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January 14th, 2014 •
To: Lo'uis Hasbrouck
Building Commissioner
Town ofNorthampton
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA
01062
Re: The Historic College Inn
74 Bridge Street
Northampton, MA
01060
Louis:
On January 14th, 2014, I visited the address indicated above with Mr. David Claxton a general contractor
to observe the progress ofconstruction ofthis project. Construction is underway to alter this existing structure as
on indicated 011 the architectural drawings dated 5/17/13 produced by Tom Douglas Architects. This existing
structure is an R-I occupancy classification and a type 5-B construction type. At the time ofmy site observation
the work indicated on sheet S 1 ofthe structural drawings that I have previously produced and dated 5/22/13 had
been completed. An existing L VL beam supporting second floor framing has been reinforced with a W' thick x 9"
high steel plate installed in lieu ofthe specified 1 %" x 11 7/8" L VL ply. This was due to existing conditions
constraints regarding installation. This is an acceptable modification.
The structural work indicated on sheet S2 will be commencing this week. I will be revisiting this site for
further observations as warranted by the progress ofconstruction.
It is my impression that the general intent ofthe contract documents has been followed during the
installation ofthe new structural elements as indicated on sheet Sl ofmy 5/22/13 structural contract documents.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any ql,lestions. .. .
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