38B-183 (6) 27. Vapor retarders. Although these are still in the code have exceptions, one must understand that there is
a difference between a vapor retarder or barrier and an air barrier. An air barrier is intended to stop air
flow (convection) a vapor retarder or barrier is intended to stop molecular moisture transfer (diffusion).
A vapor retarder or barrier is effective even if there are some holes or gaps, however an air barrier has
to be absolute and complete. If air can leak through an electrical device or through a crack it follows the
path of least resistance and carries 99% of the moisture in a structure. This is evident every time one
exposes fiberglass insulation and finds black insulation, which is dirt filter out of the air moving through
the insulation. 780 CMR R601.2 for vapor retarders and Table N1102.4.2 for air sealing requirements.
28. Unvented attic assemblies. Hot roofs are allowed, but have specific requirements 780 CMR R806.4.
29. Deck ledgers and post must be appropriately attached, bolts or lags. 780 CMR R502.2.2.1 Note: ThruLoks
are engineered for post attachment supporting a railing.
30. Smoke and CO detectors as required. 780 CMR R314 and R315.
31. Closets beneath stair which have doors must be drywalled with /2 ". 780 CMR R302.7
Relevant items must be submitted to the building department for approvals before inspections and or CO can be
signed. Other items are intended to avoid costly issues at inspections.
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 dose for walk -ins at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. My email
address is: cmiller
Thank you or our .operation on these matters.
Chuck iller
City of Northampton
Assistant Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement
b. All corners must be appropriately attached to the foundation.
12. Ceiling heights minimum 7' for habitable spaces, 6'8" for bathrooms includes tub /shower area if a
shower head is used, 6'8" for basements, 6'4" at beams /ducts. 780 CMR R305.1. MA amended
13. Hazardous glazing locations, within 24" of a door, or within 60" of a stair, or across from hot tubs, spas,
bathtubs within 60" if not 60" above the walking surface, and other locations. 780 CMR R308.4
14. Windows over 72" above grade with the opening less than 24 above the finished floor shall meet the 4"
sphere rule. Order restrictors. 780 CMR R612.2
15. Egress and emergency escape requirements shall be strictly met.
a. Basements, habitable attics, and all sleeping rooms require emergency escape. 780 CMR R310
b. Windows within 44" of floor, DH 3.3 sqft min window size, Casement 20 "x41" exception 5 sqft
at 1 floor. Minimum clear opening 20 "x24" or 24 "x20 ". 780 CMR R310.1.1
c. Two doors remote as possible at the normal level of travel, opening measured from the face of
the slab to the stop with door at 90 degrees, one 32" and one 28" minimum 78" high. 780 CMR
R311.2
d. Landing at each door 36" out and the width of the door minimum 36 ", maximum step 7 3 /" from
the top of the threshold and only in- swinging doors. 780 CMR R311.3
16. Stairs have critical standards, make sure you know the floor finishes when planning. Minimum tread 9 ",
maximum riser 8 'A", maximum overall variance for the run is 3/8 ", 4" sphere rule on risers except where
the total rise is 30" or less 780 CMR R311.7.4.3 Exception, 4 3/8" on balustrade, 6" in the triangle.
Graspable rail 1 minimum and 2" maximum rail, height minimum 34" maximum 38 ", required for 4 or
more risers. Landing to landing constitutes a new run. Minimum 6'8" ceiling height from nosing. 780
CMR R311.7.
17. Guards 36" minimum height above walking surface, a bench is a walking surface, required for more than
30" above floor or grade within 36 ", 4" sphere rule. 780 CMR R312.1.
18. Educate the plumber and electrician about maximum notch and hole sizes, and placement. 780 CMR
R502.8 and R602.6. In bearing studs holes not larger than 40% of a stud no closer than 5/8 to the edge,
In interior non - bearing studs holes not larger than 60% of a stud no closer than 5/8 to the edge, in
bearing walls if more than 50% of a plate is cut or notched a 1 1/2" 16ga. strap must extend a minimum of
6" past the cut both directions and be nailed with 8 -10d per side, or holes in joist are a maximum 1/3
the depth not closer than 2" from the top or bottom. Notches are different.
19. Dryer duct transition is limited to 8' of aluminum flex and must be exposed. 780 CMR M1502.4.3
20. Dryer duct maximum equivalent length is 25' including the transition section or per manufacturer's
specs. 780 CMR M1502.4.4.1, no screwed connections.
21. Concealed dryer ducts are required to have a label within 6' of the dryer connection stating the
equivalent length and risk of fire. See CMR 780 M1502.4.5
22. Markup air is required for any exhaust hood of 400 CFM or more. 780 CMR M1503.4
23. Fireplaces require all combustion air be provided from the exterior and below the firebox, duct work
maintaining 1" clearance for 5' from the duct outlet for all fireplaces
24. Fire and draft stopping shall be completed before rough inspection. 780 CMR R302.
25. Ignition barriers in place before final. 780 CMR R316.
26. Energy aspects shall comply with the stretch energy code. 780 CMR Appendix 115AA or 2009 IECC.
a. An initial HERS evaluation is required including insulation levels anticipated.
b. A final HERS evaluation confirming code requirements have been met including duct testing.
c. Energy information including mechanical equipment posted on the electric panel.
d. Remodeling and Additions can be completed in accordance with IECC 2009 with Energy Star
Building Option Package.
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
212 Main Street • Municipal Building
�+ Northampton, MA 01060
James Locke June 11, 2012
26 South Street
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Subject Location /Project: 27 Fort Street / SFH
Map Block: 38B - 183
Mr. Locke
The following items are code requirements which need to be addressed as part of this project:
1. Fireplace requires 2" side /front and 4" rear clearance, make -up air, 20" fire box depth and 20"
hearth extension.
2. All non - prescriptive materials require stamped drawings.
3. Air barriers before tubs or showers go against exterior walls.
4. Air barriers are required at band joist.
5. All point loads must continue to foundation bearing points.
6. An initial and final HERS rating is required.
As of August 4 2011 the 8 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 a substitute for purchasing and reading the MA codes. 780CMR 2009 IRC with MA amendments.
1. Structures shall conform to 780 CMR 8 Edition 1 and 2 family building codes with MA amendments.
2. Grading plan for structures being constructed required. 780 CMR R401.3 for drainage requirements.
3. A basement drainage system is required in all basements 780 CMR R405.2.3. except those in group I
soils (table R405.1)
4. Foundations that retain earth and enclose interior space require damp proofing 780 CMR R406.1.
5. Foundation anchor bolts must be % and be embedded a minimum of 7" into the concrete. 10" bolts!
780 CMR R403.1.6
6. Ceiling joist are intended to prevent spread, once raised above the wall plate they become rafters ties
and may require up sizing of rafters and increased nailing for example with a 4" slope 8 -16nd common
are required at each connection. 780 CMR R802.3.1. When there is not one of these two a structural
ridge is required with a load path to the foundation.
7. Steel straps over the ridge or 1x4 minimum collar ties are required 4' OC in the upper 1/m780 CMR
R802.3.1
8. Ridge boards must be the full depth of the cut. 780 CMR R802.3.
9. A complete window and header schedule is required. 780 CMR Table R502.5 for header sizing and
number of jack studs required.
10. All framing materials which are not code prescriptive must have stamped engineering.
a. LVLs
b. I -joist and or Floor Truss
c. Roof truss
11. A braced wall plan identifying appropriate braced wall areas and braced wall method being used. 780
CMR 602.10.
a, Garage corners and !arge corner \Inrindo /door l ayou t may require special solutions.
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Orientation: Unspecified
Door 3 dining: Glass 20 0.280 6
SHGC: 0.17
Orientation: Unspecified
Door 4 porch: Glass 20 0.280 6
SHGC: 0.17
Orientation: Unspecified
Door 5 hall: Glass 20 0.280 6
SHGC: 0.17
Orientation: Unspecified
Wall 2nd floor: Wood Frame, 24" o .c. 112 24.5 3.5 5
Orientation: Unspecified
Ceiling 1: Raised or Energy Truss 1839 50.0 10.0 29
Basement Wall 1: Insulated Concrete Forms 998 22.0 38
Orientation: Unspecified
Wall height: 8.7'
Depth below grade: 8.0'
Insulation depth: 8.7'
Crawl 1: Insulated Concrete Forms 673 22.0 18
Wall height: 4.7'
Depth below grade: 4.0'
Insulation depth: 4.7'
Inside below -grade depth: 0.0'
Compliance Statement: The proposed building design described here is consistent with the building plans, specifications, and other
calculations submitted with the permit application. The proposed building has been designed to meet the 2009 IECC requirements in
REScheck Version 4.4.3 and to comply with the mandatory requirements listed in the REScheck Inspection Checklist.
