38D-009 approval letter basment bath laundry 02-27-2013
Valley Home Improvement Inc. February 27, 2013
PO Box 60627
Florence, MA 01062
Subject Location: 17 Reed Street
Map Block: 39D-009
Mr. Shifflett,
Your building permit application and plans dated 2-27-2013 have been approved as drawn and per this memo. All work must meet all applicable codes whether noted or not.
Please follow up on the following items:
These items will need to be accomplished as the project moves forward and before rough inspections;
Proof of a recorded letter stating the basement shall not be used as a sleeping space or interconnected smokes and CO detectors throughout the structure. (sample provided)
The bath laundry will need to be completely insulated and air sealed. (separated from the balance of the basement)
Insulation and air sealing shown on plan.
Bulkhead work shown on plan
A smoke/CO at the bottom of the stair and a CO within the mechanical room.
Copy of plans in electronic format updated to show all work intended. (bulkhead, CO/smoke, insulation/air barrier)
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.cyberregs.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 IECC, AA115, MA amendments.
Structures shall conform to 780 CMR 8th Edition 1 and 2 family building codes with MA amendments.
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: cmiller@northamptonma.gov
Thank you for your cooperation on these matters.
Chuck Miller
City of Northampton
Assistant Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement