24C-125 Inspection Report Precision Decisions LLC
PO Box 179
West Stockbridge,MA 01266
413-269-4965
cjv @precdec.com
To: Building Inspector,City of Northampton,MA
CC: John Ward,Solar Store of Greenfield
From: Chris Vreeland,Precision Decisions LLC
Date: July 17,2014
Re: Inspection,Analysis and Recommended Upgrade of Residential Structure for Solar PV,
116 Franklin Street,Northampton,MA
This letter summarized the inspection and analysis of the residence at 116 Franklin Street in Northampton,
Massachusetts to determine if the structure is adequate to support a roof-mounted solar PV system.
An inspection of the roof and supporting structure was performed on July 16,2014.The residence is a
conventional stick-framed two story construction with a gable roof(no dormer,valleys,etc).The roof is
constructed of rough cut 2"X 5"s on 24"centers;the rafter horizontal span—8'-2".The roof was analyzed for
the additional dead load of the proposed system of two rows of solar PV panels;each row of modules being
mounted on two rails that are attached with penetrating mounting feet. Based on the analysis,the rafters will
need to be reinforced to support the increased dead load from the PV array as well as the fact that the loads will
now be concentrated at the points of mounting. The reinforcement recommended is to install(sister)one 2 X 6
against each existing 2 X 5(see photo of similar job).The new 2 X 6s are to be#2 SPF or better and are to be
attached by two rows of 16d X 3"nails,8"on center,staggered.The solar mounting feet are to be spaced so that
the loading is evenly distributed between the rafters.Thus,if mounting feet occur every 4 feet of rail then there
would be two mounting feet per rafter(for the 4 rails that make up the two rows).Alternatively,mounting feet
can be used every two feet of rail. The reinforcing is to occur prior to installation of the arrays and with no
snow or other live loads on the roof.
Example ofsistered ra ter pictured in every third rafter upgraded but this�roiect will upgrade EVERY rafter.
It is my professional opinion,based on my review
and inspection,the installation of the PV system on `
the reinforced roof as outlined above meets the
minimum criteria of the Massachusetts State "
Building Code,780 CMR Eighth Edition.
Sincerely,
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
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Office of Investigations
1 Congress Street, Suite 100
` Boston,MA 02114-2017
www mass.gov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Applicant Information Please Print Le ibl
Name (Business/Organization/Individual): / �'`� y�y` ' S L
Address:
City/State/Zip: lPe .A° Phone #:
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required):
L❑ I am a employer with 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I
employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors 6. ❑New construction
2.0 1 am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. 7. ( Remodeling
ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have g, ❑ Demolition
working or me in an capacity. employees and have workers'
g Y p tY• 9. ❑ Building addition
[No workers' comp. insurance comp, insurance.:
required.] 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its 10.E] Electrical repairs or additions
3.❑ I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 1 l.❑ Plumbing repairs or additions
myself. [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL 12.❑ Roof repairs
insurance required.] t c. 152, §1(4),and we have no
employees. [No workers' 13.❑ Other
comp. insurance required.]
*Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information.
t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
:Contractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have
employees. If the sub-contractors have employees,they must provide their workers'comp.policy number.
I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Insurance Company Name: 2.
Policy#or Self-ins. Lic. #: �c ��, ;� 7 � '?Ol Expiration Date: l
Job Site Address: ti "/,-.1 �T, City/State/Zip: lG ! Ac, A-olo,6°,,�
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and tXpiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a
fine up to $1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment, as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine
of up to$250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
I do hereby certif under thepains andpenalties ofperjury that the information provided abov is true and correct.
Si pure: Date: / 9 <'
Phone#
Official use only. Do not write in this area,to be completed by city or town official.
City or Town: Permit/License #
Issuing Authority(circle one):
1. Board of Health 2. Building Department 3. City/Town Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector
6. Other
Contact Person: Phone#:
SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 7
8.1 Licensed Construction Su ervisor: Not Applicable 0
Name of License Holder: ® 6-✓
License N b
Address 70 Expiration Date
Signature Telephone
9.Re-gistered Home Improvelnent Contractor: Not Applicable ❑
&L/S: ��e /00)/C;�
Company Nam Registration gistration Number
Address Ex iration Date
Telephone
SECTION 10-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...... No...... ❑
11. - Home Owner Exemption
The current exemption for"homeowners"was extended to include Owner-occupied Dwellings of one(1) or two(2)families
and to allow such homeowner to engage an individual for hire who does not possess a license,provided that the owner acts
as supervisor.CMR 780, Sixth Edition Section 108.3.5.1.
Definition of Homeowner:Person(s)who own a parcel of land on which he/she resides or intends to reside,on which there
is,or is intended to be,a one or two family dwelling,attached or detached structures accessory to such use and/or farm
structures.A person who constructs more than one home in a two-year period shall not be considered a homeowner.
Such"homeowner"shall submit to the Building Official,on a form acceptable to the Building Official,that he/she shall be
responsible for all such work performed under the building permit.
