building permit app 1 GarfieldCity of Northampton
Building Department
212 Main Street
Room 100
Northampton, MA 01060
phone 413-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272
Department use only
Status of Permit:
Curb Cut/Driveway Permit ____________________
Sewer/Septic Availability______________________
Water/Well Availability________________________
Two Sets of Structural Plans___________________
Plot/Site Plans_____________
Other Specify__________
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:
______________________________________________________
Name (Print)
_____________________________________________________
Signature
_____________________________________________________
Current Mailing Address:
______________________________________________________
Telephone
2.2 Authorized Agent:
______________________________________________________
Name (Print)
______________________________________________________
Signature
______________________________________________________
Current Mailing Address:
______________________________________________________
Telephone
SECTION 3 - ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost (Dollars) to be completed by permit applicant Official Use Only
1. Building (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)Check Number
This Section For Official Use Only
Building Permit Number:_______________________________ Date
Issued:______________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________
Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings
_______________________________
Date
_______________________________________________________________@ ____________
EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED; EITHER HOMEOWNER OR CONTRACTOR)
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
Rear
L:______ R:______ L:______ R:______
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 DON'T KNOW YES
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO DON'T KNOW YES
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document #
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO DON'T KNOW YES
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained Obtained , Date Issued:
C.Do any signs exist on the property? YES NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property ? YES NO
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 NO
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
SECTION 5- DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (check all applicable)
New House Addition Replacement Windows
0r Doors
Alteration(s) Roofing
Accessory Bldg. Demolition New Signs [ ] Decks [ ] Siding [ ] Other [ ]
_________________________________________________________________
Brief Description of Proposed
Work:________________________________________________________________________________________
Alteration of existing bedroom ______Yes ______ No Adding new bedroom _______ Yes _______ No
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement _______ Yes _______No
Plans Attached Roll - Sheet
6a. If New house and or addition to existing housing, complete the following:
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 .
l.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, _______________________________________________________________________________________, as Owner of the subject
property
hereby authorize ________________________________________________________________________________________________
to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Owner Date
I, _______________________________________________________________________________________, 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
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street ● Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060
AFFIDAVIT Home Improvement Contractor Law
Supplement to Permit Application The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation ("OCABR") regulates the registration of contractors and
subcontractors performing improvements or renovations on detached one to four family homes. Prior to performing work on such homes, a contractor must be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor ("HIC").
M.G.L. Chapter 142A requires that the “reconstruction, alteration, renovation, repair, modernization, conversion,
improvement, removal, demolition, or construction of an addition to any pre-existing owner-occupied building containing
at least one but not more than four dwelling units….or to structures which are adjacent to such residence or building” be done by registered contractors.
Note: If the homeowner has contracted with a corporation or LLC, that entity must be registered.
Type of Work:______________________________________________ Est. Cost:__________________ Address of Work:______________________________________________________________________
Date of Permit Application:______________________________________________________________
I hereby certify that: Registration is not required for the following reason(s):
___ Work excluded by law (explain):________________________________________________
___ Job under $1,000.00 ___ Owner obtaining own permit (explain):___________________________________________
____Building not owner-occupied
___ Other (specify):______________________________________________________________
OWNERS OBTAINING THEIR OWN PERMIT OR ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH UNREGISTERED
CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS FOR APPLICABLE HOME IMPROVEMENT WORK ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AND DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE ARBITRATION PROGRAM OR GUARANTY FUND
UNDER M.G.L. Chapter 142A. SUCH OWNERS ALSO ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITES FOR ALL WORK PERFORMED UNDER THE BUILDING PERMIT. SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Signed under the penalties of perjury:
I hereby apply for a building permit as the agent of the owner:
Date Contractor Name HIC Registration No. OR:
Notwithstanding the above notice, I hereby apply for a building permit as the owner of the above property:
Date Owner Name and Signature
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street ● Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060
Massachusetts Residential Building Code
Section 110.R5.1.2
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.