Name - Title Signature Date
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REScheck Software Version 4.4.3
Compliance Certificate
Project Title: Smith -Cohn house
Energy Code: 2009 IECC
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Construction Type: Single Family
Building Orientation: Bldg. faces 0 deg. from North
Glazing Area Percentage: 22%
Heating Degree Days: 6404
Climate Zone: 5
Construction Site: Owner /Agent: Designer /Contractor:
27 Fort Street Catherine and Charles Smith and Cohn Jim Locke
Northampton, MA 01060 226 Cooper Lane Gougeon & Locke
Shelburne, MA 01370 26 South St.
413 - 625 -2408 Williamsburg, MA 01096
ksmith @smith.edu 413- 268 -9323
glbuild @verizon.net
Compliance: 27.0% Better Than Code Maximum UA: 382 Your UA: 279
The % Better or Worse Than Code index reflects how close to compliance the house is based on code trade -off rules.
It DOES NOT provide an estimate of energy use or cost relative to a minimum -code home.
Gross Cavity Cont. Glazing UA
Assembly Area or R -Value R -Value or Door
Perimeter U- Factor
Wall 1st floor: Wood Frame, 24" o .c. 1816 24.5 3.5 57
Orientation: Unspecified
Window A 3359: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E 135 0.300 41
SHGC: 0.26
Orientation: Unspecified
Window B 3359 -3: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E 40 0.300 12
SHGC: 0.26
Orientation: Unspecified
Window C 2947: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E 75 0.300 23
SHGC: 0.26
Orientation: Unspecified
Window D 2929 -3: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E 18 0.300 5
SHGC: 0.26
Orientation: Unspecified
Window E 3357 -2: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E 54 0.300 16
SHGC: 0.26
Orientation: Unspecified
Window F 3523: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E 11 0.300 3
SHGC: 0.26
Orientation: Unspecified
Window G 3530: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E 7 0.300 2
SHGC: 0.26
Orientation: Unspecified
Window H 3521: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E 5 0.300 2
SHGC: 0.26
Orientation: Unspecified
Window 1 3521-2: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E 10 0.300 3
SHGC: 0.26
Orientation: Unspecified
Door 1 Front: Solid 20 0.210 4
Orientation: Unspecified
Door 2 garage: Solid 20 0.140 3
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A:
• Heated swimming pools have an on /off heater switch.
❑ Pool heaters operating on natural gas or LPG have an electronic pilot light.
Lj Timer switches on pool heaters and pumps are present.
Exceptions:
Where public health standards require continuous pump operation.
Where pumps operate within solar- and /or waste - heat - recovery systems.
❑ Heated swimming pools have a cover on or at the water surface. For pools heated over 90 degrees F (32 degrees C) the cover has a
minimum insulation value of R -12.
Exceptions:
Covers are not required when 60% of the heating energy is from site- recovered energy or solar energy source.
Lighting Requirements:
❑ A minimum of 50 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures can be categorized as one of the following:
(a) Compact fluorescent
(b) T -8 or smaller diameter linear fluorescent
(c) 40 lumens per watt for lamp wattage <= 15
(d) 50 lumens per watt for lamp wattage > 15 and <= 40
(e) 60 lumens per watt for lamp wattage > 40
Other Requirements:
• Snow- and ice - melting systems with energy supplied from the service to a building shall include automatic controls capable of shutting
off the system when a) the pavement temperature is above 50 degrees F, b) no precipitation is falling, and c) the outdoor temperature is
above 40 degrees F (a manual shutoff control is also permitted to satisfy requirement 'c').
Certificate:
❑ A permanent certificate is provided on or in the electrical distribution panel listing the predominant insulation R- values; window
U- factors; type and efficiency of space - conditioning and water heating equipment. The certificate does not cover or obstruct the visibility
of the circuit directory label, service disconnect label or other required labels.
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(e) Plumbing and wiring: Insulation is placed between outside and pipes. Batt insulation is cut to fit around wiring and plumbing, or
sprayed /blown insulation extends behind piping and wiring.
(f) Corners, headers, narrow framing cavities, and rim joists are insulated.
(g) Shower /tub on exterior wall: Insulation exists between showers /tubs and exterior wall.
