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Environmentally inspired design
City View Condominiums—Hockanum Road, Northampton, MA
Site Report#1 -11/22/05
Framing of the first building is complete, with exterior sheathing in place. Structural
elements have been installed consistent with the plans.
Firestopping is in place on stair stringers. Firestopping has been installed half way up
first floor walls,but there are gaps(at spaces between double studs). If firestopping is
required in this location,the gaps will need to be solidly filled. Architect believes they
are not required, but will confirm code interpretation with Building Commissioner and
inform Owner of determination.
Fire separation walls between units: Installation of fire rated gypsum board was
discussed. It shall be contiwaous on both 'sides of wail, and shall be carried to underside
of roof sheathing. Spaces have been provided at floor junctures to allow 2 layers of 5/8"
gypsum board to be installed as required.
Fire separation at beam pockets in basements: The pressure treated wood sills have some
exposure in the beam pockets. These areas will need to be sealed,pith fire rated caulk.
Respectfully submitted,
ry Kraus, AI , LEED
Principal Architect
Copies to:
Anthony Patillo,Building Commissioner
Bill Gruber,Park Homes, Inc.
110 Pulpit Hill Road,Amherst MA 01002 413.549.5799 Fax: 413.549.7918 www.krausfitch.com
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Environmentally inspired design
TRANSMITTAL
PROJECT#: 05-10
DATE: 2/18/05
TO: Anthony Patillo, Building Commissioner RE: City View Condos, Hockanum Rd.
Building Inspections
2112 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
ENCLOSED:
NO: DATE: DESCRIPTION:
1 11/22/05 Site Report#1
REMARKS:
I have one question about firestopping. My reading of the code is that there is not a requirement
to install firestopping within the wall cavities;which are not continuous between floors: I would
like to confirm this interpretation before the walls are enclosed. (At the moment, firestopping has
been installed in the party walls on the first floor,but there are gaps that would need to be filled if
the firestoppping is required.)
Thank you.
TRANSMITTED BY: Mary Kraus
COPIES: Bill Gruber, Park Homes, Inc.
110 Pulpit Hill Road,Amherst MA 01002 413.549.5799 Fax: 413.549.7918 www.krausfitch.com