31B-161 (6) BP-2023-0162
169 ELM ST COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block:Lot:
31B-161-001 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Permit: Solid Fuel
Appliance
PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2023-0162 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRAN D TO:
Project# FIREPLACE INSERT 2023 Contractor: License:
Est. Cost: DOUGLAS L'ABBEE CSL99401
Const.Class: Exp.Date: 01/06/2024
Use Group: Owner: LEONARD BENJAMIN I&REBECC R LORIMER
Lot Size (sq.ft.)
Zoning: URB Applicant: THE FIRE PLACE
Applicant Address Phone: Insurance:
100 STATE RD -PO BOX 606 (413)397-3463
WHATELY, MA 01093
ISSUED ON: 02/09/2023
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:
FIRE PLACE INSERT
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector
Underground: Service: Meter: Footings:
Rough: Rough: House# Foundation:
Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame:
Gas: Fire Department Driveway Final: Fireplace/Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation:
Smoke: Final:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VI LATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Signature: I
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Fees Paid: $40.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272
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APPLICATION FOR SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE INSTALLATION — LLf
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9 2023
Property Information ,��,_fi J---,
Owners Name: en ,Lcanoro� "_', �,06'`
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Address: /G? E/n-/ sit ,/ori'A,nknrn Aid
(No.) / (Street Address)
Phone: '//3 TIT 6-,,,--1 Cell: Email:
Owners Signature: ier G- Date: ,/310
Contractor's Information (If Applicable)
Name: D ' /is L'fibbec Phone: 410 .�97' F54 S
Construction Supervisor's License #: 49 '0/ Expiration: /- 6- a�
Home Impr. Contractor License #: /76/77 Expiration: //-/P"a 5/
Stove Information
Type of Fuel (check all that apply): Wood Pellet Coal
Location: 1;7-5 i 1/oor Freestanding Insert
Manufacturer: /✓.-p, on Model: O e/c,E/- /rued-
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Permit# Date Applied: Total all Fees: $ -/U e t F# 1 30 76-
Building Official: 4u,, //;o55 Date Issued: Z-9-Z z3
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Signature of Building Official: /l f /�
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
i =,: _ / Department of Industrial Accidents
_5N1�,=r 1 Congress Street, Suite 100
'" �� Boston, MA 02114-2017
'4, 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): THE FIRE PLACE
Address: 100 STATE ROAD
City/State/Zip: WHATELY , MA 01093 Phone#:413-397-3463
Are you an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required):
l.p✓ I am a employer with 1 0 employees(full and/or part-time).* 7. ❑ New construction
2.0 I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in 8. ❑ Remodeling
any capacity.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]
3.0 I am a homeowner doing all work myself.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]t
9. ❑Demolition
10 ❑ Building addition
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 arc sole 11.0 Electrical repairs or additions
proprietors with no employees.
12.❑Plumbing repairs or additions
5.0 I am a general contractor and I have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet. 13.❑Roof repair's
These sub-contractors have employees and have workers'comp.insurance.
6.0 We are a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c. 14.❑Other
152,§1(4),and we have no employees.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]
*Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information.
t 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:MA RETAIL MERCHANTS GROUP INC
Policy#or Self-ins.Lie.#:01400503301116 Expiration Date:1-1-24
Job Site Address: /G ? Z-417 0--- /,-- City/State/Zip: ,'9A‘►'7l oil 14°
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 u
der the pains and pe�al/liiess of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Signature: � �' --- /-44 Date: O - 3.c23
Phone#:413-397-3463
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#:
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2.0 pre-installation preparation
Clean all ashes from the inside of the existing appliance opening. Ensure the chimney and appliance are free of
cracks, loose mortar, creosote deposits, blockages, or other signs of deterioration. If necessary, have repair work
done by a qualified professional before installing the appliance.
Do NOT remove bricks or mortar from the appliance. In case of an outside air inlet or ash dump,fill with
fiberglass insulation. Adhere to minimum clearances as illustrated.
2.1 minimum clearance to combustibles
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
A Sidewall 12" (30.5cm)
B Mantel 16" (40.6cm)
12" (30.5cm) Projection
C Top facing 16" (40.6cm) °pMBuSTe '
E MA"TEL
D Side facing 6" (152mm) /
E Hearth (front) Canada 18" (45.7cm)
USA 16" (40.6cm)
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TOP
F Hearth (side) 8" (203mm) SURFAC
MINIMUM APPLIANCE OPENING .... v. ii
G Width(rear) 23" (58.4cm)
H Width (front) 28" (71.1cm) SIDE WALL
I Height(front) 22" (55.9cm) A
J Height (rear) 19" (48.3cm) NOry,
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K Depth 18" (45.7cm) pROTECjOROoq TH .
L Hearth depth Canada 22" (55.8cm)
USA 20" (50.8cm)
M Hearth width 46" (116.8cm)
N Facing width 54 1/2" (138.4cm)
Contemporary 45 1/2"
0 Facing height (115.5cm) CUSTBLE
Traditional 44 1/2"
OMB MANTEL
(113 cm) /
Contemporary 45 1/2" NON.°FA
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P Mantel (115.5cm)
Traditional 44 1/2" P
(113cm) °
Contemporary 29 1/2"
Q Height of top (74.9cm) ISNI R
surface Traditional 28 1/2"
(72.3cm) NIft
R Side facing 13 1/4" (33.6cm) y° T
S Hearth(side) 9" (22.8cm)
T Sidewall 13" (33cm) "ATHAMOUS3-
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pre-installation preparation
2.2 hearth extension /floor protection
Hearth extensions/floor protection must be made of non-combustible materials.They must meet the following
specifications:
• Minimum extension to the front of the insert:
- Canada: 18" (45.7cm)
- USA: 16"(40.6cm)
• Minimum 8" (203mm)extension to the sides of the insert
• Minimum 0.5" (13mm)thickness
• Minimum (K")0.84 thermal conductivity factor; and
• Minimum (R*)0.59 resistance value
*See chart below for more information.
