Existing Conditions Report _Modestow
Existing Conditions Evaluation Report
Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition
&
International Existing Building Code 2009
Interior Renovations to
Modestow Family Dentistry
190 Nonotuck Street
Florence, Massachusetts 01062
January 16, 2015
As prepared by
Richard E. Katsanos, AIA, Principal
H|AI Architecture
Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition International Existing Building Code 2009
Interior Renovations to
Modestow Family Dentistry
190 Nonotuck Street Florence, Massachusetts 01062
Purpose
This Report is in conformance with Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition and the International Existing Building Code 2009
regarding alterations to an existing building located at 190 Nonotuck
Street, Florence, Massachusetts.
Visual Observation Only
The extent of this review is limited to visual inspection of existing facilities
and/or as-built documentation only. No destructive testing was performed as part of this analysis.
Project Description
The project consists of the limited interior renovations to the waiting area, front office reception area, and business office. Some finishes upgrades at existing dental rooms are included. New acoustical ceilings and lighting
will be provided, some new doors and interior windows are also included.
No load bearing or structural systems are modified by this project.
This project renovates less than half of an existing 3,800 square foot suite.
GENERAL EXISTING PROPERTY INFORMATION
A. PROPERTY NAME:
Florence Medical Center
B. ADDRESS:
190 Nonotuck Street, Florence, MA 01062 C. BUILDING USE:
The building is currently a B (Business) occupancy .
D. BUILDING USE GROUP:
B- Business as defined by the Massachusetts Building Code, 780 CMR 8th
Edition.
E. CONSTRUCTION CLASSIFICATION:
Type 3B
Foundation: concrete slab on grade Exterior Walls: split face CMU masonry Int. Load Bearing: CMU
Roof: flat membrane roofing on steel framing and deck
F. HAZARD INDEX: Existing and proposed Hazard Index is 4 as defined by the Massachusetts
Building Code, 780 CMR, 8th Edition (IEBC Table 912.4)
CLASSIFICATION OF WORK
The proposed project work area is classified as Alteration - Level 2 per
IEBC Section 404 and therefore complies with the provisions of Chapter 6
and Chapter 7 for the following reasons: - The project is not a repair, therefore IEBC Section 402 does not apply
- The project exceeds the limitations defined under Level 1 Alterations
as specified in IEBC Section 403: Level 1 alterations include the removal and replacement or the
covering of existing materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures
using new materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures that serve the
same purpose. - The project meets the limitations defined under Level 2 Alterations as
specified in IEBC Section 404:
Level 2 alterations include the reconfiguration of space, the addition or elimination of any door or window, the reconfiguration or
extension of any system, or the installation of any additional
equipment.
- The project is below the threshold triggering Level 3 Alterations as specified in IEBC Section 404:
Level 3 alterations apply where the work area exceeds 50 percent
of the aggregate area of the building.
- The project does not involve a change of occupancy, therefore IEBC Section 406 does not apply.
- The project does not involve an addition, therefore IEBC Section 407
does not apply. - The project does not impact the exterior or substantial interior
configuration of a historic building, therefore IEBC Section 408 does
not apply.
- The project does not involve a relocated building, therefore IEBC Section 409 does not apply.
ALTERATIONS LEVEL 2
Section 701 General
This project work area will comply with all requirements for Alteration Level 1 as specified in Chapter 6 and all requirements of Level 2 as
specified in Chapter 7. No portion of the proposed project work area
alters the existing conditions such that the building will become less safe
than its existing condition. Requirements regarding flood hazard areas are not applicable to this project
Section 702 Special Use and Occupancy
Not applicable.
Section 703 Building Elements and Materials
703.2 Vertical Openings
No new or existing vertical floor openings are within the project work area.
703.3 Smoke barriers This section applies to I-2 occupancies and therefore does not apply to
this project.
703.4 Interior finishes All new interior finishes, including wall, ceiling, floor, and trim materials to
be installed under this project work area will comply with Massachusetts
Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition.
703.5 Guards
There are no existing non-compliant guards within the project work area or
in the means of egress from the project work area to exit discharge and no
new guards in the project scope.
Section 704 Fire Protection
704.2 Automatic sprinkler systems
n/a
704.3 Standpipes
n/a 704.4 Fire alarm and detection
A fire alarm system, compliant with the International Fire Code, exists
within the common egress corridor serving this suite Notification consists of horn and strobe devices. The project does not include any fire alarm scope.
Section 705 Means of Egress The existing and new egress requirements within the project work area
are compliant with Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition and
NFPA Life Safety Code 101.
705.3 Number of Exits:
Unchanged.
705.4.1 Egress doorways – two egress doorways required Unchanged.
705.4.2 Egress doorways - door swing New doors in the suite corridor and egress from the waiting room shall
swing in the direction of travel.
705.4.3 Egress doorways - door closing The new door from the main building corridor shall have a door closer.
705.4.4 Panic hardware
n/a
705.5.5.1 Corridor doors
Corridor doors are not part of this project.
705.5.5.2 Transoms
This section only applies to I-1, R-1, and R-2 occupancies.
705.5.5.3 Other corridor openings There are no other openings in corridor walls within the project work area.
705.6 Dead end corridors
There are no dead end corridors within the project work area.
705.7 means of egress lighting
Existing, compliant, and unchanged 705.8 Exit signs
Existing compliant fixtures remain unchanged. Several new internally
illuminated exit signs shall be installed as part of this project indicating egress.
705.9 Handrails
Not applicable 705.10 Guards
Not applicable
Section 706 Accessibility
In accordance with Massachusetts Architectural Access Board 521 CMR,
because the project construction cost exceeds $100,000.00 but is less than 30% of the replacement cost for the entire building, all new work within the project work area is required to conform to the requirements of
Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition Section 605 and 706
and Massachusetts Architectural Access Board 521 CMR.
All newly built components of the project shall be in compliance with Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition Section 605 and 706
Massachusetts Architectural Access Board 521 CMR.
Section 707 Structural
The scope of this project work area does not affect any existing structural
systems, nor does it affect applied loads on existing structural systems.
Section 708 Electrical
708.1 New Installations
Convenience outlet wiring and data wiring are included in the project and shall comply with the requirements of the Massachusetts Electrical Code
708.2 Existing Installations
B-Business occupancy does not apply 708.3 Residential occupancies
B-Business occupancy does not apply
Section 709 Mechanical
709.1 Reconfigured or converted spaces
Existing HVAC ductwork and diffusers shall be relocated and rebalanced at renovated areas
709.2 Altered existing systems
n/a
709.3 Local exhaust
The project scope does not include new equipment requiring local exhaust.
Section 710 Plumbing
710.1 Minimum fixtures
Because the occupant load of the project work area story shall not be
increased more than 20 percent, existing plumbing fixture quantities are
not required to be modified.
Section 711 Energy Conservation
711.1 Minimum requirements
Level 2 Alterations to existing buildings or structures are permitted without requiring the entire building or structure to comply with the energy
requirements of the international Energy Conservation Code or
international Residential Code. The alterations do not affect any
components related to energy requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code.
END OF EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW REPORT