32A-267 (4) Roof Structure
2.4-6 Urxves Avenue
Northampton. MA
December 1, 2008
1 propose that new posts be installed * the midpoint of the heaths. Not only :would Ibis support
the one beam at ibc clack. but it would also reduce the spars 'loll of the beams so that they can
also safely support the snow load. The disadvantage ut'this scheme is that posts most be
installed in on ati three letrel5. plus the basernrnt, where new concrete footin gs would also be
necessary. Fortunately, there are exiling walls under the beam OD the three tl ors, at lea st as
observed tiu°ugh prelirninaty probes msdc in 42 Craves Ave.
'The required post size would be a quadruple engineered haulier 2x4 (1St, 1.3E. or equal), in
addition to any existing Kite's. The hasertient post could be a concrete -fried pipe column lLaliy
c!r equal) 3--Vi"
•-` nrutitnum diameter. A heavy -eaugt stect pearl plate sbocdd be used on the pipe.
'The footing should be 30" square by 12" thick. The tooting may need to be made receangalar c�
fa against the existing chimney, maintaining the same overall horizontal arca. The centerlines of
the attic beam, wood studs, pipe column and footing should all align from lop to bottom. Solid
cripple studs (S?F material is sufficient) must be installed in the floors us provide continuity for
the vertical bads.
t bop:: dun you find this satisfactory. Please let me know if you lutvc any questions.
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• RYAN S. HELLW1G, PE • STRUCTURAL ENGINEER •
December 1. 2008
Csraves Avcnuc C:nrnlonriaiurn Association
Northampton. k1A
c;o Katherine McCusker & Chris Shaeoirin
2 Ciraves Avenue
Northampton, MA 0106(;
R. Roof Strucave
2 -4-6 Grave, .Avenue
Northampton, MA
The fttlbtwine. is a report sun;outri2inc the reettits of my l : inspeetroo of this item.
This building is assumul to be approximately 100 years old. it is built with exterior brick
masonry was and lumber floors. root' and interior waits. The roof system consists of full-
dimension 2x8 rafters (1.- e'd'xC -V," auitu31 size) roughly 27 feet lotrg. which are spanning with a
slight slope to:h'ain from front to back. They are supported xt midspan by an £x14 timber beam
which spans 22 feet across the width of each ofthe 3 units.
There is a noticeable sag in each of these hetuns, btu due to the low clearance and lack of floor
sheathing or any other hard surface to facilitate moving around in the attic, measurements of the
amount of deflection were not taken.
In 42 Graves the beans !u5 a crack on the bottom Lace, near midspan. At midspan, building
forces are lq tout the bottom surface is in tension under roof toads. The crack emanates
limo one corner, and exits on the side facing the front of the tnt.iidm . it appears that this beam
has a:dteeper, spiral slope of grain than the neighboring beams. Angled grain promotes tension
cracking at lower loads relative to straight- e•aiood timbers. There ais0 appear, to he a losers at the
base of the crack. witich is probably whore the crack started. Judging by the clean. color of the
wood inside the crake, it is certain that the crack appeared weft after coostneci son. and may he
relatively recent.
Assuming ft grade- softwood hrrrinr, the rafters are able to suppoct the snow load of 35 pounds
per square foot (psi) as required by the Mass. State Building Code (MS13C'l rinwcver, the
htams are significantly undersized for these loads - they should only cam about one quarter of
that amount, with the Code-required safety factors - and so reinforcement :s appropriate.
While there are several options for reinforcement of these beams in place, the diflerarr: variation`
all involve bringing materials,. tools and carpenters up into the attic. Because the attic is such a
confined space. and because across is only from ono of the toots these options are not feasit le.
It makes more sense to support the ham kern below, where access is much easier
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Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders / Contractors /Electricians /Plumbers
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name ( Business /Organization/Individual): \�� C�'c,R° \ \- \ \
Address: C\ �>L��rS��,�.`� \ N3,....
City /State /Zip:) ..jy�Phone #: :sN\'j`) ,i11�
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project (required):
1. ❑ I am a employer with 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I
employees (full and/or part- time).* have hired the sub - contractors 6. ❑ New construction
2 I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. 7. ❑ Remodeling
s ip and have no employees These sub - contractors have g. ❑ Demolition
working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers'
9. ❑ Building addition
[No workers' comp. insurance comp. insurance.
required.] 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions
3. ❑ I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.0 Plumbing repairs or additions
myself. [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL 12.0 Roof repairs
insurance required.] t c. 152, § 1(4), and we have no
employees. [No workers' 13. Other�j12t1C 1111. �o j
comp. insurance required.]