Section 110.R5.1.3.1
Any homeowner performing work for which a building permit is required shall be exempt from
the licensing provisions of 780 CMR 110.R5, provided that if a homeowner engages a person(s)
for hire to do such work, then such homeowner shall act as supervisor.
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.
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street ● Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060
In accordance of the provisions of MGL c 40, S54, I acknowledge that as a condition of the building
permit all debris resulting from the construction activity governed by this Building Permit shall be disposed of in a properly licensed solid waste disposal facility, as defined by MGL c 111, S 150A.
The debris from construction work being performed at:
(Please print house number and street name)
Is to be disposed of at:
(Please print name and location of facility)
Or will be disposed of in a dumpster onsite rented or leased from:
(Company Name and Address)
Signature of Permit Applicant or Owner Date
If, for any reason, the debris will not be disposed of as indicated, the Applicant or Owner shall notify the
Building Department as to the location where the debris will be disposed.
Debris Disposal Affidavit
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
1 Congress Street, Suite 100
Boston, MA 02114-2017
www.mass.gov/dia
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers.
TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY.
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization/Individual):______________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:_____________________________ Phone #:________________________________
*Any applicant that checks box #1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers’ compensation policy information.†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:____________________________________________________________________________
Policy # or Self-ins. Lic. #:__________________________________________ Expiration Date:____________________
Job Site Address: City/State/Zip:______________________ Attach a copy of the workers’ compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152, §25A is a criminal violation punishable by 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. A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance
coverage verification.
I do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Signature: Date:
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 #:_________________________________
Type of project (required):
7. New construction
8. Remodeling
9. Demolition
10 Building addition
11. Electrical repairs or additions
12. Plumbing repairs or additions
13. Roof repairs
14. Other____________________
1. I am a employer with _________employees (full and/or part-time).*
2. I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in any capacity. [No workers’ comp. insurance required.]
3. I am a homeowner doing all work myself. [No workers’ comp. insurance required.]
†
4. I am a homeowner and will be hiring contractors to conduct all work on my property. I will ensure that all contractors either have workers’ compensation insurance or are sole
proprietors with no employees.
5. I am a general contractor and I have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet.
These sub-contractors have employees and have workers’ comp. insurance.‡
6. We are a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c. 152, §1(4), and we have no employees. [No workers’ comp. insurance required.]
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box:
Information and Instructions
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 152 requires all employers to provide workers’ compensation for their employees.
Pursuant to this statute, an employee is defined as “...every person in the service of another under any contract of hire,
express or implied, oral or written.”
An employer is defined as “an individual, partnership, association, corporation or other legal entity, or any two or more
of the foregoing engaged in a joint enterprise, and including the legal representatives of a deceased employer, or the
receiver or trustee of an individual, partnership, association or other legal entity, employing employees. However the
owner of a dwelling house having not more than three apartments and who resides therein, or the occupant of the
dwelling house of another who employs persons to do maintenance, construction or repair work on such dwelling house
or on the grounds or building appurtenant thereto shall not because of such employment be deemed to be an employer.”
MGL chapter 152, §25C(6) also states that “every state or local licensing agency shall withhold the issuance or
renewal of a license or permit to operate a business or to construct buildings in the commonwealth for any
applicant who has not produced acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance coverage required.”
Additionally, MGL chapter 152, §25C(7) states “Neither the commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall
enter into any contract for the performance of public work until acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance
requirements of this chapter have been presented to the contracting authority.”
Applicants
Please fill out the workers’ compensation affidavit completely, by checking the boxes that apply to your situation and, if
necessary, supply sub-contractor(s) name(s), address(es) and phone number(s) along with their certificate(s) of
insurance. Limited Liability Companies (LLC) or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) with no employees other than the
members or partners, are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If an LLC or LLP does have
employees, a policy is required. Be advised that this affidavit may be submitted to the Department of Industrial
Accidents for confirmation of insurance coverage. Also be sure to sign and date the affidavit. The affidavit should
be returned to the city or town that the application for the permit or license is being requested,not the Department of
Industrial Accidents. Should you have any questions regarding the law or if you are required to obtain a workers’
compensation policy, please call the Department at the number listed below. Self-insured companies should enter their
self-insurance license number on the appropriate line.
