27 Plumbing Variance 2012 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Board of State Examiners of Plumbersand Gasfitters
239 Causeway Street, Suite 400
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FROM STATE PLUMBING CODE
$86.00 application fee—Check payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts
(1)Applicant Information
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(2)Present Owner Information PA-Nit
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Variance Re•uest 1.formation
New construction:
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Alteration:
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•Has the work started? Yes V No • Date work started: )f 0 01 i%i(mm/dd/yyyy) N/A -_
Reason(s)why this variance is necessary and should be allowed. Include a statement of hardship.
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I hereby certify that the information entered on this application request,to include supporting documentation is true and accurate and is riled in
accordance with Chapter 142 section 13 of the General Laws and 248 CMR Massachusetts State Plumbing Code as amended.
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[This completes the online process,please print and sign the application
Date of Application: . (mm/dd/yyyy)
GENERAL NOTES
1. Rules and regulations(248 CMR)made by the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters may be vaned
upon the petition of the local Board of Health or Health Department thereof.(m.G.L.c142 s13).
Note 1:The petition of the Board of Health,whether favorable or not,must accompany this variance request.
Note 2:Board of Health petitioning is not required for buildings owned,used and constructed by the Commonwealth.
2. If necessary, attach supporting information/documentation to this application and deliver or mall to the Board
Office.
3. $86.00 application fee(non-refundable)—Check or money order payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
4. Variances are customarily heard on the first and last Wednesday of every month. Proper notification will be sent.
5. Copies of state gas code regulations(248 CMR)are available at the State Bookstore, Room
Boston, MA 02113. Call 617 727-2834 for current cost plus mailing charge.
6. The applicant must file a copy of the Board's approval for this variance request with the local
prior to commencing any work.
116, State House,
Plumbing Inspector
Vermont soapstone sink
36"wide by 24"long by 8"deep
Purchased in May, 2012 for installation in new construction private residence,
27 Fort Street,Northampton, MA
Soapstone SinIC
The seal of the sink is intact.
There will be a new drain basket.
The sink will have a soapstone counter on the right side,overlapping the sink for a
dish drain. There is a cut in the side for this overlap.
The faucets will be set into the back wall. Holes will be drilled to connect the faucets
behind the back wall of the sink.
The sink will sit on a metal stand,open underneath,so that my husband,in a
wheelchair,can fit under it.
CITY of NORTHAMPTON
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna Salloorn, Chair Joanne Levin, MD—Suzanne Smith, MD
STAFF: klerridith O'Leary, RS, Director—Daniel Wasiuk, Inspector—Edmund Snhth, Inspector—Jennifer Brown, RN,Nurse
-4,2012 '
.ne Smith
oper Lane
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iard of Health letter of support for State Plumbing Code Variance Request
4rs.Smith,
orthampton Board of Health is aware that you are seeking a variance from the State Plumbing Board in
lance with Massachusetts General Law,Chapter 142,section 13,for:
1. Installation of a soap stone, (non-conforming) sink.
half of the Northampton Board of Health,please accept this letter of support in requesting this variance and our
I hereby endorses your request for this variance as we foresee no public health issues and/or public nuisances
iated with this variance.
re are any questions,please do not hesitate to contact this office.
ectfully,
,itfith ary,B.S.(
ic Health Director
oard of Health,Plumbing Inspector
212 Main Street,Northampton,MA 01060
Ph (413) 587-1214 Fax(413)587-1221
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embers work with materials and fixtures used in the installation, removal,
aintenance, extension and alteration of plumbing systems for piped fixtures,
ed appliances and accessories.They perform this work in connection with
nitary drainage, storm drainage, special waste, venting systems and public or
ivate water supply systems within or adjacent to a building or structure. Gas
tters pipe fuel gases, low pressure or elevated, to appliances and accessories
id insure the installation of vent piping for flue gases and make-up air.
le Board of Registration of Plumbers and Gas Fitters regulates these
xupations in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance with the
ate laws and Board regulations. The Board holds examinations and issues
tenses for Journeyman and Master Plumbers, Journeyman and Master Gas
itters, and LP and LTD Gas. It registers apprentice Plumbers and Gas Fitters
nd issues corporate and partnership certificates for plumbing and gas The
The
holds public hearings for code amendments, grants variances, approves
lual and elevated gases and plumbing and gas products.
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16 Cooper Lane
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e: Plumbing Variance- Catherine Smith—(New Home)27 Fort Street-Northampton
BARBARA ANTHONY
UNDERSECRETARY OF OFFICE
OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND
BUSINESS REGULATION
MARK R.KMETZ
DIRECTOR,DIVISION OF
PROFESSIONAL LIGENSURE
tear Ms. Smith:
'lease be advised on November 7. 2012 in the Board Meeting Room, 1000 Washington Street in
3oston Massachusetts, the Board of the State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters deliberated on
Ind voted unanimously to Grant a variance from 248 CMR 3.04 (1). The Board voted to allow the
nstallation of a soapstone kitchen sink that is presently not listed on the Board's product acceptance
Nebsite.
This variance is,based on the presentation, infommation and documentation submitted in the
application by the Petitioner and is applicable to this user and site only.All other plumbing and gas
fitting work if applicable shall comply with the rules and regulations of 248 CMR 3.00 through 10.00
and all other applicable statutes and codes.
Sincerely,
For the Board,
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J.s:phA 'eluso,
Ex-eutive Director
The Board of the State Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters
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Plumbing and Gas Inspector
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
1 A COPY OF THE BOARD APPROVAL FOR THIS REQUEST, IF GRANTED MUST BE FILED BY THE LOCAL PLUMBING 1
AND/OR GAS FITTING INSPECTOR BEFORE THE S ART OF ANY PLUMBIINN'DORIGAS FITTING WORK. I IF APPLICABLE,
TEL: 617-727-9952 FAX: 617-727-6095 TTYITDD: 617.727.2099 http:I/www.mass.govldpIlboardslp1