 2.04(19)(a) shall be provided a current list of approved testing laboratories with their initial one year Board application form. NOTE See the new "APPLICATION FOR EXTENDED (3 YEAR) TESTING LABORA- TORY (23) Zs, , rn pal aafeti. All personnel working on plumbing systems water, waste, vents systems, fixtures and, appliances and appurtenances shall wear appropriate protected clothing and/or equipment and conform to the "Right to Know Law". M.G.L. c. 11 IF, § 2. 05' Lttott LRegulations (1) C ofnr;ning wi b Z48 i.gR. All plumbing which is hereafter installed shall conform to the provisions of 248 CMR. (2) Pitch of Horriront, al Drainage, Piping. (a) Honzor•,tal drainage piping shall be tun in practical alignment and at a uniform pitch. (b) Horizontal drainage piping which is three inches or less in diameter shall be installed with a pitch of not less than r /.• per foot. (c) Horizontal drainage piping which is larger than three inches in diameter shall be installed with a pitch of not less than Vs" per foot. (d) Storm or sanitary sewers shall be installed at a slope which will produce a computed velocity of not less than two feet per second. (3) Chen "c in Di rectjnu. (a) Frtinzs to Be Used. Changes in direction of drainage piping shall be made by the use of wyes, long sweep quarter bends, fifth, sixth, eighth or sixteenth bends, or their equivalent. Quarter bends, or their equivalent, may be used in soil and waste lines where the change in the direction of flow is from the horizontal to the vertical. Tees and crosses drainage waste and vent fittings may be used for changer in direction in vent piping. Short sweep fittings may be used in a branch waste line serving one outlet. 8/c).'96 248 CMR - 24 248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS I 1 1 ERS • 2.i4. conrinued (c) Water Hammer. All building water supply systems in which quick acting valves are ._ installed shall be provided with devices to absorb high pressures resulting from the quick closing of these valves. These pressure absorbing devices shall be either air chambers, provided with a means for restoring the air should the chambers become waterlogged, or approved mechanical devices. Water pressure absorbers shall be placed as close as possible to the quick acting valves and shall be accessible for maintenance or replacement. 1. Air Chamber %: Standard air chambers may be installed at the ends of long pipe runs or near batteries of fixtures. 2. Mechanical pevices: Where mechanical devices are used, the manufacturer's specifications shall be followed as to location and method of installation. (d1 Inadequate Water Pressure. Whenever water pressure from the street main or other source of supply is insufficient to provide flow pressures at fixture outlets as required under 2.48 CMR 2.14(3)(g), a booster pump and pressure tank or other approved means shall be installed on the building water supply system. (e) Variable Street Pressures. Where street main pressures fluctuate, the building water distribution system shall be designed for the minimum pressure available. (f) Suooly Demand. The supply demand in gallons per minute in the building water distributing system shall be determined on the basis of the load in terms of supply fixture units and of the relationship between load and supply demand. (g) Minimum Pressures Required in Water Distribution System Based on the minimum static water pressure available:, pipe sizes shall be selected so that under conditions of peak demand a minimum flow pressure at the point of discharge shall not be less than shown in Table 4 in 248 CMR 2.14 -- Minimum Flow Pressure and Flow Rates. In determining minimum pressures at the outlets, allowance shall be made for the pressure drop due to friction loss. TABLE 4 MINIMUM FLOW PRESSURE AND FLOW RATES LOCATION FLOW FLOW PRESSURE RATE, p.s.i. g.p.rn. Ordinary basin faucet 8 2.0 Self - closing basin faucet 8 2.5 Sink faucet, % inch 8 4.5 Sink faucet, 1/2 inch 8 4.5 Bathtub faucet 8 6.0 Laundry tub cock, 1 inch 8 5.0 Shower 8 3.0 Ball-cock for closet 8 3.0 Flush valve for closet 15 -20 15.35 Flushometer valve for urinal 15 15.0 Drinking fountains 15 0.75 Sill cock -wall hydrant 10 5.0 Note 1: Wide range due, to variation in design and type of closet. (h) Excessive Water Pressure. When street main exceeds 80 p.s.i., an approved pressure reducing valve shall be installed in the water service pipe near its entrance to the building to reduce the water pressure to 80 p.s.i. or lower, except where the water service pipe supplies water directly to a water pressure booster system. an elevated water gravity tank. or to pumps provided in connection with a hydropneumatic or elevated gravity water supply tank system. Pressure at any fixture shall be limited to no more than 80 p.s.i. under no -flow conditions. 12/1/93 248 CMR - 88 248 CMR: $CARD OF 5 TAT 1 tAAMir c„y OF PLUMBERS AND GAS 1.1 t 1 tRS 2.14: continued TABLE 2 Occupancy Use Demand Factors RESIDENTIAL One or two family dwelling 0.50 Multi- Residential 0.35 Hotel 0.70 SCHOOL General 0.75 Shower Room 1.00 LIST ITUT1ONAL General 0.45 ASSEMBLY General 0.25 Restaurant, cafe 0.70 Club House 0.60 BUSINESS AND 'MERCANTILE General 0.25 Laundry 1.00 INDUSTRIAL General, exclusive of ?rocess piping 0.90 A demand factor (Table 2 in 248 CMR 2.14) may be applied to determine the minimum pipe size for building service, main and distribution system piping. TABLE 3 CAPACITY VALUES FOR SERVICE, MAINS, RISERS AND /OR BRANCHES Nominal Pipe or Capacity Tubing Sizes Value (inches) 1 1 1.1 to 4 3/4 4.1 to 9 1 9.1 to 16.5 13/4 16.6 to 28 1+1 28.1 to 55 2 55.1 to 107.5 21 107.6 to I82.5 3 182.6 to 287.5 32 287.6 to 425 4 425.1 to 700 5 700.1 to 1100 6 1100.1 to 1300 12/1/93 248 CMR - 86 2425 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS 2.14: Water Supply and Distribution t 1) Potable Water Suppj .. (a) Buildings. Every building equipped with plumbing fixtures and used for human occupancy or habitation shall be provided with a potable supply of cold water in the amounts and at the pressures specified in 248 CMR 2.14. For permanent residences or buildings in which people are employed, hot water shall be provided. (b) Use of Non - Potable Water Prohibited. Only potable water shall be accessible to plumbing fixtures supplying water for drinking, bathing, culinary use or the processing of food, medical or pharmaceutical products. (2) Water Service. The water service pipe shall be of sufficient size to furnish water to the building in the quantities and at the pressure required elsewhere in 248 CMR. It shall, in no case, be less than ' inch nominal diameter. Methods for sizing the water service pipe • shall be the same as required in 248 CMR 2.14(3), Designing and Sizing the Building Water Distribution System. i) Designing and Sizing the Building Water Distribution System. (a) Methods to Be Used. The design of the building's hot and cold water distribution system shall conform to good engineering practice and methods. Methods used to determine pipe sizes shall be the procedure as set forth in Appendix "D" of the United States Public Health Service publication #1038, or a system designed by a registered professional engineer, or computation using TABLES 1, 2, and 3, in 248 CMR 2.14. (An example of the use of these tables is shown following TABLE 3 in 248 CMR 2.14). 1. Tnc minimums size of a fixture supply pipe shall be in accordance with TABLE 1 in 248 CMR 2.14. 2. From the size and number of fixture supply lines, the building service, main and distribution piping may be determined from TABLES 1, 2, and 3 in 248 CMR 2.14. 3. In order to size the hot and/or cold water main for a building, they must be computed on an individual basis. TABLE 1 MINIMUM SIZES OF FIXTURE WATER SUPPLY LINES AND FACTOR VALUES Nominal Factor TYPE OF FIXTURE OR DEVICE Pipe Size Value (inches) Bathtubs 1/2 2 Combination sink and tray 2 .Drinking fountain 'Pa 1 Dishwasher (Domestic) 1/2 2 Kitchen sink, residential 1/2 2 Kitchen sink, commercial s/s 6 Lavatory 1 Laundry tray, 1, 2, or 3 compartments' 'h 2 Shower (single head) 1/2 2 Sinks (service, slop) 1 2 Sinks flushing rim 3k 6 Urinal (flush tank) 'fi 2 Urinal (direct flush valve) 3 6 Water closet (tank type) 'N► 1 Water closet (flush valve type) 1 .12 Hose bibbs i/ 2 Wall hyarant 1 2 Note 1: If washing machine connections are used in place of laundry tray, use laundry tray pipe sizes in determining capacity values. i2J1/93 248 CMR - 85 24S CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXA. IINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS Hi l b.RS 2.03: continued Wall Hung Water Closet. A wall mounted water closet installed in such a way that no part of the water closet touches the floor. Waste. See Liquid Waste. • • Waste Pioe. A pipe which conveys only waste. Water Distributing Pipe. A tpc within Che t wilding or on the premises which conveys water from the water service pipe to the point of usage. Water Filter. A device installed on a potable water system through which water flows for the reduction of turbidrry, particulate matter, taste, color, odor or other contaminants. Water Main. A pipe used to convey public water supply. Water Outlet. A water outlet, as used in connection with the water - distributing system, is the discharge opening for the water: (1) to a fixture: (2) to atmospheric pressure (except into an open tank which is part of the water supply system); (3) to a boiler or heating system; (4) to any water operated device or equipment requiring water to operate, but not a part of the plumping system. Water Service Pine. The ni, rc_m_the water main or other source of water supply to the water distributing system of the building served. Water Softener. A device installed on a potable water system through which water flows for the reduction of hardness and other metals using the cation exchange process. water Supply System. The water service pipe, the water distributing pipes, and the necessary connecting pipes, fittings, control valves, and all appurtenances in or adjacent to the building cr premises. Water Treatment Device. A device which means any instrument or product sold, rented or leased, or offered for sale, rental or lease designed or claimed either to benefit potable water systems or to treat water intended for human consumption or use; including but not limited to. instruments or products using filtration, distillation, absorption, adsorption/ion exchange, reverse osmosis or other treatment processes or technologies such as magnetic or elecao- magnetic field and catalytic conversion which is claimed to alter the radiological, chemical or physical properties of water. Water Vending Machine, Any self- service device which, upon receipt of payment, dispenses purified or drinking water in bulk without the necessity of replenishing the device between each vending operation. The device is connected to a public or private system. `Vet Vent. A wet vent is any waste pipe which also serves as a vent, on the same floor level. Workmanship. Work of such character that will fully secure the desired or needed results. Yoke Vent (Relief Vent -Foo . A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack. 21/93 248 CMR - 19 . 248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS EU 1IRS 2.06: continued 5. Joining method of copper underground shall be silver solder or flared fittings. 6. Effective January 2„ 1993, any pipe, valve, pipe fitting, aerator, or faucet used in a potable water system shall not contain more than 5% Lead. Effective January 2, 1995, any pipe, valve, pipe fitting, aerator, or faucet used in a potable water system shall not contain more than 3% lead. (1) Water Distribu 'on Piping Above Ground (Inside Buildine). 1. Iron size brass or copper pipe with cast brass fittings. 2. Type K or L hard drawn copper tubing, incised marked, with cast brass or wrought copper fittings. 3. Grades H, 0, SL, or SM copper coated stainless steel conforming to ASTM Standard, manufactured of Type 430 or 439 stainless steel, plainly marked in conformance with 248 CMR 2.06(2)(p), with cast brass or wrought copper fittings. 4. Copper alloy tubing "Heavy" and "Standard" weight incised marked, color coded aqua and conforming to ASTM Standard, with cast brass or wrought copper fittings. 5. Exposed galvanized wrought 'iron or galvanized steel pipe and galvanized fittings. This material may also be used for large size water mains and sprinkler standpipes that also serve as the potable supply, when pipe and fittings are end grooved to be joined with an approved split and bolted galvanized steel coupling with gasket. 6. CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) pipe and fittings for hot and cold water distribution in the dwelling portion only, of residential dwellings, multiple family dwellings, hotels, motels, inns, condominiums and similar buildings six stories or 60 feet in height. CPVC rnay also be used for cold water distribution or from the house side of the water meter (or the control valve on the interior building wall) directly to drinking water fountains in state licensed or accredited school buildings. This material shall not be used within 24 inches of any connection to a hot water tank as defined in M.G.L. c. 142, § 17. 7. Mechanical, grooved pipe couplings and fittings for use with galvanized wrought 'Iron pipe or galvanized steel pipe on water supply systems under operating conditions not to exceed 230 °F temperance. Coupling housings and fittings shall be cast of malleable iron is described ASTM A -47. Elastomeric gasket for coupling shall have properties as designated by ASTM D -2000. 8. Polybutylene (PB) pipe and tubing with polybutylene or brass or copper fittings for hot and cold water distribution in residential buildings up to and including three stories in height. Polybutylene shall not be installed closer than 24 inches to any connection to a gas tank type water heater. Polybutylene shall not be used in a continuously recirculating hot water plumbing loop. Polybutylene shall not be installed downstream of any instantaneous (coil or immersion) water heater. In nutrient feed systems for florist shops or floral departments of larger stores that carry chemicals that are detremental to copper, the PB tubing shall be installed inside a continuous metallic sleeve (such as EMT tubing) to prevent unauthorized connection to this line. This outer line shall act as a continuous hanger and shall be plainly marked non - potable from the backflow device to its point of final delivert. The insert fittings used with this tubing shall be stainless steel. Compression type fittings may not be concealed and must be accessible. Installation shall be in accordance with guidelines established by the Board. All tubing and fittings listed or referred to shall comply fully to its respective and regulating standard in Table 1 of 248 CMR 2.06 unless otherwise approved by the board as provided for under 248 CMR 2.06(2)0) and installation procedures in 248 CMR 2.00 Appendix. 9. Polybutylene or polyethylene tanks, reinforced with an approved material, allowed for Storage Heaters only. 10. 316 stainless steel tanks allowed for storage heaters only. 11. The purified water discharge pipe and fittings for any purified water distribution system shall be installed with polybutylene. polyethylene or Type 1 Grade 1 polyvinyl chloride meeting ASTM standard D 1784 and D 1785, schedule 40 or 80. 12. The use of a Board approved polypropylene homopolymer drain tube assembly designed to be vertically mounted in the downtumed outlet of a horizontally mounted relief valve may be allowed. The capacity of the relief valve served by the approved drain assembly shalt not e. coed 100,000 BTU per hour. 127,'95 248 CMR - 51 248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS 2 06: continued (g) Storm and Sanitary Above Ground. 1. Extra heavy cast iron soil pipe and fittings, tarred or plain. Joints to be made with packed oakum and molten lead or resilient gaskets. • 2. Service weight cast iron soil pipe and fittings. Tarred or plain joints to be made a ith packed oakum and molten lead or resilient gaskets. 3. Hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings, manufactured in accordance with CISPI Standard 301 -75, and joined with a clamp approved by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. 4. Iron size brass or copper pipe with cast brass drainage fittings. 5. Hard drawn Type K. L, M or DWV copper tubing, with cast brass or wrought copper drainage pattern fittings. 6. Copper alloy tubing "Heavy" and "Standard" weights conforming to ASTM Standard, color coded aqua and incised marked as either "Heavy" or "Standard ", with cast brass or wrought copper drainage pattern fitting. 7. Grades H. G, S4 er SM copper coated stainless steel cubing conforming to ASTM Standard, manufactured of Type 430 or Type 439 stainless steel, plainly marked in conformance with 248 CMR 2.06(2)(p). Fittings to be cast brass or wrought copper drainage pattern. 8. Schedule 40 galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe with plain or galvanized drainage pattern fittings on sizes above two inches. This material may also be used when pipe and fittings are end grooved to be joined with an approved split and bolted galvanized steel coupling with gasket. 9. Approved groove type couplings and fittings may be used for joining storm water piping. 10. ABS (Acrylotynile- Butadiene - Styrene) Schedule 40 pipe and fittings as specified under 248 CMR 2.4)6(2)(o). 11. PVC (Polyvinyl - Chloride) Schedule 40 pipe and fittings as specified under 248 CMR 2.06(2)(n). 12. See 248 CMR 2.13 for materials to be used above ground for Special Wastes. __ 13. For Storm Water Drainage only. Approved epoxy re- enforced fiberglass piping system. 14. Aluminum DWV pipe with end cap adaptors manufactured and installed according to ASSE Standard 1045 with hubless cast iron fittings manufactured according to CISPI Standard 301- latest edition and joined with a stainless steel and elastomer hubless pipe clamp approved by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. (h) Vent Pipe and Fijtings Below Ground. All materials listed under 248 CMR 2.06(2)(f)1. through 2.06(2)(f)11. (i) Vent Pipe and Fittings Above Ground. 1. All materials listed under 248 CMR 2.06(2)(g)1. through 2.06(2)(g)11. inclusive. with one exception. When using galvanized wrought iron or steel pipe (248 CMR 2.06(g)8.), the pipe size restriction does not apply. 2. Galvanized wrought or galvanized steel pipe not lighter than schedule 40, with cast iron or malleable iron screw or grooved end fittings, plain or galvanized. 3. Aluminum DWV pipe with end cap adaptors manufactured and installed according to ASSE Standard 1045 with hubless cast iron fittings manufactured according to CISPI Standard 301 - latest edition and joined with a stainless steel and elastomer hubless pipe clamp approved by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas • Fitters. (j) Water Service Pitting (Outside Building). The materials used shall be those specified by each City or Town. (k) Water Distribution Piping Below Ground (Inside Building). 1. All materials listed in 248 CMR 2.06(2)(j)1., 2.06(2)(j)2., and 2.06(2)(j)3. 2. Type K or L copper tubing, incised marked with cast brass finings. 3. Copper alloy tubing "Heavy" weight conforming to ASTM Standard, color coded --'----------------------- \-- aqua and incised marked as "Heavy" with cast brass fittings. 4. Copper core preinsulated cement pressure pipe PVC coated. 