As acting Construction Supervisor your presence on the job site will be required from time to time,during and upon
completion of the work for which this permit is issued.
Also be advised that with reference to Chapter 152(Workers'Compensation) and Chapter 153(Liability of Employers to
Employees for injuries not resulting in Death)of the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated,you may be liable for person(s)
you hire to perform work for you under this permit.
The undersigned"homeowner"certifies and assumes responsibility for compliance with the State Building Code,City of
Northampton Ordinances,State and Local Zoning Laws and State of Massachusetts General Laws Annotated.
Homeowner Signature
SECTION 5-DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable)
New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) r.'13 Roofing ❑
Or Doors ❑
Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [[3] Decks (Q Siding[0] Other[d]
/ �+
Brief Description of Proposed
0 D" �� O(a Q f� (/J a of /R i.�I 5'7k,//
Work: v �t� Ste'
Alteration of existing bedroom Yes No Adding new bedroom Yes No
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes No
Plans Attached Roll -Sheet
ea.If New house and or addition to existina housina. complete the followina:
a. Use of building: One Family Two Family Other
b. Number of rooms in each family unit: Number of Bathrooms
c. Is there a garage attached?
d. Proposed Square footage of new construction. Dimensions
e. Number of stories?
f. Method of heating? Fireplaces or Woodstoves Number of each
g. Energy Conservation Compliance. Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached?
h. Type of construction
i. Is construction within 100 ft. of wetlands? Yes No. Is construction within 100 yr. floodplain Yes No
j. Depth of basement or cellar floor below finished grade
k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? Yes No.
I. Septic Tank City Sewer Private well City water Supply
SECTION 7a-OWNER AUTHORIZATION-TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
I, Covs6t, �V4 r� as Owner of the subject
property
hereby authorize (2 (1 6
to act on my behalf, in all m tters relative to work authorizbd by this building permit application.
Signature of Owner Date
I,
as Owner/Authorized
Agent hereb declare that the statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate,to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Signed ahe pains and penalties of perjury.
,a01'n1P
Print Name
Signature of UeELA n Date
Section 4. ZONING All Information Must Be Completed. Permit Can Be Denied Due To Incomplete Information
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
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 Q DONT KNOW ® YES Q
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO 0 DON'T KNOW O YES 0
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document#
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO O DON'T KNOW ® YES Q
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained O Obtained 0 , Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES Q NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES 0 NO Q
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 0 NO V
IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
n Departrnent use o
�J Cf Northampton Status of Peal Department Curb Cut(Dnveway Permit
OCT 3 0 2014 ,`12 Main Street Sewer/Septic Availability,
Room 100 Water/Welt Avai#�Ibiiity
�,No'ft mpton, MA 01060 Two Sots refStructuralplans
Nor,r. ljftone.'413=587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 Ptot/3i to Plans,
Other Spedfy,_,_,_„
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER,REPAIR,RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION
1.1 Property Address:
This section to be completed by office
Map Lot Unit
Zone Overlay District
Elm St.District CB District
SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record: �, ,,` ' p
* 91 1\J0,'-(Wt4dj�)Aj A
ame ^nt) Current Mailing Address:
4I3� S�"7aa6s�
Telephone
Signature
2.2 Authorized A ent:
Name(Print Current Mailing Address:
Signature Telephone
SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only
completed by ermit applicant
1. Building D� (a)Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical (b)Estimated Total Cost of
Construction from 6
3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical(HVAC)
5. Fire Protection
6. Total=(1 +2+3+4+5) oclo. 06 Check Number ;1971 1
This Section For Official Use Only
Date
Building Permit Number: Issued:
Signature:
Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date
File#BP-2015-0509
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON CRAIG MARNEY
ADDRESS/PHONE P O Box 128 LEEDS (413)586-5512
PROPERTY LOCATION 116 FRANKLIN ST
MAP 24C PARCEL 125 001 ZONE URB(100)
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Tvneof Construction: SISTER ROOF RAFTERS TO SUPPORT SOLAR PANELS
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accesso1y Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License 057159
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOL ING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
I
34 F ATION PRESENTED:
Approved 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
Demoli ' ela
Signature of Building 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.
116 FRANKLIN ST BP-2015-0509
GIs#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block:24C- 125 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category:renovation BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2015-0509
Project# JS-2015-000958
Est. Cost: $2000.00
Fee: $55.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const. Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: CRAIG MARNEY 057159
Lot Size(sa. ft.): 9278.28 Owner: HARVARD CONSTANCE
Zoning:URB(100) Applicant: CRAIG MARNEY
AT. 116 FRANKLIN ST
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
P O Box 128 (413) 586-5512 WC
LEEDSMA01053 ISSUED ON.1013112014 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:SISTER ROOF RAFTERS TO SUPPORT SOLAR
PANELS
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 Signature:
FeeType: Date Paid: Amount:
Building 10/31/2014 0:00:00 $55.00
212 Main Street, Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272
Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner