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146 Elm Permit App 2014-09-19---- File # BP-20l5-0329 APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON CUTLER ASSOCLATES INC ADDRESS/PHONE 43 HARVARD ST WORCESTER (508) 757-7500 PROPERTY LOCATION 146 ELM ST -GRADUATE STUDENT RESIDENCE MAP 3lB PARCEL 242 001 ZONE URC( 100)IEU(57)/ THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE ZONING FORM FILLED OUT Fee Paid Building Permit Filled out Fee Paid TypeofConstruction: RESIDENCE CONVERSION, INCL INT DEMO, PARTITIONS,MECHANICALS,FINISHED,MINOR REPAIRS & INFILL TO EXT SHELL Non Structural interior renovations Addition to Existing Accessory Structure Building Plans Included: Owner/ Statement or License 078170 3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON TIDS APPLICATION BASED ON INFORMATION PRESENTED: __Approved __Additional permits required (see below) PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§ __________ Intermediate Project___Site Plan AND/OR ____Special Permit With Site Plan Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: ~_________ Finding,_____ Special Permit _______ Variance*____ __--'Received & Recorded at Registry ofDeeds ProofEnclosed_____ __Other Permits Required: ---Curb Cut from DPW ___Water Availability ___S.ewer Availability ___Septic Approval Board ofHealth ____Well Water Potability Board of Health Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee ---­ Permit from Elm Street Commission -------' ___Permit DPW Storm Water Management __-,Demolition Delay Signature ofBuilding Official Date Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits from Board ofHealth, Conservation Commission, Department of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities. * Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards ofMGL 40A. Contact Office of Planning & Development for more information. 'This sectiqn tc) b~.completed by, ?ffice Unit Version1.7 Commercial City of Northampton Building Department 212 Main Street Room 100 Northampton, MA 01060 '13-587-1240 Fax413-587-1272 ;,;;.;;;..-- APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT, REPAIR, RENOVATE, CHANGE THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF, OR DEMOLISH ANY BUILDING OTHER THAN A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION 1.1 Property Address: !146 Elm Street Map ~/8 Lot t3L/~ /Northampton, MA j Overlay District CB Qistrict SECTION 2 -PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record:fSmith Colleg'~"w,"'~"~'~ww"'-"w~~~"-' ''''''"'''1 Nam;{P;:i;)~~"GA 6'NO AJ Signature Telephone 2.2 Authorized Agent: Name (Print) oll,e.~,:J=~~ Address: • Signature ___ Telephone SECTION 3 -ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item 'I 1. Building • 2. Electrical 3. Plumbing 4. Mechanical (HVAC) 5. Fire Protection 6. Total == (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5) Official,Use Only (a) Building Permit Fee (b) Estimated Total Cost of Construction from 6 Building Permit Fee This Section For Official Use Onl Building Permit Number Signature: Building Commissionerllnspector Buildings Date Issued Date COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF EXISTING BUILDING UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS, ADDITIONS AND/OR CHANGE IN USE Existing Use Group: Existing Hazard Index 780 CMR 34): Proposed Hazard Index 780 CMR 34): SECTION 6 BUILDING HEI,GHT AND AREA BUILDING AREA EXISTING PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION Floor Area per Floor (sf) Total Area (sf) Total Proposed Total Height (tt) Total Height tt Versionl.7 Commercial Building Pennit May 15,2000 SECTION 4~CONSTRUCTIONSERVICES FOR PROJECTS LESS THAN 35,000 CUBIC FEET OF ENCLOSED SPACE Interior Alterations 0 Existing Wall Signs [2] Demolition [2] Repairs 0 Additions 0 Accessory Building 0 i Exterior Alteration Existing Ground Sign 0 New Signs 0 Roofing 0 . of Use 0 Other 0 r-"'.••.--.~.•......-....-...~.~.,~.•."••..,••,•••""-,~""",,~.-,-,,............. Brief Description !Residence conversion, including interior demolition, new partitions, mechanicals and interior Of Proposed Work: !finishes. Minor repairs and infills to exterior shelL I~ "._~ SECTION 5 -USE GROUP AND CONSTRUCTION TYPE USE GROUP (Check as applicable) CONSTRUCTION TYPE I A Assembly 0 A-1 A-4 0 0 A-2 A-5 0 0 A-3 o 1A 1B 0 0 i B Business 0 2A 0 • E Educational D 2B 0 iF Factory 0 F-1 0 F-2 0 2C 0 i H Hi h Hazard 0 3A 0 I Institutional 0 1-1 0 1-2 0 1-3 0 3B 0 M Mercantile 0 4 0 R Residential [2] R-1 0 R-2 0 R-3 [2] 5A 0 is Storage 0 S-1 0 S-2 0 5B [2] U Utility Specify:0 M Mixed Use Specify:0 •S Special Use Specify:0 7. Water Supply (M.G.L. c. 40, § 54) 7.1 Flood Zone Information: 7.3 Sewage Disposal System: Public [2] Private 0 Zone [::--:="~'] Outside Flood ZoneD Municipal [2] On site disposal system 0L-__~~__________~__________L-__-=-=-=-=-=____________-=~J-__~ i Version1.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000 r-------~~--~~~~~_. 