38B-026 (3) b. CO within 10' of bedroom doors, at each level, for every 1500 sqft, (plumbing code in the
mechanical room) Except if there are no fossil burning fuels.
c. Heat detector in attached garage, and other large unfinished unconditioned spaces.
38. Closets beneath stair which have doors must be drywalled with%2".780 CMR R302.7
39. If there is mechanical equipment or a combustible roof,30 sqft of space, and 30" measured from top of
ceiling joist to bottom of rafters an attic access of minimum RO of 22"x 30" is required to be located in
an accessible place. It must be insulated,gasketed,and secured in place.
Relevant items must be submitted to the building department for approvals before inspections and or
Certificates of Occupancy can be issued.
Feel free to call if you have any questions. My telephone number is 587-1240 and office hours are Monday
through Friday,8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting we close for walk-ins at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. My email
address is: cmiller(a)-northamptonma.gov
Thank you for your cooperation on these matters.
huc iller
City of Northampton
Assistant Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement
23. Educate the plumber and electrician about maximum notch and hole sizes, and placement. 780 CMR
R502.8 and R602.6. In bearing studs holes not larger than 40%of a stud no closer than 5/8 to the edge,
In interior non-bearing studs holes not larger than 60%of a stud no closer than 5/8 to the edge,or holes
in joist are a maximum 1/3 the depth not closer than 2"from the top or bottom or to any other hole.
Notches are different.
24. Drilling or notching of more than 50%of the wall plate width of an exterior wall or load bearing partition
requires a 16 GA 1 %" strap across the area and 6" beyond each side with 8- 10nd nails.780 CMR
R602.6.1
25. Dryer ducts must terminate outside of the building, have a backdraft damper, cannot include a screen,
and require 3'clearance from windows.780 CMR M1502.3
26. Dryer duct transition is limited to 8'of aluminum flex, must be exposed, and the proper UL listing. 780
CMR M1502.4.3
27. Dryer duct maximum equivalent length is 25' less 5' per 900 elbow or per manufacturer's specs. 780
CMR M1502.4.4.1, no screwed connections.
28. Markup air is required for any exhaust hood of 400 CFM or more. 780 CMR M1503.4
29. Fireplaces require all combustion air be provided from the exterior and below the firebox, duct work
maintaining 1" clearance for 5'from the duct outlet for all fireplaces and airtight doors. 2009 IECC
402.4.3
30. Fire and draft stopping shall be completed before rough inspection.Typical locations,top (ceiling) and
bottom (floor) plates, soffits, and every 10' within enclosed cavities. 780 CMR R302.
31. Ignition barriers are required overall thermal plastics and must be in place before final.780 CMR R316.
32. Dwelling/Garage fire separation.An attached garage (within 3' of main structure) is required to have%2"
drywall on the garage side of the separation wall and if there is a finished space above the garage all
walls must have%" drywall and the ceiling 5/8" drywall. 780 CMR R302.6
33. Energy aspects shall comply with the stretch energy code. 780 CMR Appendix 115AA or 2009 IECC.
a. An initial HERS evaluation is required including insulation levels anticipated.
b. A final HERS evaluation confirming code requirements have been met including duct testing.
c. A signed copy of the Thermal Bypass Checklist.
d. Energy information including mechanical equipment posted on the electric panel.
e. Remodeling and Additions can be completed in accordance with IECC 2009 with Energy Star
Windows and the Thermal Bypass Checklist. Duct blast testing when practicable.
f. All band joist insulation must be enclosed within an air tight cavity, which you must create.
34. Vapor retarders. Although these are still in the code have exceptions, one must understand that there is
a difference between a vapor retarder or barrier and an air barrier.An air barrier is intended to stop air
flow(convection)a vapor retarder or barrier is intended to stop molecular moisture transfer(diffusion).
A vapor retarder or barrier is effective even if there are some holes or gaps, however an air barrier has
to be absolute and complete. If air can leak through an electrical device or through a crack it follows the
path of least resistance and carries 99%of the moisture in a structure.This is evident every time one
exposes fiberglass insulation and finds black insulation,which is dirt filter out of the air moving through
the insulation. 780 CMR R601.2 for vapor retarders and Table N1102.4.2 for air sealing requirements.
35. Unvented attic assemblies. Hot roofs are allowed, but have specific requirements 780 CMR R806.4.
36. Deck ledgers and post must be appropriately attached, bolts or lags. 780 CMR R502.2.2.1 Note:Thrul-oks
are engineered for post attachment supporting a railing. Lateral attachment is required for each deck
per section 502.2.2.3.
37. Smoke and CO detectors as required. 780 CMR R314 and R315.
a. Smokes in each bedroom,within 10' of a bedroom door, and at the bottom of a stair leading to
a finished floor above.
9. Crawl spaces can be treated in three different ways,vented (poor idea), exhausted (similar to exhaust
only systems),or treating the space with supply and return. See 780 CMR R408
10. Ceiling joist are intended to prevent spread,once raised above the wall plate they become rafters ties
and may require up sizing of rafters and increased nailing for example with a 4" slope 8-16nd common
are required at each connection. 780 CMR R802.3.1. When there is neither of these a structural ridge is
required with a load path to the foundation.
11. Steel straps over the ridge or 1x4 minimum collar ties are required 4'OC in the upper 1/1ad 780 CMR
R802.3.1
12. Ridge boards must be the full depth of the cut. 780 CMR R802.3.
13. A complete window and header schedule is required. 780 CMR Table R502.5 for header sizing and
number of jack studs required.
14. All framing materials which are not code prescriptive must have stamped engineering.
a. LVLs
b. 1-joist and or Floor Truss
c. Roof truss
15. A braced wall plan identifying appropriate braced wall areas where required (R301.1) and braced wall
method being used. 780 CMR 602.10.
a. Garage corners and large corner window/door layout may require special solutions.
b. All corners must be appropriately attached to the foundation.
c. When using PFH (R602.10.3.3) or PFG (R602.10.3.4)the nailing requirement is 4" and 3"
respectively using 8d common nails or galvanized box nails. PNEUMATIC nails must be full
headed with the temper and shank sizing meeting the strict code requirement.
16. When nailing sheathing make sure your pneumatic nailers' pressure is properly set. Nails set too deep
perforate the sheathing weakening it and contribute to building damage in high wind events.
17. Ceiling heights minimum 7'for habitable spaces, 6'8" for bathrooms includes tub/shower area if a
shower head is used, 6'8"for basements, 6'4" at beams/ducts. 780 CMR R305.1. MA amended
18. Hazardous glazing locations, within 24" of a door, or within 60" of a stair, or across from hot tubs,spas,
bathtubs within 60" if not 60" above the walking surface, and other locations.780 CMR R308.4
19. Windows over 72" above grade with the opening less than 24 above the finished floor shall meet the 4"
sphere rule.Order restrictors. 780 CMR R612.2
20. Egress and emergency escape requirements shall be strictly met.
a. Basements, habitable attics, and all sleeping rooms require emergency escape.780 CMR R310
b. Windows within 44" of floor, DH 3.3 sqft min window size, Casement 20"x41" exception 5 sqft
at 15S floor. Minimum clear opening 20"x24" or 24"x20".780 CMR R310.1.1
c. Two doors remote as possible at the normal level of travel,opening measured from the face of
the slab to the stop with door at 90 degrees, one 32" and one 28" minimum 78" high. 780 CMR
R311.2
d. Landing at each door 36" out and the width of the door minimum 36", maximum step 7%"from
the top of the threshold and only in-swinging doors.780 CMR R311.3
21. Stairs have critical standards, make sure you know the floor finishes when planning. Minimum tread 9",
maximum riser 8 V, maximum overall variance for the run is 3/8",4" sphere rule on risers except where
the total rise is 30" or less 780 CMR R311.7.4.3 Exception,4 3/8" on balustrade, 6" in the triangle.