12/1/93 248 CMR - 50 248 CMR: BOAIRD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS H1 t tRS 2.04: continued (15) )?ef Plumbing. (a) Whenever there is reason to believe that the plumbing system of any building has become defective, it shall be subjected to test and/or inspection, and arty defects found shall be corrected as required in writing by the Inspector of Plumbing. (b) Whenever additional plumbing, or alterations thereof, are being made, or installed, in the existing buildings or premises, and existing plumbing is found to be in violation of 248 CMR to the point of being a health rnenace or nuisance, or a safety hazard, such existing plumbing shall be made to conform before any additional work may completed. (16) Maintenance. The plumbing and drainage system of any premises shall be caused to be maintained in a sanitary and sale operating condition by the owner or his agent. All licensed plumbers and helpers and drain cleaners making pipe tie -ins to hospital waste and vents, mortuary waste and vents, laboratory waste and vents, dental waste and vents shall have the surface of the body and clothing protected by disposable or washable gowns similar or equal to gowns, gloves and face masks wom by surgical staff (17) Demolition and Removal. (a) When a fixture which is connected to the plumbing is permanently removed, a permit for the work shall be secured. All connections to such a fixture shall be made water and as tight. (b) Insofar as they are pertinent, the pro of 243 CMR. 2.04(17)(a) shall also apply w ".en a buiiding or other structure is demolished ;18) Violations. No person shall aid or abet any plumber to violate the provision of 243 CMR; connive at its violation; or employ an unlicensed person or permit his employment in the performance of any work which is required by 204 CMR to be done by a plumber. �J (19) of Plumbing All materials and plumbing fixtures used in any plumbing or drainage system or, part thereof shall meet with the approval of the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. (a) jriitial Appr yal. Each manufacturer of materials and equipment used in the construction, installation, alteration, repair, or replacement of any plumbing or drainage system shall apply for, and obtain, initial approval of each individual item or model number which is to be made available for installation. Initial approvals shall be valid for one year. (b) Extended A prov 1. Prior to the expiration of any initial approval, the manufacturer shall apply for, and obtain, an extended approval of the individual item or model number in question. Said extended approval shall be valid for three years and shall be renewed for like terms of three years upon the filing of an application thereof and payment of the prescribed fee cn or before its expiration. (c) Azplication% for Approval. Applications for initial or extended approvals of the plumbing fixtures or materials shall be made on forms provided by the Board. The manufacturer shall identify each individual item or model number for which approval is requested. A separate application form shall be submitted for each group of ten individual items or model numbers, or fraction thereof, for w hich approval is sought. In the event that a single manufacturer is seeking initial approval, or extended approval, of more than 90 individual items or model numbers at any one time, the ten -item limit specified above shall apply only to the first nine application forms submitted and the tenth application form shall list all the remaining individual items or model numbers for which approval is requested. The written request shalt be accompanied with a non - refundable check in the amount to be set by the Commissioner of Administration and Finance made payable to the Commonwealth of MA. (d) Product Approval Statem•r Any product approved by the Board may carry the statement: This product has been approved by Mass. Plumbing Board, Approval # 8/I I/95 243 CMR -23 OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS 2.04: continued (11) Methods of T4snng. (a) Water Test. The water test shall be applied to the drainage system either in its entirety or in sections. If applied to the entire system, all openings in the piping shall be tightly closed, except the highest opening and the system filled with water to point of overflow. If the system is tested in sections, each opening shall be tightly plugged except the highest opening of the section under test, and each section shall be filled with water. In testing successive sections at least the upper ten feet of the next preceding section shall be tested, so that no Joint or pipe in the building (except the uppermost ten feet of the system) shall have been st bmincd to a test of less than a ten foot head of water, The water shall be kept in the system or in the portion under test, for at least 15 minutes before inspection starts. the system shall then be tight at all points. kb) Air Test. The air test shall be made by attaching an air compressor testing apparatus to any suitable opening, and, after closing all other inlets and outlets to the system, forcing air into the system, until there is a uniform gauge pressure of five pounds per square inch or sufficient to balance a- column of mercury ten inches in height. This pressure shall be. held without introduction of additional air for a period of at least 15 minutes. The guage used shall be calibrated in increments no greater than inc of a pound. i:) Final Test and Inspection. When the work in a building is sufficiently advanced that the water may be turned on to any or all of the fixtures, the plumber doing such work, shall,.within five days, notify the Inspector of Plumbing. The Inspector of Plumbine shall, within rwp workin�e days after the receipt of such nonce, proceed with the - inspection and examine the work with the water turned on to the fixtures. if found satisfactory and fully completed, a certificate will be issued to this effect if desired. Should the examination disclose any defects, the plumber shall be required to remedy same, without delay, and again notify the Inspector of Plumbing, as before. Should a licensed plumber holding a permit card for work in a building, turn the water on to such and neglect to send the notification as required, or neglects to remedy any defects that may have been found and pointed out to him by the Inspector of Plumbing, for a period of over five days, he shall not be granted any further permits until he shall have complied with 248 CMR, or until action is taken by the Inspector of Plumbing as provided for in M.G.L. c. 142. (12; Test of the Winer Supply System. Upon completion of a section or of the entire water supply system when roughed, it shall be tested and proved tight under a pressure not less than 125 pounds per square inch. Water used for tests shall be obtained from a potable source of supply. All or other inert gases may be used for testing. The Inspector of Plumbing shall test a minimum of two fittings for lead solder using a Board approved test method. If lead solder is found, the Inspector of Plumbing shall erder all new joints removed. (13) Defective Materials and Poor Workmanship. If, at the time of testing and inspection, any leaks, defective or patched materials, or evidence of unskilled or inferior workmanship are found, the same shall be condemned by the Inspector of Plumbing and ordered by him to be removed and corrected and no further progress shall be allowed on the work until the same is affected and the test renewed. (14) Repairs and }alterations, (a) in existing buildings or premises in which plumbing installations are to be altered, repaired, or renovated, d vi _riots from the orovi ions af�?48 CM are txrmitted_ •vided such deviations are found to be necess- s conform to the intent of 248 CMR, and are • .. . ... th 1 . cctor of P1 ,..• (b) Whenever compliance with all of the provisions of 248 CMR fails to eliminate or alleviate a nuisance which may involve health or safety hazards, the owner or his agent shall install such additional plumbing or drainage equipment as may be found necessary by the Inspector of Plumbing. 1/27/95 248 CMR - 22 Goa L:M K: $UAKL) CM" J 1 A ► t tAfVvtu.c is. OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS 214: continued Systems designed by a registered professional engineer shall be accepted and said engineer shall be responsible for the safety and performance of such designed system. Saddle valves are prohibited in the water supply tine. No water supply line shall be drilled, tapped, burned or welded. t4■ Instailine The Buil rs Water Distrib System. (a) Meter Valve. A gate valve or other full -way valve shall be installed in the line on the discharge side of each water meter. The valve shall not be less in size than the building water service. (b) Riser Valves. Except in single family dwellings, a valve shall be installed at the foot of each water supply riser_ In multistory buildings, a valve shall be installed at the top of each water supply downfeed pipe from a booster system. ( c) Valves in Dwelline Units. If individual fixtures valves are not installed in two - family or multiple family dwelling units, one or more control valves shall be provided so that the water to any unit may be shut off without stopping flow of water to other units. These valves shall be readily accessible inside the unit controlled. id) Ind.viduai Fix Valves. In occupied buildings other than dwellings, the water service tine to each fixture 'or other piece of equipment shalt be provided with a valve or fixture stop to shut off the water to the fixture or to the room in which it is located. All sill cocks and wall hydrants shall be separately controlled by a valve inside the building. (e) Tank Controls. Supply lines from pressure or gravity tanks shall be valved at or near the tanks. (f) Water Heating Epuivment valve. The cold water branch to each hot water storage tank or water heater shall be provided with a valve located near the equipment and above the top of the tank. (g) Valves to Be A+icessibie. All water supply conrlol valves shall be placed so as to be accessible for service and maintenance. All concealed tub or shower valves shall be provided with renewable seats. ;1a) Control Valve Design. Except for single fixtures, control valves on all water lines, shall, when fully opened. have a cross secnonal area not less than the cross sectional area of the line in which they are installed. (i) Draining Systems. Drain cocks or valves shall be provided at all low points so that every portion of the water piping system can be drained. 01 Metering Devicq With Check Valves. Where water meters or metering devices with check valves are instilled, which creates a hazard or nuisance, an expansion tank shall be installed as close as possible to the water meter or metering devices. The expansion tank snail be of adequate size and constructed of approved materials. (k) Hose Bibbs. 1. Outside hose bibbs, sillcocks, or wall hydrants shall be installed in all buildings no more than 100 ft. apart. 2. In all corrunercial buildings there shall be approved hose bibb in all mechanical rooms and pent houses. 3. An approved backflow preventer or vacuum breaker shall be installed on all outside silcocks, wall hydrants or faucets that have a threaded hose type connection. (5) Water - Pressure Boggier Systems. (a) Water Pri sure Booster Systems Required. When water pressure in the public water main or individual water supply system is insufficient to supply the probable peak demand Clow to all plumbing fixtures and other water needs freely and continuously with the minimum pressures and quantities, specified in or elsewhere in 248 CMR and in accordance with good practice, the rate of supply shall be supplemented by: I. A gravity water tank. 2. A hydro- pntcanatic pressure booster system_ 3. A tankless pressure booster installed in accordance with 248 CMR 2.14(5)(e). (b) Support. All water supply tanks shall be supported in accordance with 780 CMR (the Massachusetts Building Code) or other regulations which apply. 12/1/93 248 CMR - 89 2.04: continued (4) Penn i Anpiications and Fess. Applications to perform plumbing and/or gasfitting filed bs a licensed plumber shall be accepted by the local inspector through the mail and a permit shall be issued by the inspector through the mail. Applications to perform plumbing and/or gasfrtting may also be filed in person by a licensed plumber and a permit shall be issued. The local gas and plumbing inspector may requite the licensee to register his/her license number(s) every two years, on or before May 1, in such city or town where he/she desires to engage in the business of plumbing and gasfitting. Permit, to perform plumbing and /or gas fitting work in buildings owned and used by the Commonwealth shall be issued by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters 01 such persons as designated by the Board. Inspections on Plumbing and/or gasfitting :.vsterns installed in buildings owned and used by the Commonwealth shall be under the Jurisdiction of the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. 5) Plans and Specifications. Whenever plans and specifications are necessary or requested uuested 2assalar—Int cf Piumbi for any plumbing work, prior to the issuance of a plumbing prrrrut by the lnTector of Plumbing, such plans and specifications shall have thereon the name and address of the designer and a certification by the designer that said plans and specifications are in compliance with 248 CMR. Plans and specifications shall not be required for minor repairs and alterations. (6; in All new plumbing work and such portions of existing systems as may be aftecre by new work or any changes shall be inspected to insure compliance with all the reziciselTients of 248 CMR and to assure that the installation and construction of the plumbing ss stem is in accordance with approved plans. Co‘erine of V'ork. (a) do drainage or plumbing system or part thereof shall be covered until it has been inspected. tested and accepted as prescribed in 248 CMR. (b) if any building cl ainage or plumbing system or part thereof which is installed, altered, or tcpaircd, is covered before being inspected, tested, and approved, as prescribed in 248 CMR, it shall be uncovered for inspection after notice to uncover the work has been issued to the responsible person by the Inspector of Plumbing. (c) When new bui'.a:ags or additions to existing buildings are to be constructed over existing sewers. these sewers shall be replaced with materials conforming to the requirements of 248 CMR for inside the building application, unless otherwise approved by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers. b') tic___.ifcatia h shall be the duty of the holder of a permit to give notice to the lnspeetor w her. plumbing work is ready for test and/or inspection, and such holder of a permit shall make slue that the work will stand the test prescribed, and that the roughing - in has been cornpleted as fa: as practicable before giving the notification. If the Inspector finds that the v. or?a: will not pass the test and/or requirements of 248 CMR, necessary corrections shall be made and the work shall be resubmitted for test and/or inspection. (`a) Material and Labor for Tests, The quipment, materials, power, and labor necessary for the inspection and test shall be furnished by the plumber. (0U) Tests of the Plumbing Svstern. The piping of the plumbing, drainage, and venting systems shall be tested with water or air. After the plumbing fixtures have been set and their trap_ filled with water, the enure plumbing system shall be submitted to a final test and inspection. The inspector of Plumbing may require the removal of any cleanouts, to ascertain if the press„ re has reached all parts of the system. (a) Test of rhe. Rouvh Plumbing. Upon proper notice of a request for an inspection of the rough ?lambing, the inspector of Plumbing shall nrake the Inspection within two working days. (b) The inspector snail. except in the case of emergencies. perform his duties and inspei. tions durir"4. the vor }nai working hours cf the day. 1 248 CMR - 21 • »a UNIX.: tiVAKt3 Ut J l A 1 t tniam«�tn� OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS 2.14: continued (i) Pressure Tanks -- Vacuum Relief.. All potable water pressure tanks shalt be provided with a vacuum relief valve at the top of the tank which will operate up to a maximum water pressure of 200 psi and to a maximum water temperature of 200 °F. The minimum size* of such vacuum relief valves shall be 1/2 inch. Valves marked with the A.G.A. symbol and listed by the American Gas Association Laboratories will be considered in compliance with 248 CMR 2.14. Valves shall have a minimum '/ diameter orifice and the air inlet opening on; any vacuum valve shall not be smaller than the nominal pipe size of the valve. *got:: Vacuum relief valves shall be sized so as to have a cross sectional area equal at the naive seat not less than one pipe size smaller than the cold water supply. Vacuum relief valves may be installed in mulupies. (j) Pumps and Other Appliances. Water pumps, filters, softeners, tanks and all other appliances and devices used to handle or treat potable water shall be protected against contamination. (6) Protection of Potable ;Water Supply. (a) General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such manner as to prevent contamination from no onpotiE a liquids, solids, or gases from being introduced into llie potable water supply thorugh cross connections or any other ( piping connections to the system. (b) Identification of Notable and Nonpotable Water. In all buildings where dual water disuibution systems, one potable water and the other nonpotable water, are installed, each system shall be identified either by color or metal tags. 1. Color Marking; When color marking is used, potable water lines shall be painted green and nonpotable water lines shall be painted yellow. This requirement may be met by painting three inch wide bands green or yellow at intervals of not more than 25 feet and at points where piping passes through walls, floors or roofs in which case the bands shall be applied to the piping on both sides of the walls and both above and below the floor or roof. Points of outlets for nonpotable water shall be marked with a tag or color coded. 2. Metal Tags. When tags are used, potable water lines shall be identified by three -inch diameter metal tags bearing the legend SAFE WATER in letters not less than 1 inch in height Nonpotable water lines shall be identified by firmly attached metal tags having the shape of a four -inch equilateral triangle bearing the legend WATER UNSAFE in letters not less than 7/16 inches in height. As in the use Of color bands, tags shall be attached to pipes at intervals of not more than 25 feet and at either side of points where pipes pass through walls and • above and below points where pipes pass through floors or roofs. (c) Cross Connectiop Control. I. Cross connecx ons between potable water systems and other systems or equipment containing water our other substances of unknown or questionable safety are prohibited except when and where, as approved by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection or its designee, suitable protective devices such as the Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer or equal are installed, tested, and maintained to insure proper operation on a continuing basis. 2. No plumbing permit shall be issued for cross connection installations requiring Reduced Pressue Zone Backflow Preventors or Double Check Value Assemblies until the application for such permit is accompanied by a letter of approval from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection or its designee. (d) Interconnectioea. 1. Individual Water Supplies. Cross connections between an individual water supply and a potable public supply shall not be made unless specifically approved by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. 12/1 /93 248CMR - 248 C \LR. BOARD OF STATE E:YAMLNERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS Fi I thRS 2 04: continued (b) The repair of leaks in a faucet, valve, or other working part of a plumbing fixture, and the clearance of a stoppage; but not including the alteration, replacement or relocation of any faucet, valve, or other working part of a plumbing fixture or device, water supply, sewer, drainage, leader soil, waste, vent or similar piping or work affecting public health shall be deemed a minor repair for which no permit shall be required. () Permits to perform plumbing work shall be issued to licensed plumbers only. Permits may be cancelled if in the opinion of the Inspector of Plumbing 248 CMR has been violated. Permits shall be invalid if work is not started within 90 days of the date thereon, unless the holder of such permit or permits. can satisfactorily prove that failure to start within the 90 day period was beyond his control. id) Notwithstanding any regulation to the contrary permit applications from licensed plumbers shall be acted upon within two working days upon receipt of application 3/9/96 243 CMR 20 t 243 CMR BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS 2.04' Score and Application ( Scope (a) The provisions of 248 CMR shall govern the construction, removal, alteration, repair and inspection of Plumbing. (b) All plumbing installed under authority of M.G.L. c. 142, § 21 shall conform to 248 CMR and the term "Administrative Authority" shall mean Investigator of Plumbers or Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. (2) L ila r1ses r.ndRe s4'� titian (a) No person shall engage in the business of a master plumber or work as a journeyman or as an apprentice. nor solicit, by sign, listing or any other form of advertisement, work regulated or controlled by 248 CMR 2.00 or by any ordinance, by -law, rule or regulation made hereunder, unless he is lawfully registered, or has been licensed by the examiners as provided in 24g CMR 2.00. Any person so licensed as a master plumber or a journeyman may carry on the work of a gas fitter throughout the Commonwealth, notwithstanding any local ordinance, by -law, rule or regulation to the contrary, and may engage in the work of installing house drainage and connecting with common sewers without being required to have any local license therefor, but shall be subject to local regulations relative to permits and bonding requirements (b) The license or certificate of a journeyman or an apprentice shall be exhibited whenever required by an Inspector of Plumbing. (n) The license or certificate of a master plumber shall at all times be displayed conspicuously within his place of business. Any sign, fisting or advertisement of a master plumber or a journeyman shall contain his designation and license number. (d) Each holder of a master or joumeyman plumber's certificate or license shall register his name and business address with the Inspector of Plumbing if he has such control, otherwise with the Board of Health, in the city or town wherin he desires to engage in business as a plumber (el A person, duly licensed in the Commonwealth as a master plurrber and who wishes to cond his plumbing business as a corporation, shall register with the Examiners and upon payment of the required fee, shall be issued a certificate authorizing him to conduct the plumbing business as a corporation. (f) Ir shall be the responsibility of the plumber or gas fitter to notify the Board of any changes of address within 30 days of relocation. (g) The statement of experience for plumber or gasfitter examinatiors must be filled out and sir: ed by the master plumber or master gasfitter at no cost to the apprentice plumber or gasfitter. (h) It shall be the responsibility of the master plumber or mater gasfitter to sign the apprentice registration form within five working days after the prospective apprentice begins employment. The master plumber or master gasfitter shall then give the application to his/her employee who shall submit the application with the required fee to the Plumbing/Gas Board's office for registration as an apprentice. (i) Students enrolled in a vocational school accredited by the Department of Education may engage in plumbing or gasfitting work as part of an on- the -job training program conducted by said school and approved by the Board, as long as such students perform such work under the direct super son cf a licensed master or journeyman plumber who has been certified as an instructor by the Department of Education (3) Permits. (a) Plumbing shall not be installed, altered, removed, replaced, or repaired until a permit has been issued therefor by the Inspector of Plumbing. Any application for such permit shall be made to the Inspector of Plumbing and shall contain a statement of the work to be performed, the Location of the building and the names of the persons for and by whom the work is to be done. Each permit which is issued by the Inspector of Plumbing shall be subject to the express conditions set forth therein as to compliance with all provisions of the statutes, rules and regulations which relate to plumbing. A permit shall be r auired for each building 8!9/96 248 CMR - 20 .:�� t.:MR: BUAKi} UI 5"1 EXA.VUNERS • OF SLUMBERS AND GAS 1.111hRS 2.03: continued Wall Hung Water Closer. A wall mourned water cioset installed in such a way that no part of the water cioset touches the floor. Waste. See Liquid Waste. Waste Pipe. A pipe which conveys only waste. Water Distributing Pipe. A pipe within the building or on the premises which conveys water from the water service pipe to the point of usage. Water Filter. A device installed on a potable water system through which water flows for the reduction of turbidity, particulate matter, taste, color, odor or other contaminants. Water Main. A pipe used to convey public water supply. Wares Outlet. A water outlet, as used in connection with the water - distributing system, is the discharge opening for the water: (1) to a fixture; (2) to atmospheric pressure (except into an open tank which is part of the water supply system); (3) to a boiler or heating system; (4) to any water operated device or equipment requiring water to operate, but not a part ''''''''''''\.