227 South St meet-2ARCHITECT
J E F F R E Y S C O T T P E N N
77 Worthington Road, Huntington, MA 01050
tel. 413-667-5230 fax. 413-667-3082
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Job Log
227 South Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Record of meeting notes from regular Thursday Site Visits 9:30am
6 December 2018 – Gabe Shippee (GC), Bill Graham (electrician), Dani Mckahn (owner), jsp
Demolition has begun with wall finishes removal to reveal structure. Some walls are balloon framed. The original ceiling is above a framed drop ceiling and we will demo the drop ceiling
and determine what to do with the original ceiling. There are several layers of flooring to be removed and we will assess the condition of the original floor for reuse or replacement.
The finishes removal will clarify structure to determine new support. Currently, we are proposing only the front porch ceiling lights for each unit exterior (rear doors also) without
continuous parking light from the balcony level, but will consider lighting for safety. The fire suppression system is being designed and will clarify water load.
14 December 2018 – Gabe, Dani, jsp, Louis Hasbrouk, Kevin
We viewed revealed structure and determined Jeff will create the framing analysis and determine any proposed changes (for example steel I beam in place requires bearing relocation).
For safe continued occupancy of the upstairs apartment, we propose adding smoke detectors in the work zone (connected to the apartment system) and protecting any vertical penetrations
and chases revealed by demolition using mineral wool (or intumescent foam) installed properly at floor structure level in all locations including balloon frame wall cavities, stair
openings and chimneys. We further identified that the balloon framed walls extend to the foundation/sill in some locations (west) and this cavity will also be protected at floor level.
We are awaiting completion of design for the fire suppression sprinkler system and detail for the plumbing entrance and the concrete embedded plumbing and then will supply updated Construction
Documents prior to requesting full Demo and Construction permission.
21 Dec – Gabe, Jsp
Due to Louis Hasbrouk’s 14 December letter, work ceased and the upstairs occupants moved out. We examined the structural reveal showing how the prior renovation dealt with resupporting
the balloon frame; once fully revealed Jeff will create a structural plan with analysis and proposal.
28 Dec – no meeting this week; no work; building empty of tenants.
3 Jan. – Dani, Gabe, John T, jsp
We received the Demolition Permit and are ready to get back into the demolition and structural investigation and Gabe will be on site next week. John Thomas will cap the existing plumbing
(domestic and heat) to the apt. and flush with anti-freeze. We still await the plumbing details, and then I will furnish updated plans.