43-110 (4) 107 WHITTIER ST BP-2016-1447
GIS ii: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 43 - 110 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category:New Single Family House BUILDING PERMIT
Permit 4 BP-2016-1447
Project a JS-2016-000492
Est. Cost: $525000.00
Fee: $1714.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const.Class: Contractor: License:
use Group: SACKREY CONSTRUCTION 167489
Lot Size(so. ft.): 66646.80 Owner: HALL ADAM C& SUZANNE SMITH
Zoning: Applicant: SACKREY CONSTRUCTION
AT: 107 WHITTIER ST
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
83 SOUTH MAIN ST (413) 665-9995 O Workers
Compensation
S U N D E R LA N D MA0137 5 ISSUED ON:7/20/2076 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:CONSTRUCT 2 STORY SFH W/ATT
GARAGE/DECK
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: House4 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 7/20/2016 0:00:00 $1714.00
212 Main Street, Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272
Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner
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File#BP-2016-1447
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON SACKREY CONSTRUCTION O/ /U/Lo
ADDRESS/PHONE 83 SOUTH MAIN ST SUNDERLAND (413)665-9995 Q
PROPERTY LOCATION 107 WHITTIER ST
MAP 43 PARCEL 110 001 ZONE
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid C. /rA 1 q 1) 7/N
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: 2 BATH,3 BEDROOM DECK,2 CAR GARAGE SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE-2290 SO
FT
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement
ns/ or License 167489 (C ///2 /� C 74/
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan +/ R. �/eC!r�owiC
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFOR TION PRESENTED:
pproved 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 of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health 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 D- .
) "0110...0711".
Sign. rte of Building 0 feicial 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 of Health,Conservation Commission,Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
*Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A.Contact Office of
Planning& Development for more information.
FAA-t- -
Department use only
City of Northampton Status of Permit
Building Department Curb Cut/DnvewayPerma
212 Main Street sewer/Septic Availability
Room 100 WateriWell Avaiiebifity
Northampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Stmcturalp tans
phone 413-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 Plot/Site Plans
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APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER, REPAIR,RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION
1.1 Property Address: cc This section to be completed by office
ton wldltTt Map Lot Unit
Zone Overlay District
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Elm St.District CB District
SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT
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2.1 Owner of Record:
Adam Hall and Suzanne Smith 54 Kensington Ave.,Northampton, MA 01060
i Name(Pring %I / Current Mailing Address: 413-585-3467
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Signature
2.2 Authorized Agent: ` /\�
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Name(Pent) Current Mailing Address:
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Signature Telephone
SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only
completed by permit applicant
1. Building 425,000 (a)Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical 45,000 (b)Estimated Total Cost of
Construction from(6)
3. Plumbing 30,000 Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical(HVAC)
5.Fire Protection 25,000 pp
6. Total=(1 +2+3+4+5) 525,000 Check Number /.4 er it/17/y
This Section For Official Use Only
Building Permit Number: Date
Issued:
Signature:Signature:
Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date
.
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Section 4. ZONING All Information Must Be Completed. Permit Can Be Denied Due To Incomplete Information
Existing Proposed Required by Zoning
This column to be filled in by
Building Department
Lot Size 66716 66716 •
Frontage 125
Setbacks Front 38 38
Side L:36 . R:58 L:19_. R:58..
Rear >80 >80 •
Building Height 30 ,.
Bldg. Square Footage % 1760 3.0
Open Space Footage
(Lot area minus bldg&paved 91
parking)
#of Parking Spaces
Fill:
(volume&Location)
A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO 0 DONT KNOW O YES
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO O DONT KNOW O YES O
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document k
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO O DONT KNOW O YES 0
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained O Obtained O , Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES O NO O
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 O
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 O NO O
IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
SECTION 5-DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable)
New House a Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) ❑ Roofing ❑
Or Doors 0
Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [oi Decks [0 Siding[DI Other[co
Brief Description of Proposed
Work:. n- v..-,,,.-«.,...,..,,..R.....e_..w..—.b.!., .,—xii wa—........w
Alteration of existing bedroom Yes°O No Adding new bedroom yes no No
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes no No
Plans Attached Roll -Sheet
6a.If New house and or addition to existing housing, complete the following:
a. Use of building:One Family Yes Two Family Other
b. Number of rooms in each family unit: $ Number of Bathrooms 2-1/2
c. Is there a garage attached? Yes Gln �f C
d. Proposed Square footage of new construction. 2290 Dimensions 24x62
e. Number of stories? 2
f. Method of heating? Propane Hot air w/ac Fireplaces or Woodstoves 2 gds Number of each
g. Energy Conservation Compliance.yes Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached?