*Any applicant that checks box #1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers' compensation policy information.
r Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
:Contractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub - contractors and state whether or not those entities have
employees. If the sub - contractors have employees, they must provide their workers' comp. policy number.
I am an employer that is providing workers' compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Insurance Company Name:
Policy # or Self -ins. Lic. #: Expiration Date:
Job Site Address: City /State /Zip:
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a
fine up to $1,500.00 and/or one -year imprisonment, as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine
of up to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
I do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Si •nature: ■ - c Date: / 6 J (°'c. `f Z et e
Phone #:
Official use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town official
City or Town: Permit/License #
Issuing Authority (circle one):
1. Board of Health 2. Building Department 3. City/Town Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector
6. Other
Contact Person: Phone #:
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SECTION 10- ,STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW (780 CMR 110.11)
Independent Structural Engineering Structural Peer Review Required Yes 0 No 0
SECTION 11 OWNER AUTHORIZATION - TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
...:, as Owner of the subject property
hereby authorize 1. C, k. .... _ _ �'`� . �,t}�c5? �� }tC`u� .:��i .. '1L.. .... ' to
act on my • :If, in . I matt -r- elative to work authorized by this building permit application
S i • -' ner Date
_ __ .._. ..._u ... . .. . ...... _ ..___ , 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 perturb �_.a . ,,,,_. ..
Print Name
Signature of Owner /Agent Date
SECTION 12 - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
10.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑
Name of License Holder :.. C, � C. .b..
License Number
Address Expiration Date
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Si
g ature Telephone
SECTION 13 - 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 0
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SECTION 9- PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES SUBJECT TO
CONSTRUCTION CONTROL PURSUANT TO 780 CMR 116 (CONTAINING MORE THAN 35,000 C.F.-OF ENCLOSED SPACE)
9.1 Registered Architect:
Not Applicable ❑
Name (Registrant): •
Registration Number
Address
Expiration Date
Signature Telephone
9.2 Registered Professional Engineer(s):
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Name Area of Responsibility
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Address / Registration Number
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Signature 1 ' Telephone Expiration Date
Name Area of Responsibility
Address Registration Number
Signature Telephone Expiration Date
Name Area of Responsibility
Address Registration Number
Signature Telephone Expiration Date
Name Area of Responsibility
Address Registration Number
Signature Telephone Expiration Date
9.3 General Contractor
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Company Name:
Responsible In Charge of Construction
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Signature Telephone
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8. NORTHAMPTON ZONING
Existing Proposed Required by Zoning
This column to be filled in by
Building Department
Lot Size
Frontage .,. _ .._. _ _ , _.,,.., .,,_ _ _ ,.. _.. .
Setbacks Front
Side L. R. _.,___ L:' ,... R:'
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Rear
Building Height °'
Bldg. Square Footage
Open Space Footage
(Lot area minus bldg & paved �Pw
parking)
# of Parking Spaces
Fill:
(volume & Location)
A. Has a Special Permit /Variance /Finding ever been issued for /on the site?
NO Q DONT KNOW 0 YES 0
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO (3 DONT KNOW 0 YES 0
IF YES: enter Book Page and /or Document #
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 Obtained 0 , Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES (3 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 0
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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SECTION 4- CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR PROJECTS LESS THAN. 35,000
CUBIC FEET OF ENCLOSED SPACE
Interior Alterations ❑ Existing Wall Signs ❑ Demolition ❑ Repairs ❑ Additions ❑ Accessory Building ❑
Exterior Alteration ❑ Existing Ground Sign ❑ New Signs ❑ Roofing ❑ Change of Use ❑ Other ❑
Brief Description Enter a brief description here. Pbb S'te.t eM } i S t AS PcV.. -
Of Proposed Work: '''.146 . wew, S -
SECTION 5 - USE GROUP AND CONSTRUCTION TYPE
USE GROUP (Check as applicable) CONSTRUCTION TYPE
A Assembly A -1 ❑ A -2 ❑ A -3 ❑ 1 AA 1 0
A -4 ❑ A -5 ❑
B Business ❑ 2A ❑
E Educational ❑ 2B 1 ❑
F Factory ❑ F -1 ❑ F -2 ❑ 2C ❑
H High Hazard ❑ 3A ❑
1 Institutional ❑ 1 -1 ❑ 1 -2 ❑ 1 -3 ❑ 3B ❑
M Mercantile ❑ 4 ❑
R Residential ❑ R -1 ❑ R -2 ❑ R -3 ❑ 5A ❑
S Storage ❑ S -1 ❑ S -2 ❑ 5B I ❑
U Utility ❑ Specify:
M Mixed Use ❑ Specify:
S Special Use ❑ Specify: __ a�.. .,.._ �. __.... ___ __ ..._ ___ _w _,�n �.... ,,. _.w _ __ ,-..
