1021-12-18 Smith_Bldg Commissioner Meeting Notes
Meeting Minutes
By: Karen Estabrook Date: 12/14/12
Meeting Date: 12/06/12 Project Name: Smith-Renovations to Cutter and Ziskind
Meeting Time: 11:00-Noon Project No.: 150459.001
Meeting
Location:
Facilities 2nd Fl.
Conference Rm.
Attendees: Louis Hasbrouck- Bldg. Commissioner City of
Northampton
Charlie Conant- Smith PM Facilities
Dana Anderson- P+W
Karen Estabrook - P+W
Emily Prouty- P+W
Don Havener- Costentini
Jimmy Su- ARUP
Next Meeting
Date:
Discussion
Items in bold are new, items in italics are revised.
Agenda Item No. Description Responsibility
1.10
Presentation and
General Discussion
with Louis
Hasbrouck,
Building
Commissioner- City
of Northampton
I. P+W presented an overview of the project and “page
turn” of the Design Development set to Louis
Hasbrouck, Northampton Building Commissioner.
II. Don Havener, the design team’s code consultant
summarized the code compliance approach as
outlined in the attachment.
III. There followed specific discussion points:
a. The design team proposed to utilize a program
occupant load on the 1st floor and basement levels
as a basis for determining the number of required
plumbing fixtures. Mr. Hasbrouck did not oppose
the approach but, requested a document outlining
the design team’s development and justification of
the program occupant loads and resulting number of
provided fixtures.
P+W
Minutes, Cont.
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18 December 2012
Agenda Item No. Description Responsibility
b. The design team discussed concerns regarding the
existing means of egress from the basement level.
Mr. Hasbrouck requested a document outlining the
issues and proposed treatment.
c. The design team noted that the existing fire
suppressant system in the Data room is a Halon fire
extinguishing system. Mr. Hasbrouck noted that the
question of keeping or removing the existing Halon
system should be addressed by the Northampton
fire department.
d. The design team asked if emergency power was
required in the courtyard. It was determined that its
designation as a means of egress path would drive
this requirement. Mr. Hasbrouck brought up
Northampton’s commitment to the “dark sky”
initiative. The design team will review the
associated issues and make a determination.
e. The design team discussed concerns regarding the
existing South Stairways. Retrofitting these
stairways with MAAB compliant handrails will create
issues regarding dimensions and clearances. P+W
will forward a drawing illustrating the existing
conditions and related solutions.
f. Jimmy Su presented the structural overview of the
proposed upgrades/interventions. The 4 areas
highlighted were:
i. Upgraded lateral system
ii. Elevator pits and shafts
iii. Strengthened lower central roof where required
for snow drifts etc.
iv. Replacement of the 1980’s lower central roof
addition.
g. Jimmy Su also noted that the proposed method for
installing new foundations at the replaced low roof
extension would be to call for excavation down to
match the level of the existing foundation, in
anticipation that this will achieve a bearing capacity
similar to what has been shown on existing
documentation for the building and nearby sites.
Mr. Hasbrouck responded that at these higher
elevations on the campus, the soil make up is fairly
consistent.
P+W
P+W
P+W
Minutes, Cont.
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18 December 2012
The foregoing constitutes our understanding of matters discussed and conclusions reached. Other participants
are requested to review these items and advise the originator in writing of any errors or omissions.
Agenda Item No. Description Responsibility
Distribution: Attendees; Julie Ohotnicky; Rebecca Shaw; Kathleen Zieja; Patrick Diggins; John
Climie; Shauna Gillies- Smith; Tim MCCaul; Sean Ditto; Mike Walker; Gretchen Schneider; Yanel
de Angel; Kim Duval