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196 pleasant rear stair code 2017-3-27Code Review Thomas Douglas Architects, Inc. Alterations to 196 Pleasant St 196 Pleasant Street, Suite 202 Northampton, MA Northampton, MA 01060 413-585-0641 1 of 1 CODE REVIEW March 17, 2017 196 Pleasant St Northampton, MA Applicable Building Code: MA 780 CMR Eighth Addition IBC, IEBC International EXISTING Building Code, 2009 ZONING DISTRICT: CB Proposed Renovations: Project Description: • Install a new fenced enclosure around the existing wood framed egress stair at the rear of the building. Install a new roof overhang to protect the existing stair risers and new door/fencing. General • This is a B Use • The existing building is 10,898 square feet. • There are no proposed changes of use. • Construction Type: IV- This is a mixture of brick bearing walls and heavy timber construction. • Existing separation of uses within the overall building: All existing separations will be maintained. • The new stair enclosure and framing will be built with materials matching the existing. • The current level of safety or sanitation will NOT be reduced and the portions altered shall conform to the requirements of the IBC. • The existing fire alarm system and sprinkler system will not be altered. Existing Pull stations are located at the interior egress doors leading to this exterior stair. • The existing path of egress shall not be altered. • Existing emergency lighting for the path of egress shall not be altered. • All new elements will conform to the accessibility code. • This alteration will not affect the height and area limitations. End of Document