8: \NORTHAM}lTONZQNING' i Proposed Required by Zoning This column to be filled in by Building Department Setbacks Front Lot Size Frontage # ofParkin S aces Fill: (volume & Location) Building Height Bldg. Square Footage Open Space Footage (Lot area minus bldg & paved arkin ) A. Has a Special PermitlVariance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site? NO ® DON'T KNOW 0 YES 0 IF YES, date issued: IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO DON'T KNOW 0 IF YES: enter Book YES ~"""'''''''''~,,-''' ... '''' and/or Document B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO 0 DON'T KNOW 0 YES 0 IF YES, has a permit been orneed to be obtained from the Conservation Commission? Needs to be obtained Obtained , Date Issued: o o C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES NOo 0 IF YES, describe size, type and location: D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES 0 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 0 NO ® IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required. 0 Versionl.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15, 2000 SECTION 9-PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES -FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES SUBJECT TO CONSTRUCTION CONTROL PURSUANT TO 780 CMR 116 (CONTAINING MORE THAN 35,000 C.F. OF ENCLOSED SPACE) 9.1 Registered Architect: 43 Harvard MA 43 Harvard MA Address Signature 9.2 Registered Professional Engineer(s): Telephone Expiration Date , .......... ' •• .....w ....····~__••".mm.mm·~.~m~··... • !Plumbing/Mechanical ~v._.",-..=m' '" ,,,,.,,,Y.,,~~.. _""o.",u,~,·.'<W""''"'''''_M_r ~'W"_~""__-'"~''' Area of Responsibility NH Address 50~)722=]?2~. Signature Telephone Expiration Date 9.3 General Contractor Not Applicable 0 Telephone Version1.7 Commercial Building Permit May 15,2000 SECTION 10~ STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW (780 CMR 110.11) Inrl,on~>nrl,ont Structural E Structural Peer Review uired No SECTION 11 -OWNER AUTHORIZATION -TO BE COMPLETED WHEN OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT I h=:==============e",,,,==================~___,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. Print Name Date , 10.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: o . ,rJa;~'~ LatourName of license Holder, ,~""""" "" , ,",~-""""",e_"'l ".,_",~,_"",-.~•••,=,W"#_, "',_",_."_O_E,<'_ ",-wi; 400-4833 Telephone SEcu;rCIN 13 -WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT (M.G.L. c.152, § 25C(6)) Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application, Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the issuance of the building permit. Affidavit Attached Yes ® No 0 ~ The Commonwealth ofMassachusetts Department ofIndustrial Accidents Office ofInvestigations 1 Congress Street, Suite 100 Boston, MA 02114-2017 www.mass.govldia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/ContractorslElectricianslPlumbers Applicant Information Please Print Legibly Name (BusinessiOrganizationlIndividual): Cutler Associates, Inc. --------------------------------------------------~---- 43 Harvard St. City/State/Zip: Worcester, MA 01609 Phone #: 508-757-7500 Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: 1. ~I I am a employer with 80 4. 0 I am a general contractor and I employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors 2. 0 I am a sole proprietor or partner-listed on the attached sheet. ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers' [No workers' compo insurance compo insurance.t required.] 5. 0 We are a corporation and its 3. 0 I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their myself. [No workers' compo right of exemption per MOL insurance required.] t c. 152, §1(4), and we have no employees. [No workers' compo insurance required.] Type of project (required): 6. 0 New construction 7. ~l Remodeling 8. Demolition 9. 0 Building addition 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions 11.0 Plumbing repairs or additions 12.0 Roofrepairs 13.0 *Any applicantthat 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 ofthe sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have employees. Ifthe sub-contractors have employees, they must provide their workers' compo policy number. I am an employer that isproviding workers' compensation insurance for m:y employees. Below is the policy andjob site information. Zurich American Ins. Co. Insurance Company Policy # or Self-ins. Lic. ._W_C_98_0_5_1_3_20_2___________ Expiration Date:,_1_2_-1_-1_4_____ Job Site Address: 146 Elm Street City/State/Zip: Northampton, MA 01060 Attach a copy ofthe workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A ofMOL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of 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 ofup to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy ofthis statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations ofthe DIA for insurance coverage verification. I do hereby certify under the pains andpenalties ofperjury that the information provided above is true and correct. Signature: Date: 508757-7500 Official use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town official. City or Town: PermitlLicense Issuing Authority (circle one): 1. Board of Health 2. Building Department 3. CitylTown Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector 6. Other ______--,-_____ Contact Person: Phone#: INSPECTOR Louis Hasbrouck Building Commissioner City of Northampton Massachusetts DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street • Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060 Fax: 413-587-1272 Phone: 413-587-1240 Chuck Miller Assistant Commissioner SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION CONTROL DOCUMENT (For professional Engineers/Architects responsible for a portion of a controlled project) Project Title: Smith College -Residence Conversion Project Location: 146 Elm Street, Northampton, MA Date: July 1,2014 Map: 31 B Parcel: 242 Zone: __ Scope of Project Conve~ Single Family House to Graduate Housing In accordance with the Eighth edition Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR Section 107.6: I, Michael Bass _____________ Mass. Registration # _6_2_0_4 ____ , being a registered professional Engineer/Architect hereby CERTIFY that I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans, computations and specifications concerning: [ ] Fire Protection IX) Architectural [] Structural [] Mechanical [] Electrical [ ] Other (specify) __________________________ _ . for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, such plans. computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, all acceptable engineering practices and all applicable Laws for the proposed project. Furthermore, I understand and AGREE that I shall perform the necessary professional services to determine that the above mentioned portions of the work proceed in accordance with the documents approved for the building permit. Upon completion of the work, I shall submit to the building official a final report as to the satisfactory Completion of the above mentioned work. . (seal) City of Northampton .Hassachusetts DEPAR2'MEN7.' OF BUILDING INSPEC'J!IONS 212 Main Street _ MUnicipal Building Northampton, MA 01060 INSPECTOR Louis Hasbrouck Fax: 413-587-1272 Chuck Miller Building Commissioner Phone: 413-587-1240 Assistant Commissioner SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION CONTROL DOCUMENT (For professional Engineers/Architects responsible for a portion of a controlled project) Project Title: Smith College -Residence Conversion Date: July 01,2014 Project Location: 146 Elm Street -North Hampton, MA Map: 31 B Parcel: 242 Zone:__ Scope of Project: Convert Single Family House to Graduate Housing In accordance with the Eighth edition Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR Section 107.6: I, Thomas E. Lamb, PE Mass. Registration # 49045 being a registered professional Engineer/Architect hereby CERTIFY that I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans, computations and specifications concerning: [ ] Fire Protection [ ] Architectural X Structural [] Mechanical [] Electrical [ ] Other (specify) ________________-'---________ for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, such plans, computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, all acceptable engineering practices and all applicable Laws for the proposed project. Furthermore, I understand and AGREE that I shall perform the necessary professional services to determine that the above mentioned portions of the work proceed in accordance with the documents approved for the building permit. Upon completion of the work, I shall submit to the building official a final report as to the satisfactory Completion of the above mentioned work. Signature and Seal of Registered Professional __Dayof _____......:20__ (seal) City of Northampton Massachusetts DEPAR2'MEN'l' OF BUILDING INSPEC'.rIONS 212 Main Street • Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060 INSPECTOR Louis Hasbrouck Fax: 413-587-1272 Chuck Miller Building Commissioner Phone: 413-587-1240 Assistant Commissioner SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION CONTROL DOCUMENT (For professional Engineers/Architects responsible for a portion of a controlled project) Date: July 21,2014 Project Title: Smith College-Residence Conversion Project Location: 146 Elm Street, Northampton, MA Map: 31 B Parcel: 242 Zone:__ Scope of Project: Convert Single Family House to Graduate Housing In accordance with the Eighth edition Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR Section 107.6: I, Andrew W. Arsenault. P.E. Mass. Registration # 50816 being a registered professional Engineer/Architect hereby CERTIFY that I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans, computations and speCifications concerning: . [ ] Fire Protection [] Architectural [] Structural [] Mechanical [] Electrical [XI Other (specify) ...I.p-,l~um~b:.!.:.in.1.:;gl--__--,-__________________ for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, such plans, computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, all acceptable engineering practices and all applicable Laws for the proposed project. Furthermore, I understand and AGREE that I shall perform the necessary professional services to determine that the above mentioned portions of the work proceed in accordance with the documents approved for the building permit. Upon completion of the work, I shall submit to the building official a final report as to the satisf(;ictory Completion of the above mentioned work. SigR1:lture Jt Seal ~egistered Professional ~c;..-----­ 21 st Day of ~J"",u~ly___---,20-14­ (seal) • !'>i... . . ." ..........4"tifI INSPECTOR Louis Hasbrouck Building Commissioner City of Northampton Massachusetts DEPARTMEN.1' OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main street • Municipal Building Northampton, Ml\ 01060 Fax: 413-587-1272 Phone: 413-587-1240 Chuck Miller Assistant Commissioner SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION CONTROL DOCUMENT (For professional Engineers/Architects responsible for a portion of a controlled project) Project Title: Smjth College-Residence Conversion Project Location: 146 Elm Street, Northampton, MA Date: July 21,2014 Map: 31B Parcel: 242Zone: __ Scope of Project: Convert Single Family House to Graduate Housing In accordance with the Eighth edition Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR Section 107.6: I, Andrew W. Arsenault. P.E. Mass. Registration # 50816 being a registered professional Engineer/Architect hereby CERTIFY that I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans, computations and specifications concerning: [ ] Fire Protection [] Architectural [] Structural [XJ Mechanical [] Electrical [ 1 Other (specify) _________________________ _ for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, such plans, computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, all acceptable engineering practices and all applicable Laws for the proposed project. Furthermore, I understand and AGREE that I shall perform the necessary professional services to determine that the above mentioned portions of the work proceed in accordance with the documents approved for the building permit. Upon completion of the work, I shall submit to the building official a final report as to the satisfactory Completion of the above mentioned work. ... .21stDay of ..",J...,.u!.!.jly'--__ ---:20..14.... (seal) !. Massachusetts -Department of Public Safety .. ~ Board of Building Regulations and Standards Comrruction Supcn'i~() r License: CS-078170 ~\;.\ " ,\\.\... I.tr / .. JAMES D LATOl!Ji f-;.~ 9 MOLASSES HILL BROOKFIELD MA ,r ... ,. ... ~ I't \ 9""'...L-.-b~ '1 1\\ \' Commissioner Expiration 10/2412014 INSPECTOR Louis Hasbrouck Building Commissioner City of Northampton Massachusetts .r:m:pARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street • MUnicipal Building Northampton, MA 01060 Fax: 413·587·1272 Phone: 413·587-1240 Chuck Miller Assistant Commissioner SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION CONTROL DOCUMENT (For professional Engineers/Architects responsible for a portion of a controlled project) Project Title: Smith College -Residence Conversion Project Location: 146 Elm Street, Northampton, MA Date: July 1! 2014 Map: 318 Parcel: 242 Zone: __ Scope of Project: Convert Single Family House to Graduate Housing In accordance with the Eighth edition Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR Section 107.6: I, Robert J. Figuerido Mass. Registration # 29029 being a registered professional Engineer/Architect hereby CERTIFY that I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans, computations and specifications concerning: [ ] Fire Protection [] Architectural [] Structural [] Mechanical [~ Electrical [}g Other (specify) _.........L.F..uir..we'-LA-I.Ila5dlrmLLLl.. ___________________ _ for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, such plans, computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, all acceptable engineering practices and all applicable Laws for the proposed project. Furthermore, I understand and AGREE that I shall perform the necessary professional services to determine that the above mentioned portions of the work proceed in accordance with the documents approved for the building permit Upon completion of the work, I shall submit to the building official a final report as to the satisfactory Completion of the above mentioned work. SHEPHERD ENGINEERING, INC. 1308 GRAFTON STREET· WORCESTER, MA 01604· (508) 757 7793· FAX: (508) 753 2309 Smith College -Residence Conversion 146 Elm Street Northampton, MA 780 CMR 907.1.1 -Fire Protection Construction Documents 1. a. Basis (methodology) of design Section 1 -Building Description Use GroupR Section 2 -Applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards o 780 CMR 8th Edition Massachusetts State Building Code. o NFPA 72-20 10 edition standards. o Sections ofM.G.L. 148 -Fire Prevention. o Sections of 527 CMR -Fire Prevention Regulations. July 1,2014 o Approved local by-laws or ordinances -Section 2-08 Alarm Systems. o Massachusetts Electric Code, Section 12 of 527 CMR o Northampton Fire Department Final Occupancy Documentation Requirements Section 3 -Design Responsibility for Fire Protection Systems Shepherd Engineering, Inc. 1308 Grafton Street Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 757-7793 Robert J. Figuerido MA PE# 29029 Section 4 -Fire Protection Systems Being Installed Installation of new addressable monitored fire alarm devices to protect the three story dormitory facility with basement and attic. Dormitory rooms will have a sounder base photoelectric system smoke detector located within five feet of the entrance to the room. Common stairwells will have a photoelectric smoke detector located at the top of each stairwell and system carbon monoxide detector within ten feet of the living area. Manual pull station on each level as well as the points of egress. ADA! AAB compliant visual units within each handicapped apartment. Section 5 -Features Used in the Design Methodology Building occupants will be notified of an alarm condition through the use of new hom strobe audio/visual units and photoelectric sounder base devices, individually, by space. Upon completion of the :fire alarm system, the manufacturer or a factory trained technician shall test the system devices as outlined in NFPA 72 -2010, edition and 780 CMR, 8th edition, Massachusetts State Building Code, Chapter 9 as required. In addition, all alarms and trouble conditions will sound at the fire alarm control panel until acknowledged and reset. The building owner shall have a trained authorized person responsible for resetting the control panel in the event of an alarm or trouble condition. Section 6 -Special Consideration and Description 1. b. Sequence of Operation Smith College -Residence Conversion Page 1 SHEPHERD ENGINEERING, INC. 1308 GRAFTON S1REET· WORCESTER, MA01604· (508) 7577793· FAX: (508) 753 2309 Section 1: Upon the activation of a manual pull station, smoke detector, heat detector or sprinkler flow switch the following shall occur: a All fire alarm visnals within the building of alarm shall be activated. b. All fire alarm horns within the building of alarm shall be activated. b. CPU shall record the alarm description of event shall be displayed on the continnally illuminated Information Management System computer. c. Fire department shall be notified via the existing Smith College mouitoring system Upon the activation of a sprinkler system tamper switch, the following shall occur: a. Alarm shall be annunciated on the fire alarm panel and Smith College monitoring sytem Upon the activation of a carbon monoxide detector, the following shall occur: a Trouble shall be annunciated on the fire alarm panel requiring acknowledgement and investigation. The alarm condition will be transmitted as a supervisory signal per the definitions of alarm signals in NFPA 72-2010. 2. Building and site access 3. Fire hydrants- 4. Type/description and design layout of the automatic sprinkler system 5. Automatic sprinkler systems control equipment- 6. Type/description and design layout of the automatic standpipe system 7. Standpipe hose valves - 8. Fire department siamese connections 9. Type/description and design layout of the fire protective signaling system Project includes installation of new double action mannal pull stations to be installed at the egress doors as well as the stairwells on each level. ADAlAAB compliant audio/visna! appliances within the common areas. The audIble/visnal notification appliances shall meet the requirements of ADAlAAB. Visnals in all public toilets. The audible appliances shall have a sound level at least 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level or 5 dBA above the maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, measured 5 feet above the floor. ADAlAAB audio/visnal devices will be installed within the designated handicapped units. All audible/visna! notification appliances shall be mounted 80 inches above the finished floor to the bottom of the devices. Photoelectric smoke detectors will be installed within the common areas and above the fire alarm control panel. Each device shall be labeled with the address device. Remote beacon located on the exterior of the facility. Fire fighters key box mounted outside at main entrance. Each key located within the key box are to be clearly labeled. The fire alarm panel batteries are to be labeled with the date of installation. 10. Fire protective signaling system control equipment and remote annunciator location Smith College -Residence Conversion Page 2 SHEPHERD ENGINEERING, INC. 1308 GRAFTON STREET· WORCESTER, MA 01604· (508) 757 7793· FAX: (508) 753 2309 The main fire alarm shall be Simplex Grinnell Co. 40 I 0 series located within Entry 101. 11. Type/description and design layout of the smoke control or exhaust system- 12. Smoke control system control equipment location - 13. Building life safety system feature integrated into fire protective signaling system See 9. & 10. 14. Type/description and design layout for the fIre extinguishing systems- 15. Fire extinguishing system control equipment location - 16. Fire protection system room location- 17. Fire protection systems alarm/supervisory signal transmission method and location The new control panel is capable of multiple 24VDC-power outputs. All auxiliary manual controls are supervised so that all switches must be returned to the normal automatic position to clear system trouble. Each independently supervised circuit shall include discrete panel readout to indicate disarrangement conditions per circuit. The incoming power to the system shall be supervised so that any power failure must be audibly and visually indicated at the control panel. A green "power on" LED shall be displayed continuously while incoming power is present. The System Expausion Modules shall be electrically supervised for module placement. Should a module become disconnected from the controls, the system trouble indicator must illuminate and audible trouble signal must sound. The system shall contain multiple supervised signaling line circuits. The alarm activation of any initiation circuit shall not prevent the subsequent alarm operation of any other initiation circuit. There shall be independently supervised and independently fused indicating appliance circuits for alarm horns and flashing alarm lamps. Disarrangement conditions of any circuit shall not affect the operation of other circuits. The system shall have provisions for disabling and enabling all circuits individually for maintenance or testing purposes. 18. Testing Criteria to be used for fInal system acceptance All fire protection systems shall be tested as a system with all equipment ready for operation. Tests shall be performed on the following equipment and devices: Alarm notifIcation devices and circuits Alarm indicating appliances and circuits Supervisory-signal initiating devices and circuits Signaling line circuits Primary and secondary power supplies The tests shall meet all the requirements of NFP A 72-2010, the 8th edition Commonwealth of Massachusetts 780 CMR 907.0, Section 2-08 Alarm Systems and the Northampton Fire Department Fire Alarm Standards. END OF NARRATNE Smith College Residence Conversion Page 3 X Initial Construction Control Document To be submitted with the building permit application by a Registered Design Professional for work per the 8th edition ofthe Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, Section 107 Project Title: Smith College, Residence Conversion Date:6/281l4 Property Address: 146 Elm Street Project: Check (x) one or both as applicable: x Existing Construction Project description: Convert to student housing I Carl C. Koslowski MA Registration Number: 37810 Expiration date: 6/30/2014, am a registered design professional, and I ha;e prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans, computations and specifications concernmg: Fire Protection, fire sprinkler for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief such plans, computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions ofthe Massachusetts State Building Code,. (780 CMR), and accepted engineering practices for the proposed project. I understand and agree that I (or my designee) shall perform the necessary professional services and be present on the construction site on a regular and periodic basis to: 1. Review, for conformance to this code and the design concept, shop drawings, samples and other submittals by the contractor in accordance with the requirements ofthe construction documents. 2. Perform the duties for registered design professionals in 780 CMR Chapter 17, as applicable. 3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage ofconstruction to become generally familiar with the progress and quality ofthe work and to determine if the work is being performed in a manner consistent with the approved construction documents and this code. Nothing in this document relieves the contractor of its responsibility regarding the provisions of 780 CMR 107. When required by the building official, I shall submit field/progress reports (see item 3.) together with pertinent comments, in a form acceptable to the building official. Upon completion of the work, I shall submit to the building official a 'Final Construction Control Document'. Enter in the spac,9J,,''.' ".<:" '~t','wet" or electronic signature and seal: ~x,.\>.\.. MAo'" 1} ~ ~(~~:::\ II ~ CARL C " L.,." . , \ 'c:;. KG I' u' r \ ,~ . u rlRE PROTECT/ON I :', \ -0 No, 37810 J \\!bA$t,'G/~m:?:r )S'J 4'\~ .~_c~Q0{~ Phone number (413)436-5500 xlII Email: cck@rybak-fpc.com Building Official Use Only Building Official Name: PennitNo.: Date: Note I, Indicate with an 'x' project design plans, computations and specifications that you prepared or directly supervised. If 'other' is chosen, provide a description. Fire Protection Construction Documents Fire Sprinkler Narrative Report for Smith College Residence Conversion 146 Elm Street Northampton, Massachusetts By Cutler Design, Inc. 43 Harvard Street Worcester, MA 01609 Rybak Engineering, Inc. -Fire Sprinklers Fire Protection Consultants 132 Forest Avenue Warren, Massachusetts 01083 Tel: (413) 436-5500 June 28, 2014 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS NARRATIVE REPORTS 903.1.1 (1.a) BASIS (METHODOLOGY) OF DESIGN Buildings is an existing three story wood framed residential building to be converted to housing. SECTION 1 -Building Description a) Building "Use" Group Use Groups: Residential (see Section 310): Group R-2 b) Total square footage of building -4,900 c) Building height -36 d) Number of floors above grade -3 e) Number of floors below grade 1 f) Square footage per floor-1,300 (typical floor) g) Type(s) of occupancies (hazards) within the building -Residential h) Type(s) of construction VB i) Hazardous material usage and storage -none j) High storage of commodities within a building usually over 12 ft.-none SECTION 2 -Applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards a) Massachusetts State Building Code, 8th Edition, 780 CMR b) NFPA Standards and Edition used for design of each specific fire protection system NFPA 13R, Installation of Sprinkler Systems Residential to Four Stories, 2013 edition NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2010 Edition NFPA 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains, 2002 edition SECTION 3 -Design Responsibility for Fire Protection Systems The fire sprinkler system design responsibility is described as: Fire Sprinkler System: Rybak Engineering and Carl C. Koslowski, PE fully designs (complete layout and calculations) and specifies the fire protection system or systems to be installed, reviews and approves the installing contractor's shop drawings. The PE is considered the engineer of record and certifies system installation for code compliance at completion. Fire Alarm System: See fire alarm plans. Overall Building Coordination: Cutler design is the professional of record and assumes responsibility for the coordination of each specific fire protection system requiring integration, forming an entire building life safety system. SECTION 4 -Fire Protection Systems to be installed a) Water supply, fire mains and hydrants New service from city main b) Automatic sprinkler systems and components Each floor will have individual zone controls. The third floor is unheated storage and will have a dry system. The l3R system is note required to have full sprinkler protection. -no coverage in porch, outside areas, or combustible concealed spaces. -closets are protected as an improvement beyond the code minimum d) See Shepherd Engineering Documents f) Seismic considerations -fire sprinkler system is fully braced for earthquake protection 903.1.1 (1.b) SEQUENCE OF OPERATION SECTION 1 WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM System operates automatically upon the fusing of a single fIre sprinkler. Operational Sequence: 1. The activation of a single sprinkler will discharge water and close the contacts of a vane type flow switch. 2. Closed contact on the flow switch will activate local electric bell (upon 30 second delay) and provide an alarm contact for the alarm control panel. DRY SPRINKLER SYSTEM System operates automatically upon the fusing of a single fIre sprinkler. Operational Sequence: 1. The activation of a single sprinkler will allow the air to exhaust the system and discharge water. 2. The dry valve will activate the system pressure switch. 3. Closed contact will activate local alarm indication including strobes, horns and bells. 4. Closed contact will send signal through local alarm panel to central station, central station will then notifY fIre department. GENERAL NOTE: all supervisory and alarm contacts are to be relayed to the fIre alarm panel. The main fIre alarm panel is required to be supervised by a central station service. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Operational Sequence, Alarm: 1. Alarm condition in any alarm contact including smoke detector, heat detector, pull station, or fIre sprinkler flow switch will be identified at panel 2. Audible devices will indicate alarm condition. 3. Digital Dialer will relay alarm condition to COPS Monitoring Central Station. 4. Central Station must contact fIre department and owner Operational Sequence, Trouble or Supervisory: 1. Abnormal condition in any contact including tamper switch, low air, etc will identifIed at panel. 2. Digital Dialer will relay alarm condition to COPS Monitoring Central Station. 3. Central Station must contact the owner 903.1.1 (1.c) TESTING CRITERIA SECTION 1 -Testing Criteria FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM Hydrostatically test at a pressure of200 psi for two hours without a loss in pressure. Conduct forward flow test ofbackflow preventer at a rate of750 GPM. Opening of the inspectors test connection shall initiate an alann at the main frre alarm panel within 90 seconds. Hydrostatically test at a pressure of200 psi. Maximum leakage rate shall not exceed 1 quart per hour. Underground: Thoroughly flush at a rate of 400 GPM 2" drain test shall be conducted. Static and Residual pressures must be recorded on test certificate. Pnuematically test system at a pressure of 40 psi for 24 hr. Maximum pressure loss is I Yz psi Conduct system operational test from inspectors test connection. Local alann must sound within 90 seconds. Central station must receive alann and trouble signals. Working test of dry valve. Water delivery time to inspectors test: 60 seconds All supervisory switches shall be tested and shall register a trouble condition an the main alann panel. All alarm switches shall be tested and shall register an alarm condition an the main alann panel. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM See fire alarm narrative. SECTION 2 -Approval Requirements a) Rybak Engineering will provide a certificate of completion for the fIre sprinkler system only. b) Fire alarm contractor shall provide the fIre department with the fIre alarm system test results prior to the fIre department testing for occupancy. c) Approval of local authorities is required. d) The sprinkler contractor shall inform Rybak Engineering when the system piping is roughed in and prior to installation of the ceilings. e) Contractors must schedule a "rough" inspection with the Fire Department before piping and wiring is covered by the wall or ceiling. 1) Prior to scheduling a final acceptance test, documentation shall be submitted to the Fire Department certifying that the systems are installed in accordance with the codes and all components of the system have been tested. 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ACORD 25 (2010/05) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD ~11~llil~~I~lllli~illl~~~~I~I~~~I~!11 2014 00017340 Planning· Decision City of Northampton Bk: 11755Pg: 18 Page: 1 o! 2 Recorded: 09/19/2014 09:09 AM Hearing No.: PLN·201S.Q003 Date: August 15,2014 APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE: PB Intermediate Site Plan 711812014 .lppllcan s ame: owners NA r l' N ame: I NAME: , Trustees of Smith College NAME: Trustees of Smith College ADDRESS: 126 WESTST ADDRESS: 126WESTST TOWN: NORTHAMPTON' STATE: IZIP CODE: MA 01063 TOWN: NORTHAMPTON STATE: IZIP CODe.: MA 01063 PHONE NO.: (413) 585-24410 FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: (413) 585-2441 0 FAX NO.: EMAIL ADORESS: cconant@smith.edu EMAIL ADDRESS: cconant@smith.edu Site Information: Surveyor's Name: STREET NO.: 146 ELM ST SITE ZONING: URC(100)!EU(57)! COMPANY NAME: TOWN: • NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 ACTION TAKEN: Approved ADDRESS: MAP: IBLOCK: ILOT: IMAP DATE: SECTION OF BYLAW: 31B 242 001 Chpt. 350-11: Site Plan Approval TOWN: STATE: IZIP CODE: Boole I~~;0722 PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: - NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK: EMAIL ADORESS: Convert existing house to Graduate student residence for 7 students HARDSHIP: CONDrrrON OF APPROVAL: FINDINGS: The Planning board approved the Site Plan to convert the existing structure to a dormitory'based on the information submitted with the application along with the amended plans presented at the Hearing. 1) Residence Conversion Smith College by Cutler Design and The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Sheet L 101 Revised 8/13114. The Board determined that the following criteritiJ. in Chapter 350 11.6 had been met: A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. Ifapplicable, this shall include provision for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers andpreservation ofviews, light, and air; No changes to the site will be made other than to add two handicap accessible ramps and B. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety ofvehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent streets, cycle tracks and bike paths, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. Since this is an existing.building on campus and will incorporate student dorm rooms being relocated from elsewhere on the campus there is no increase in traffic or demand for parking. (3) Access by nonmotorized means has been accommodated. This site abuts a campus network ofpedestrian paths. C. The site will function harmoniously in relation to otherstructures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings and other community assets in the area as it relates to landscaping, drainage, sight lines, building orientation, massing, egress, and setbacks. There are no exterior changes to the site. All renovations are interior to the building and D. The requested use will not overload, and will mitigate adverse impacts on, the City's resources, including the effect on the City's water supply and distribution system, sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools. The construction materials and methods for water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, fire protection, sidewalks, private roads, and other infrastructure shall be those set forth in the Northampton SubdiVision Regulations[1] (even for projects that are not part ofa subdivision) unless the Planning Board finds that a diffefli!nt standard is more appropriate. E Compliance with the following technicaiperformance standards have been met: (1) Curb cuts onto streets shall be minimized. Access to businesses shall use common driveways,existing side streets, or loop service roads shared by adjacent lots when possible. More than one curb cut shall be permitted only when necessary to minimize traffic and safety impacts. (2) Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site must be separated, to the extent possible, and sidewalks must be provided GeoTMS® 2014 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions, Inc. -- · Planning -Decision City of Northampton Hearing No.: PLN·2015-0003 Date: August 15, 2014 between businesses within a development and from public sidewalks, cycle tracks and bike paths COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE: 1:-. AUG 1 5 2014 r i MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE: Theresa (Tess) Poe votes to Grant William Grinnell votes to Grant John Lutz votes to Grant DebinBruce votes to Grant Ann DeWitt Brooks votes to Grant -,1 Mark Sullivan votes to Grant l~_-~:'~·---. --. MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION: Debin Bruce Ann DeWitt Brooks 6 Approved MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE:FILING DEADLINE: 8n12014 812812014712412014 FINAL SIGNING BY:HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: APPEAL DEADLINE:iREFERRALS IN DATE: 8114120149121/2014 8/2812014 9/4/2014713~/2014 FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE: i8115120147131/2014 8114/2014 811412014 HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE:SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: " i..8n12014 7:00 PM 11/1212014 11/1212014 MINUTES OF MEETING: Available on the City of Northampton website at www.NorthamptonMa.govIPlan I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Planning Board and certify that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on .the date shown above. een mailed to the Owner and Applicant. Notice ofAppeal An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chapt 40A, Section 17 as amended within twenty (20) days after the date ofthe filing ofthe notice ofthe decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Such appeal may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy ofthe appeal sent to the City Clerk ofthe City ofNorthampton. September 5, 2014 I, Wendy Mazza, City Clerk of the City of Northampton, hereby certify that the above Decision of the Northampton Planning Board was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on August 15, 2014, that twenty days have elapsed since such filing and that no appeal has been filed in this matter. GeoTMS® 2014 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions, Inc.