CONVERTING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS TO R OR K VALUES
R =Thickness/K-Value
K=Thickness/R-Value
COMMON K and R VALUES CHART
MATERIAL K-VALUE R-VALUE
Per inch Per inch
Micore 300 0.43 2.33
Wonderboard(cement board) 1.92 0.52
Common Brick 5.00 0.20
Cement Mortar 5.00 0.20
Ceramic Tile 12.50 0.08
Marble 11.00 0.09
Air Space(ventilated) 0.70 1.43
Sand and Gravel 1.70 0.59
Drywall (gypsum) 1.00 1.00
Rockwool or Fiberglass Batts 0.30 3.33
With K values, the lower value is a better insulator. With R values, the higher number is better.
K-Value Example:
A wood stove may call for thermal protection which has a K factor of 1 or less. A product
such as Micore 300 Board from USG has a K-Value of approximately .43 per inch.
Therefore, a 1/2" (12.7mm)thickness of this board would have a K-Value of.86, which
meets the requirement of our example stove.
R-Value Example:
This appliance calls for thermal protection with an R-Value of 0.59.This same board above
is rated as having an R-Value of 2.33 for a 1" (25.4mm)thickness.Therefore, 1/2" (12.7mm)
of the Micore 300 Board would have a R-value of 1.165, which meets the specifications for
this appliance.
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3.0 installation EN
A WARNING
• Wear gloves, protective footwear and safety glasses for protection.
• Carefully follow the instructions for assembly of the pipe and other parts needed to install the appliance.
Failure to do so may result in a fire, especially if combustibles are too close to the appliance or chimp y and air
spacers are blocked, preventing the free movement of cooling air.
• Do not draw outside air from garage spaces. Exhaust products of gasoline engines are hazardous. Di' not
install outside air ducts such that the air may be drawn from attic spaces, basements or above the roiling
where other heating appliances or fans and chimneys exhaust or utilize air.These precautions will red ce the
possibility of appliance smoking or air flow reversal.The outside air inlet must remain clear of leaves, •ebris, ice
and/or snow. It must be unrestricted while appliance is in use to prevent room air starvation which ca cause
smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a fire. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms.
• Negative pressure within your home may inadvertently affect your appliance.
• To prevent contact with sagging or loose insulation,the appliance must not be installed against vapo r barriers
or exposed insulation. Localized overheating could occur and a fire could result.
• Do not use makeshift compromises during installation. Do not block or restrict air, grille or louvre ope ings. Do
not add a hood.
• To prevent personal injury, keep hand tools in good condition, sharpen cutting edges and make sure ool
handles are secure.
• Always maintain the minimum air space required in the enclosure to prevent fires.
• Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this appliance and notify y.ur
insurance company prior to proceeding.
It is extremely important that this appliance be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications, a-well as
local and national codes.
In Canada, the installation codes are:
• CSA B365 and
• CSA C22
In USA, the installation codes are:
• ANSI NFPA 70 and
• ANSI NFPA 211
note:
Before beginning installation, ensure chimney and liner are in good condition. They must be kept clean.
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FN installation
3.1 typical existing masonry
You can install your appliance using your existing masonry —FOLLOW MANU-
chimney. To do so, use the following guidelines. If you are using a mimFACTURER'S
masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with /MEW INSTRUCTIONS
the specifications of the Building Code in your region. It � FOR MAXIMUM
must normally be lined with fire clay bricks, metal or clay i �. LINER EXTENSION
tiles sealed together with fire cement. (Round flues are ��� ��ABOVE CHIMNEY
the most efficient). MASONRY A'm im
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A. Remove the fireplace damper or fasten it permanently open.
note:
It is recommended to folow the method of sealing off the damper area around the liner.
B. Measure the throat of the fireplace and mark this shape on a piece of 24 gauge(0.6mm)sheet metal
(flue cover). Cut a 6" (152.4mm)hole to lie directly below the fireplace flue opening. Allow 2"(50.8mm)of
material on all sides(to act as flanges)and cut to these measurements. Bend down the flanges.
TIP:If inexperienced in doing this, make and test a cardboard pattern first.
Fasten this flue cover in position as high as possible. Using 2 masonry screws per side, insert them
through the flanges into the fireplace.
C. Permanently seal any openings between the fireplace masonry and the facing masonry.
In Canada:This fireplace insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6"(152.4mm)diameter
extending from the fireplace insert to the top of the chimney.The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3
requirements of CAN/ULC-S635, Standard for Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory-Built Chimneys and
Vents, or CAN/ULC-S640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys. It must be installed as follows:
A. Attach a stainless steel liner connector or elbow to the liner, and insert onto the flue collar.
B. Fasten with 3 screws.
C. Secure the top of the liner to the chimney cap using a liner support and chimney flashing.
D. Cap the top of the chimney liner assembly using an approved rain cap.
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