h. Type of construction wf
i. Is construction within 100 ft.of wetlands? Yes X No. Is construction within 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
SECTION 7a-OWNER AUTHORIZATION-TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
I, / ,as Owner of the subject
ty
proper '1111 ____
hereby authorize t.j o ' er
to act on my behalf, in all matt lathe to o authorized by this building permit application.)
Signature of Owner 1I C/ Date
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I, , )614 • SP,-C tui , as Owner/Authorized
Agent hereby declare that the statements and infor ation on the foregoing application are true and accurate,to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Signed under the pains and penalties of/perjury.- �
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Print Name /
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Signature of Owner gent • Date
SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: II S A ,, `Cletal_ Not Applicable El
Name of License Holder: OVtta II M 4 C-5- (1935 `1
III License Number
5
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Address Expiration D to
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Signature Telephone
9.Renistered Home Improvement( � Contractor: Not Applicable 0
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Company NameRegistration Number
83 S . \APL 4 c -e. cC UU1-4-1)Otn-Likradn `f zy1l L
Address Expiration Date
Telephone 5'6 3'(eL 3 r1
SECTION 10-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.
Signed Affidavit Attached Yes LV' No 0
11. - Home Owner Exemption
The current exemption for"homeowners"was extended to include Owner-occupied Dwellings of one(I) 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 108.3.5.1.
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 assumes responsibility for compliance with the State Building Code,City of
Northampton Ordinances,State and Local Zoning Laws and State of Massachusetts General Laws Annotated.
Homeowner Signature
City of Northampton 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Solid Waste Disposal Affidavit
In accordance of the provisions of MGL c 40, S54, I acknowledge that as
a condition of the building permit all debris resulting from the construction
activity governed by this Building Permit shall be disposed of in a properly
licensed solid waste disposal facility, as defined by MGL c 111, S 150A.
Address of the work: 101 w bEc cT t 14,2 SX ,
The debris will be transported by: S A-'—..t Gr{41 .
The debris will be received by: VwLucj R �c�LLi, atr
Building permit number:
Name of Permit Applicant J 4 S it,
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Date 1 Signature of Permit Applicant
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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e'r= t Office of Investigations
(WI.!1- 1 Congress Street, Suite 100
F =Tlil= Boston, MA 02114-2017
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Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization/Individual): SaCkfey Construction
Address:83 S. Main St.
City/State/Zip:Sunderland , MA 01375 Phone #:413-563-6639
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required):
1.❑� I am a employer with 6 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I
employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors 6. ❑� New construction
listed on the attached sheet. 7. ❑ Remodeling
2.❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner-
ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. ❑ Demolition
workingfor me in anycapacity. employees and have workers'
P tY 9. ❑ Building addition
[No workers' comp. insurance comp. insurance.:
required.] 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions
3.❑ I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 1 I.❑ Plumbing repairs or additions
myself. [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL 12 ❑ 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.
teontractors 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:AIG w/Webber and Grinnel
Policy#or Self-ins. Lie. #: Expiration Date:2/4/17
Job Site Address: 107 Whittier St., Northampton, MA 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 S 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 5250.00 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 coverage verification.
I da hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
6/6/16
Signature: r / Date:
Phone#: 413-563-6639
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#:
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Sackrey Construction July 13, 2016
83 South Main Street
Sunderland, MA 01375
Subject Location: 107 Whittier Street
Map Block: 43-110
Mr.Sackrey,
Your building permit application with plans dated 11-4-14 has been approved as drawn and per this memo.