Sunrooms:
• Sunrooms that are thermally isolated from the building envelope have a maximum fenestration U- factor of 0.50 and the maximum
skylight U- factor of 0.75. New windows and doors separating the sunroom from conditioned space meet the building thermal envelope
requirements.
Materials Identification and Installation:
• Materials and equipment are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
• Materials and equipment are identified so that compliance can be determined.
p Manufacturer manuals for all installed heating and cooling equipment and service water heating equipment have been provided.
Li Insulation R- values, glazing U- factors, and heating and cooling equipment efficiency are clearly marked on the building plans or
specifications.
Duct Insulation:
❑ Supply ducts in attics are insulated to a minimum of R -8. All other ducts in unconditioned spaces or outside the building envelope are
insulated to at least R -6.
Duct Construction and Testing:
• Building framing cavities are not used as supply ducts.
ij All joints and seams of air ducts, air handlers, filter boxes, and building cavities used as return ducts are substantially airtight by means
of tapes, mastics, liquid sealants, gasketing or other approved closure systems. Tapes, mastics, and fasteners are rated UL 181A or
UL 181B and are labeled according to the duct construction. Metal duct connections with equipment and /or fittings are mechanically
fastened. Crimp joints for round metal ducts have a contact lap of at least 1 1/2 inches and are fastened with a minimum of three
equally spaced sheet -metal screws.
Exceptions:
Joint and seams covered with spray polyurethane foam.
Where a partially inaccessible duct connection exists, mechanical fasteners can be equally spaced on the exposed portion of the
joint so as to prevent a hinge effect.
Continuously welded and locking -type longitudinal joints and seams on ducts operating at less than 2 in. w.g. (500 Pa).
LI Duct tightness test has been performed and meets one of the following test criteria:
(1) Postconstruction leakage to outdoors test: Less than or equal to 204.7 cfm (8 cfm per 100 ft2 of conditioned floor area).
(2) Postconstruction total leakage test (including air handler enclosure): Less than or equal to 307.1 cfm (12 cfm per 100 ft2 of
conditioned floor area).
(3) Rough -in total leakage test with air handler installed: Less than or equal to 153.5 cfm (6 cfm per 100 ft2 of conditioned floor area).
(4) Rough -in total leakage test without air handler installed: Less than or equal to 102.4 cfm (4 cfm per 100 ft2 of conditioned floor area).
Temperature Controls:
LI Where the primary heating system is a forced air - furnace, at least one programmable thermostat is installed to control the primary
heating system and has set - points initialized at 70 degree F for the heating cycle and 78 degree F for the cooling cycle.
❑ Heat pumps having supplementary electric- resistance heat have controls that prevent supplemental heat operation when the
compressor can meet the heating load.
Heating and Cooling Equipment Sizing:
LI Additional requirements for equipment sizing are included by an inspection for compliance with the International Residential Code.
❑ For systems serving multiple dwelling units documentation has been submitted demonstrating compliance with 2009 IECC Commercial
Building Mechanical and /or Service Water Heating (Sections 503 and 504).
Circulating Service Hot Water Systems:
❑ Circulating service hot water pipes are insulated to R -2.
❑ Circulating service hot water systems include an automatic or accessible manual switch to turn off the circulating pump when the
system is not in use.
Heating and Cooling Piping Insulation:
• HVAC piping conveying fluids above 105 degrees F or chilled fluids below 55 degrees F are insulated to R - 3.
Swimming Pools:
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#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? Yes No
Comments:
Cl Window G 3530: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E, U- factor: 0.300
For windows without labeled U- factors, describe features:
#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? Yes No
Comments:
❑ Window H 3521: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E, U- factor: 0.300
For windows without labeled U- factors, describe features:
#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? Yes No
Comments:
❑ Window 1 3521-2: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E, U- factor: 0.300
For windows without labeled U- factors, describe features:
#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? Yes No
Comments:
Doors:
CJ Door 1 Front: Solid, U- factor: 0.210
Comments: —
❑ Door 2 garage: Solid, U- factor: 0.140
Comments:
❑ Door 3 dining: Glass, U- factor: 0.280
Comments:
❑ Door 4 porch: Glass, U- factor: 0.280
Comments:
❑ Door 5 hall: Glass, U- factor: 0.280
Comments:
Crawl Space Walls:
❑ Crawl 1: Insulated Concrete Forms, 4.7' ht / 4.0' bg / 4.7' ext. insul / 0.0' inside bg depth, R -22.0 assembly R -value
Comments:
Exposed earth in unvented crawl space foundations is covered with a continuous vapor retarder (less than or equal to 0.1 perm). All joints
of the vapor retarder are overlapped by 6 inches and are sealed or taped with edges extending at least 6 inches up the stem wall and
securely attached.
Air Leakage:
▪ Joints (including rim joist junctions), attic access openings, penetrations, and all other such openings in the building envelope that are
sources of air leakage are sealed with caulk, gasketed, weatherstripped or otherwise sealed with an air barrier material, suitable film or
solid material.
Air barrier and sealing exists on common walls between dwelling units, on exterior walls behind tubs /showers, and in openings between
window /door jambs and framing.
❑ Recessed lights in the building thermal envelope are 1) type IC rated and ASTM E283 labeled and 2) sealed with a gasket or caulk
between the housing and the interior wall or ceiling covering.
❑ Access doors separating conditioned from unconditioned space are weather - stripped and insulated (without insulation compression or
damage) to at least the level of insulation on the surrounding surfaces. Where loose fill insulation exists, a baffle or retainer is installed
to maintain insulation application.
❑ Wood - burning fireplaces have gasketed doors and outdoor combustion air.
❑ Automatic or gravity dampers are installed on all outdoor air intakes and exhausts.
Air Sealing and Insulation:
❑ Building envelope air tightness and insulation installation complies by either 1) a post rough -in blower door test result of less than 7
ACH at 50 pascals OR 2) the following items have been satisfied:
(a) Air barriers and thermal barrier: Installed on outside of air - permeable insulation and breaks or joints in the air barrier are filled or
repaired.
(b) Ceiling /attic: Air barrier in any dropped ceiling /soffit is substantially aligned with insulation and any gaps are sealed.
(c) Above -grade walls: Insulation is installed in substantial contact and continuous alignment with the building envelope air barrier.
(d) Floors: Air barrier is installed at any exposed edge of insulation.
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REScheck Software Version 4.4.3
Inspection Checklis
Energy Code: 2009 IECC
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Construction Type: Single Family
Building Orientation: Bldg. faces 0 deg. from North
Glazing Area Percentage: 22%
Heating Degree Days: 6404
Climate Zone: 5
Ceilings:
❑ Ceiling 1: Raised or Energy Truss, R -50.0 cavity + R -10.0 continuous insulation
Comments:
Insulation must achieve full height over the plate lines of exterior walls.
Above - Grade Walls:
❑ Wall 1st floor: Wood Frame, 24" o .c., R -24.5 cavity + R -3.5 continuous insulation
Continuous insulation specified for this above -grade wall has consistent R -value rating across full area of the wall.
Comments:
13 Wall 2nd floor: Wood Frame, 24" o .c., R -24.5 cavity + R -3.5 continuous insulation
Continuous insulation specified for this above -grade wall has consistent R -value rating across full area of the wall.
Comments:
Basement Walls:
❑ Basement Wall 1: Insulated Concrete Forms, 8.7' ht / 8.0' bg / 8.7' insul, R -22.0 assembly R -value
Comments:
Windows:
❑ Window A 3359: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E, U- factor: 0.300
For windows without labeled U- factors, describe features:
#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? Yes No
Comments:
❑ Window B 3359 -3: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E, U- factor: 0.300
For windows without labeled U- factors, describe features:
#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? Yes No
Comments:
❑ Window C 2947: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E, U- factor: 0.300
For windows without labeled U- factors, describe features:
#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? Yes No
Comments:
❑ Window D 2929 -3: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E, U- factor: 0.300
For windows without labeled U- factors, describe features:
#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? Yes No
Comments:
❑ Window E 3357 -2: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E, U- factor: 0.300
For windows without labeled U- factors, describe features:
#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? Yes No
Comments:
❑ Window F 3523: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low -E, U- factor: 0.300
For windows without labeled U- factors, describe features:
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SECTION 8 - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: r��► _ Not Applicable ❑
Name of License Holder : J 7l VV ���-�° l £ "` 2 - -
License Number
24 S & 1.' 71 s T �l11,1, rv�-,S 2 - 5 - / 3
Address Expiration Date
j4411-0 1 i/ 7 , 9 zeg 9313
Signature Telephone
9. Registered Home Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable ❑
/00 zS�
Company N ame Registration Number
k MJQEON & LOCKE to . / z - r Z-
Addre36 .S'tith Street Expiration Date
Williamsburg, M.A. 01096 Telephone 24 c13 L7 reI 'Cd e
SECTION 10- WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT (M.G.L. c. 152, § 25C(6))
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result
in the denial of the issuance of the building permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached Yes ❑ No ❑
11. - Home Owner Exemption
The current exemption for "homeowners" was extended to include Owner - occupied Dwellings of one (1) or two(2) families
and to allow such homeowner to engage an individual for hire who does not possess a license, provided that the owner acts
as supervisor. CMR 780, Sixth Edition Section 108.3.5.1.
Definition of Homeowner: Person (s) who own a parcel of land on which he /she resides or intends to reside, on which there
is, or is intended to be, a one or two family dwelling, attached or detached structures accessory to such use and/ or farm
structures. A person who constructs more than one home in a two - year period shall not be considered a homeowner.
Such "homeowner" shall submit to the Building Official, on a form acceptable to the Building Official, that he /she shall be
responsible for all such work performed under the building permit.
As acting Construction Supervisor your presence on the job site will be required from time to time, during and upon
completion of the work for which this permit is issued.
Also be advised that with reference to Chapter 152 (Workers' Compensation) and Chapter 153 (Liability of Employers to,
Employees for injuries not resulting in Death) of the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated, you may be liable for person(s)
you hire to perform work for you under this permit.
The undersigned "homeowner" certifies and assumes responsibility for compliance with the State Building Code, City of
Northampton Ordinances, State and Local Zoning Laws and State of Massachusetts General Laws Annotated.
Homeowner Signature
SECTION 5- DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (check all applicable)
New House Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) ❑ Roofing ❑
Or Doors I]
Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [0] Decks [Q Siding [D] Other [0]
Brief Descript Progpsgd , t f , - ®_ h p 4 A / 1 _ 1 f , ea t In f
Work: 7 s ( 1 1/ [/y�(�,� ii/1, j�d (� /
Alteration of existing bedroom Yes N o Adding new bedroom Yes ' No
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes No
Plans Attached R&l- - Shcct • 7',D 1
6a. If New house and or addition to existing housing, complete the following:
a. Use of building : One Family Two Family Other
b. Number of rooms in each family unit: 7 Number of Bathrooms - 2.--
{ -2.--1/2.--
c. Is there a garage attached? / 1s
d. Proposed Square footage , of � new const Z ` s s 9 Dimensions `1/ Z4" X. L/
e. Number of stories? / Z* / a(/l
f. Method of heating? q' 114 b U y kr- fireplaces Weedste•es 1 Number of each
g. Energy Conservation Compliance. Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached?
h. Type of construction - YA.4 --
if
i. Is construction within 100 ft. of wetlands? Yes No. Is construction within 100 yr. floodpla Ye s d No
j. Depth of basement or cellar floor below finished grade X 1
k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? Yes No .
1. Septic Tank City Sewer V— Private well City water Supply V
SECTION 7a - OWNER AUTHORIZATION - TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
I, C` fie-o' ' - H . SIL 1 Th( .+L C'' ,4-im, i . S 2l-t/%) , as Owner of the subject
property
hereby authorize ^l AA LOLL j c,er id 4U) # e 1.-oC4 3 0 LJ i
to act • my. -half, in all matt= r; . roe to work authorized s, t 's buildi • permit applicatio-. I
• t ♦'1 ... �.1. /' Date
Signature of Owner
I J/ 4 ' 1 6/ /---M -- e--- , as Owner /Authorized
Agent hereby declare that the statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Signed under the
,,,, pains and penalties of perjury.
Print Name
Signature • -; 'Tr nt Date
•
Section 4. ZONING All Information Must Be Completed. Permit Can Be Denied Due To Incomplete Information
Existing Proposed Required by Zoning
This column to be filled in by
Building Department
Lot Size
Frontage
Setbacks Front
Side L: R: L: R:
Rear
Building Height
Bldg. Square Footage
Open Space Footage
(Lot area minus bldg & paved
parking)
# of Parking Spaces
Fill:
(volume & Location)
A. Has a Special Permit /Variance /Finding ever been issued for /on the site?
NO 0 DONT KNOW (3 YES
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO 0 DONT KNOW 0 YES
IF YES: enter Book Page and /or Document #
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO 0 DONT KNOW 0 YES 0
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained 0 Obtained
, Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES 0 NO 0
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property ? YES 0 NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
E. Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, grading, excavation, or filling) over 1 acre or is it part of a common plan
that will disturb over 1 acre? YES 0 NO 0
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
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Department use only
City of Northampton Status of Permit:
J - 5 2012 ; Building Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit
212 Main Street Sewer /Septic Availability
.. Room 100 Water/Well Availability
c` v 1 ,rHA ,r VA0' so NS _ 1 Northampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans
phone 413- 587 -1240 Fax 413- 587 -1272 Plot/Site Plans
Other Specify
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT, ALTER, REPAIR, RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 - SITE INFORMATION
This section to be completed by office
1.1 Property Address: (� Q�
11 tvr"& c t- , Map o p Lot 4(C! 5 Unit
Zone Overlay District
Elm St. District CB District
SECTION 2 - PROPERTY OWNERSHIP /AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record:
(1 UMP 1 CA- NI-raut sM ) T 2/21, C,00ph (0A,ta � v(,(0 &A Q.
Na - (Print) / Current Mailing Address:
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2.2 Authorized Agent:
—JIAIVIES 1,06V--- ` I- 6 7 .,G 1 - 6 !b
Name (Print) / Current Mailing Address:
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Signature f Telephone
SECTION 3 - ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS ---, A/ y` /AJCLL1U //t.6- petive'171 EA)
Item Estimated Cost (Dollars) to be Official Use Only
completed by permit applicant
1. Building 3'7 0 tP 9 (a) Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical / --_ S_ (b) Estimated Total Cost of
Construction from (6)
3. Plumbing / Q Q S —i) Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical (HVAC) 3 3 7
5. Fire Protection /, 7C ! 1%B t'rn) "
6. Total = (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5) 3 3 L W T /NLL.C heckNumb er /
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This Section For Official Use Only
Date
Building Permit Number: Issued:
Signature:
Building Commissioner /Inspector of Buildings Date
File # BP- 2012 -1069 u p�
APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON ANDREWS ROBERT G & BESSIE 0 C/0 CHARLES M COHN p VC a p ,t,
ADDRESS /PHONE 226 COOPER LN SHELBURNE
PROPERTY LOCATION 27 FORT ST
MAP 38B PARCEL 183 001 ZONE URB(100)/
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out 161 I ,i1 3 c 3 . C'
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: CONTSTRUCT SFH W /ATT GARAGE/PORCHES gy I4V .21
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing ( f d
Accessory Structure ,Q/
Building Plans Included:
Owner/ Statement or License 001992
3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan
THE FO ING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
I ATION PRESENTED:
Approved Additional petniits required (see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit With Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit With Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received & Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission - Permit DPW Storm Water Management
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. +re of : ui : mg 0 ' icial Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
* Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact Office of
Planning & Development for more information.
27 FORT ST BP- 2012 -1069
GIS #: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 38B - 183 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: Zoning Permit BUILDING PERMIT
Permit # BP- 2012 -1069
Project # JS- 2012- 001508
Est. Cost: $332489.00
Fee: $1303.50 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const. Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: GOUGEON & LOCKE 001992
Lot Size(sq. ft.): 14069.88 Owner: ANDREWS ROBERT G & BESSIE 0 C/O CHARLES M COHN
Zoning: URB(100)/ Applicant: GOUGEON & LOCKE
AT: 27 FORT ST
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
26 South Street (413) 268 -9323 Workers Compensation
WILLIAMSBURGMA01096 -9726 ISSUED ON:6/12/2012 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:CONTSTRUCT SFH W /ATT GARAGE /PORCHES
- HERS RATING REQUIRED
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector
Underground: Service: Meter:
Footings:
Rough: Rough: House # Foundation:
Driveway Final:
Final: Final:
Rough Frame:
Gas: Fire Department Fireplace /Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation:
Final: Smoke: Final:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Certificate of Occupancy Signature:
FeeType: Date Paid: Amount:
Building 6/12/2012 0:00:00 $1303.50
212 Main Street, Phone (413) 587 -1240, Fax: (413) 587 -1272
Louis Hasbrouck — Building Commissioner