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T E 4 1 i e _ . ,- -airs P W _ r _ j _____ its-'(„oct - ,--- ----- - _ : -7-4,/,--h o ir ,. \e)-51.L.; ,‘,\0(..101-1(\t, ._ ; -_, ___ -, _14.(-?-ie . .:-..)ti.d1--:, --- ):_ii9pia --- --- -, iv .. , , . 26. Vapor retarders. Although these are still in the code have exceptions, one must understand that there is a difference between a vapor retarder or barrier and an air barrier. An air barrier is intended to stop air flow (convection) a vapor retarder or barrier is intended to stop molecular moisture transfer (diffusion). A vapor retarder or barrier is effective even if there are some holes or gaps, however an air barrier has to be absolute and complete. If air can leak through an electrical device or through a crack it follows the path of least resistance and carries 99% of the moisture in a structure. This is evident every time one exposes fiberglass insulation and finds black insulation, which is dirt filter out of the air moving through the insulation. 780 CMR R601.2 for vapor retarders and Table N1102.4.2 for air sealing requirements. 27. Unvented attic assemblies. Hot roofs are allowed, but have specific requirements 780 CMR R806.4. 28. Deck ledgers and post must be appropriately attached, bolts or lags. 780 CMR R502.2.2.1 Note: ThruLoks are engineered for post attachment supporting a railing. 29. Smoke and CO detectors as required. 780 CMR R314 and R315. 30. Closets beneath stair which have doors must be drywalled with /2 ". 780 CMR R302.7 Relevant items must be submitted to the building department for approvals before inspections and or CO can be signed. Other items are intended to avoid costly issues at inspections. 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(a�northamptonma.gov Thank yo r your cooperation on these matters. Chuck Miller City of Northampton Assistant Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement 11. Ceiling heights minimum 7' for habitable spaces, 6'8" for bathrooms includes tub /shower area if a shower head is used, 6'8" for basements, 6'4" at beams /ducts. 780 CMR R305.1. MA amended 12. Hazardous glazing locations, within 24" of a door, or within 60" of a stair, or across from hot tubs, spas, bathtubs within 60" if not 60" above the walking surface, and other locations. 780 CMR R308.4 13. Windows over 72" above grade with the opening less than 24 above the finished floor shall meet the 4" sphere rule. Order restrictors. 780 CMR R612.2 14. Egress and emergency escape requirements shall be strictly met. a. Basements, habitable attics, and all sleeping rooms require emergency escape. 780 CMR R310 b. Windows within 44" of floor, DH 3.3 sqft min window size, Casement 20 "x41" exception 5 sqft at 15t floor. Minimum clear opening 20 "x24" or 24 "x20 ". 780 CMR R310.1.1 c. Two doors remote as possible at the normal level of travel, opening measured from the face of the slab to the stop with door at 90 degrees, one 32" and one 28" minimum 78" high. 780 CMR R311.2 d. Landing at each door 36" out and the width of the door minimum 36 ", maximum step 7 3/4" from the top of the threshold and only in- swinging doors. 780 CMR R311.3 15. Stairs have critical standards, make sure you know the floor finishes when planning. Minimum tread 9 ", maximum riser 8 % ", maximum overall variance for the run is 3/8 ", 4" sphere rule on risers except where the total rise is 30" or less 780 CMR R311.7.4.3 Exception, 4 3/8" on balustrade, 6" in the triangle. Graspable rail 11/4" minimum and 2" maximum rail, height minimum 34" maximum 38 ", required for 4 or more risers. Landing to landing constitutes a new run. Minimum 6'8" ceiling height from nosing. 780 CMR R311.7. 16. Guards 36" minimum height above walking surface, a bench is a walking surface, required for more than 30" above floor or grade within 36 ", 4" sphere rule. 780 CMR R312.1. 17. Educate the plumber and electrician about maximum notch and hole sizes, and placement. 780 CMR R502.8 and R602.6. In bearing studs holes not larger than 40% of a stud no closer than 5/8 to the edge, In interior non - bearing studs holes not larger than 60% of a stud no closer than 5/8 to the edge, in bearing walls if more than 50% of a plate is cut or notched a 1 16ga. strap must extend a minimum of 6" past the cut both directions and be nailed with 8 -10d per side, or holes in joist are a maximum 1/3 the depth not closer than 2" from the top or bottom. Notches are different. 18. Dryer duct transition is limited to 8' of aluminum flex and must be exposed. 780 CMR M1502.4.3 19. Dryer duct maximum equivalent length is 25' or per manufacturer's specs. 780 CMR M1502.4.4.1, no screwed connections. 20. Markup air is required for any exhaust hood of 400 CFM or more. 780 CMR M1503.4 21. Fireplaces require all combustion air be provided from the exterior and below the firebox, duct work maintaining 1" clearance for 5' from the duct outlet for all fireplaces 22. Fire and draft stopping shall be completed before rough inspection. 780 CMR R302. 23. Ignition barriers in place before final. 780 CMR R316. 24. Dwelling /Garage fire separation. An attached garage (within 3' of main structure) is required to have %2" drywall on the garage side of the seperation wall and if there is a finished space above the garage all walls must have %" drywall and the ceiling 5/8" drywall. 780 CMR R302.6 25. Energy aspects shall comply with the stretch energy code. 780 CMR Appendix 115AA or 2009 IECC. a. An initial HERS evaluation is required including insulation levels anticipated. b. A final HERS evaluation confirming code requirements have been met including duct testing. c. Energy information including mechanical equipment posted on the electric panel. d. Remodeling and Additions can be completed in accordance with IECC 2009 with Energy Star Building Option Package. City of Northampton $ :. stl, Mas sachusetts ' �- ., s '4 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS \ 212 Main Street • Municipal Building :' ' -"'" i Northampton, MA 01060 s',ti ,_: *O'' tO INSPECTOR Mr. Hailu Dyami April 17, 2012 78 Union Street Northampton, MA 01060 Subject Location: 78 Union Street Map Block: 32A -062 Mr. Dyami, These are a few items which will need to be accomplished; 1. If the attic space is to be used for something other than a bedroom a recoded statement will be required, if it is a bedroom items #2 & 3 apply. 2. All new bedrooms must have an emergency escape window. 3. When a new bedroom is created the entire house must be brought up to current building codes in regards to smoke, heat, and CO detectors. 4. The rafter system must be tied across the building. This can be accomplished with a plywood underlayment which laps the outside beams and is nailed per code. 5. Collar ties or gussets are required in the upper 1/3 of the rafters. 6. A positive connection must be created between the rafters and top wall plate /beam. As of August 4 2011 the 8 Edition MA code is the 2009 IRC with MA amendments. In the following are some generic requirements which seem to be problematic. This is not a substitute for purchasing and reading the MA codes. 1. Structures shall conform to 780 CMR 8 Edition 1 and 2 family building codes with MA amendments. 2. Grading plan for structures being constructed required. 780 CMR R401.3 for drainage requirements. 3. A basement drainage system is required in all basements 780 CMR R405.2.3. except those in group I soils (table R405.1) 4. Foundations that retain earth and enclose interior space require damp proofing 780 CMR R406.1. 5. Ceiling joist are intended to prevent spread, once raised above the wall plate they become rafters ties and may require up sizing of rafters and increased nailing for example with a 4" slope 8 -16nd common are required at each connection. 780 CMR R802.3.1. 6. Steel straps over the ridge or 1x4 minimum collar ties are required 4' OC in the upper 1/ CMR R802.3.1 7. Ridge boards must be the full depth of the cut. 780 CMR R802.3. 8. A complete window and header schedule is required. 780 CMR Table R502.5 for header sizing and number of jack studs required. 9. All framing materials which are not code prescriptive must have stamped engineering. a. LVLs b. I -joist and or Floor Truss c. Roof truss 10. A braced wall plan identifying appropriate braced wall areas and braced wall method being used. 780 CMR 602.10. a. Garage corners and large corner window /door layout may require special solutions. b. All corners must be appropriately attached to the foundation. City of Northampton / `� ,, Massachusetts ' , 0,,„.......44,,, ." t t-.54.1177/.t 1,4 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS , . , 4 ', 1,y 212 Main Street • Municipal Building °b * Northampton, MA 01060 C‘11 WO' INSPECTOR Louis Hasbrouck Chuck Miller Building Commissioner Assistant Commissioner HOME OWNER EXEMPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The State of Massachusetts allows the homeowner the right under 780CMR 108.3.4 to act as his /her construction supervisor. The state defines "Homeowner" as, " Person(s) who owns a parcel on which he /she resides or intends to be, a one or two family dwelling, attached or detached structures accessory to such use and /or farm structures. A person who constructs more than one home in a two- year period shall not be considered a home owner." The building department for the City of Northampton wants any person(s) who seek to use the home owner exemption, to act as their own construction supervisor, to be aware that by doing so you become responsible for compliance with state building codes and regulations. The inspection process requires that the building department be called to inspect work at various stages, which include foundation /footings (before backfill), sonotube holes (before pour), a rough building inspection (before work is concealed), insulation inspection (if required) and a final building inspection. The building department requires these inspections before the work is concealed, failure to secure these inspections can result in failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy until the work can be inspected. If the homeowner hires other trades to perform work (electrical, plumbing & gas) the homeowner will be responsible to make sure that the trades hired secure their proper permits in conjunction to the building permit issued, and that they get their required inspections. Failure of the individual trades to secure the permits and inspections as required can DELAY the project until such time as the proper permits and inspections are made I, ` `c) Dp ,/1 understand the above. (Home owner /rent's signature requesting exemption) I will call to schedule all required building inspections necessary for the building permit issued to me. Date Al t0 1'`Z Address of work location I al/ pr C7, , f\JC2f'V2rV') P 4 M [ • The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ,,im_ -..