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" j2 CONSUMER INFORMATION FORM - " SUNROOMS"
�— �� � Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR, Appendix J, Section J1.1.2.3.1)
The Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR) includes provisions to ensure that houses and
house additions meet energy efficiency standards. This supplemental CONSUMER INFORMATION
FORM is to be filed as part of the building permit application when a builder /contractor or homeowner,
constructing /installing a house addition with very large percentage of glass to opaque wall, seeks to utilize a
special energy conservation exemption option for "sunroom" additions to an existing house (780 CMR,
Appendix J, Section J1.1.2.3.1). This FORM is not intended to prevent a homeowner from selecting a
"sunroom" of any size, configuration, orientation, form of construction or percent glazing, but rather is only
intended to assist homeowners in becoming aware of some of the important energy conservation and year -
round comfort considerations involved in selecting and utilizing a "sunroom" addition.
The connection of "sunroom" structures to residential buildings may create comfort and energy
consumption issues due to uncontrolled solar gain or uncontrolled radiation cooling of the main house. In
the selection and construction /installation of "sunrooms ", included below is a non - required, open -ended list
of product and design considerations that a homeowner may wish to consider before actually
constructing /installing a "sunroom ". It is recommended that consumers carefully review these options with
their designer, builder, or contractor, in order to minimize potential energy consumption and /or house
discomfort issues. In addition, the qualifications and reputation of the company or individuals to be hired
are important considerations.
PRODUCT AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO "SUNROOMS"
• Solar Orientation and Natural Shading
• Type of Glazing
• Insulating value
• Solar heat gain
• Frame materials
• Glazing to frame sealing and gasketing materials/ seal durability and /or
weather tightness of the sunroom
• Adequate ventilation - Operable windows and fans
• Applied Shading Systems
• Insulation level in floors, walls, and ceilings
• Possible Sunroom isolation from the main house via a wall and /or door or slider
• Heating and Cooling Methods: Efficiency, Zoning and Controls
Homeowner Acknowledgment
The Massachusetts State Building Code, Section J1.1.2.3.1, requires that the actual property owner (not the
owner's agent or representative) acknowledge receipt of this CONSUMER INFORMATION FORM prior to
issuance of a Building Permit for a project that includes "sunroom" additions to an existing residential
building. In accordance with this re - •rning sunroom comfort and energy conservation.
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Signature o Actual Building Iwner Date
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Print Name Address of Permitted Project
Owner Address (if different than project location) Owner's telephone number
63 GRANT AVE BP- 2013 -0196
GIS #,: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 25C - 098 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: SUNROOM BUILDING PERMIT
Permit # BP- 2013 -0196
Project # JS -2013- 000320
Est. Cost: $31500.00
Fee: $192.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const. Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: JOHN ZIEMINSKI 017889
Lot Size(sq. ft.): 8886.24 Owner: EDMUNDS ROBERT L & GEORGIA P
Zoning: URB(100)/ Applicant: JOHN ZIEMINSKI
AT: 63 GRANT AVE
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
8 WOODRIDGE CIRC (413) 247 -9014 Workers
Compensation
HATFIELDMA01038 ISSUED ON :8/24/2012 0 :00 :00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: REMOVE 6 X 20 PORCH & CONSTRUCT 12 X 20
SUNROOM
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector
Underground: Service: Meter: C ' ci' -1 -p c
o i gs:
Rough: Rough :q -. /9 - 12 House # Foundation:
1P4n Driveway Final:
Final: Final: /6
Rough Frame: 00-- '�e� -✓ �'
Gas: Fire Department Fireplace /Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation: Q 9- 7" I f
Final: Smoke: Final: 0 k / o
THIS PERMIT MAY BE RE 0 D : ," • ITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND • 1 L 'r c04t•
t ie" /4 t rzi Certificate of Occupant Signature:
FeeType: Date Paid: Amount:
Building 8/24/2012 0:00:00 $192.00
212 Main Street, Phone (413) 587 -1240, Fax: (413) 587 -1272
Louis Hasbrouck - Building Commissioner