approval letter January 20, 2011January 20, 2011
Kent Hicks
P.O. Box 57
West Chesterfield, MA 01084
Subject Property:
5 Jewett Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Mr. Hicks
The plans for the 5 Jewett Street addition dated 11-12-10 have been approved as noted;
Third floor egress stair and landing engineering per 780 CMR before rough inspection.
Structure conforms to 780 CMR 7th addition 1 and 2 family with 2009 IECC prescriptive requirements or RES Check 4.4.1 and mandatory requirements.
LVL engineering before rough inspection.
Tempered glass over the tub.
Fire blocking at drop soffits.
Verify size/load on the double joist/beam above the Dining Room extension.
Smoke and CO detectors throughout the structure if none exist.
A continuous air barrier is required behind tubs, spas, showers, fire places and electric boxes on exterior walls! Watch out or the tub comes out.
Exterior equipment, exhaust, and intakes separations meet manufacturers’ requirements.
Energy and any new equipment specifications must be posted on the electric panel upon completion.
Charles Miller
Assistant Commissioner of Buildings