Graspable rail 1 Y4" minimum and 2" maximum rail, height minimum 34" maximum 38", required for 4 or
more risers. Landing to landing constitutes a new run. Minimum 6'8" ceiling height from nosing. Rails
must be continuous and returned to the wall if not to newel post.780 CMR R311.7.
22. Guards 36" minimum height above walking surface, a bench is a walking surface, required for more than
30" above floor or grade within 36",4" sphere rule.780 CMR R312.1.
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212 Main Street • Municipal Building
Northampton, MA 01060
INSPECTOR
Brandon Boucias January 31, 2014
51 Upper Street
Buckland, MA 01338
Subject Location: 117 South Street Unit D
Map Block: 386-026
Mr. Boucias,
Your building permit application and plans dated 1-31-14 have been approved as drawn, noted, and per this
memo. All work must meet all applicable codes whether noted or not included within this memo.
Please follow up on the following items:
These items will need to be accomplished as the project moves forward and before rough inspections;
1. A sectional detail is required indicating the energy aspects for the project before the rough
inspection.
2. Stamped engineering for all non prescriptive materials and or systems.
3. Smoke and CO detectors throughout the unit hard wired or approved wireless.
4. Emergency escape windows must be placed in any new bedroom. If it looks like a bedroom it's a
bedroom.
5. Please read the information provided below and pay special attention to#18, 19,and 20.
6. The stairway must be in a safe usable condition with a continuous handrail and appropriate ceiling
heights.
7. All existing structure must be properly fastened and fire stopped.
Note August 16th 2013 begins the newest energy code 2012 IECC with MA amendments with a
concurrency period until July 1,2014 and an expectation of a new Stretch Energy Code.
As of August 4th 2011 the 8th Edition MA code is the 2009 IRC with MA amendments.
In the following are some generic requirements which seem to be problematic.
This is not intended to be comprehensive, nor is it a substitute for purchasing and reading the MA codes.
Read only international codes are available on line at http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/one
must also consider the MA amendments to these codes which can be found at www.mass.gov/dps/bbrs .
The current relevant building codes are:
2009 IBC, 2009 IEBC, 2009 IMC, 2009 IRC, 2009 or 2012 IECC,AA115, MA amendments.
1. Structures shall conform to 780 CMR 8th Edition 1 and 2 family building codes with MA amendments.
2. Grading plan for structures being constructed required. 780 CMR R401.3 for drainage requirements.
3. A basement drainage system is required in all basements 780 CMR R405.2.3.except those in group I
soils (table R405.1)
4. Foundations that retain earth and enclose interior space require damp proofing 780 CMR R406.1.
5. Through wall form ties must be removed from both faces and patched with hydraulic cement.780 CMR
R406.2 of amendments.
6. Foundation anchor bolts must be%2" and be embedded a minimum of 7" into the concrete. 10" bolts!
780 CMR R403.1.6
7. CMU foundations require 3/8" parging before damp proofing.780 CMR R406.1 see exceptions.
8. Emergency escape is required out of every basement whether habitable or not.780 CMR R310.1
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Jeremy Kingsbury
51 Upper St.
Buckland, Ma. 01338
H.I.C. 131304
C.S.L. 080979
413 625 2467
To Whom It May Concern:
I request that you grant a modification to waive the requirements for control
construction for the project at 117 South Street in Northampton because the work is
of a minor nature,will not affect health,accessibility, life and fire safety,or
structural requirements and is impractical in that the cost of control construction is
considerable when compared to the cost of the proposed work. Thank you for your
consideration.
