38 Mark Warner Drive 2010-04-26Saloomey Construction
Tony Balotti
PO Box 1203
Westfield, MA 01086
April 26, 2011
Map Block:
Location: 38 Mark Warner Drive
Mr Balotti:
The plans for the Single Family Residence dated 3-4-11 have been approved as noted;
Structure must conform to 780 CMR 8th addition 1 and 2 family building codes with MA amendments.
Energy aspects must comply the stretch energy code. (appendix 120AA)
Deck ledgers and post must be bolted.
A complete window and header schedule is required.
Grading plan for the house being constructed.
Smoke and CO detectors as required per code.
50% High efficacy lighting.
All framing materials which are not code prescriptive must have engineering.
LVLs
I-joist and or Floor Truss
Roof truss
A braced wall plan identifying appropriate braced wall areas and braced wall method being used.
Sunroom corners and garage corners seem problematic.
All corners must be appropriately attached to the foundation.
These items must be submitted to the building department for approvals before a rough inspection can occur.
Feel free to call if you have any questions. My telephone number is 587-1240 and office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting we close for walk-ins at 12:00
noon on Wednesdays. My email address is: cmiller@northamptonma.gov
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Chuck Miller
City of Northampton
Assistant Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement
cmiller@northamptonma.gov