All work must meet applicable codes whether or not included within this memo.
Please follow up on the following items:
These items will need to be accomplished as the project moves forward and before rough inspections;
1. Provide stamped plans for the braced wall detailing.
2. All load paths must be continuous to appropriate bearing.
3. There are many windows requiring tempering and several that will require restrictors.
4. HERS initial and final ratings, duct blast results,and a signed Thermal Bypass Checklist.
5. Smoke, Heat and CO detectors throughout the structure to current building codes.
6. An emergency escape window is required within every bedroom, basement and walk-in attic,
7. An air barrier is required between the tub and the wall cavity.
8. If permeable insulation is used air sealing and an air sealing inspection is required at the exterior and
interior skins.Typically the sheathing and drywall.
Note:The 2012 IECC with MA amendments is the non-stretch energy code and the 9th Edition Building
Code and new Stretch Code are expected to begin in July of 2016.
As of August 4th 2011 the 8th 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 intended to be comprehensive, nor is it a substitute for purchasing and reading the MA codes.
Read only international codes are available on line at http://publicecodes.cvberregs.com/icod/one
must also consider the MA amendments to these codes which can be found at www.mass.gov/dps/bbrs .
The current relevant building codes are:
2009 IBC, 2009 IEBC, 2009 IMC,2009 IRC, 2009 or 2012 IECC,AA115, MA amendments.
1. Structures shall conform to 780 CMR 8t" 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. or if
high water table or severe soils waterproofing 780 CMR R406.2.
5. Through wall form ties must be removed from both faces and patched with hydraulic cement. 780 CMR
R406.2 of amendments.
6. Foundation anchor bolts must be 14" and be embedded a minimum of 7" into the concrete. 10" bolts!
780 CMR R403.1.6
7. CMU foundations require 3/8" parging before damp proofing.780 CMR R406.1 see exceptions.
8. Emergency escape is required out of every basement whether habitable or not,each bedroom and walk-
in attics.780 CMR R310.1
9. Crawl spaces can be treated in three different ways, vented (poor idea), exhausted (similar to exhaust
only systems),or treating the space with supply and return.See 780 CMR R408
10. 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. When there is neither of these a structural ridge is
required with a load path to the foundation.
11. Steel straps over the ridge or 1x4 minimum collar ties are required 4'OC in the upper 1./3'd 780 CMR
R802.3.1
12. Ridge boards must be the full depth of the cut. 780 CMR R802.3.
13. A complete window and header schedule is required. 780 CMR Table R502.5 for header sizing and
number of jack studs required.
14. Wood walls shall be capped with double plates to provide overlapping at corners and intersecting walls
with bearing partitions,joints staggered 2' minimum. 780 CMR R602.3.2
a. Exception:A single plate may be used or plates may be excluded over lintels provided the
plates/lintels are adequately connected by a 3" x 6" plate .036 galvanized steel nailed to each
segment with 6-8d nails
15. All framing materials which are not code prescriptive must have stamped engineering.
a. LVLs
b. I-joist and or Floor Truss
c. Roof truss
16. All I-Joist need to be protected from fire with''/:drywall or 5/8 wood structural panel. (R501.3)
17. A braced wall plan identifying appropriate braced wall areas where required (R301.1) 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.
c. When using PFH (R602.10.3.3) or PFG (R602.10.3.4)the nailing requirement is 4" and 3"
respectively using 8d common nails or galvanized box nails. PNEUMATIC nails must be full
headed with the temper and shank sizing meeting the strict code requirement.
18. When nailing sheathing make sure your pneumatic nailers' pressure is properly set. Nails set too deep
perforate the sheathing weakening it and contribute to building damage in high wind events.
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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 1st 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'/e" from
the top of the threshold and only in-swinging doors. 780 CMR R311.3
23. Stairs have critical standards, make sure you know the floor finishes when planning. Minimum tread 9",
maximum riser 8 W', 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 for4 or
more risers. Landing to landing constitutes a new run. Minimum 6'8" ceiling height from nosing. Rails
must be continuous and returned to the wall if not to newel post. 780 CMR R311.7.