Respectfully,
Brandon Boucias
51 Upper Street
Buckland, Ma 01338
Version 1.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000
SECTION 10-STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW(780 CMR 110.11)
Independent Structural Engineering Structural Peer Review Required Yes O No O
SECTION 11 -OWNER AUTHORIZATION-TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
1, , as Owner of the subject property
hereby authorize t�/L1/��L��/ yC��3 to
act on my behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. q
SignA4 of Vwer ate
1, as Owner/Authorized
Agent hereby declare that the statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Print Name
Signature of Owner/Agent Date
SECTION 12-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
10.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑G
Name of License Holder: L_./{M IV224 41 .f_ i fJ i✓S 09 0 2
License Number
Am 41-&A'o /of I 01-K38�
Addres Expir tion to
If /3 6=25-
S' nat a Telephone
SECTION 13-WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c. 152,§25C(6))
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result
in the denial of the issuance of the building permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached Yes 0 No 0
Version 1.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000
SECTION 9-PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES-FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES SUBJECT TO
CONSTRUCTION CONTROL PURSUANT TO 780 CMR 116(CONTAINING MORE THAN 35,000 C.F.OF ENCLOSED SPACE)
9.1 Registered Architect:
Not Applicable ❑
Name(Registrant):
Registration Number
Address
Expiration Date
Signature Telephone
9.2 Registered Professional Engineer(s):
Name Area of Responsibility
Address Registration Number
Signature Telephone Expiration Date
Name Area of Responsibility
Address Registration Number
Signature Telephone Expiration Date
Name Area of Responsibility
Address Registration Number
Signature Telephone Expiration Date
Name Area of Responsibility
Address Registration Number
Signature Telephone Expiration Date
9.3 General Contractor
Not Applicable❑
Company Name:
Responsible In Charge of Construction
VIP-
Address
Signature Telephone
9
Versionl.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15, 2000
8. NORTHAMPTON ZONING
Existing Proposed Required by Zoning
This column to be filled in by
Building Department
Lot Size
Frontage
Setbacks Front
Side L: R: L: R:
Rear
Building Height
Bldg. Square Footage %v
Open Space Footage %
(Lot area minus bldg&paved
parking)
#of Parking Spaces
Fill:
volume&Location
A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO O DON'T KNOW O YES O
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO O DONT KNOW O YES O
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document#
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO ® DONT KNOW O YES O
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained O Obtained O , Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES NO O
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES O NO O
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
E. Will the construction activity disturb(clearing,grading,excavation, or filling)over 1 acre or is it part of a common plan
that will disturb over 1 acre? YES O NO O
IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
Versionl.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000
SECTION 4-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR PROJECTS LESS THAN 35,000
CUBIC FE :;OF.ENCLOSED SPACE
Interior Alterations ❑ Existing Wall Signs ❑ Demolition[] Repairs E@ Additions (4 Accessory Building❑
Exterior Alteration [:] Existing Ground Sign❑ New Signs❑ Roofing❑ Change of Use❑ Other❑
Brief Description Enter a brief description here.
Of Proposed Work: 61,5 j r✓f7 4.rr/,c 7-0 4,e E'[e1_'r721 r1ej) +t1v iAL cM I-ev iv1 rHC 4 op i'7'T l o v
SECTION 5-USE GROUP AND CONSTRUCTION TYPE
USE GROUP(Check as applicable) CONSTRUCTION TYPE
A Assembly ❑ A-1 ❑ A-2 ❑ A-3 ❑ 1A ❑
A-4 ❑ A-5 ❑ 1B ❑
B Business ❑ 2A ❑
E Educational ❑ 2B I ❑
F Factory ❑ F-1 ❑ F-2 ❑ 2C ❑
H High Hazard ❑ 3A ❑
I Institutional ❑ 1-1 ❑ 1-2 ❑ 1-3 ❑ 3B
M Mercantile ❑ 4 ❑
R Residential ❑ R-1 ❑ R-2 ❑ R-3 ❑ 5A ❑
S Storage ❑ S-1 ❑ S-2 ❑ 5B ❑
U Utility ❑ Specify:
M Mixed Use ❑ Specify:
S Special Use ❑ Specify:
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF EXISTING BUILDING UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS,ADDITIONS AND/OR CHANGE IN USE
Existing Use Group: Proposed Use Group:
Existing Hazard Index 780 CMR 34): Proposed Hazard Index 780 CMR 34):
SECTION 6 BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA
BUILDING AREA EXISTING PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION OFFICE USE ONLY
Floor Area per Floor(sf)
1st 1st
2nd
2nd
rd
3rd 3 ! �t
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4d' 4
Total Area(so Total Proposed New Construction(sf) -
Total Height(ft)
Total Height ft
7.Water Supply(M.G.L.c.40,§54) 7.1 Flood Zone Information: 7.3 Sewage Disposal System:
Public El Private ❑ 1 Zone Outside Flood Zone • Municipal p] On site disposal system
Versionl.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000
Department use only
City of Northampton Status of Permit:
Building Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit -
212 Main Street Sewer/Septic Availability
Room 100 Water/Well Availability
c, Plumbing&Gas in�pseti® rtham ton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans
Northam on,MAS IWO p
p one 3-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 Plot/Site Plans
Other Specify
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,REPAIR, RENOVATE,CHANGE THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF,OR DEMOLISH ANY BUILDING
OTHER THAN A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION
1.1 Pronertv Address: This section to be completed by office
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1 aa Map Lot Unit
60 Zone Overlay I � e y District
Elm St.District CB District
SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record:
I, Current Mailing Address:
Name(Print)
Nock k �� �� Q ��(,1\ g. 349— r 1
01 „75�-b
Signature Telephone � � J 4(, I
2.2 Authorized Agent:
Name(Print) �&►a V OC: rV 6006 1'-t S Current Mailing Address: J3&X 100/J -15-/
Signature Telephone 71 3
SECTION'3---61&&TED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only
competed by ermit applicant
1. Building 10,00d, /tU (a) Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical (b) Estimated Total Cost of
�i��� (,)0 Construction from 6
3. Plumbing 0 4,42 Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical (HVAC) 5O p eV
iJ4D6
5. Fire Protection
6. Total= (1 +2+3+4+5)+2+3+4+5 _ .
( ) / D,� Check Number
This Section For Official Use Only
Building Permit Number Date
Issued SAN 3
Signature:
Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date
File#BP-2014-0837
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON BRANDON J BOUCIAS
ADDRESS/PHONE P O BOX 1001 BUCKLAND (413) 625-2467
PROPERTY LOCATION 117 SOUTH ST
MAP 38B PARCEL 026 000 ZONE URC(100)/
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out - Z 9 '�1
Fee Paid
Tpeof Construction: CONVERT ATTIC TO BEDROOM/STUDY
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License 80979
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFO N PRESENTED:
pproved Additional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
Demolitio elay
S a re of Bull ing Official Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health,Conservation Commission,Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
* Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact Office of
Planning&Development for more information.
117 SOUTH ST BP-2014-0837
GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 38B-026 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -000 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: renovation BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2014-0837
Project# JS-2014-001453
Est. Cost: $12500.00
Fee: $75.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const. Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: BRANDON J BOUCIAS 80979
Lot Size(sq. ft.): Owner: LYTLE-RICH ANNABELLE
Zoning: URC(100)/ Applicant: BRANDON J BOUCIAS
AT. 117 SOUTH ST
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
P O BOX 1001 (413) 625-2467
BUCKLANDMA01338 ISSUED ON:21312014 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:CONVERT ATTIC TO BEDROOM/STUDY
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector
Underground: Service: Meter:
Footings:
Rough: Rough: House# Foundation:
Driveway Final:
Final: Final:
Rough Frame:
Gas: Fire Department Fireplace/Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation:
Final: Smoke: Final:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Certificate of Occupancy si nature:
FeeType• Date Paid: Amount:
Building 2/3/2014 0:00:00 $75.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272
Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner