18C-058 approval letter April 1, 2011 additionsApril 1, 2011
Valley Home Improvement
PO Box 60627
Florence, MA 01062
Subject Property:
150 Prospect Avenue
Northampton, MA 01060
Mr. Shifflett
The plans for the Single Family Residential addition dated 03-31-11 have been approved as noted;
Structure conforms to 780 CMR 7th addition 1 and 2 family building codes.
Energy aspects must comply with 2009 IECC prescriptive and mandatory requirements or an appropriate HERS rating. Northampton has the stretch energy code. (appendix 120AA)
The attic insulation must be full depth upon completion this will likely require a raised platform is storage is desired.
Smoke and CO detectors per code throughout the entire structure.
There must be an emergency escape from the bedroom (egress window).
Please make sure that there is a complete air barrier behind the tub and shower before its installed.
Charles Miller
Assistant Commissioner of Buildings