24. 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.
25. Floor joist systems that are not equal to 1'A" nominal dimension must be covered with%" drywall or
5/8"wood structural panel or equivalent with some exceptions. 780 CMR R501.3
26. 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-hearing studs holes not larger than 60%of a stud no closer than 5/8 to the edge, or holes
in joist are a maximum 1/3 the depth not closer than 2"from the top or bottom or to any other hole.
Notches are different.
27. Drilling or notching of more than 50%of the wall plate width of an exterior wall or load bearing partition
requires a 16 GA 1 '''A" strap across the area and 6" beyond each side with 8- lOnd nails. 780 CMR
R602.6.1
28. Where dryer ducts penetrate the wall they must be sealed with fire caulk. 780 CMR M504.2
29. Dryer ducts must terminate outside of the building, have a backdraft damper, cannot include a screen,
and require 3'clearance from windows.780 CMR M504.4
30. Dryer duct transition is limited to 8' of aluminum flex, must be exposed, and the proper UL listing. 780
CMR M504.6.3
31. Dryer duct maximum equivalent length is 35' less 5' per 90°elbow or per manufacturer's specs. 780
CMR M502.6.4, no screwed connections use foil tape appropriate for the use.
32. Dryer ducts when concealed must have a permanent label or tag within 6' of the duct connection 780
CMR M502.6.5
33. Makeup air is required for dryers exhausting more than 200 CFM. 780 CMR M504.5
34. Makeup air is required for any exhaust hood over 400 CFM.780 CMR M505.2
35. 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 and airtight doors. 2009 IECC
402.4.3
36. Fire and draft stopping shall be completed before rough inspection.Typical locations,top (ceiling) and
bottom (floor) plates, soffits, and every 10'within enclosed cavities.780 CMR R302.
37. Ignition barriers are required over all thermal plastics and must be in place before final. 780 CMR R316.
38. Dwelling/Garage fire separation.An attached garage (within 3' of main structure) is required to have%"
drywall on the garage side of the separation 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
39. 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. A signed copy of the Thermal Bypass Checklist.
d. Energy information including mechanical equipment posted on the electric panel.
e. Remodeling and Additions can be completed in accordance with IECC 2009 with Energy Star
Windows and the Thermal Bypass Checklist. Duct blast testing when practicable.
f. All band joist insulation must be enclosed within an air tight cavity, which you must create.
40. 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 has filtered dirt out of the air moving
through the insulation. 780 CMR R601.2 for vapor retarders and Table '11102.4.2 for air sealing
requirements.
41. Unvented attic assemblies. Hot roofs are allowed, but have specific requirements 780 CMR R806.4.
42. 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. Lateral attachment is required for each deck
per section 502.2.2.3.
43. Smoke and CO detectors as required. 780 CMR R314 and R315.
a. Smokes in each bedroom,within 10'of a bedroom door,and at the bottom of a stair leading to
a finished floor above.
b. CO within 10' of bedroom doors, at each level, for every 1500 sqft, (plumbing code in the
mechanical room) Except if there are no fossil burning fuels or attached garage.
c. Heat detector in attached garage,and other large unfinished unconditioned spaces.
44. Closets beneath stair which have doors must be drywalled with''/:".780 CMR R302.7
45. If there is mechanical equipment or a combustible roof,30 sqft of space,and 30" measured from top of
ceiling joist to bottom of rafters an attic access of minimum RO of 22"x 30" is required to be located in
an accessible place. It must be insulated equal to surrounding,gasketed, and secured in place.
46. Clearances above gas stoves and cook tops burners is 24"to non-combustible or 30"to combustibles.
Relevant items must be submitted to the building department for approvals before inspections and or
Certificates of Occupancy can be issued.
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: cmillerc northamptonma.gov
Thank you for your cooperation on these matters.
Chuck Miller
City of Northampton
Assistant Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement