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30A-032 2011-04-29 American Benefits Group Code Review DRAFT (2)IEBC & 780 CMR - Eighth Edition IEBC & MA State Building Code Review - Existing Building Review 29 April 2011 American Benefits Group (ABG) 320 Riverside Drive, PO Box 1209 Northampton, MA 01061-1209 prepared for - Bob Cummings, Owner & Mitch Damon, Contractor prepared by - Austin Design Inc., Chris Farley, RA, MA lic. #11043 no. item existing proposed IEBC / Code ref. notes 1 Description of work Interior partitions (non load- bearing) and suspended ceiling work and related electrical, HVAC, and sprinklers modifications, See sheets 1 & 2, attached. 2 Design Professional Over 35,000 cu. ft., approx. 343,200 SF. No change, interior work only. MA am'd 107.1.1 & MGL 112 60L Construction Control Required. 3 Use Group "B" use No change IBC Chap. 3 1st and 2nd floor uses are "B". 4 Change of Occupancy na No Change IEBC Chap. 3 5 Construction Type Type IV, Heavy Timber No change IBC Chap. 6 Masonry exterior walls with heavy timber and steel roof framing. 6 Height 2 stories No change 7 Area 7,650 SF for ABG, entire 2nd floor area. No change 1st floor area same as 2nd floor. 8 Occupant Load 154 occupants @ 100 gross for "B" use. No change IBC table 1004.1.1 Both floors, 77 occupancy for 2nd floor alone. 9 Compliance Methods na Prescriptive Compliance Method. 101.5 & BBRS Emerg. Ammend't of 4-12-11 Existing building demostrates "equivilency" to 6th ed. MA Code with NFPA 13 sprinklers, addressable fire alarm system, adequate egress as req'd by Emergency Ammendment. American Benefits Group, Northampton, MA IEBC Code Review 29 April 2011 1 10 New and Replacement Materials na Like materials to be used in Alterations 301.2.2 Like materials shall be permitted for repairs and alterations. 11 Alterations na 303.1 Alterations shall comply with the requirements of the IBC for new construction. 12 Structural Elements na No change 303.3, 303.4, and 303.5 13 Fire Escapes Two existing. No change 305.1.2 Fire escapes shall be accepted as a means of egress in existing buildings only. 14 Accessibility for Existing Buildings - Alterations No change 310.6 Proposed alterations will maintain accessibility to all altered spaces including new, fully accessible bathroom. 15 Automatic Sprinkler System Yes Modified as necessary for new space configuration. All sprinkler work to be designed and installed by licensed fire protection Engineer/Sub-Contractor. 16 Fire Alarm System Yes Modified as necessary for new space configuration. All Fire Alarm work to be designed and installed by licensed Electrician/Engineer. 17 Electrical na See notes. All electrical work to be specified and installed by licensed electrical Sub- Contractor. 18 Mechanical na Existing ductwork to be modified for new space configuration. All mechanical work to be designed and installed by licensed mechanical Sub- Contractor. 19 Plumbing na See notes. Plumibng work to be specified and installed by licensed Sub- contractor. 20 Energy Conservation na New lighting fixtures. IECC 505.0 American Benefits Group, Northampton, MA IEBC Code Review 29 April 2011 2 Electrical Ceiling height - approx. 150" to 165" Suspended ceiling height - approx. 96" Storage Electrical Kitchen / Emplyee Lounge Area Conference Space Existing Office Existing Cubicle Existing Office Existing Office Existing Cubicle Existing Cubicle Existing Cubicle Egress Hall American Benefits Group Bob Cummings 320 Riverside Drive Northampton, MA. 01062-2762 Project: Contractor: M.R. Damon Construction Mitch Damon 5 Main Street Northfield, MA. 01360 Cell - (413) 834-1017 Architect: Austin Design Inc. Chris Farley 16 Call Road Colrain, MA 01340 413 624 9669 p Title: Scale: Date: sheet Existing Part. Plan 1/8" = 1'-0" 29 April 2011 1 Area shown at left Key Floor Plan - 2nd Floor No work ElectricalElectrical Kitchen / Emplyee Lounge Area Enlarged Conference Space New Bath & show. Suspended ceiling height - approx. 96" Ceiling height - approx. 150" to 165" Ceiling height - approx. 150" to 165" Existing Office Existing to remain WH Existing to remain Existing to remain Existing to remain Existing Office Existing Office Storage Hall American Benefits Group Bob Cummings 320 Riverside Drive Northampton, MA. 01062-2762 Project: Contractor: M.R. Damon Construction Mitch Damon 5 Main Street Northfield, MA. 01360 Cell - (413) 834-1017 Architect: Austin Design Inc. Chris Farley 16 Call Road Colrain, MA 01340 413 624 9669 p Title: Scale: Date: sheet Proposed Part. Plan 1/8" = 1'-0" 29 April 2011 215'-8"11'-11 1/2"3'-1"7'-5"7'-6" Approx. areas of renovation shown shaded Area shown at left Key Floor Plan - 2nd Floor No work Note: See Sheet 1 for existing conditions.See written Code Review for more information.