„.... , , of the plumbing system. .V:,ter Ser ice Pine. The pipe from °.he water main or other source of water supply to the water distributing system of the building served. Water Softener. A device installed on a potable water system through which water flows for the reduction of f,ardress and other metals using the cation exchange process. Waver Supply System. The water service pipe, the water distributing pipes, and the necessary connecting pipes, tidings. controi valves, all a surtenances in or adjacent to the building or premises. • Water Treatment Device. A device which means any instrument or product sold, rented or !eased, or offered for sale, rental or lease designed or claimed either to benefit potable water systems or :o treat water intended for human consumption or use; including but not limited to, instruments or products using filtration, distillation, absorption, adsorption/ion exchange, reverse osmosis or other treatment processes or technologies such as magnetic or electro- magnetic field and catalytic conversion which is claimed to alter the radiological, chemical or physical pro2rrties of water. Water Vending Machine. Any self - service device which, upon receipt of payment, dispenses purified tit drinking water in bulk without the necessity of replenishing the device between each vending operation. The device is connected to a public or private system. Wet Vent. A wet vent is any waste pipe which also serves as a vent, on the sane floor level. Workmanship. Work of such character that will fully secure the desired or needed results. Yoke Vent (Relief Vent- Fook A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack. l 2/ 1/93 248 CMR - 19 24S CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS ' OF K.UMBERS AND GAS H I I k.RS 2.03 continued It is the interpretation of this Board that that portion of the plumbing system consisting of all building drains beginning from a point ten feet outside from the inside face of the foundation wall and running into the building structure shall be installed by a licensed plumber only. On public or private water supply systems, any pipe be • 'n n house side term { dev or if none, the main cons; of va immediate y inside the foundation wall to the point of actual connection to heating/cooling equipment, appliance, fixture, etc. shall be installed by a licensed plumber only. When a meterin d : is installed as part of the water supply and distribution system for aiuilding or group of buildings at a location outside the foundation wall(s) of said building(s), the cutting, fitting, connection and testing of all water supply piping . between the metering device and said buildings) shall be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with the requirements of 248 CMR. Other work involved in the installation of such piping such as trenching, tunneling, placement of assembled piping in the trenches, backfilling etc , may be performed by unlicensed personnel. All work installed beyond the points listed above in the direction of the street, shall not be required to be installed by a licensed plumber, insofar as the application of 248 CMR is concerned. Plumbinaatue Installed receptacles, devices, or appliances either supplied with water and/or receive and/or discharge liquids, or liquid -borne wastes, or both, with or without discharge into the drainage system with which they may be directly or indirectly connected. Plurrih:no Inspector (See Administrative Authority.) r --------------- Plumbing Svslez, The Plumbing System includes the water supply and distribution pipes; plumbing fixtures and traps; soil, waste, and vent pipes; building sanitary and storm drains ncluding their respective connections, devices, and appurtenances to their connection with any point of public disposal or other acceptable terminal within the property line. Potable Watt,: Water rice from impurities present in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects. Its bacteriological and chemical quality shall conform to the requirements of the reeutations of the 1 Department of Environmental Protection. Private or Private (Ice In the classification of plumbing fixtures, private shall apply to fixtures in residences, apartments, condominiums and to private guest rooms in hotels and motels. Private Sewar . A sewer, serving two or more buildings, privately owned, and not directly controlled by public authority. Product Approval. The process by which materials and plumbing fixtures used in any plumbing or drainage system or part thereof are determined to meet standards which have been established by the Board. Protected Water. That distance of piping from the outlet of an approved backflow device and the final connection to the point of actual connection to heating/cooling equipment, appliance, fixture, etc. Public or Puhlj I Iv. in the classification of plumbing fixtures, public shall apply to every fixture not defined under Private or Private Use. Puhlic Sewer. A common sewer directly controlled by public authority. pub1 ;c Water Main. A water supply pipe for public use controlled by public authority. Purification Waste, A by- product of waste material generated by or from the fermentation process to produce a pure substance. 8/9/96 248 CMR - 15 248 CM.R: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS 2 03 continued Critical Level. The critical level is the minimum elevation that a backflow prevention device or anti- siphon vacuum breaker is installed, in the potable water supply piping, above the flood level rim of a fixture or receptacle it is to serve. Cross Connection. Any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate systems, one of which contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam, gas, or chemical whereby there may be a flow from one system to the other, the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems. (See Back -flow and.Back- Siphonage.) Dead End. A branch leading front a soil, waste, or vent pipe, building drain, or building sewer, and terminating at a developed length of two feet or more by means of a plug, cap or other closed fitting. pecontamiNtion, The reduction, or removal of microbial or hazardous chemical contamination from surfaces, liquids or spaces. pedicate_d Systems (a) Dedicated Acid Waste and Special Wasre Systems. Includes all acid or special drainage and acid or special vent piping normally associated with exterior or interior acid neutralizing or special waste treatment devices. (b) pedicated Gasoline and Sand Systems. Includes all drainage and vent piping normal all associated with the exterior or interioe gasoline and sand traps. (c) Dedicates+ = grease Systems. Includes all drainage and pipe venting normally associated with exterior grease interceptors. id) Dedicated fLiev Water System. Includes all piping, valves, pumps, meters, retaining tarUcs for exterior or interior grey water collection points. Developed Length. 'Inc length of a pipeline measured along the center line of the pipe or fittings Diameter. The nominal diameter as designated commercially. Double Off3et Two changes of direction installed in succession or series in a continuous pipe. p_Ezmestic; sewage. The waterborne wastes derived from ordinary living processes. Drain. A Drain is a horizontal pipe which carries waste water or waterborne waste in a building drainage system. Drainage Sys-ten Includes all the piping, within public or private premises, which conveys sewage, rain water, or other liquid wastes to a legal point of disposal. It does not include the mains of a public sewer system or private or public sewage treatment or disposal plant. .'n. s • • : il.'• ' . ' a. A drainage system which drains by gravity into the building sewer. Dual Vent. (See Common Vent) pur'taat System A term used to describe soil or waste systems where all piping is of threaded pipe, using recessed drainage fittings to correspond to the types of piping. fweliing — Singh. A room or group of rooms, forming a single habitable unit that is an independent building enclosed within its own exterior walls, roof and foundation, with facilities which are used, or intended to be used, for sleeping, living, cooking and eating; and whose sewer connection and water supply are within its own premise separate from and completely independent of any other dwelling. 1/27/95 248 CMR - 11 9-5e ( City of Northampton $ `f ' y j� AlassacIlitsctts 1 I S s DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS _'•. _ INSPECTOR 212 Main Street • Municipal Building '` >o, M — Northaunpton, MA 01060 Sunday, April 16, 2000 THREE COUNTY FAIR PRESIDENT & DIRECTORS SUBJECT; PROPOSED PLUMBING AND PIPING /METERS /BACKFLOW /ETC. THE FOLLOWING TO BE DISCUSSED WITH FAIR PRESIDENT FRANK BASILE AND DIRECTORS. 1. Cross connection see 2.03 pg 11 2. Water Distribution and Water Service see 2.03 pg 15,19 3. Permits 2.04 pg 20,91 4. Plumbing definition 2.04 pg 20 5. Plans and Specs. 2.04 pg 21,89 6. Repairs and alterations 2.04 pg 22 7. Defective Plumbing 2.04 pg 23 8. Allowable Materials 2.06 pg 50,51 9. Definitions 2.03 pg 19 10. Sizing of the Water Supply System 2.14 pg85,86 11. Excessive Water Pressure 2.14 pg88 12. Appeal Procedure 2.04 pg24 CHARL . MAZESKI U .c ► G A N AS INSPECTOR CC. BUILDING COMMISSIONER ANTHONY PATILLO CITY OF NORTHAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE DESIGN DATA SHEET I. Owner's Name Address ' y Telephone No. II. FACILITY (a) Name (b) Address (c) Contact Person /Agent (d) Telephone No. of facility contact person (e) - New Facility • Existing Facility General description for the need of the installation of a backflow device III. DEVICE DATA (a) Manufacturer Name Model No. (b) RPBP or Double Check Valves Size (c) Hot or Cold Water Unit By -pass Arrangement: Yes or No (d) Exact Location of Device (e) Water Usage Down Stream of Device (1) Gate Valve Ball Valve Butterfly Valve IV. PLANS AND SPARE PARTS REQUIRED 1. The installation contractor is responsible for supplying a spare rubber parts kit for each device 2. A fully labeled, detailed schematic of the potable and non - potable water piping immediately surrounding the backflow prevention device installation showing: (a.) height above floor of the device (b.) distance from wall of the device (c.) type of chemical(s) used (if any) and the type of equipment upstream, and downstream of the device Please note: The schematic drawing must be at least 8 1/2 by 11 inches with the following information in the completed title block. Submitted by: Plumber's Signature: Plumber's License #: Owner /Agent Signature: Date: All information listed above must be included on schematic drawing. In addition, a fee of $65.00, made payable to the City of Northampton for each device application must be submitted to the D.P.W. before any application will be processed. A permit from the plumbing inspector may be necessary for the installation of these devices. Approvals or denials of this application will be sent directly to the owner. c: \waterser\n'ton\ formica \datachee. t p_"' pT CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS _ T \ � DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ")r 125 Locust Street .�. Northampton, MA 01060 413- 587 -1570 Samuel B. Brindis, P.E. Fax 413 - 587 -1576 Director, City Engineer Guilford B. Mooring, P.E. Assistant Director of Public Works CITY OF NORTHAMPTON POLICY REGARDING CROSS CONNECTIONS The following information is the policy of the City of Northampton Department of Public Works installations of cross connections in accordance with the Massachusetts Fuel, Gas and Plumbing Code, (248 -CMR- 1.00 -7.00) and DEP Cross Connection Regulations, (310 -CMR- 22.22). No person or his agent shall maintain, upon premises which they own or occupy, a cross connection between the distribution system of a public water supply (water that is being used for drinking, domestic or culinary purposes) and the distribution system of any unapproved water source, unless the installation has been reviewed and approved by the Northampton Department of Public Works and permits have been issued by the Northampton Plumbing Inspector's office. The Northampton Department of Public Works has the authority to terminate any water service connection to any facility where cross connections are maintained without required backflow prevention devices that have been approved for installation. The owner or his agent found in violation of these regulations must submit plans to the City of Northampton Department of Public Works and Plumbing Inspector's office showing proposed corrections of violations. The submittal must include the following: 1. A complete design data sheet, (enclosed) 2. A complete application for permit to do plumbing, (inspector) 3. A schematic showing incoming water lines, the separation of domestic and process water, the type and model # of the device to be used, and all clearances involved in the installation. 4. A payment of $65.00 for each device application. The design data sheet(s) and plumbing plan(s) must be submitted to this office for review and approval within sixty (60) days of the receipt of this letter. After review and approval of plans and subsequent installation of backflow prevention devices, an initial test and inspection must be arranged to verify the correct installation of the device and to ensure proper operation. The permit will be issued after such initial test and inspection. A permit from the Northampton Plumbing Inspector is necessary for the installation of each device. There will be a Sixty -Five Dollar ($65.00) fee made payable to the City of Northampton for the approval and initial inspection of each device. In situations of economic hardship, time extension may be granted. In order for an extension to be considered, a request must be made to the Northampton Department of Public Works in writing, indicating the reasons for the extension and the proposed schedule for installation. This must be submitted with the design data sheet and plumbing plan according to the previously mentioned time frame. If further information is necessary, please contact the Northampton Department of Public Works at (413) 587- 1570, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please be advised, if you fell that any or all of the above mentioned violations are incorrect, please submit a written statement listing the violation(s) that you feel are in error and your facility will be re- evaluated. c: \water service\northampton \form letters \policy letter • 7. Metering: All main water supplies throughout the facility must be metered. 8. Priority of hazards: The trailer park supplies, all barn supplies, fence line faucets, and underground stop and waste valves are all top priorities. * ** *SPECIAL CAUTION * * ** THERMAL EXPANSION_- When water is heated and stored in a consumer's water system or a branch of the system that has been closed by the installation of a backflow prevention device or any other checking device. an auxiliary relief valve. or expansion chamber, shall be installed to limit thermal expansion of the water being heated to not more than 80 psi static (no flow) pressure at anv fixture on the system. ATTACHMENT "A" The Three County Fair grounds property has been established for many years. The surveyor was told over 100 years. This facility has gone through years of expansion and changes to the building structures and utility support systems. The water distribution system has been expanded for years with several types of piping materials and installation methods. Unfortunately, backflow protection and metering has not been considered through the years of growth. In addition to the lack of backflow protection and metering, sections of this distribution system is old and in need of repair or replacement. The water distribution system is extremely complex and confusing, which makes it difficult to consolidate metering and appropriate backflow protection. Both metering and backflow protection can be accomplished by the use of a multitude of meters and backflow devices for a short-term solution. Over the long -term, the fair association should consider consolidating and some redistribution of the entire distribution system. The surveyor has spent several days surveying the facility and has had several meetings with fair personnel, the fair plumber, and the water superintendent. After many discussions, agreements have been made as to the best method of protection and metering. The fair association and personnel have been extremely open and helpful through this difficult process and have agreed to do what is necessary to accomplish completion of the project. The following are general problems with the water system. It is difficult to list every item in the distribution system that needs to be changed or upgraded. 1. Containment of system: In general, the entire system must ultimately be contained within its boundaries. This means that all water supplied by the City water mains must have a device at the main entrance to contain all water within the fair water system in case of negative pressure in the City water mains. 2. Multitude or dual water feed to buildings or faucet outlets: All of these multitude supplies must be eliminated. Only one supply to each outlet or building. 3. Underground stop and waste shut off valves: These valve bleed ports must be permanently plugged or the valves need to be replaced. 4. Consolidate water supplies: Over a period of time, reducing the number of supply lines to the buildings and fence lines. Supply several sections from one location by means of new distribution piping. 5. Elimination of unnecessary plumbing fixtures and piping: Many areas appear to be old and not used. All unnecessary fixtures and piping must be disconnected and removed. 6. Fixture outlet protection: All fixture outlets must be protected with appropriate backflow devices. In many cases, hose bib vacuum breakers can be used and in some cases, pressure type vacuum breakers can be used. prior to construction of installation. Refer to the Northampton Department of Public Works policy on cross connections in regard to submittal data. If you fail to take the requested action by the prescribed deadline, you could be subject to legal action, including but not limited to, termination of your water service, court imposed civil penalties or civil administrative penalties assessed by the Department of Environmental Protection. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the Department of Public Works at (413) 587 -1570. Very truly yours, Q '" , t- . i ce ( G. Samuel B. Brindis, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: plumbing inspector c: \water service \northampton\noncompliance\3 county fair 6 9_5c -g51 p "' " :� " "�� CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS • 125 Locust Street a : �-• Northampton, MA 01060 413- 587 -1570 ,; ;, , Samuel B. Brindis, P.E. Fax 413- 587-1576 Director, City Engineer APR 2 Guilford B. Mooring, P.E. n Assistant Director of Public Works April 20, 2000 Three County Fair P.O. Box 305 Northampton, MA 01061 -0305 Re: Notice of Non - compliance Cross Connection Violation Dear Customer: THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTICE. FAILURE TO TAKE ADEQUATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. The inspections that where conducted in the fall and winter of 1999 at your facility by the Northampton Department of Public Works personnel, revealed one or more "cross connections" to the public water supply, which are in non - compliance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 (Public Law 93 -523) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection Drinking Water Regulations, 310 CMR 22.22. A "cross connection" is an unprotected actual or potential connection between the public or potable water system and any other source or system which is unapproved for consumption purposes. A cross connection can also be considered as any by -pass arrangement, jumper connection, removable section, swivel or change -over device and other temporary or permanent device through which " backflow" or "backflow siphonage" can or may occur. The violation of CMR 22.22 found by the inspectors as a result of the survey are listed on Attachment "A". Pursuant to 310 CMR 22.22 and the Northampton Department of Public Works Cross Connections Regulations, the owner of the premises is required to submit within sixty (60) days to the Office of the Department of Public Works, 125 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060 and the Plumbing Inspector's Office, the corrective action required to protect the public water supply. Being delegated by the State, plans and specifications indicating the method of protection must be approved by the City of Northampton Department of Public Works and Plumbing Inspector MassachusettsfepartnientofEnvironmental Protection • Bureau of Resource Protection — Wetlands WPA Form 7 - Extension Permit for Orders of Conditions DEP Mssgch�isiptts W tangs Protection Ac VI.G.L. C. 131, §40 and City of Northampton's e an r otec on r - manc e, Ch_ B Finding Information (cont.) On this Issued by: 27th Northampton Conservation Commission day of Conservation Commission March Month This Order of Conditions Extension must be signed by a 2000 majority of the conservation commission and a copy sent to Year the applicant and the appropriate DEP Regional Office (see before me personally appeared Appendix A). Mason Maronn Sf nature(s): #0 .11 /4 �.. .1.�.� , d to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that �/ . � � he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed. a ,,., 40,00111111,.: -Ati VP' « " - 2000 • ® Recording Confirmation The applicant shall record this document in accordance with Order of Conditions) in the Registry of Deeds or the Land Court General Condition 8 of the Order of Conditions (see below), for the district in which the land is located, within the chain of complete the form attached to the bottom of this Extension title of the affected property. In the case of recorded land, it Permit, have it stamped by the Registry of Deeds, and return it shall be noted in the Registry's Grantor Index under the name to the conservation commission. of the owner of the land upon which the proposed work is to be done. In the case of registered land, it shall also be noted on Note: General Condition 8 of the Order of Conditions requires the Land Court Certificate of Title of the owner of the land upon . that the applicant, prior to commencement of work, to record which the proposed work is done. the final Order (or in this case, the Extension Permit for the Detach on dotted line and submit to the conservation commission prior to the expiration of the Order of Conditions subject to this Extension Permit. To: Northampton Conservation Commisso�jn accordance with General Condition 8 of the original Order of C onditions on Conservation Commission Please be advised that the Extension Permit to the Order of Date Conditions for the project at Three County Fairgrounds Book Page Fair Street Projecr(eozcn If recorded land, the instrument number which identifies this 246 -368 transaction is DEP File Number Instrument Number has been recorded at the Registry of Deeds of If registered land, the document number which identifies this transaction is Hampshire County Document Number and has been noted in the chain of title of the affected property Applicant Signature — Rev.1OL98 It �, Massachusetts Department of Enviironmental Protection , • Bureau of Resource Protection — Wetlands . WPA Form 7 - Extension Permit for Orders of Conditions DEP Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. C. 131, §40 and City of Northampton's etland Protection ordinance. Ch. 24. II Applicant Information 1. Applicant: 1 Y Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society APR 13 2000 Name Fair Street, Northampton, MA 01060 City/Town of Site April 12, 1995 Date of Order of Conditions Issuance 246 -368 DEP file Number B Finding Information From: • Northampton Conservation Commission Conservation Commission To: (Applicant) (Property Owner) Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society Agricultural Society Name of Applicant Name of Property Owner Fair Street Fair Street Mailing Address Mailing Address Northampton, MA 01060 Northampton, MA 01060 City/Town State Zip Code City/Town State Zip Code The Order of Conditions ror Extension Permit issued April 12, 1995 on (date) Hampshire, Franklin & H Agricultural Society 246 -368 to (name of applicant), DEP File No. for WOF — :, iill 11 - + = & .. • (Street address and Assessors Map Plat. Parcel & Lot #s) recorded at the Registry of Deeds for Hampshire County 4658 284 (County) Book Page Certificate (if registered land) is f ltyexte ed for a period of 3 months year(s) from the date it expires (not more than 3 years from the expiration date of the Order of Conditions or the latest extension thereof; only unexpired Orders of Conditions or Extension Permits may be extended). Date that Order was last extended (if applicable) N/A (d?.tei. July 12, 2000 This Extension will expire on (date. • o7„r -,nmo -- --- . ,. SPECTRUM ANALYTICAL, INC. r Laboratory Report ; j : f �uu �: t� 3 0 4. Location: Fairgrounds - Northampton, MA Client Project No: Client: MCERLAIN Submittal Date: 3/1 1 THAMP7pN BOARD OF HEALTH Lab ID No: AB77596 Collection Date: 3/12/00 Client Id: OUTFALL 1 Matrix: Surface Water Parameter Results Units Reporting Start Date End Date Analyst Method Limit Subcontracted Analysis Total Coliforms Total Coliforms 200 cfu/100 mis 0 3/13/00 3/14/00 QBN SM9223B Reviewed by: Validated by: 3/24/00 Quality Service /Quality A ance Depts. Preside ¶ aboratory Director Page I of 1 7 25 BOARD OF HEALTH CITY OF NORTHAMPTON . 0 pr MEMBERS l rt� VII MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Il' � w�► �' 't s ,arJ:,�., ( • CYNTHIA DOURMASHKIN, R.N., Chair. w>`e r >,:' ANNE BURES, M.D. ROSEMARIE KARPARIS, R.N., MPH OFFICE OF THE PETER J. McERLAIN, Health Agent 210 MAIN STREET, Room 8 BOARD OF HEALTH NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 -3167 (413) 587 -1214 FAX (413) 587 -1221 MEMOS _ 4 �� APR FFT OF 8t?' h� INSPECTION TO: Building Inspector Tony Patillo - FROM: Peter McErlain, Health Agent DATE: April 3, 2000 SUBJECT: Fairgrounds Water Sample Test Report Attached please find a copy of the report on the Coliform analysis of a storm -water sample collected on 3/12/00 from a culvert emptying from the Three County Fair Grounds out onto Fair Street. The Total Coliform test is used as an indicator of water quality. As the test report indicates, 200 Total Coliform organism were found in the 100 ml. storm -water sample. This indicates a very low level of bacterial pollution as might be expected in any runoff from a municipal street storm drain system. Water contaminated with sewage or animal waste would have Coliform counts in the range of many hundreds of thousands to many millions of organisms. 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'r�S"+ "f• .e �q, Y"_k iA Yz _. .: -'P' _ cazbaeeaKr SO/Yt / s ogoV g r/� 1—C72 • a � S Q ` 'e / ^ %TNAMp'� PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT • CITY OF NORTHAMPTON -I ( ; City Hall • 21 o Main Street • Northampton, MA of o 6 o • (413)587-i 266 • Fax: 413)587-1264 b % Wayne Feiden, Director • email: p fanning @city.northampton.ma.us • internet:wmitcity.OrtVelmpon ma JAN 2 7 2000 January 26, 2000 ti Bud Huntley Almer Huntley Jr. and Associates 30 Industrial Drive East PO Box 568 Northampton, MA 01061 RE: Northampton Fairgrounds Dear Bud: At the Conservation Commission meeting on January 24 "' I had a brief follow -up discussion with the members on the plans which you presented on January 10 We discussed that your plans only show relatively minor changes (less than one foot) in grade between the historical spot elevation map and the map you just prepared. On the whole, however, there appear to be far more increases in elevation, especially in the track area, than decreases. Very rough calculations show that these relatively minor changes in elevation may account for in excess of 1,000 cubic yards of material. To address this issue, in addition to the items I outlined in my January 11, 2000 letter, your Notice of Intent must also show: 1. Detailed calculations of how much fill is represented by the changes in grade which you have documented. 2. How your client will provide compensatory storage, at the same elevation (on a foot -per- foot basis) to compensate for that fill. We look forward to reviewing the formal Notice of Intent early next month. Sincerely, Wayne Feiden, AICP Director of Planning and Development cc: Building Inspector Ward Councillor planning board • conservation commission • zoning board of appeals • housing partnership • redevelopment authority • economic development • community development • historic district commission • historicatcommission • northampton GIS original printedon recgcIea paper a "0 HAMPSHIRE, FRANKLIN, AND HAMPDEN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY POST OFFICE BOX 305 NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01061 -0305 VOICE: (413) 584 -2237 W WW.3COUNTYFAIR.COM FAX. (413)586 -1297 October 4, 1999 V t; Li [ ; if; Ili Mr. Anthony Patillo 6 1993 Ili/ Building Commissioner DEPT O h im „1 ►�G INS; _ _ City of Northampton �MP�G BRA 0 t :, 212 Main St. Northampton, MA 01060 Dear Mr. Patillo, In a registered letter post marked September 28, 1999 you required that we submit to your office within ten days a Notice of Intent with plans showing what work was previously done on the racetrack, etc. Subsequently, we received an Enforcement Order dated September 29, 1999 from the Northampton Conservation Commission, requiring the President of the Fair to attend a meeting scheduled for October 25, 1999 to explain what work was done to the track and/or infield work on the drainage system of the Fairgrounds. Since the Conservation Committee is the controlling authority in this instance, it is our intention to meet with that Committee on the date set. R;pctfully submitt Ra nd E. Duda President ���� � °�. C ITY OF NORTHAMPTON 1 ►�AMA BOARD OF HEALTH ?° 0 'T� MEMBERS E I; MASSACHUSETTS 01060 �� CYNTHIA DOURMASHKIN, R.N.,Chair� �[ ANNE BURES, M.D. �Jj 1_rt rt ROSEMARIE KARPARIS, R.N., MPH PETER J. McERLAIN, Health Agent OFFICE OF THE - a (413) 587 - 1214 BOARD OF HEALTH FAX (413) 587 -1221 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 November 12, 1999 Mr. Gerald Katz, General Manager Three County Fair Association Li2t' NOV 1 5 1999 P.O. Box 305 Northampton, MA 01060 DEPT iif Dt,li4 I G INSPECTIO Re: Three County Fairgrounds Floding Dear Mr. Katz: The purpose of this letter is to clarify the Board of Health's position on a possible public health nuisance resulting from the runoff of floodwaters, contaminated animal waste, from the fairgrounds property onto public and /or private property. The occurrence of heavy flooding and the resulting pools of manure contaminated water earlier this fall were a potential risk of exposure to high levels of bacteria for the public. Of greatest concern was the risk to children, who tend to be attracted to puddles, and also pets that could bring bacteria into their owners' houses on their paws and coats, and thereby exposing the humans residing there. Such future conditions would be considered a public health nuisance for which an abatement order would be issued In order to avoid a future nuisance condition the Board of Health recommends that all possible steps be taken to contain rain water on fenced Three County Fair property through proper maintenance of existing drains and retention basins and by the fencing of any off site areas where contaminated runoff water might collect. Please contact me at the Board of Health office with any questions concerning this matter. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. Sincerely yours, a / Peter J. MMcErlain Health Agent cc: Building Inspector Anthony Patillo City Councilor Phil Sullivan b../7 Il /rG SOP fiAM1j T PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT • CITY OF NORTHAMPTON -g - , City Hall • 21 o Main Street • Northampton, MA of o6o • (413) 587-i 266 • Fax: 413)587-1264 Wayne Feiden, Director • email: fanning @cit,.northampton.ma.us • internet :www.citg.northampton.ma.us January 11, 2000 _ Bud Huntley Q It i s' Almer Huntley Jr. and Associates 30 Industrial Drive East ` 2 PO Box 568 1P�SaECTlah Northampton, MA 01061 Q�pT OF st1 RE: Northampton Fairgrounds Dear Bud: Thank you for presenting your plans of the fairgrounds showing historical and current spot grades. The Commission has agreed to stay any enforcement action until mid - February, to give you a chance to complete a Notice of Intent. The Notice of Intent should include the following: 1. That all fill being removed from the retention ponds is being removed from the fioodpiain and does not qualify as compensatory storage. 2. All retention ponds are cleaned out and expanded. 3. A maintenance schedule and regular inspections for the catch basins and the entire drainage system. 4. Complete plans for the drainage system and drainage system improvements. 5. Documentation on proper disposal of manure and waste materials. 6. Permanent bench marks in the retention ponds and elsewhere for future maintenance purposes. We look forward to reviewing the formal Notice of Intent. Sincerely, Wayne Feiden, AICP Director of Planning and Development cc: Building Insect° g P Ward Councillor planning board • conservation corn mission • zoning boa rcl of appeals • housing partnership • redevelopment authority • economic development • community development • hiscoric district commission • bistorica[commission • northampton GIS original printed (#1 reoscled paper I bring this issue to you not as a specific petition, but as an example of the seriousness of the concerns before you. I would like to ask you to review the license that allows the Fair to bring in materials for the construction of tracks for horse shows, and so forth. The question should be raised whether this is an entitlement or whether the practice should be ended. If it is continued, it would seem that some monitoring system should be devised to make sure that any materials brought in are also taken out, to maintain the same elevation at the property. The evidence of witnesses about past practices to the contrary cannot be disregarded; I believe that the good faith of the Fair Association has clearly been brought into question on this point. Clearly, as well, the neighborhood has a strong interest in seeing that the water storage and drainage facilities, as well as pumps, sewer lines, and the like, are adequate and well maintained on the Fair property. Again it might be appropriate to have any licenses granted be contingent upon the establishment of a monitoring system, particu- larly in view of the site visit results that indicated that the Fair Association is not tending to these issues on its own initiative. One of the issues that is of greatest concern to me is the manifest evidence that the Fair Association has been lax in its adherence to licenses, deadlines, and other regulatory procedures, including the filing of site plans, follow up reports, and so forth. It is particularly incumbent upon non - profit groups like the Fair Association to be "good citizens" and to set an example for the community. I do not believe that tolerating such laxness is the right thing to do for city government. Again if the Fair Association cannot be depended to adhere to rules, regulations, and laws out of a sense of civic duty, then they should be fined, refused licenses, or otherwise pursued to the full extent of the law. This question of adherence to the law goes beyond the concerns before the Conservation Commission. The Fair Association had some unpleasant dealings with the Building Inspector and the Board of Health this past summer that are out of your purview, but they are relevant insofar as they do not indicate a good track record of follow through with regard to city officials and boards on the part of the Fair Association. I hope that you would take this into account in seeking a final disposition of the issues that are within your purview. Evidence, for example, of illegally pumping water into a manhole cannot be blinked away. It is very hard for ordinary citizens to feel they should abide by the law regarding the flood plain when they feel that the law is freely flouted by an organiza- tion as prominent as the Three County Fair. Finally, I am personally very concerned about the credibility of officials of the Fair Association. They have given contradictory testimony about such things as timelines (e.g. when the pond developed) and construction activities. Their statements about the scope of projects have been inconsistent. They have failed to provide receipts. I believe that an organization with the standing of the Fair Association must be held to the same standards of evi- dence and accountability as private citizens. Prima facie disregard, lack of candor, violations, and lapses should be pursued vigorously. Thank you for your consideration of these issues. Very sincerely yours, Maria Tymo • . o City Councilor for Ward 3 r , �� COUNCILORS � �+"Mpr DEC 2 2 1999 AT LARGE • • 0 Mary Clare Higgins * :;! - d. " Phillip L. Sullivan cn�`�� •; WARD CITY COUNCIL 2 Fra C. Dwi CITY OF NORTHAMPTON 3 Maria Tymoczko 4 Michael R. Bardsley MASSACHUSETTS December 9, 1999 5 Alex D. Ghiselin 6 Marianne L. LaBarge 7 George E. Quinn Mr. C. Mason Maronn, Chair Connservation Commission City Hall City of Northampton Northampton, MA 01060 Dear Mr. Maronn, The use of the flood plain is a very contentious issue in Ward 3. I hear much resentment from property owners on the flood plain who complain that their private use of their own land is unfairly abridged. They are concerned because they feel they must undertake onerous procedures to do the things they want to do with their property. At the same time everyone understands the ways that flood plain regulations are intended to protect all of us. I myself firmly support conservation regulations in all respects. In view of these widespread sentiments, I am writing regarding the non - farming enterprise with the largest impact on the flood plain, namely the Three County Fair. On behalf of my constituents I would like to urge the Con- servation Commission to ensure that the Fair Association scrupulously abide by all relevant rules, regulations, ordinances, and laws. It is the right thing to manage and protect our valuable natural resources, and such pro - tections benefit everyone involved, including ultimately the Fair Association itself and its users. I am concerned also about the central principles of equal application of the law and equal protection under the law for all. Here are the main issues raised by the current investigations at the Fairground, as I have had them brought to me. First, people are concerned about the management of water and drainage. Anything that disturbs the soil or dis- places water affects all those in the vicinity on the flood plain. When I noted at the public hearing that the pond visible from my house in September smelled of manure, I raised this issue not to get the Commission involved in public health issues but to indicate as evidence where the water had come from. The source of the pond was apparently the Fair property, probably the horse barns or the track area. If any property owner on the flood plain adds fill or other material to their property, inevitably it impacts on others. I should note that my lower lot at 28 Pomeroy Terrace has been wetter in the last decade than in the 20 years previously; before I was Councilor I called the DPW a number of times to see if there was a cause related to city water management. They could find no cause. if the Fair has systematically been elevating its property, however, we might need look no further for the cause of water problems in my area, since my lot and the next door one are lower than and in the direction of water flow from the Fairground. John Bennett, Senior Planner November 18, 1999 Page 2 It may be that the Commission chooses to view any interested party, whether paid or as a volunteer, with "suspicion" because of possible bias, but no individual can or ought be precluded from representing themselves or their organization. Bud Huntley and his firm, Almer Huntley, Jr. & Associates, Inc. are licensed professional land surveyors and engineers. They hold their ethical obligations to their craft, their licensing board and their client in the highest regard. If there is an issue the Commission wants to take with their abilities or their science, the Commission is free to engage its own experts. The Commission is not licensed to control who the citizens it regulates may employ. I remember an argument before Judge Polito in a murder case where Attorney Bill Newman, representing the defendant, sought the court's permission to employ an independent pathologist to conduct an independent autopsy of the murder victim. As the prosecutor I opposed the disinterment and second autopsy. Attorney Newman's only argument was that the autopsy had been done by the state medical examiner, who was employed and paid by the state. Judge Polito wisely noted that as the Judge he was paid by the state, that I was paid by the state as the prosecutor, and that Mr. Newman, as appointed counsel, was also paid by the state, but that we all seemed to be doing our jobs appropriately. It was not the relationship of the parties that dictated each party's performance, but their craft. Unlike the instant case, Judge Polito, Attomey Newman, the Medical Examiner and I were state employees all subject to G.L. c. 268A. There is no conflict of interest that precludes Almer Huntley, Jr. & Associates, Inc. from representing the Three County Fair Association, and the Commission lacks the authority to preclude Huntley from performing work for the Association. Nothing precludes the Commission, as part of an investigation, from employing its own experts if it chooses not to rely on the work performed by Almer Huntley, Jr. & Associates, Inc. That, however, is the Commission's choice and cost. There is no "conflict of interest" in the Association's employment of Almer Huntley, Jr. & Associates, Inc. Very truly yours, / 7 .war. D. : ef.e EDE/kap cc: Janet Sheppard, Esq. Wayne Feiden, Dir. of Planning Bud Huntley, PLS R � 025e Etheredge & Steuer, P.C. t ATTORNEYS AT LAW (1. ' 64 GOTHIC STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 EDWARD D. ETHEREDGE (413) 584 -1600 FAX (413) 585 -8406 SHELLEY STEUER' • Also Admitted in New York and California November 18, 1999 John Bennett, Senior Planner Office of Planning and Development City of Northampton Northampton, MA 01060 RE: Almer Huntley, Jr. & Associates, Inc. Northampton Conservation Commission Three County Fairgrounds Conflict of Interest Dear Mr. Bennett: Bud Huntley has asked me to write concerning the condition of Northampton Conservation Commission and the Commissioner's public allegation of "conflict of interest" precluding Almer Huntley, Jr. & Associates, Inc. from doing professional survey and engineering work for the Three County Fair Association because had served as a past officer of the association. The Conflict of Interest Law, G.L. c. 268A, Conflict of Public Official and Employees, precludes state, county and municipal employees from receiving anything of value or acting on behalf of themselves or any other person or entity to influence a public body. Even if Bud Huntley were still an officer of the Three County Fair Association, he is not a public official within the meaning of the statute. Serving as a member of a board for a not - for - profit or even for -profit corporation cannot bar an individual from appearing on behalf of that organization before governmental bodies. Board members of dozens of local agencies routinely appear before state regulatory agencies and city regulatory boards advocating or supporting the organization of which the individual is a member. Every contractor, property owner, engineer, attorney, and wetlands expert who appears before the Conservation Commission is either being paid by the property owner or has some financial interest in the outcome of the hearing. 9 v 10/04/2019 06:01 41358644188 CHARLES MAZESKI PAGE 01 ' CW A6 PETITION 10/04/1999 DIRECTORS THREE COUNTY FAIR ASSOC; CONSERVATION COMMISSION; We the neighbors living and farming on Cross Path Road bordering our neighbor the Three County Fair are requesting that the Management of the Fair Association be made aware the overflow pipe discharging putrid water of questionable content onto and over Fair Street ending in front of our homes is not acceptable. The past two occurrences of discharging from this pipe have been much worst than in the past, We would l ke the Fair Association to contain its water in its own retention ponds. RESPECTFULLy SUBMITTED; SIGNED; _i -L i ?'- ` ,4�, � �, , r _ 1 l// i Ali 1 I)-1‘15fr N 1.16 ( 1 i p _ e7<-7 4 iovni Ce fjorD s K1. ' Ert „ ..r 1 A c”. let:i T, 131/2 NW ,z c----- / cc. Mayor Ford /M. Tomasko /P.Sulllvao/T.Patillo /B.P.W. /Board of Health } 1 MaSS5CIIII5CLL5 ur CIIYrrururrcular I tUWUUUrI ,1, . Bureau of Resource Protection — Wetlands D EP WPA Form 9A - Enforcement Order Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 © Order The Issuing Authority hereby orders the following (check all 1 The property owner shall take the following action to that apply): prevent further violations of the Act: X The property owner, his agents, permittees, and all Attend Conservation Commission meeting others shall immediately cease and desist from the further activity affecting the Buffer Zone and /or wetland resource on October 25, 1999 to explain in areas on this property. detail what work was done and how it Wetland alterations resulting from said activity shall be complied with the Wetlands Protection corrected and the site returned to its original condition. Act & Regulations and the Northampton Complete the attached Notice of Intent. The completed application and plans for all proposed work as required by Wetland Protection Ordinance. the Act and regulations shall be filed with the Issuing Authority on or before (date). No further work shall be performed until a public hearing Failure to comply with this Order may constitute grounds has been held and an Order of Conditions has been issued for additional legal action. Massachusetts General Laws to regulate said work. Chapter 131, Section 40 provides: "Whoever violates any provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two years or both. Each day or portion thereof of continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense." D' Appeals /Signatures An Enforcement Order issued by a conservation commission cannot be appealed to the Department of Environmental Signatures: Protection, but may be filed in Superior Court. J Questions regarding this Enforcement Order should be �,M - = directed to: ii ` John Bennett, Senior Planner Titalar Name (413) 587 -1287 Phone Number 4g1.. AIL M — F, 10:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Hours/Days Available Issued by Northampton Conservation Commission Conservation Commission • In a situation requiring immediate action, an Enforcement Order may be signed by a single member or agent of the Signature ofoeliwryperson or certified mail number commission and ratified by a majority of the members at the next scheduled meeting of the commission. v.10/98 - Page 2 of 2 MaSSaGnUSC[W VC arrmenr ar rnviranmCuia r.uieuuun �� � �� me ivuniuci ��L r _ . Bureau of Resource Protection — Wetlands DEP WPA Form 9A - Enforcement order f - j ` Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 l ' 0 Violation Information Li2 SEP 2 9 1999 This Enforcement Order is issued by: Extent and type of activity: DEPT OF tillji r' 'iI §PEC,TIONS Northampton Conservation Commission Grading, work - a �?' V - ` E ` a , Conservation Commission (Issuing Authority) work on drainage system, including To: Raymond E. Duda /Hampshire, Franklin ditches. and Hampden Agricultural Society Name of Violator Location of Violation: Fair Street str V a i l aamp ton ci Otgn 25C, Parcels 250, 251 and 264 Map 25, Parcel 44 Assessors Map/Plat / Parcel/Lot Date of Issuance: September 29, 1999 Date B Findings The Issuing Authority has determined that the activity _ Other (specify): described above is in violation of the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c.131, §40) and its regulations (310 CMR 10.00), There was no filing with the Conservation because: Commission for work in the hundred — year -)C the activity has been/is being conducted without a valid • Order of Conditions. flood plain. the activity has been/is being conducted in violation of the Order of Conditions issued to: Name Dated File Number Condition number(s) • w. 10/98 — Page 1 of 2 1 PS Form 3800, April 1995 BUILDING DEPT - i p °i m a " 2 o v Fo o r a 4.,..c.°3 3 a a til Q. o = yno R - v al vo 8. m m mg iv ywm vti I. �v' m m m "'COI. �.0 w.W 7c; g Il o m o, -5 f2 l•= f T N w "G i m Ca ill ill n 8 • N et. 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Received By: (Print Name) 8. Addressee's Address (Only if requested c and fee is paid) t 1- g 6. Signature: (Addressee or Agent) o n g X r.,._-- % J�,.�- PS Form 3611, December 1994 102595 -97 -B -0179 Domestic Return Receipt : : — / • e a r rf r H fpta °� y, _ rg ° • � ass `�" 1 ItI! 3 ✓l�� y f gy Y Wo c� -.; A', ��, � :tea s v v , R. a �, �' �' nM. fa � sue/ s r . 9i Y s 111l,Ca LIIIW dlliileil1. reported locally By MOLLY S. DELANO 40G S/ Y Stag Writer G fl a-t, An intestinal illness that is rapidly spreading in Hampden County has been confirmed in at least two Hampshire County communities. Carol Dineen, South Hadley's commu- nity nurse, said three cases of the bacterial illness shigellosis have been confirmed there, and two cases have been confirmed in Easthampton, health agent Charles Kaniecld. "They are all from the same household but two cases are considered an outbreak by the state," Dineen said of the three South Hadley cases. The illness, which is caused by the shigella bacteria, is spread through feces. Reports of shigellosis jumped signifi- cantly this month — 33 cases in Hampden County since May. "It's not rare, but it's extremely con- tagious," said Sandra Johnson, a registered nurse with the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services. Springfield alone has had 20 confirmed cases of shigellosis in the last month, a number Johnson said is much higher than normal. Cases have also been reported in Holyoke, Westfield and West Springfield. Roseanne Pawelec, a spokesman for the Department of Public Health in Boston, said the outbreak has been con - centrated in western Massachusetts. Pawelec said the bacteria, known as a fecal -oral illness, can be spread through food, utensils, and simple physical contact, but must be ingested. "The good news is that the cases in western Massachusetts are passing from individual to individual rather than from one source," said Pawelec. According to fact sheets distributed by the DPH, the infectious disease can take up to a week to display symptoms, but usually develops two to four days after the germs are swal- lowed. According to health experts, vigorous handwashing is the best defense against the shigella germ that causes shigellosis, which can be treated with antibiotics. The illness causes diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and cramps. The only way to test for the germ is through a stool culture. "It's not inhaled like the flu, it's a digestive track upset and you need to actually ingest it to contract shigellosis," said Northampton's Health Agent Peter McErlain. McErlain said day care facili- ties, where diapers are frequently changed, are a breeding ground for the illness. According to Johnson, public health officials are trying to pinpoint a common source for the bacteria, but have been unsuccessful so far. Dineen and Kamiecki said they have contacted day care providers, restau- s rants, public recreation facilities, and ^amps with information about the illness Ind how people can avoid it. 625e -0757 _ - HAMPSHIRE, FRANKLIN, AND HAMPDEN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY POST OFFICE BOX 305 NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01061 -0305 VOICE: (413) 5844237 FAX: (413)586 -1247 JUL 9 699 f I July 8, 1999 Mr. Peter McErlain ' `'' ir, O S rt Health Agent ° ' m . _ City of Northampton 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Dear Peter, Thank you for your letter dated June 30, 1999 in which you reference certain violations by the Circus on June 17, 1999 of State Building, Plumbing and General Laws. Please be assured that if we had we been aware of the fact that there was waste water / sewage being released from any RV Camper on our grounds we would have immediately instructed the occupant to cease that action and we would have notified Circus management that violations of that nature were occurring and must be immediately stopped. Please also be assured that Fairgrounds management and staff will do everything possible to be sure that violations of this nature will not occur during any future events at the Fairgrounds. We will be in a much better position to work closely with you if you are able to notify us immediately upon noticing any violation so that we can deal with it as it occurs. And we do want to work closely with you. Thank you for your help in this matter. Sincerely, G e r i " . 14 40 Katz eneral Manager • : Tony Patillo Please contact the Northampton Building Inspector (at 587 -1240) and/or the Northampton Board of Health (at 587 -1213) with any questions. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. 1.-, ,/ '''',,, ei .401r 0 ,_...2 9 ., Anthony Patillo Peter McErlain Building Inspector Health Agent Cert. Mail # Z 537 531 756 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON ,► ti BOARD OF HEALTH �� - £ __ T o MEMBERS '" �'� MASSACHUSETTS 01060 O • ?fit " CYNTHIA DOURMASHKIN, R.N., Chair Wilma- '�� ANNE BURES, M.D. F=147- ROSEMARIE KARPARIS, R.N.,MPH OFFICE OF THE 210 MAIN STREET PETER J. McERLAIN, Health Agent BOARD OF HEALTH NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 (413) 587 -1214 FAX (413) 587 -1264 June 21, 1999 Mr. Gerald Katz, General Manager Three County Fair Association P.O. Box 305 Northampton, MA 01060 Re: Sanitary Sewer and Plumbing Code Violations at Three County Fair Grounds. Dear Mr. Katz: During the recent Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. Circus, held on the Three County Fair Association property on Fair Street, the Northampton Board of Health and the Northampton Building Inspector received complaints about the lack of approved plumbing & sanitary sewer connections for the house trailers of the circus personnel. Inspections on 6/17/99, revealed the following: • That numerous house trailers were set up in a field on Fair Street where there were no approved sanitary or plumbing connections. • Some trailers had hoses spilling waste water /sewage onto the ground • All water connections were made by a series of hoses running along the ground • None of the approved sanitary sewer and/or plumbing connections within the fair grounds off of Old Ferry Road were being used. The above - described conditions constitute violations of the State Plumbing Code and are public health nuisances, which must not re- occur. Under authority of CMR 248 Section 2:02 inclusive, of the State Plumbing Code, CMR 780, Sec. 29 of the State Building Code and Ch. 111, Sec. 123, of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Three County Fair Association is hereby ordered to cease the use of any house trailer site which lacks access to approved sanitary sewer and plumbing connections. Please be advised that during any future events held at the Three County Fair Association property all trailers used for human habitation must be connected to approved plumbing and sanitary sewer connections. This could be accomplished by restricting all vehicles to the existing sewer & water hookups on Three County Fair property off of Old Ferry Road, or by installing additional sanitary sewer and plumbing connections to the vacant lot on Fair Street. Any new installations must meet all city and state plumbing & sanitary sewer code requirements. 21 Hampden precautions urged because of shigellosis SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Reports of higher than normal cases of an infectious intestinal disease in Hampden County have prompted health officials to urge precautions be taken by daycare centers, camps and food vendors. The disease, called shigellosis, can cause flu -like symptoms including diarrhea, fever and vomiting. The main preventative measure is careful handwashing after using the toilet. A total of 24 cases — about four times the number that would have been expected — have been reported this summer from six Hampden County communities, including Springfield, Dr. Bela T..Matyas, medical director of the state Bureau of Communicable Disease Control, said Friday. So far, all of the Hampden County cases have involved person -to- person contact within families or small groups, he said. The risk to the public is much less with that type of outbreak than when the disease spreads through infected food or drinking water. A similar outbreak in 1991 ended up sickening more than 1,000 people in the county and was carried by victims to other states, he said. Hampden County is currently the only region of the state where there is an outbreak of shigellosis, he said. 4 \ l � �^ Via^ ���A �X ITN �^ .7....., " -" ' > ., a ..se 21;16 i : :eat X ' /p ti at�XCa. f x,. .. § YZ a ��J t L + ..: ' 1 3r 1 M r � ' •�� „. � � tin � � �c • �� '^ 666I/8/1.. SZS99 Irr • ■ � k v.: _t July 30, 1999 Gerry Katz General Manager Three County Fair Grounds PO Box 305 Northampton, MA 01060 Subject : Trailers discharging waste Dear Mr. Katz, I made a follow up inspection today to inspect the trailers and discharge of "gray water ". I found that many of the trailers still had their holding tank hoses attached and lying on the ground with some still leaking. I also discovered that there were hoses connected to the water supply without vacuum breakers (back flow preventors). I thought that we had reached an agreement that the practice of discharging any liquid onto the ground would cease immediately. The issue of the water supply becoming contaminated is a clear and present danger, if there is a drop in city pressure (a water main break) the drop in pressure could in fact siphon back into the water supply contaminates from the water hoses either from ground bacteria or pools of water (gray water discharge) that a water hose may be lying in. If this were to occur you put the health and welfare of any person who has connections to the water supply at risk. I have attached a article that was in the Gazette dated 7/30/1999 pertaining to the health risks this situation poses. I did contact the Board of Health and our alternate plumbing inspector Mr. Richard Balise. Mr. Balise and I did an inspection of the fairgrounds on Friday July 30 , 1999 and found many unprotected water connections. We met with you after our inspection and you assured us that your plumbing contractor would take care of the missing backflow protectors. A follow up inspection was done on Saturday July 31 , 1999 by Mr. Balise and he found that you had replaced the missing backflow vacuum breaks on all the trailer units. I hope that on all future events that this problem will not be repeated, the serious danger it poses to the public safety is very great. I have attached several photos that illustrate the issue. Thank you for your prompt attention. Sincerely, Anthony Patillo Building Commissioner City of Northampton CC: Board of Health, Councilor Tymoscko ,Mayor Ford, M. Higgins, P. Sullivan, DPW l s a°c' s 6 4 ".=, • � ,,,- y►'F Ems i it Y � ll� K •� , ,, . pi"vi5,,,,,.... .. -4 ' „,...,,, . tt,.:Vt%', i "),1 ,,,,, te , .....-...-- — ' t ., .o. 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'. ... :.-". - --A2:'..;,...........:.:4:-.,!1'.....:1'.,,..--. .. `� R n . � �` � � � , � 3. : A ix ,; � ' ' ' ,. ,,..; ' 7, ... ' ,. y s K ih etF =%... 'R y ^{P / , �., 3 g J pDE R a g �, r i r I have attached some of the pictures that were taken, please contact me to let me know how you intend to keep this from happening again. Sincerely, Anthony Patillo Building Commissioner City of Northampton CC: Mayor Ford, Board of Health, F. Basil . 4 6 „ 1 O ot1AM O P� ^ • , t C�ihj of NortI a llptott � =* � 4 1 / Y' 1� r J� �j lassac)lusetts —:' DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 4 ': _ � INSPECTOR 212 Main Street • Municipal Building � � ` � July 29, 1999 Northampton, MA 01060 ,M �'` Gerry Katz General Manager Three County Fair Grounds PO Box 305 Northampton, MA 01060 Subject : Trailers discharging waste Dear Mr. Katz, I made a site visit after receiving a complaint from one of the neighbors on Fair Street that the trailers on your property were discharging their holding tanks directly onto the ground. I only inspected the trailers that were visible from the Fair Street side, of 12 vehicles 9 had the hoses from holding tanks discharging directly onto the ground. The Board of Health has been notified. The previous correspondence from Board of Health did make you aware of this problem when the Cole Brothers Circus set up, how do we stop this from re- occurring? The license plate numbers of the trailers observed were, MA66525, RH49348, MA655717, MA 60650, MA62885, MA8100, NH4109TW, PennsylvaniaXD- 03563, MA7400TY ... .. 1 ; �,. _ ig 46 '1 a ll- 95 , nom' :�' r'.: 40 t ` S : ' L guotof : 1 7 g ee . ✓i tl ve 4;-- ;; M�''i,� ( rte.. .. . ; � �alR w1W.s � e ^$Y 9• r' 2. t ef t'� ' } (� .. r 1.e' ,, f v R _ x s. � ,„ � fir IF 4 1 _...• - x / tail sE. 3 3 . . . ,,t,- pN' 493 8 a h.. I have attached some of the pictures that were taken, please contact me to let me know how you intend to keep this from happening again. Sincerely, Anthony Patillo Building Commissioner City of Northampton CC: Mayor Ford, Board of Health, F. Basil July 29, 1999 Gerry Katz General Manager Three County Fair Grounds PO Box 305 Northampton, MA 01060 Subject : Trailers discharging waste Dear Mr. Katz, I made a site visit after receiving a complaint from one of the neighbors on Fair Street that the trailers on your property were discharging their holding tanks directly onto the ground. I only inspected the trailers tan that were visible dire from the Fair Street side, of 12 vehicles 9 had the hoses from holding The Boar tanks discharging directly onto the ground. d of Health has been notified. The previous correspondence from Board of Health did make you aware of this problem when the Cole Brothers Circus set up, how do we stop i? The license this from re- occurr plate numbers of ng the trailers observed were, MA6652 RH49348, MA655717, MA 60650, MA62885, MA8100, NH4109TW, n nsylvaniaXD- 03563, MA7400TY . :—,..;:44.--7,f. w , -- ' i I sc. � ' 1 M? „,1!...,,,,,,,,,:,, .,,,, 6/ ,ms Pe s 'i m 5Gi 3 / , . y/ g /d” s k -w I have attached some of the pictures that were taken, please contact me to let me know how you intend to keep this from happening again. Sincerely, Anthony Patillo Building Commissioner City of Northampton CC: Mayor Ford, Board of Health, F. Basil u f x V s 's ' l : 4er z qs 'Y l . r i : r k t Cr - Z 0 00 cvo July 29, 1999 Gerry Katz General Manager Three County Fair Grounds PO Box 305 Northampton, MA 01060 Subject : Trailers discharging waste Dear Mr. Katz, I made a site visit after receiving a complaint from one of the neighbors on Fair Street that the trailers on your property were discharging their holding tanks directly onto the ground. I only inspected the trailers that were visible from the Fair Street side, of 12 vehicles 9 had the hoses from holding tanks discharging directly onto the ground. The Board of Health has been notified. The previous correspondence from Board of Health did make you aware of this problem when the Cole Brothers Circus set up, how do we stop this from re- occurring? The license plate numbers of the trailers observed , MA66525, RH49348, MA655717, MA 60650, MA62885, MA8100, NH4109TW were , PennsylvaniaXD- 03563, MA7400TY -. „� • f8 ',� C / - 2ex -- OCDOOCJ 7 July 30, 1999 Gerry Katz General Manager Three County Fair Grounds PO Box 305 Northampton, MA 01060 Subject : Trailers discharging waste Dear Mr. Katz, I made made a foolow up inspection today to inspect the trailers and discharge of "gray water. I found that many opf the trailers still had their holding tank hoses attached and lying on the ground . I also discovered that there were many hoses connected to the water supply without vacumn breakers (back flow preventors). I thought that we had reached an agreement that the practice of discharging any liquid onto the ground would cease immediately. The issue of the water supply becoming contanimated is a clear and present danger, if there is a drop in city pressure it could in fact siphon back into the water supply contanimates from the water hoses either from gound bacteria or or pools of water that a water hose may be lying in. If this were to occur you put the health and welfare of any person who has connections to the water supply. I contacted the Board of Health and our alternate plumbing inspector Mr. Richard Balise. Mr Balise and I did an inspection of the fairgrounds and found many unprotected water connections. We met with you and you assured us that your plumbing contractor would take care of the missin• backflow . rotectors, as of 3 sm toda this has not been done. I 1 � Complaint Listing Report Printed On: Sun Jan 31, 1999 Complaint No. Status Department Recorded by Recorded on Complaint CT- 1999 -000045 closed Building Code Enforcement Anthony Patillo 01/11/1999 Richard Guisto, of Northampton Airport faxed in a complaint stating that." 1.Tri- County Fairgrounds leased Building to indoor soccer buisness. The fairgrounds is in a URA Zoning. Page 5-3 under "retail Service Commercial uses" Buisness Service Establishments (NOT ALLOWED). 2 Section 5. , use regulations section 5.1" Letter sent to Mr. Guisto with a copy of map dated Dec .1956 showing buisness area with Fairground within the buisness area. The area is pre - existing non conforming but legal since use has not been abadoned for more than two years. Caller: Richard Guisto Address: Northampton Airport GeoTMS® 1998 Des Lauriers & Associates, Inc. Page 1 of 1 - NORTHAMPTON AIRPORT 4155M45614 U1/11 '1U 15:1V NU V1 Jr tt 99 12:4Op c,T- 1911 -0c)ctlig- r- -1 4IN ' --4./ 1 4. - iit - # of Northttuiploil .1.4.11...;\ ---.:7 ; - , - -:-..••••.---^-- a h t el 14 \ s,„ i it. riv. - A effifr of tkft YnspeLior of Attilbings -__.-7 217 Main S f rept • 44 1.1 Bliiiidillg • ... . .. - - • NOrthUlOpi011. MOSS. 01060 - "'•-•tv . - COMPLAINT SHEET 'l • HOW reCelVFIli - 1 ,_. plophorte ( ) ` : h r„ ornoluint No JAN 1 11999 ,/ „.. PerSOtkii ( ) I .,, ,'. , nate :t.., Letter ( ) --j Time: °EFT °F 86 :;;;;NONS A M r . M elephone ND /1) garkkii A N Otnypta:: .._._ -- _ ULE,IV! b by ..._ _.. - Vi01 A I IONS Or ... ,./. at i....Paptuf 44 .,L /ming Or(ilrir“),;e!...„ tatty of Northoinolor, / \ Li CrIiiptt r 602 As A rnmendect Ms s State Bt.tiff:fing Coe ! : SanItaf y COCI;:. Af i 2 Complaint .. e.pnf fiyf aaalnl .---;^ • /- - 7 - ' • , N al )1c / 1 _ 'CL i ‘ L L)40 44 (VA S _ _. lat. . __, .---- -4 il —t__ . i r A(hit ess - riVe" ,1 ii,i4,rb,-,,,4,7.77 ,t,a...„ ,....,., I _ _ _. _ ), Lo, i-- 4 i ■ r,_,,,,,A F ,,,,,,, ,-. cf.,,, - l_xl---• u s - ---- * C d --. , , -, _ _ map it Signaturc: of Cull iplanaill A _ _ • -- --- -- — --- .- — -- • — — -- --- —. d _ _. _ [ N,i/ Dre liteIVIMISL?t"D A. I I , -5 8Liff 1 Al.+ ,, C t _ _,L• Ai 1 --- _._ 1 , ---- 3 cdo ''',.st,....., 2-,.-e-01(e (OA/Aiket-Ock 1 ce,t4AL cc : ,s, E litl xt 111 _ I (:3 crcticiv 0 46e t . S -pc 1ti - I r _ 1 - I t_ In‘, v,=;,. ; ) rlc !`. ) tovc.iat■ by _ _... _ \\ o ct , 99 1 .� LEON W. MALINOFSKY, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW �PlSPECTiGtv`S 82 MAIN STREET ��jppTON M};.016t NORTHAMPTON, MA O 1 060 - 3104 NOR EMAI LWM @ MAP.COM TELEPHONE (4I 3) 584 -7950 FAx (41 3) 582 -1 865 30 Sept 1997 Paulette Kudzeba Planning Department City Hall Northampton, MA 01060 Re: "Grandfather" determination for uses at Fairgrounds Dear Ms. Kudzeba, This is a formal request for information regarding the grounds of a so- called "grandfather" exemption granted to the Fairgrounds. A copy of this letter is being sent to the city solicitor, the building inspector, and the mayor. As you know, my client, the Northampton Airport, is in the process of applying for a "grandfather" exemption for certain uses on their situs. As I write this letter, Mr. Giusto and I, pursuant to a request from the city solicitor, are gathering information and documenting events in support of that application. In an effort to understand the kind of detail required for the grant of such an exemption, I looked at the Fairgrounds' application. It would be fair to say I was stunned to see not a single listed supporting event of the kind for which their new exemption was granted (general entertainment uses as opposed to the conduct of county fairs and agricultural uses). Neither do I find anywhere in the application a request for nonconforming use determination (the so- called "grandfather" exemption). On this record, it is impossible to see how the planning board could even have considered the grant of such an exemption. Can you explain and cite authority? I can only conclude I may be missing something major, so please, if you can, by return mail identify for me where I can obtain any information or application submitted by the Fairgrounds in support of a request for grandfathering. Y urs very Zinc ely, Leon W. Mali ofsky, Jr. cc: Janet Shepard, Mary Ford, Anthony Patillo lt1IJfP ) L ( t p ( � ' 0, y _ xrf No on UM SEP 4 199 1 =* " =�,y (j �ilaarRClttisctts pc UAW DEPARTMENT OP BUILDING INSPECTION �' INSPECTOR 212 Main Street ' Municipal Building Northampton, Mass. 01060 V '~ ANTHONY PATILLO T- 1 REQUES FC]f2 PERMISSION TO DS AVE COPIES�OF DOCUMENTS MADE ** *PLEASE KEEP DESE DOCUMENTS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER*** DATE: 4 S�� ' �9 PAGE : PLOT : o2 ' FILE ADDRESS: �CbtJ A I►t• a F' 'i 122_ 1\^N - NAME: ADDRESS: 5gy PHONE #: UNDER MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO MEET THE ABOVE REQUEST WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE ABOVE LISTED DATE. 4 C /N N L-: J T nCL R" vv 0 I�hNCS RMi(vC LA b11-1"1—g, M1/J tk'r NS Al' A -i 1 \M~ 14 0 011._ oR Teti. 9n_CJkL6E0 3 c«�rv'ry ( 1R5R0ur:bS" Tdg emit R w t e rH p,u_ SvstPe9 --rrt A eCuMFNTS AKiD v 'b T- CF • Section 7.7 Nonconforming, Non- Accessory (General Advertising) Signs. All nonconforming, non - accessory signs in existence and lawfully erected before the adoption of this Ordinance may continue to be maintained, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 7.0, provided, however, that no proposed new non - accessory sign shall be permitted in any District from and after the adoption of this Ordinance. (Amended 12/6/70) Section 7.8 Permit and Fees. No sign shall be erected, altered or enlarged until a permit has been issued by the Building Commissioner. Such permit shall be issued only if the sign complies or will comply with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance. The permit and /or permit number shall be affixed to the sign in the manner prescribed by the Building Commissioner. A schedule of fees for such permits may be determined from time to time by the City Council. The provisions of this section shall not apply to signs permitted in a residential area nor to temporary signs allowed under the provisions of Section 7.2 of this Ordinance.(Amended 10/6/94) Section 7.9 Stationary Sandwich Board Signs. Stationary off - premise sandwich board signs (intended for pedestrian orientation) are permitted in the Central Business (CB) District, General Business District and Neighborhood Business (NB) District for restaurants and retail business establishments in those districts. All sandwich board signs must receive a permit from the Northampton Board of Public Works in accordance with the Provisions of Sections 3 -17 and 3 -18 of the Code of ordinances for the City of Northampton. (Amended 7/18/1991 and 12/21/1995) January 19, 1996 7 -9 • • O ¢ 'S 1 V.1 PL 1 �i11� )''X16 Crxf� x f X ar•fiJ &II1�4t11 1 = 'f = '3 -' _��. ' i s ' ' c „p 1Ny, ° e �liaatacl�usrtfa o DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS , = t_f INSPECTOR 212 Main Street ' Municipal Building Northampton, Mass. 01060 ode r t — ANTHONY PATILLO , REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO VIEW RECORDS OR HAVE COPIES OF DOCUMENTS MADE ** *PLEASE KEEP THESE DOCUMENTS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER*** DATE: /5 Fes' ' 1qrS PAGE: �� i! PLOT: -` 5.-/ FILE ADDRESS: �' " u` e '4 • NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE # : ' & — �,� � . • UNDER MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO MEET THE ABOVE REQUEST WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE ABOVE LISTED DATE. insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an advertisement, announcement, or direction, or is designed to attract the eye by any means including intermittent or repeated motion or illumination. A sign shall include lettering on a motor vehicle or trailer unless the vehicle or trailer is licensed for road travel and is in use or parked in a legal parking or loading area. (Amended 10/6/94) SIGN,_A_CCFSSORY: Any sign that advertises or indicates the person occupying the premises on which the sign is erected or maintained or the business transacted thereon, or advertises the property itself or any part thereof as for sale or rent, and which contains no other matter. SIGN,_B_USINESS: A sign used to direct attention to a service, product sold, or other activity performed on the same premises upon which the sign is located. SIGN, _GENERAL _ADVERTISING: Any sign advertising products or services other than products or services available on the lot on which the sign is located, or any sign which is not located within two hundred (200) feet of the building or other structure at which the products or services thereon are available. SIGN, GROUND.: A sign erected on or affixed to the land including any exterior sign not attached to a building. SIGN,IDFNTIFICATION: A sign used simply to identify the name, address, and title of an individual family or firm occupying the premises upon which the sign is located or to give information, such as time or temperature. SIGN, NON - ACCESSARY: Any sign not an accessory sign. SIGN, SURFACE AREA OF For a sign, either free - standing or attached, the area shall be considered to include all lettering, background whether open or enclosed, on which they are displayed, but not including any supporting framework and bracing, which are incidental to the display itself. For a sign consisting of individual letters, designs and symbols attached to or painted directly on the surface of a building, wall, window, awning/canopy or other approved surfaces, with no other background, the area shall be considered to be that of the smallest quadrangle which encompasses all of the letters, designs, and symbols. The largest side of a two -sided sign shall be used in calculating the surface area of such a sign. (Adopted 3/21/85) SIGN, WAL,I,: A sign affixed to the exterior wall of a building and extending not more than fifteen (15) inches therefrom. SPECIAL, PERMIT: A special authorization to conduct a particular use or to take advantage of a particular situation set forth in this Ordinance, subject to the provisions of Section 10.10, the Table of Use Regulations, where applicable, and the particular section authorizing the special permit where applicable. SPECIAL, PERMIT GRANTING AIITHORITY: That body or individual empowered to grant April 16, 1997 2 -15 agency as being necessary at the time of or the signature of an appropriate official showing the time and date of the receipt, such stamp or signature to be used only after the entire application, including all supporting material has been checked for completeness and accuracy. Any acceptance of an application or material by the City Clerk or any city employee who is an agent, or any employee of a board shall be subject to further review by that board and receipt shall not have occurred until after such further review has satisfied such board that all requirements for time shall be measured, in the case of receipt by an agency, from the date shown on the stamp or with the signature of the appropriate official; and in the case of receipt by a board, from the date of the first regular meeting of the board following acceptance of the material by the City Clerk or an agent or employee of the board at which meeting the application shall be reviewed and accepted as being complete, or rejected as being incomplete. REPAIRSERYICEESTABLISHMENT: Any building wherein primary occupation is the repair and general servicing of appliances, tools, and other small machinery common to use in homes or businesses, but not including automotive repair or automobile service stations; or any place wherein the primary occupation is interior decorating, to include reupholstering and the making of draperies, slipcovers, and other similar articles, but not to include furniture or cabinet making establishments. RESEARCI IAND_DEYELOPMENTTAGILITY: A facility primarily for scientific or product research, investigation, testing, or experimentation, along with incidental offices, incidental storage, incidental manufacture and sale of products, and incidental employee -only facilities. (Amended 6/1 5/93) SERVICE STATION: A building or part thereof whose chief activity is the selling of gasoline, oil and related products for motor vehicles or the provision of lubricating service or general auto repair. SETBACK: The minimum distance from a lot line to a building placed thereon, or feature thereof as is required in a particular situation by the TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL AND DENSITY REGULATIONS. Said Setback shall be measured perpendicular (at right angles) to the lot line. At not point shall any structure on the lot be any closer to any street line, whether said street line directly abuts the lot or not, than the minimum front yard setback requirement for that Zoning District. {See diagram 6 at the end of this section} SETBACK, FRONT: Setback required from a front line and from any street line of a comer lot or a through lot. {See diagram 6 at the end of this section.} SETBACK LINE: A line, whether straight or not, which denotes the location of the minimum setback. SETBACK, DEAR: Setback required from a rear line. {See diagram 6 at the end of this section.} SETBACK, SIDE: Setback required from a side line. {See diagram 6 at the end of this section.} SIGN: Any permanent or temporary structure, device, letter, work, model, banner, pennant, April 16, 1997 2 - 14 following exterior accessory signs and no others are permitted: 1. One professional nameplate for each medical doctor or dental practitioner, provided that such sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet in surface area. 2. One identification sign for each dwelling unit, provided: such sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet in surface area; if lighted, it shall be illuminated internally or by indirect method with white light only; and it shall not be used other than for identifying the occupancy. 3. Each membership club, funeral establishment, hospital, place of public assembly, community facility or public utility may have one identification sign (not to exceed ten (10) square feet in surface area) and churches, community facilities not places of public assembly may have one additional sign (not to exceed forty (40) square feet in surface area), provided that such sign(s), if lighted, shall be illuminated internally or by indirect method with white light only, and such signs shall be set back at least one -half the required depth of the front yard setback. Tourist home/bed and breakfast facilities may have one identification sign, attached flush to the structure (not to exceed three (3) square feet in surface area) provided that such sign, if lighted, shall be illuminated by indirect method with white light only. (Amended 6/7/84) 4. For approved residential subdivisions, townhouse, multi- family, open space and PUD developments one ground sign identifying the development, provided: A. it shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in surface area, on any one side and shall not have more than two sides, B. it shall be located on private property and set back at least fifteen (15) feet from any street lot line, C. the top of the sign shall not rise more than five (5) feet above the ground or sidewalk within five feet of the sign, D. if lighted, it shall be illuminated internally, or by indirect method with white light only. E. such a sign shall only be permitted so long as the approved access within the development is not a city accepted public way. Once said access has been accepted by the City Council as a city right -of -way said sign shall be removed and a standard city street sign shall be installed. (Amended 5/18/89) 5. In residential zoning districts one temporary free - standing ground sign up to six (6) square feet addressing traffic safety concerns shall be permitted. For the purposes of this section, temporary shall be construed to mean less than 90 days in any calendar year. (Amended 8/20/92) 6. No more than one sign shall be allowed for any one establishment in the "R" District. (Amended 10/6/94) Section 7.4 Signs permitted in any "B" District in the following manner: January 19, 1996 7 -4 1 in one ownership shall be permitted provided: it shall not exceed six (6) square feet in surface area; and it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the street lot line or one -half of the building setback distance whichever is less. 12. In any district one unlighted temporary sign of an architect, engineer or contractor, may be erected during the period such person is performing work on the premises provided: it shall not exceed four (4) square feet in surface area; and it shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the street lot line, or one -half of the building setback distance, whichever is less. 13. The Board of Appeals may issue a Special Permit allowing more than the number of signs herein permitted and /or for signs of a larger size or height than herein permitted provided: A. Signs are located only where they are otherwise permitted in the district; and B. The Board of Appeals determines that the architecture of the building, the location of the building or the land or nature of the use being made of the building or land is such that additional signs or signs of a larger size would not detract from the character of the neighborhood and should be permitted in the public interest. Additional ground signs shall only be approved if there are exceptional circumstances to warrant their approval and if all efforts are undertaken to keep additional ground signs as small and low as possible. C. The Board of Appeals specifies in the permit the exact sign permitted, the size and location of the sign or signs, and, if applicable, imposes other restrictions. Any change in said signs requires a new or revised Special Permit unless the Special Permit specifies what types of changes are allowed. (Amended 5/18/89) 14. The Building Commissioner is authorized to order the repair or removal of any sign and its supporting structure which, in his judgment, is dangerous, or in disrepair or which is erected or maintained contrary to the zoning ordinance. 15. No sign shall contain florescent colors. No sign shall contain red or green lights if such colors would in the opinion of the Chief of Police, constitute a driving hazard. 16. Signs painted or placed on the inside of the window shall be permitted, provided that the aggregate area of such signs does not exceed twenty (20) percent of the area of the window glass. 17. All signs, except for those authorized under Section 7.2(4.), shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the date from which they no longer serve their intended function (i.e. no longer provide the service, establishment or product being advertised). (Amended 5/18/89) (Amended 10/6/94) Section 7.3 Signs Permitted in any "R" or "SC" District. In all "R" and "SC" Districts, the January 19, 1996 7 - F. shall be taken down within three (3) days following the election if the sign is related to an election or within ninety days of installation if the sign is not related to an election. (Amended 5/18/89) 4. The limitations as to the number of signs permitted does not apply to traffic or directional signs which are necessary for the safety and directions of residents, employees, customers and visitors, (whether in a vehicle or on foot) of the business, industry, or residence. Such signs may carry the name of the business or project provided that said name is: A. clearly secondary in nature to the primary directional function of the sign, B. no greater than 1/2 the size of the directional message. C. may not exceed a maximum size of six (6) square feet, D. may not be any higher (top of sign) than four (4) feet from the ground. E. shall be limited to one such directional sign per curb -cut. F. if lighted, it shall be illuminated internally, or by indirect method with white light only. (Amended 5/18/89) 5. No sign, together with any supporting framework, shall extend to a height above the maximum building height allowed in the district in which the sign is located. In any "R" District, the top of a sign, together with any supporting framework, shall not extend above the roof line. In any other district, the top of a sign, together with any supporting framework, shall not extend more than eight (8) feet above the roof line. In the case of a building with a pitched roof, the eaves line of the building shall be considered the roof line. 6. The supporting members for any pole sign, projecting sign, or any other sign shall be in acceptable proportion to the size of the sign. 7. No sign shall be erected so as to obstruct any door, window or fire escape on a building. 