* Department of Industrial Accidents i, .a = . Office of Investigations w 5 600 Washington Street " Z Boston, MA 02111 www.mass.gov/dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders / Contractors /Electricians/Plumbers Applicant Information Please Print Legibly 1 t Name (Business /Organization/Individual): `G(( l a �/l V l Address: 1 $ 'J Vti kvkf\ ` ---\c - City /State /Zip: I #: 4( Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project (required): 1. ❑ I am a employer with 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I employees (full and/or part- time).* have hired the sub - contractors 6. 11] Ne onstruction 2. Li I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. 7. emodeling These sub - contractors have ship and have no employees 8. ❑ Demolition working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers' g Y P h' 9. ❑ Building addition [No workers' comp. insurance comp. insurance.$ required.] 5. n We are a corporation and its 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions 3 N I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.0 Plumbing repairs or additions myself. [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL 12.0 Roof repairs insurance required.] t c. 152, § 1(4), and we have no employees. [No workers' 13.0 Other 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: Policy # or Self -ins. Lic. #: Expiration Date: Job Site Address: City /State /Zip: Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL 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 of up to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance coy= age verification. / I do hereby c ' fy under the pains and , enalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. Signature: ( Date: +( «/ r? Phone #: 4 ( � 2 0 1'3 0 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 #: J SECTION .8.- CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑ Name of License Holder : License Number Address Expirati ate Signature Telephone PP Not Applicable ❑ ,9' egistefed, Home.Imp�o�ement�;Coritractor u.. a `` � � �, �: Company Name Registration Number Address l xpiration ba'te- Telephone SECTION 10- WORKERS' i PEN INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT (M G L c 1 5 2, § Workers Compensation 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. Signed Affidavit Attached Yes ❑ No ❑ The current exemption for "homeowners" was extended to include Owner - occupied Dwellings of one (1) or two(2) families and to allow such homeowner to engage an individual for hire who does not possess a license, provided that the owner acts as supervisor. CMR 780, Sixth Edition Section 1083.5.1. Definition of Homeowner: Person (s) who own a parcel of land on which he /she resides or intends to reside'; on which there is, or is intended to be, a one or two family dwelling, attached or detached structures accessory to such use and/ or farm structures. A person who constructs more than one home in a two -year period shall not be considered a homeowner. Such "homeowner" shall submit to the Building Official, on a form acceptable to the Building Official, that he /she shall be responsible for all such work performed under the building permit. As acting Construction Supervisor your presence on the job site will be required from time to time, during and upon completion of the work for which this permit is issued. Also be advised that with reference to Chapter 152 (Workers' Compensation) and Chapter 153 (Liability of Employers to Employees for injuries not resulting in Death) of the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated, you may be liable for person(s) you hire to perform work for you under this permit. The undersigned "homeowner" certifies and assume responsibility for compliance with the State Building Code, City of Northampton Ordinances, State and Local Zoning ws and State of Massachusetts General Laws Annotated. Homeowner Signature • • SECTION 5- DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (check all applicable) , New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacementtdows Alteration(s) Roofing (l Or Doors Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ r Neew Signs [O] Decks [0 Siding [0] Other [D] riptior� of d r l � 1 + N 1 i t � Brief De c ` � �q () [� ` ,, work: 0 tU S. 1 V Propos 11., -F 1� c h,w� v' �9 " °` r lr Alterat ion of existing bedroom Yes No Adding new bedroom Yes No/ Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes No Plans Attached Roll - Sheet .l eu ouse: - a nd orid on t exit ditro stingt ous , .com e: p eIiie; follow .nd: a. Use of buildin. • o - • .' • . ✓ Other i b. Number • oomsNi - ' -m ,•' : .n_ . -• : - o ' - r .. -- r C. Is there a garage attached? d. Proposed Square footage of new const ion. Dimensions e. Number of stories? f. Method of heating? e Fireplaces or Woodstoves Number of each ' g. Energy Conservation Compliance. s Energy Compliance form attached? h. Type of construction i. Is construction withip ft. of wetlands? Yes No. Is constructio „thin 100 yr. floodplain Yes No j. Depth of basement or cellar floor below finished grade -,, k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? Yes No . I. Septic Tank City Sewer Private well City water Supply 1 �' SECTION 7a 'OWNER AUTHORIZATION TO BE CO MPLETED WHEN OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES TOR BUILDING PERMIT , rt I, , as Owner of the subject property hereby authorize to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. Signature of Owner Date [ I, (,t 1 , / 4 IA v---N \, , as /Authorized Agent hereby declare that tie statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Sig e under the_ pains and enalties of perj rry. (� ► 0 C1• (nn, ( Print N. •- `� ' (1 Signature of Owner /Agen` Date • , Section 4. ZONING All Information Must Be Completed. Permit Can Be Denied Due To Incomplete Information — . Existing .•4 . ,,. .,.. — - i by 'ioning col , to be filled in by : u ding ) epartment Lot Size i t..''' T ii t Frontage , A Setbacks Front Side L: ' R: L:i t R:. i I i_____J Rear Building Height ; ----- ! Bldg. Square Footage ; , i ‘ 1 Open Space Footage % \ / (Lot area mmus bldg & paved 1 'I parking) # of Parking Spaces ,. /, / Fill: (volume & Location) , A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever een ;ssued for/on the site? NO 0 DONT KNOW 0 , s 0 IF YES, date issued:!, IF YES: Was the permit recorded at thz 'egistry of Deeds. NO 0 DONT KNO 0 YE ' 0 IF YES: enter Book ■ = Page ! i and/or Document # B. Does the site contain a brook, , ody of water or wetlands? NO • DONT KNOW 0 YES 0 IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Cons: ation Commission? \ Needs to be obtained 0 Obtained , bate Issued: C. Do any signs exist on e property? YES 0 NO 0 IF YES, describe si e, type and location: D. Are there any pro. • sed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property ? YES (0 NO 0 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 0 IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required. , ( - 2.2 A -o ‘ City of Northampton S atu I? `i � , ^ s 1, �.,i,...,.,..�.,�i.Yiillm� -.., u • ` tt � IY y' m_ "` h . r . i :�F3?= ED S rar epic ` star b � � ' oom 100 4 � Carl ®( J ! , � , N • fa p - �4'� e • fi �� phone 413 .87 12 11 ax 4 3 -587 27. P : 1 I �� o th e r ec i s -a� ,, , " . , ti . . or auaniNc �rtS' eGrr u nU ; . a SP I� . . _ APPLICATION TO CONST '� rj - �, ' ' • ' E OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING SECTION 1 - SITE I NFORMATION n This section to be completed b y offi 1.1 Property Address: �� # '`; , +" Lot f, ckhl" ""'n x'- �� i �lk1,r -w►P5 nnl�- i Zond � � '� =� � Overlay Dis � r k i , RT,� ys x t M. e' ,. ,t t : '-. :: u C96 0 '.E St : District CB D is t ract . SECTION 2 - ' PROP "OW NER /AUTHORIZED AGE NT f)-1".. a 0 )''' / Gti JVII(Aft 4/..,, ktf4Vil(Avvrli*-7 _, 21 caner of Record: \A- ott IQ t \ Na - (Print) Current M im Addres ` ter Telephon z" : l - -.."'2 ,. i . t Sig a.e • 2.2 Authorized Agent: Name (Print) Current Mailing Address: Signature Telephone SECTION 3 - ESTIMATED CON STRCTION COS „,,,, TS y Item Estimated Cost (Dolls) to be Offclal Use Only completed by permit' applicant . 'l 1. Building V (a).Suilthng Permit Fee 7 LJ 2. Electrical (b) Estimated Total Cost of 11”" ,. "Gonstruwet "ion from .(6) ' , , . Bwldmg Permit Fee 3. Plumbing ' N 4. Mechanical (HVAC) I 5. Fire Protection �C 6. Total = (1 + 2 + 3 + 4,4- 5) �� p 0 Check Number " This Section For Official Use Only . Date , Building Permit Number Isaued: — w Signature - �• � �` Bu CommissionerAnspector of Buildings Date 78 UNION ST BP- 2012 -0893 GIS #: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block: 32A - 062 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) Category: renovation BUILDING PERMIT Permit # BP- 2012 -0893 Project # JS- 2012- 001575 Est. Cost: $12000.00 Fee: $72.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const. Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: Homeowner as Contractor Lot Size(sq. ft.): 1 1979.00 Owner: SUDAN EMIKAN C/O HAILU DYAMI Zoning: URC(100)/ Applicant: SUDAN EMIKAN C/O HAILU DYAMI AT: 78 UNION ST Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: 78 UNION ST (413) 320 -8301 () NORTHAMPTONMA01060 ISSUED ON:4/23/2012 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: FINISH ATTIC FOR OFFICE /LIVING ROOM 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: Driveway Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Gas: Fire Department Fireplace /Chimney: Rough: Oil: Insulation: Final: Smoke: Final: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Certificate of Occupancy Signature: FeeType: Date Paid: Amount: Building 4/23/2012 0:00:00 $72.00 212 Main Street, Phone (413) 587 -1240, Fax: (413) 587 -1272 Louis Hasbrouck — Building Commissioner