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF EXISTING BUILDING UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS, ADDITIONS AND /OR CHANGE IN USE
Existing Use Group: .. ..... ...... _ ____ ,,________ ..., -.: Proposed Use Group .__,..._._.. __.,._
Existing Hazard Index 780 CMR 34): _.,.. . _ .... _.._ _, Proposed Hazard Index 780 CMR 34):._......_
SECTION 6 BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA
BUILDING AREA EXISTING PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION OFFICE USE ONLY
Floor Area per Floor (sf)
1 st
.. 1 s
2nd 2" d
3rd __ 3r
th
4th 4
_
Total Area (sf) Total Proposed New Construction (sf)
Total Height (ft)
Total Height ft
7. Water Supply (M.G.L. c. 40, § 54) 7.1 Flood Zone Information: 7.3 Sewage Disposal System:
Public ❑ Private ❑ Zone „ ,,,, _ , Outside Flood Zoneo Municipal ❑ On site disposal system
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Department use otl
City of Northampton St
Building Department tt#ut/Dnv *Al ��
212 Main Street 5we ISe�Avatlal�
Room 100 tllfatt rr�eallabahty ���
Northampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of 5tr leans ,
phone 413 - 587 -1240 Fax 413- 587 -1272 Plot75tt Plans r
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APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT, REPAIR, RENOVATE, CHANGE THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF, OR DEMOLISH ANY BUILDING
OTHER THAN A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 - SITE INFORMATION
1.1 Property Address: This section to be completed by office
p
Ma Lot Unit
• Zone Overlay District
-------- Elm St. District CB District
SECTION 2 - PROPERTY OWNERSHIP /AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record:
Name (Print) Current Mailing Address
Signatur Telephone
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2.2 Authorized Agent:
Name (Print) Current Mailing Address
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Signature aI _ Telephone
SECTION 3 - ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost (Dollars) to be Official Use Only
completed by permit applicant
1. Building ULr)U � (a) Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical (b) Estimated Total Cost of
Construction from (6) __, ....... . .... ._..'
3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical (HVAC)
5. Fire Protection
6. Total= (1 +2 +3 +4 +5) 5 `''v Check Number .4
This Section For Official Use Only
Building Permit Number Date
Issued
Signature:
Building Commissioner /Inspector of Buildings Date
File # BP- 2011 -0042
APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON KARL FERGUSON
ADDRESS /PHONE 92 BEAUREGARD TERR CHICOPEE (413) 563 -3355 0
PROPERTY LOCATION 6 GRAVES AVE
MAP 32A PARCEL 267 003 ZONE
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out
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Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: ADD STRUCTURAL POST PER ENGINEER'S LETTER
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/ Statement or License 60171
3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRESENTED:
1,/ Approved Additional permits 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
Demolition Delay
(7e,, L 7/I /
Signature of Building Official 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.
60 BP- 2011 -0042
GIS #: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
% r a.B, : 32A - 267 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -003 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: BUILDING PERMIT
Permit # BP- 2011 -0042
Protect # JS- 2011- 000076
Est. Cost: $5000.00
Fee: $55.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const. Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: KARL FERGUSON 60171
Lot Size(sq. ft.): Owner: WAKSMAN STEVEN M
Zoning: Applicant: KARL FERGUSON
AT: 6 GRAVES AVE
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
92 BEAUREGARD TERR (413) 563 -3355 0
CH I COPEEMA01020 ISSUED ON: 7/19/2010 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:ADD STRUCTURAL POST PER ENGINEER'S
LETTER
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 7/19/2010 0:00:00 $55.00
212 Main Street, Phone (413) 587 -1240, Fax: (413) 587 -1272
Building Commissioner - Anthony Patillo