8. No more than one sign indicating the meetings and existence of any Northampton civic organization may be erected within a street right -of -way at each boundary line of the City or each gateway to Northampton, as identified by the Board of Public Works. Said sign shall not exceed twenty -five (25) square feet in area and require the approval of the Board of Public Works. (Amended 12/21/1995) 9. No sign, except for a traffic regulatory or informational sign, shall be erected which uses the words "stop ", "caution ", or "danger ", or other similar words in such a manner as to present or imply the need or requirement of stopping or caution or the existence of danger, or which, for any reason, in the opinion of the Chief of Police, is likely to be confused with any traffic regulatory or informational sign. 10. If lighting is provided for a sign, the source of light shall be either from within the sign or shall be white light exterior to the sign and shielded so as prevent direct glare from the light source onto any public street or onto any adjacent property. (Amended 4/2/92) 11. In any district one unlighted temporary sign offering premises for sale or lease for each parcel January 19 , 1996 7 -2 SECTION 7.0 SIGNS Section 7.1 Applicability. All signs (accessory and non - accessory) shall comply with the regulations for the erection and construction of signs contained in the Building Code of the City of Northampton, and all other applicable regulations including the sign regulations contained in this Ordinance. In addition to the provisions of this Ordinance, all non - accessory signs, including the typical billboard signs, shall be required to have the appropriate annual permit from the Massachusetts Outdoor Advertising Board for any non - accessory sign which is not in conformity with applicable ordinances of the City of Northampton enacted in accordance with Section 29 of Chapter 93 of the General Laws. Section 7.2 General Sign Re ili ons. 1. Any traffic, informational or directional sign or festive banner owned and installed by or for a governmental agency shall be permitted. (Amended 12/21/95) 2. A sign (including temporary interior window displays or banners) or its illuminator shall not be reason of its location, shape, size, or color interfere with traffic or be confused with or obstruct the view or effectiveness of any official traffic sign, traffic signal, or traffic marking. A sign or any part thereof which moves or flashes, all signs of the traveling light or animated type, and all beacons and flashing devices are prohibited except such portions of a sign as consists solely of indicators of time and /or temperature or automatically changing message shall be permitted if the Planning Board and Chief of Police determine that the sign is not a hazard to traffic and pedestrian safety. All illumination of signs must be so arranged as to prevent glare onto any portion of any public way or into any residential area. 3. Temporary free - standing ground signs advocating any candidacy or cause which is under consideration at a particular election or any other cause or issue (not to exceed one sign per candidate /cause per lot) shall be permitted provided such signs: A. shall not exceed a size of six (6) square feet and shall not be any closer than ten (10) feet from any lot line, B. shall not be any higher (the top) than four (4) feet from the ground, C. may not be displayed on a building or structure unless said building or structure is the headquarters or chief office of the candidate or organization (said wall sign shall conform to the wall sign criteria for that Zoning District within which it is located), D. may only be permitted to be placed on a building which is not the headquarters or chief office of the candidate or organization, when the Building Commissioner determines that, because of the size of the lot's setback areas and the location of the building on the lot, such a sign cannot be adequately displayed on the ground itself. E. shall not be displayed more than three (3) months prior to the election date, if the sign is related to an election, January 19, 1996 7 - o�� , 11 (City oaf Northampton rc i ':d b r'1 ) lassacllusctts rtir , �PZi: '� DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street • Municipal Building 1 , N OW ' ,° INSPECTOR Northampton, Mass. 01060 Three County Fair Bridge & Fair Street PO Box 305 page 25c lot 251 August 14, 1997 Dear Sirs: Our Department received a call about an illegal sign that you have installed on your property. I made a site inspection on August 8 1997 and found that you have installed an accessory sign on a lighter than air device maintained and tethered to your property. The sign is in violation of Northampton Zoning Ordinance 7.2 - 5 , 7.3 and 7.8. You have 30 days to remove the sign or you could face fines up to $100 per day for each day of the violation after the thirty days if the sign is not removed. You have the right to appeal this decision to the Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals. If you have any questions please contact this office at 587 -1240. Sincerely, ...0 , ,,,< ,....e . ", Anthony • a ." Building Co'.KLssioner City of Northampton 2 11//e)--19 0 %.-:0 y , tit! 6 Al assacl�usetfs ='_'� DEPARTMENT OP BUILDING INSPECTIONS ., _ W_1= `' INSPECTOR 212 Main Street • Municipal Building %' � a Northampton, Mass. 01060 ems ANDY GIROURARD ALLEN COIT RD. HUNTINGTON, MA. 01050 MR. GIROUARD; RE; VIOLATIONS My office was contacted by the Electrical Contractor, who will be servicing the Three County Fairgrounds. He asked me to inspect existing conditions, so there would be no confusion when calling to inspect his work. A prelimenary inspection was made on 6/16/95 with the Three County Fair President and Building Dept. Offficials. At this time Violations to the Mass. Electrical Code were noted. As you were the Electrical Contractor on record at the Three County Fairgrounds, I want to meet with you immediately to make a final inspection and to address violations of 237 CMR, 4.02 (3), also Chapter 141 Section 141 8 and Chapter 143 Section 31. In closing it is imperitive that you contact this office immediately - The 30 day clock to fix violations has begun. Respectfully; Electrical Inspector City of Northampton Rm 100 212 Main St. C.C. Building Commissioner Building Inspector - Three County Fair Assoc. Inspector of Wires D.P.S. Ward Three Councilor Mayor Northampton O „ HAMPT t t. , )1,0 Cixtv• of Northampton /, -�;��� "rte _ ::, �' 4.' DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS =_L..-1=-- ==.14— INSPECTOR 212 Main Street ' Municipal Building ' o Northampton, Mass. 01060 Francis X. Sienkiewicz REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO VIEW RECORDS OR HAVE COPIES OF DOCUMENTS MADE DATE : ' — 17 T PAGE : 25 G PLOT : 5 i FILE ADDRESS: F o it �� NAME . V/ 1)11 " 7 !' `2/ ADDRESS : f' ii�i/ ' 7 /Z7!..) PHONE # : V/ ' 22 /' - ' 4 " / V2- . T - CL, -,r' F.V. '� UNDER MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO MEET THE ABOVE REQUEST WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE ABOVE LISTED DATE. Completed application forms and plans as required by the Act and Regulations shall be filed with the Northampton Conservation Commission on or before (date). and no further work shall be performed until a public hearinc has been held and an Order of Conditions has been issued to regulate said work. Application forms are available at: City Hall, 210 Main Street Office of Planning and Development The property owner shall take every reasonable step to prevent further violations of the act. X_ Other (spec fy) All material must be removed from floodplain within fourteen (14) days and documentation of its removal provided OR applicant must file a Notice of Intent with the Commission showing why placement of fill should be permitted. Failure to comply with this Order may constitute grounds for legal action. Massachusetts General Laws Chap- ter 1 31 . Section 40 provides: Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not mere than twenty -five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two years or Each day or portion thereof of continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense. Conservation Commission (586 -6950) Questions recardinc this Enforcement Order should be directed to: Office of Planning and Development Northampton Conservation Commission Issues by Signature ; s) P 890 359 590 (Sicnature of delivery person or certified mail number) 9 -2 c� � r • T 4, 1 1 e- ; ; t • tom► 110 '' { r 310 CMR 10.99 Form 9 t CE F;ie No 246— L C E 0 V E Tcae = _= Northampton � t - -= : Com ait�� c.c•. Town { � = = of Mas - a" seti5*' 1 6 Three County Fair • 4 i = 1. 1.4EA tit - Enforcement Order Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. G.L. c. 131, §40 Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance From Northampton Conservation Commission Issuing Authorit■ To Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society P.O. Box 305, Northampton, MA 01061 Date of Issuance November 5, 1990 Property lot parcel number. address Three County Fair, Old Ferry Road Extent and type of activity: Bringing in fill to the floodplain without a Permit. At least two large truckloads of fill were brought in (per Edwin Warner), and possibly more (per a resident of the area). The Conservation Commission has determined that the activity described above is in vioiation of the Wetlanas Protection Act. G.L. c. 1 31 . §40. and the Regulations promulgates cur - suant thereto 310 CMR 1 0.00, because: - Said activity has been is being conducted without a valid Order of Conditions. Said activity has been: is being conducted in violation of an Order of Conditions issued to , dated File number 246- Condition numberis) - Other (specify) The Northampton Conservation Commission hereby orders the following: The property owner, his agents. permittees and all others shall immediately cease and desist from further activity affecting the wetland portion of this property. Wetland alterations resulting from said activity shall be corrected and the site returned to its or,. i con- dition. 9 -1 Effective 8/1/89 Comoieted application forms and plans as required by the Act and Regulations shall be filed with the Northampton Conservation Commission on or before (date). and no further work shall be performed until a public hearino nas been held and an Order of Conditions has been issued to regulate said work. Application forms are available at: City Hall , 210 Main Street Office of Planning and Development The orooerty owner shall take every reasonable step to prevent further violations of the act. Other (specify) All piles must be plowed under and incorporated into the soil or removed from out of the floodplain within ten (10) days of the receipt of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may constitute crcunds for legal action. Massachusetts General Laws Char- ter 1 31 . Section 40 provides: Whoever vioiates any provision of this section snail be punished by a fine of not more than twenty -five tnousana dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two years or barn. Each day or potion thereof of continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense. Conservation Commission (586 -6950) Questions reCardinc this Enforcement Order should be directed to: Office of Planning and Development Northampton Conservation Commission Issued by Signature(s) f c _ ( P 890 359 590 (Signature of delivery person or certified mail number) 9 -2 IF -----lees \ <! � »! & . � \} f i <5 } t\ \\ ' : | � » \ -v......" y Aai \ } 1 o R 1 • 310 CMR 10.99 rh n i Form 9 � :COO Foie No 246 - °' NOV 6 ea 1] ,To ce orowoec o. Dc.." _ T Northampton Town " - Commonwealth =�= - of Massachusett Three County Fair t= = l:ii ' MPT aN i � ;.ccitcant S' MAP ID# • Enforcement Order Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. G.L. c. 131, §40 Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance From Northampton Conservation Commission Issuing Authority To Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society P.O. Box 305, Northampton, MA 01061 Date of Issuance November 5, 1990 Property Ict cartel number. address Three County Fair, Old Ferry Road Extent and type of activity: Storing large volumes of manure /animal bedding in the floodplain (material moved from the fairground to behind the airport). The Conservation Commission has determined that the activity described above is in violation of the Wetlanas Protection Act. G.L. c. 131. §40. anc the Regulations promulgated bur - suant thereto 310 CMR 10.00. because: X Said activity has been is being conducted without a valid Order of Conditions. Said activity has been; is being conducted in violation of an Order of Conditions issued to dated File number 246- Condition numbers) Other (specify) Activity can be considered an exempt on -going farm practice only if material is plowed under immediately. Storage of manure for eventual sale requires a Permit. The Northampton Conservation Commission hereby orders the following: 2 The property owner, his agents. permittees and all others shall immediately cease and desist from further activity affecting the wetland portion of this property. $ Wetland alterations resulting from said activity shall be corrected and the site returned to its original con- dition. 9 -1 Effective 8/1/89 . °0.` fca3 6 ° y 9s_ ': i :5 y i Date Filed File No. ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION Zoning Ordinance Section 10.2 1. Name of Applicant: .�,,,, �,�2, -orz /, / - : hone T ele Address: i/ e> ,S,u /i� S'%`- ,e, �s. h• -: -, p ) s6) 6, 2. Owner of Property: / 6,'1. 6 ? /r' �•-,,./,,,,,t'c- / ,-.S/odTv,,c %,7- Address: Telephone: 3. Status of Applicant: Owner Contract Purchaser X Lessee Other (explain: ) 4. Parcel Identification: Zoning Map Sheet# Parcel# I - Zoning District (s) Street Address iia,i2 -S; /1.- ) 6, ti1-k.,3. - .T <•.-, la- 5. Compliance with Zoning: Existing Proposed Use of Structure /Property Size of Structure (sq.ft.) Building height Building Coverage Setbacks - front - side - rear Lot Size Frontage O Floor Area Ratio % Open Space 0 Parking Spaces Loading Spaces Signs Fill (volume & location) 6. Narrative Description of Proposed Work /Project: (Use additional sheets if necessary) 9 e Ye // ,4C.C/ /,i I 7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan 8. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. v . Date: Applicant's Signature: --— c=�C �.� THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: Approved as presented (t 1. < ,.; `' t . , 1� •S t., t let ,t::z :cy c- . A t c' id,. ('! t ? ' Denied as presented Reason for Denial: Signature of Building Inspector APY.14*-4 Date (1/49 g P Dt 3/90 ■ s J ottA14 p2, 4 MiiVai C 4 i TAO' of Norflm tpthu 1 L =_;; t ,.. �� , I . 7.7 � � �A ass NChIIS ettB ` i DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS '� - r INSPECTOR 212 Main Street ' Municipal Building 7c, --= o - > Northampton, Mass. 01060 — Bruce A. Palmer April 3, 1990 Mr. Frank Gamelli 110 South St. Northampton, Mass. 01060 Dear Mr. Gamelli: In reference to your request for a Zoning Permit please be advised that this would be allowed by zoning if you are within the fairgrounds running in conjunction with the Fair Grounds and have permission from the Fair Grounds for such an operation. Also an inspection of your self contained unit is required from the Board of Health, and a Vendors permit issued from the State is also required. • cere1y, 4.,,, Bruce A. Palmer Inspector of Buildings BAP /lb 1 C .- - Re 7 W' /01/ o ' 0 goil/Fement lYiii& e9Vt, A/ P LI * F BO ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS RD ONE ASHBURTON PLACE ROOM 1301 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02108 TEL: 727 -3200 July 31, 1986 it A A i t tAU Edward Tewhill > Building Inspector ,` City Hall Annex 212 Main Street Northampton, MA Re: Arena Exhibit Building (Three County Fair) Northampton, MA Dear Mr. Tewhill; Enclosed please find copies of correspondence between this office and Allan O'Brien of the Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society relative to the above building. In Mr. O'Brien's letter of June 27, 1986, he states that it was the opinion of the building inspector and plumbing inspector that the sections reported to be in violation of our Regulations is not applicable to the Arena Building. Could you advise this office as to why you feel the Regulations do not apply? Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, -i, 6 ' ' 1--- " -- Deborah A. Ryan Administrative Assistant DAR:nh cc: George Staples, Plumbing Inspector Allan O'Brien s y.� sr '~?` 4 1 'r t °�n.,y,ar_:f+laR' :+ •' " • - 1 13.5 Where urinals are provided in public toilet rooms, one urinal shall be wall - mounted with the rim of the basin fifteen (15) inches above the floor. 13.6 Mirror and shelf where provided over the lavatory shall be set at a height no greater than thirty -eight (38) inches above the floor, measured from top of shelf or bottom of mirror. Tilted mirrors where provided shall be installed at a height of forty -two (42) inches above the floor. At least one mirror shall be located within reach of the accessible lavatory. 13.7 Dispensers: Public toilet rooms having towel dispensers, drying devices or other types of dispensers, shall have at least one each mounted so as to be usable at a height of forty -two (42) inches above the floor and at least one located within reach of the accessible lavatory. TDi�r.=L PDr2 - row UTZikILL • • _ II II • I r I ) I. ELEVATION 13.4.4 has two (2) grab bars forty -two (42) inches long, one on the wall in back of the water closet and one on the side wall closest to the water closet and set at a height of �;ii, thirty (30) inches above and parallel to the floor. Grab ' bars shall be one and one - quarter (1'4) inches outside II ,I'll diameter and with one and one -half (1 ) inch clearance IIII'� between bar and wall. I � I �,, ill 1 'li ' l';' , , H ,. R . 0 i HH 6 ,‹12) ..a5s.Npaap j �� 0 • „H:,„ i ,, j wuE�ccI tnia „,,, c • 7) LPT STALL h _� ■ v , L--■ 1 ) :P 1 - �D KI 1 N 1 I I i ' -� \ 5 -.G` min; Dial'. 1 I ”! — I CW P4 , � — 1 iridl I I , „Hi I I i i i ( _ - 42AT 5,W pca 1 %; . MIN. ,f i I wtl PLAN -t %2 wL.L; ! c �..� „� - PLAN '',1,1.111' !( - - -- 1i t ill ! 1 / f�+ `"i K. iHy � b o MI, l ii�! 1 ' ; , A� mazy _W , (7) ► .. t .�,% I II ! %, 1 -- i ! ' 1 ' .: _ i 1 !, !i '! SErZTE N SE ^TION HiHi'! ;,il 28 1,i PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS 13.1 In each toilet room required by other'codes, at least one water closet and one lavatory shall be accessible by persons in wheel- chairs including employees toilet rooms. 13.2 The space where lavatories are located shall have a minimum clear space of sixty (60) inches in diameter measured twelve (12) incnes above the floor to permit turning of wheelchair without coming into contact with any fixtures or plumbing. 13.3 One lavatory or sink shall be wall - mounted without legs or pedestal at a height of thirty -two (32) inches to top of rim or counter and shall extend at least twenty -two (22) inches from the wall; or may be counter -type with clear open knee space of thirty (30) inches minimum. Exposed drain pipes and hot water pipes shall be re- cessed, insulated or guarded. Knob type faucets are not allowed, and spring activated faucets are allowed only if water running time is at least ten (10) sec- onds. Lever handle faucets are preferred. • 13.4 Toilet Stalls: Each public toilet room shall have at least one (1) stall which: 13.4.1 is sixty (60) inches wide and seventy -two (72) inches deep, 13.4.2 has a door or opening that is thirty -six (36) inches wide, swings out or slides, and has an automatic self - closing hinge or a pull device at the hinge side to assist in closing the door, and has a lock located approx. thirty -six (35) inches above the floor. Maximum height of coat nook snail De fifty -Tour (54) incnes above the floor. 13.4.3 locates the water closet eighteen (18) inches from the centerline of tne fixture to the nearest side wall_, and maintains at least forty -two (42) inch clear space mea- sured from centerline of water closet to the farthest wall or other fixture; has a n -arrow understructure that recedes sharply; and has a seat eighteen (18) inches above tne fl o' , Iiiaxtnum. 27 'rs,. '''.1'. 1st4 r w y '' x.+5'1/ 1 "` i:,i' y a e f t , u ENTRANCES 9 9.1 The primary public entrance(s)/exit(s) of a building shall be accessible by persons in wheelchairs. 9.2 The approach to such entrance(s) /exit(s) shall be a paved walk or ramp uninterrupted by steps, with non -slip surface, and such entrance(s) shall have a level space (pitched to drain) for a distance of sixty (60) inches on each side of the entrance doors. 9.3 The accessible entrance(s) /exit(s) shall be on a level which pro- vides a means of egress for the handicapped from the elevators. )UT PA'llE Nyz s ' _ C� 40 1 Vii% , _ �--'� la 0 - --',- _, i -_ rI I III' L ∎ ∎ g II- I 4 i le-, Y 1, .-„, 1 r :1 -- , -- 4 - > - — - ,, • ..'r-,-..."''i'-' : ' '' • , d441 RAMPS 8 8.1 All ramps required as a means of egress for the handicapped shall comply with the following: 8.2 Slope of ramps shall not exceed one-in-twelve (1:12). 8.3 Width of ramps shall be not less than forty-eight (48) inches in minimum clearance, measured at the railings. 6'-di mu4 LEVEL 6-d MM IIVEL 4 1JAN 1,1 N at /AEA LA141:74.1451 are.4 , Mit4. --- — *I , lis 4 t. j • , 1..YEL 2-7 N.; PLATFORM V L L I r.-------- -- ) t PLATFORM • ' . : • Ili - - IL i l 1 t tt N %OPE 1 : 12 , • a 3 PLAN I %.- : 1 • 4-- I I ViiiiairClgia — t I ■11111. Lir a, • " 0 € 1 lis 1 I I 1 71 IOW fs t —4 i 6 0 Nti N. RUA P ' No-os KU . LINOTA 6 0 Mitt • ELENIATION 15 CHARLES J. PAOUETTE ALLAN J. O'BRIEN EDWIN C. WARNER Pres,dent / Secretary Tr ea.arar - /j�(/J(� /• C a,i�ll��� W /G G!/ / • - ` . " / 9 c ei (/ C OA .Y 05 C otdazniAlan/, @ f 4 aciazie t/ 01061 41i) -f'2Y7 Aui. /7 1.5., I,98"6 �, Deborah A. Ryan, Administrative Assistant .1 r r. Department of Public Safety Architectural Barriers Board One Ashburton Place - Room 1301 Boston, MA 02108 Ref: Your letter dated July 3, 1986 (Arena Exhibit Building) Dear Ms. Ryan: In response to the above reference, the request for information'concerning the opinions of the two Northampton city inspectors was brought to the attention of the two Fair officers who met with the inspectors when the opinions were voiced. As neither of the two above - mentioned Fair officers, nor any of the other three officers, feel qualified to comment on the opinion, or opinions, of these city officials, it is the feeling of our five - member board of officers that comments by these city officials should be made directly to your office. This approach would preclude the possibility of any potentially improper interpretation arrived at by the Fair officers from being passed on to the Architectural Barriers Board. With this thought in mind, it is respectfully requested that your office communicate with the two Northampton city officials mentioned in our basic correspondence. They are: Edward J. Tewhill, Building Inspector George Staples, Plumbing Inspector City Hall Annex 212 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 In conclusion, it is the unanimous feeling of the Fair officers that we cooperate to the fullest extent with your office relative to this problem. The Fair will act expeditiously to correct any discrepancies, if any exist, when the problem is clarified. Very truly yours, teCit‘id-f Allan J. O'Brien Secretary CHARLES J. PAQUETTE ALLAN J. O'BRIEN EDWIN C. WARNER President ,,, u ✓ Secretory Treasurer /� // � .,v OA, .YOS C oilitannAtarb, C auetaef& 01061 41.9)58' -22.Y7 June 27, 1986 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts r - Department of Public Safety Architectural Barriers Board ? 19.0F Room 1 301 Boston, MA 02108 Re: Arena Exhibit Building Ref: Your letter dated June 9, 1986 Gentlemen: In response to your letter mentioned in above reference, please be advised that our delay in response was a result of vacations of key personnel. Representatives of the Executive Committee of the Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden Agricultural Society (The Three County Fair) met recently with the City of Northampton inspector of buildings and its plumbing inspector. Your above mentioned letter was referred to and the inspectors examined the three areas that the letter alleged were in violation of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 22, Section 13A. It was the opinion of the two city inspectors that the section .referred to in your June 9 letter to us is not applicable to the Three County Fair situation. Please advise us if your board feels that the Three County Fair should take any further action. Sincerely, 1 Allan J. O'Brien Secretary :YZ eozniinhiPmeag 14_,hidezeZezt et& A R� TE imnR �L c BARRIERS i ez 5 Bb ND ONE ASHBURTOn PLACE ROOM 1301 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02108 TEL: 727 -3200 July 3, 1986 Allan J. O'Brien Secretary Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society P.O. Box 305 Northampton, MA 01061 Re: Areana Exhibit Building (Three County Fair) Dear Mr. O'Brien : The Architectural Barriers Board is in receipt of your letter of June 27, 1986, relative to the Three County Fair. You state, in your letter, that it was the opinion of two city inspectors that the Regulations did not apply to the Three County Fair. Please advise this office as to what reason the inspectors feel compliance is not required. Sincerely, Ct Deborah A_ Ryan Administrative Assistant DAP.-211 14 0 1 1 „v. I) fr t . ,... i A , , 11 t IT ' if '' 11/4) • ,,, „ f 1 1 ri # ' } , 1 f , 14 9 * t i i I f , 1." il. 1 . i I , „ ,e- ,, ,.. 1 1 ' -'\ (1 I f ') ' ) k t . ) I , z --- ,e6.,„,..",,,_,Z.Idachdeta liniellE V_ -`'y AR ITECTURA BARRIERS :OA D _ � $,_---.0.'7 ONE ASHBURTON PLACE ROOM 1301 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02108 TEL: 727 -3200 June 9, 1986 1-71 986 1FW-121986 ,, ' r Tri- County Fair Association Northampton Fair Grounds DEPT. oc BUILDING INS Route 9 a _ w..... �_..n., .. . North Hampton, MA Re: Areana Exhibit Building Dear Sir: Upon information received by the Massachusetts Architectural Barriers Board, your facility referenced above appears to violate Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 22, Section 13A, and the Regulations of the Board promulgated thereunder. Reported violations include the following items, referenced to the 1977 Regulations of the Board. Section of Regulation Location 8.2 Main entry ramp too steep 9.2 No level platform at top of ramp 13 No accessible toilets Under Massachusetts law, the Board is authorized to take legal action against violators of its Regulations. The Board also has authority to grant variances from its Regulations in appropriate circumstances. You are requested either to notify the Board in writing of the steps you have taken to comply with the above regulations or to file a written application for variance with the Board. Unless the Board receives such notification or such application within ten (10) days of the date of this letter, it will take legal action to enforce its regulations as set forth above. You or your attorney may contact the Board for further information. Sincerer \,\ {...0...--c2.-.....-... Vivienne Thomson ' �� / Acting Chairman VT:nh cc: Local Bldg. Inspector Local Handicapped Commission Cecil I. Clark June 4, 1981 Mr. Joseph Dickinson Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society P.O. Box 305 Northampton, Ma. 01060 Dear Joe: I visited the fairgrounds on June 4, 1981. As I passed through your buildings of permanent assembly, I noticed a conspicuous lack of fire extinguishers. I realize that there may be a problem of pilferage, but the arena has none. These buildings are occupied many times during the summer • season by the public, workmen and fair help. Fire protec- tion is required by State Law at all times. Extinguishers are needed for small fires and problems related to careless people. I „w I 1 1PRId strongly suggest that the Fair Association deal with this as soon as possible. If we can be of -atny asafa tance, please feel free to contact this office. Sincerely, . Cecil I. Clark BUILDING INSPECTOR CIC /lp / / - / _ ci • - L ) • --1 - I J L AiT:Y P • IT eit , C=1- IT ' .„) p o 9161 9 , . • .rs-4 C ITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASS. PLANNING DEPARTMENT ROWING SLIP date 1- / 7- Zr FROM: i17-1,Lv.., N L / TO: tA ACTION C F ILE RETURN - s 4 p, „� r 11 1 1 , Lay LcAR, 10 M ini 1 ®e„ =r . ampt an A 01050 (413) 584 0344 x �} 0 Conservation Ccmmissicn 0 Historical Commission October 15, 1976 OPINION OF THE PLANNING BOARD IN THE MATTER OF Application by the Three County Fair Association for a Special Exception to allow sixty (60) days of racing at the fairgrounds, The Planning Board at its meeting of October 13, 1976, considered the subject proposed and the staff report thereon and acted to express support of the recommendation contained in the staff report that additional information should be obtained as to specific times of the year, hours of operation, parking and access arran etc. The Board raised several additional comments that it felt were worthy of additional research, consideration by the City Council, and possible reflection in the conditions attached to any approval by the Council. These included: concern over the possibility of sanitation problems which might result from the presence of a large number of itinerant horse people over a period of sixty days; the level of additional police and traffic control service which would be required and the cost of that service; the consequences of race track traffic on the nearby Bridge Street School, which serves areas both north and south of Bridge Street; and the effect of the facility on the economic development objectives of the City, particularly the ability to attract new industry. The Board also noted that a broader view of the zoning issues might be taken than is suggested by the staff report. • Dr. Peter Laband, Chairman Northampton Planning Board PL/YLP /lr cc: Mr. Huntley Mr. Welch Building Inspector Conservation Commission Board of Health file: N603 buildings be used only for agricultural or horticultural shows, or activities related to the Fair, and subject to the conditions imposed by the Conservation Commission, Charles W. Dragon • Chairman / / 77 WW I! cervais Raymond Capers Associate • • Received at City Clerk's Office NORTHAMPTON, MASS. BY0-4 / ./ 4 27 Ti m e_ \.3U /9, - 2 - ECISION OF THE 2 ONING BOARD OF APPEALS At its meeting on Wednesday, Septe7iber 26, 1979, the Zoning Board of Anneals for the City of Northampton voted to grant the petition of the Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society, d /b /a Three County Fair, Fair Street, P. O. Box 305, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060, for a special permit to con- struct an arena and two horse barns at the Three County Fairgrounds,. Northampton, Massachusetts. Based on evidence presented to the 3oard, the Board made the following findings in regard to the special permit: 1. The proposed use is listed in the Table of Use Regulations. 2. The proposed use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience in that the proposed facility will be used for numerous agricultural and horticultural activi- ties, and that shelter will be provided for these activities which might otherwise have to be cancelled or postponed in inclement weather. 3. The proposed use will not create undue traffic congestion nor will it impair pedestrian safety because off - street parking will be provided. While traffic problems do exist at peak hours during periods of activity at the Fairgrounds, the buildings themselves will not add to these problems which can be controlled by effective traffic management and proper enforcement of parking violations. 4. The proposed use will not overload public water and sewer facilities as the applicant has taken proper steps to provide adequate drainage with a water retention area to prevent water pooling on the site, and the applicant will make provisions for pumping ,sewage from the site to adequate city sewage lines. 5. The pronosed use will not impair the character or integrity of the area because the proposed structures are in keeping with the general nature of the buildings on the parcel, and the proposal is for an existing use, the only difference being that the events will be held indoors, and, as pro- vided for in Section 9.3 of the Zoning Ordinance, the extension of this non - conforming use would not be more detrimental than it was previously. 6. The proposed use will not affect the health, morals or general welfare of the community by the addition of these buildings. Based on the above findings, the Board voted unanimously to grant the special permit subject to the restriction that the NAME AND ADDRESS MAP NO. & PARCEL NO. STREET LOCATION Blizniak, Edward & Helen 122 Cross Path Road 25 -50 Same Panzica, Anthony & Mary 60 Market Street 25 -60 Cross Path Road Remington, Mary E. 23 Fair Street 25 -59 Cross Path Road Hoynoski, Irene T. & Borowski, Bernard S. 26 Williams Street 25 -58 Cross Path Road Hoynoski, Irene T. & Borowski, Bernard S. 26 Williams Street 25 -46 Cross Path Road Hoynoski, Irene T. & Borowski, Bernard S. 26 Williams Street 25 -56 Cross Path Road Jasinski, William S. & Victoria H. 29 Fair Street 25 -41 New Cross Path Road Sheldon, Theodore Prospect Street 25C -84 Bridge St. & Old Ferry Rd. Bobala, Joseph J. & Jane T. 25C -247 17 Old Ferry Road Same Wright, Julia C. Old Ferry Road 25C -249 Same Nowak, Adrian & Patricia 37 Old Ferry Road 25C -248 Same Bobala, John J. & Karen A. 25 Old Ferry Road 25C -263 Same Vanasse, Lucien J. & Mildren B. & David L. 25C -246 259 Bridge Street Same Vanasse, Lucien J. & Mildred B. 259 Bridge Street 25C -245 Same Slanda, Joseph E. & Annie H. 249 Bridge Street 25C -244 Same Matusek, Jacob G. & Edith A. 243 Bridge Street 25C -243 Same NAME AND ADDRESS MAP NO. & PARCEL NO. STREET LOCATION Billieux, Joseph W. 15 Elizabeth Street 25C -121 Same Martinbeault, Alfred G. 4 Orchard Street 25C -122 218 Bridge Street Stanislawczyk, Frank & Walter 222 Bridge Street 25C -123 Same Wilga, Richard V. & Marine L. 228 Bridge Street 25C -106 Same Hart, Edward J. & Joan M. 12 & 14 Grant Ave. 25C -107 Same Koczocik, Tadewsz F. & Kristine 236 Bridge Street 25C -105 Same Hop Trust 238 Bridge Street 25C -85 Same O'Connor, Adeline M. 11 Lincoln Avenue 25C -60 Same Jenney Mfg. Co. ofBoston Property Tax Dept. P. 0. Box 7656 Philadelphia, Pa. 19101 25C -61 252 Bridge Street Vanasse, David 262 Bridge St. 26C -62 Same Lucey, Clarence M. & others 270 Bridge Street 25C -63 Same Clifford, Cornelius F. & Shirley B. 280 Bridge Street 25C -65 Same Idlliams, Anthony R. & Elliott, Michael R., & Duffy, William G. Jr. 25C -64 Same 274 Bridge Street NAME AND ADDRESS MAP NO. & PARCEL NO. STREET LOCATION Jasinski, Leopn P. 11 Fair Street 25C -258 Same Cote, Norman C. & Anne T. 15 Fair Street 25C -257 Same Yeskie, Paul & Elaine 17 Fair Street 25C -256 Same Remington, Mary E. 23 Fair Street 25C -255 Same Jasinski, William S. & Victoria H. 29 Fair Street 25C -254 Same Pirog, Albina 31 Fair Street 25C -253 Same Rydenski, Celiz D. & Jesse A. Jr. 37 Fair Street 25C -252 Same Zewski, Stanley V. 39 Fair Street 32A -247 Same Hodgkins, Anna M. 43 Fair Street 32A -248 Same Fair Property 32A -249 Fair Property 32A -251 Jasinski, William S. & Victoria H. 22 Fair Street 32A -250 Off Fair Street Ouimette, Donald F. & Anne M. 149 -1/2 Bridge Street 32A -245 Same Harter, Polly B. 137 Bridge STreet 32A -244 Same Parsons, Josiah W., Jr. & Agnes Adams 131 Bridge Street 32A -243 Same City of Northampton 32A -246 Bridge & Parsons Sts. City of Northampton 25C -260 Bridge Street Cemetery Kochapski, Stanley J. & Janet M. 12 Orchard Street 25C -162 Same NAME AND ADDRESS ' MAP NO. .& PARCEL NO. STREET LOCATION Smith, John F. & Helen C. 239 Bridge Street 25C -242 239 Bridge Street Fitzgerald, Alwyn L. & Angela E. 235 -237 Bridge Street 25C -241 Same Klekot, Charles F. 227 Bridge Street 25C -240 Same Fair Property 25C -251 Fair Property 25C -250 Jasinski, Chester & Stella M. 207 Bridge Street 25C -239 Same Malek, Joseph & Agnes 203 Bridge Street 25C -238 Same Muenzel, Charles J. & Mary M. 210 Bridge Street 25C -237 Same Kirouac, Michael A. & Theresa M. 189 Bridge STreet 25C -236 Same Lawrence, Frank D. & Blanche K. 31 Marian Street 25C -235 183 Bridge Street Lawrence, Frank D. & Blanche K. 31 Marian Street 25C -234 177 Bridge Street Golob, Bernard J. & Mary Rose. 169 Bridge Street 25C -233 Same Golob, Mary Rose 169 Bridge Street 25C -232 159- 161 -163A Bridge St. Cichy, Mitchell B. & Mary. 157 Bridge Street 25C -231 Same [3 & W Associates 25C -230 Same 153 Bridge Street Hatt, Kenneth L. & Margaret A. 9 Fair Street 25C -259 Same and Mitchell. William H. & Jean M. 75 Washington Avenue 25C -259 9 Fair Street NAME AND ADDRESS , MAP NO. & PARCEL NO. STREET LOCATION Bontempi, Linda L. 6 & 8 Orchard St. 26C -161 Same Martinbeault, Elsie M. 4 Orchard Street 25C -160 Same Kirouac, Michel & Therese M. 189 Bridge Street 25C -159 186 Bridge Street Tatro, Lawrence R. & Karen K. 188 Bridge Street 25C -158 Same Homstead, Bruce R. 15 Orchard Street 25C -152 Same Gunny, Edward H. & Kathleen A. 11 Orchard Street 25C -153 Same Smith, William R. St Fanny P. 9 Orchard St. 25C -154 Same Lampron, Melissa J. & Hector J. 5 Orchard Street 25C -155 Same Celaney, George R. & Grace S. 208 Bridge STreet 25C -156 Same Central Connecticut Investment Corp. 316 Auburn Road West Hartford, Conn. 25C -157 200 Bridge Street Pietruszka, Agnes 22 Elizabeth Street 25C -127 Same Sector, George E. & Marine W. 16 & 18 Elizabeth Street 25C -126 Same McGrath, Francis D. & Helen M. 14 Elizabeth Street 25C -125 Same Grenon, Joseph 0. & Loyse 212 Bridge Street 25C -124 Same Singler, John, Jr., & Rita 33 Summer Street 25C -119 27 & 29 Elizabeth St. Goodrow, Raymond H. J. 23 & 25 Elizabeth St. 25C -120 Same fr, NAME AND ADDRESS MAP NO. & PARCEL NO. STREET LOCATION Kielec, Joseph W. & Anna M. 319 Bridge Stteet 25 -C83 Same Jasinski, William S. & Victoria H. 29 Fair Street 25 -41 New Cross Path Road Gnatek, Frank 3 West Street, Amherst 25 -42 Old Ferry Road Tomolillo, Angelo M. 93 Old Ferry Road 25 -43 Same Fair Property 25 -44 Balise, Elizabeth E. and Zalesky, John F. 101 Old Ferry Road 25 -61 Same Gauthier, Armand R. & Michaelene M. 111 Old Ferry Road 25 -62 Same Bobala, Joseph J. & Jane T. 17 Old Ferry Road 25C -247 Same Fair Property 25C -251 Fair Property 32 -1 Fair Property 32A -249 Fair Property 32A -251 Kossakowski, Czestaw & Wladislawa 40 Pomeroy Terrace 32A -252 Off Bridge Street Ilazeski, Muriel 130 Cross Path Road 32 -15 Same Borowski, Stacia A. 128 Cross Path Road 32 -14 Same Salvatore, Paul & Shirley M. 32 -13 Same 125 Cross Path Road Uysocki, Josephine 32 -12 Same 124 Cross Path Road Blizniak, Edward & Helen 32 -2 Fair Street 122 Cross Path Road Assessor's Map , 11. List of Abutters: Address Sheet No. Parcel 1. Please see sheets attached hereto. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. • 16. 17. 18. 19. • 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. (Attach additional sheets, if necessary) \ CI C-....:), /- i (..-." Do Not Verfte in Theit;Spaces Application Number: F -,'d . B.I. 'Checked Filed Fee Pd. Rec'd. ZBA Map(s) Parcel (s) 4151,,Z.,a'- fl i BY Date Date 1 Artit Date By Date l it . :al •., . 13,.. c§c- or „, 6\ • ,, — s C„:"). • i I . o • PPLICAT1944 MADE TO THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON :•, . 1. NaO!K_Q, p I i cant _RAYINKTIt1.1,FRANKT., IN AND HAMPDIN AGRIQULTIIT ZALL_S_QCIETY A vcomss_ 191 Bridge Street, Northampton Massachusetts 2. twner of Property HAMPSHIRE, FRANKLIN AND HAMPDEN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Address 191 Bridge Street, NorthamptoTh 2 Ma 3. Applicant is: IXOwner; Ei Contract Purchaser; ELessee; 0 Tenant in Possession. 4. Application is made for: • i l VARIANCE from the provisions of Section page of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Northampton. .• ;SPECIAL PERMIT under the provisions of Section page of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Northampton. Rec exception urlder the provisions of Seetion . giicultural Use #b) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of - N, OTHER - -Nortitamptern . 5. Location of Property Fifty (50) Acres , being situated on the southerlY side of Bridge Street and shown on the Assessors Maps 2 25 I() 32(a) - 1.,32(a) - 251;32(a) - 249 Sheet No. arce s 6. Zone URA 7. Description of proposed 94N061./Qifiatiox use;_ To _use the mc'emises for sixty _00) days of additional harness racing if such is approved by the voters of_ thou_nty pf_llampshire at the election on November 2 197c,,__There would 1,2e_ng_.igit_Q,1-1j-43—cliiirla_e to tile_Fair Cfrounds themselves, 8. Sketch plan attached; IYes X No 9. Site plan: xAttched l ■ Not Required 10. Set toi th reasons upon which ;ipPliCiltinli i5 b(1: _UM. Logislature bas Passo‘, Ac t. j.n :0) per ini_L Ling . (0) additional days of harness rac inp; , if HO voted by the vo HanipshireCOunty. This will be on the' 'bal.lo NOvoililiCr 2 1 )7 , . These ,racing, dates mist be iiplil ied _f or:OnlOrThe I ore Dedeirifid , 'Ile elWnOV ii)orofore. needs a zoninv snocIal eic6piionhri or Northampton in order to secure such additional dates. Because the zoning hearings require a hearing before the Planning Board, and, also, a public hearing before the City Council, and because there is notsufficient time between November 2, 1976 and December 6, 1976, to conduct the zoning hear- ings, the owner must apply for the zoning special exception now. The owner believes this will bring considerable business to the City, create employment, be of economic benefit, and will enable the Three County Fair to improve its facilities in order to better serve the area. It • . ' ZONING PERMIT . 9p7/7), r, .. I . 1'0. . Lot APPLICATION Zonirig Crdi_n. i;ce Sectic:n 10.. ''c f c File P'o. 1'1 :,ti Pile ' -- - ft MP S ii. i li.1 , - - TRA YKLI N' AND :tIPD f - -_ AGRICULTUR L SOCIETY HAMPSHIRE , FRANKLIN AND HAMPDEN �;vner Applic: AI t AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY • Address 191 Bridge Street, Northampton, A,i,lrc 191 Bridge St., Northampton, Mass Telephone _ • 84 -2237 — 'rcicphnnc 554 -2237 This:, section 10 to be Filled out :iii occCrdr.uce .....11.h the l''i':.l;.le of Diri:msion;'l. and > e n n i. t y R e G n l c, t i o n e :. (Z.). AJ TI C L F vi) _` ... _ ._._._.�______ o lain g i)r.• URA T.ot Front Depth _ etbnc?,;.> _tinx.B1d, ilin. Op. ():1121 -_ A re a Width __1runt 1,51de� _;LLi•r - Cover. . Space racing % . E at Ex r ?tin-. /0 c' �zrt I. n al --_ _ • t 9 ` j l'rcent Fropo i 7/, ;o e ...�_ ___.�_-_- ---- .._.._.__ ........_ ... .. . . . - -- - -- — ,..__ _ ■tork the appropriate 'box to :i.nd:i.cnte the us<• of fly p rce]_: idon- Conforming Lot '; /or Struc tare:. Specify L 1 Pesidcntial 1 1 Single F'niJy Unit E7t,ulLi-Family • . 1 1 Duplex . • El0tltei I Business ED Industrial -- El ins tituti nr ^i 1 I Subdivision 1 i Re;,u 1 , .r 1 1 P.U.D. , Lh� Agricultural 1 1 Clontrr ( ana racing) 1] Subdivision with "Ap rov ,1- !`,rat• -17r i;i:i.t•c - -. l.amp: f•] Planning 1 Api,rov ^.1 : El Zonin4i Poard Approvo 1 (Special. Permit 10.9: Vnr1: nec.•) Mme: City Council (Special Exccpt'i on S. 10.101 _ , z�. = Yes [ Vo y �tei shed Protection District Ovf r1 y: (Z.O. Sect. ...:IV) -------------------- P rkinl; Space Requirements: (Z.0. ,Sect. P.1) Required 500I'ropo6ect 700 ^ or more - (,oadintx S sac e Requirement:: (Z.c:`. ''ect. 8.2) Required I'r ol;osed --• -_ 1 1 Yc317 E 1 1l0 i E , I I s : (2, e 0. Art. VIII ,_______ . __._ -- -- . 'Environmental 'Performance Standnrdr:: (7,.0, Art. XJ.I) 1 1Yer, 1___._)Pto Plot Plan 71 Yes ET] ro. Site Plan j2g. 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