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Raymond Wischoff
10 Blackberry Circle
Holyoke, MA, 1040
Attn: Ray Wischoff
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Dear Ray,
While reviewing our files, I noticed that building permit number BP-2007-0468, issued to you on
11/28/2006, for work at 126 West Street in Northampton is still open. We have not yet completed
our final inspections and we have not issued a final certificate of occupancy for that project. The fire
department had not yet signed off as of 12/27/06
The Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR, chapter 1, sections 115 and 120) requires a
final inspection and a certificate of occupancy at the completion of work, before the building or
structure can be used or occupied. Please contact me at the building department so we can
complete our inspections and issue a certificate.
Feel free to call if you have any questions. Our telephone number is 587-1240 and our office
hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on
Wednesdays. My email address is: IhasbrouckCa)city.northampton ma us.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Louis Hasbrouck
City of Northampton
Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement
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Memorandum
To: Tony Patillo
From: Duane Nichols
Date: November 27, 2006
CC: Brian Duggan
Re: 126 West St., Smith College Central, Service's Relocation
Secondary to a review of the plans and fire protection narrative that was submitted to
me for review, I concur with the issuance of a building permit for this property subject
to the following conditions:
• A graphic representation of the structure needs to be installed at the Fire Alarm
Control Panel and/or Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel. The structural members
should be outlined in black and each fire alarm device should be outlined in red.
Points of egress should be indicated with blue shading, if the building is multi-
storied floors should be shown one above another. The building name and
address should be posted at the top of map.
• Fire Department Emergency Access Key Box is required on the exterior of the
structure near the main entrance; a red 120-candela strobe light that actuates
upon an alarm condition is required above the Emergency Access Key Box.
• Alarm verification must be active on all smoke detection zones.
• Engraved key tags and proper keys are placed in the Key Box.
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• The Fire Alarm Control Panel and Fire Alarm Annunciator must be labeled with
red engraved signage with one-inch white lettering "Fire Alarm Control Panel'
and/or"Fire Alarm Annunciator". Also engraved signage listing all fire alarm zone
locations installed near panels.
• 5 Ib ABC Fire extinguishers are needed located at exits. This shall be in
compliance with NFPA relative to maximum travel distance. Appropriate signage
in compliance with ADA should be located above
• Engraved labels (1"x1") numbering all smoke detectors for identification
purposes installed on smoke detectors on main fire alarm system if not an
addressable system. Numbering sequence to be determined by Fire
Department.
• Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression work permits need to be obtained for the
project.
• The FD connection for sprinkler system is to be 4" Storz connection with an
attached chain, in addition a sign reading "Fire Department Connection" in 3"
white letters on a red background is to be mounted above the connection
• Duct detectors shall be clearly labeled, with test switches located by Fire
Department when appropriate time for installation.
• Pull Stations shall be double action type.
• Fire alarm and fire suppression work permits shall be obtained
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