City or Town Officials
Please be sure that the affidavit is complete and printed legibly. The Department has provided a space at the bottom
of the affidavit for you to fill out in the event the Office of Investigations has to contact you regarding the applicant.
Please be sure to fill in the permit/license number which will be used as a reference number. In addition, an applicant
that must submit multiple permit/license applications in any given year, need only submit one affidavit indicating current
policy information (if necessary) and under “Job Site Address” the applicant should write “all locations in ______(city or
town).” A copy of the affidavit that has been officially stamped or marked by the city or town may be provided to the
applicant as proof that a valid affidavit is on file for future permits or licenses. A new affidavit must be filled out each
year. Where a home owner or citizen is obtaining a license or permit not related to any business or commercial venture
(i.e. a dog license or permit to burn leaves etc.) said person is NOT required to complete this affidavit.
The Department’s address, telephone and fax number:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
1 Congress Street, Suite 100
Boston, MA 02114-2017
Tel. # 617-727-4900 ext. 7406 or 1-877-MASSAFE
Fax # 617-727-7749
www.mass.gov/diaRevised 02-23-15
Information and Instructions
City or Town Officials
Please be sure that the affidavit is complete and printed legibly. The Department has provided a space at the bottom
of the affidavit for you to fill out in the event the Office of Investigations has to contact you regarding the applicant.
Please be sure to fill in the permit/license number which will be used as a reference number. In addition, an applicant that
must submit multiple permit/license applications in any given year, need only submit one affidavit indicating current
policy information (if necessary). A copy of the affidavit that has been officially stamped or marked by the city or town
may be provided to the applicant as proof that a valid affidavit is on file for future permits or licenses. A new affidavit
must be filled out each year. Where a home owner or citizen is obtaining a license or permit not related to any business
or commercial venture (i.e. a dog license or permit to burn leaves etc.) said person is NOT required to complete this
affidavit.
The Department’s address, telephone and fax number:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
1 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02114-2017
Tel. # 617-727-4900 ext. 7406 or 1-877-MASSAFE
Fax # 617-727-7749
www.mass.gov/dia
Form Revised 02-23-15
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 152 requires all employers to provide workers’ compensation for their employees.
Pursuant to this statute, an employee is defined as “...every person in the service of another under any contract of hire,
express or implied, oral or written.”
An employer is defined as “an individual, partnership, association, corporation or other legal entity, or any two or more
of the foregoing engaged in a joint enterprise, and including the legal representatives of a deceased employer, or the
receiver or trustee of an individual, partnership, association or other legal entity, employing employees. However, the
owner of a dwelling house having not more than three apartments and who resides therein, or the occupant of the
dwelling house of another who employs persons to do maintenance, construction or repair work on such dwelling house
or on the grounds or building appurtenant thereto shall not because of such employment be deemed to be an employer.”
MGL chapter 152, §25C(6) also states that “every state or local licensing agency shall withhold the issuance or
renewal of a license or permit to operate a business or to construct buildings in the commonwealth for any
applicant who has not produced acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance coverage required.”
Additionally, MGL chapter 152, §25C(7) states “Neither the commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall
enter into any contract for the performance of public work until acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance
requirements of this chapter have been presented to the contracting authority.”
Applicants
Please fill out the workers’ compensation affidavit completely, by checking the boxes that apply to your situation and, if
necessary, supply your insurance company’s name, address and phone number along with a certificate of insurance.
Limited Liability Companies (LLC) or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) with no employees other than the members
or partners, are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If an LLC or LLP does have employees, a policy
is required. Be advised that this affidavit may be submitted to the Department of Industrial Accidents for confirmation of
insurance coverage. Also be sure to sign and date the affidavit. The affidavit should be returned to the city or town
that the application for the permit or license is being requested,not the Department of Industrial Accidents. Should you
have any questions regarding the law or if you are required to obtain a workers’ compensation policy, please call the
Department at the number listed below. Self-insured companies should enter their self-insurance license number on the
appropriate line.