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43-173 (3) 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 close for walk-ins at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. My email address is: cmillernorthamptonma.qov Thank yo our cooperation on these matters. C uck Miller City of Northampton Assistant Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement 25. Dryer duct transition is limited to 8' of aluminum flex, must be exposed, and the proper UL listing.780 CMR M1502.4.3 26. Dryer duct maximum equivalent length is 25' less 5' per 90°elbow or per manufacturer's specs.780 CMR M1502.4.4.1, no screwed connections. 27. Markup air is required for any exhaust hood of 400 CFM or more. 780 CMR M1503.4 28. 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 and airtight doors. 2009 IECC 402.4.3 29. Fire and draft stopping shall be completed before rough inspection.Typical locations,top (ceiling) and bottom (floor) plates, soffits, and every 10'within enclosed cavities. 780 CMR R302. 30. Ignition barriers in place before final.780 CMR R316. 31. Dwelling/Garage fire separation.An attached garage (within 3' of main structure) is required to have%2" drywall on the garage side of the separation wall and if there is a finished space above the garage all walls must have%2" drywall and the ceiling 5/8" drywall. 780 CMR R302.6 32. 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. A signed copy of the Thermal Bypass Checklist. d. Energy information including mechanical equipment posted on the electric panel. e. Remodeling and Additions can be completed in accordance with IECC 2009 with Energy Star Windows and the Thermal Bypass Checklist. Duct blast testing when practicable. f. All band joist insulation must be enclosed within an air tight cavity,which you must create. 33. 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. 34. Unvented attic assemblies. Hot roofs are allowed, but have specific requirements 780 CMR R806.4. 35. 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. Lateral attachment is required for each deck per section 502.2.2.3. 36. Smoke and CO detectors as required.780 CMR R314 and R315. a. Smokes in each bedroom,within 10' of a bedroom door, and at the bottom of a stair leading to a finished floor above. b. CO within 10' of bedroom doors,at each level,for every 1500 sqft, (plumbing code in the mechanical room) Except if there are no fossil burning fuels. c. Heat detector in attached garage, and other large unfinished unconditioned spaces. 37. Closets beneath stair which have doors must be drywalled with%".780 CMR R302.7 38. If there is mechanical equipment or a combustible roof,30 sqft of space, and 30" measured from top of ceiling joist to bottom of rafters an attic access of minimum RO of 22"x 30" is required to be located in an accessible place. It must be insulated,gasketed, and secured in place. Relevant items must be submitted to the building department for approvals before inspections and or Certificates of Occupancy can be issued. 12. A complete window and header schedule is required.780 CMR Table R502.5 for header sizing and number of jack studs required. 13. All framing materials which are not code prescriptive must have stamped engineering. a. LVLs b. I-joist and or Floor Truss c. Roof truss 14. A braced wall plan identifying appropriate braced wall areas where required (R301.1) and braced wall method being used. 780 CMR 602.10. a. Garage corners and large corner window/door layout may require special solutions. b. All corners must be appropriately attached to the foundation. c. When using PFH (R602.10.3.3) or PFG (R602.10.3.4)the nailing requirement is 4" and 3" respectively using 8d common nails or galvanized box nails. NOT PNEUMATIC NAILS 15. When nailing sheathing make sure your pneumatic nailers' pressure is properly set. Nails set too deep perforate the sheathing weakening it and contribute to building damage in high wind events. 16. 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 17. 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 18. 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 19. 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 1st 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 3/4"from the top of the threshold and only in-swinging doors. 780 CMR R311.3 20. Stairs have critical standards, make sure you know the floor finishes when planning. Minimum tread 9", maximum riser 8%", 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. Rails must be continuous and returned to the wall if not to newel post.780 CMR R311.7. 21. 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. 22. 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, or holes in joist are a maximum 1/3 the depth not closer than 2"from the top or bottom or to any other hole. Notches are different. 23. Drilling or notching of more than 50%of the wall plate width of an exterior wall or load bearing partition requires a 16 GA 1%2" strap across the area and 6" beyond each side with 8- 10nd nails. 780 CMR R602.6.1 24. Dryer ducts must terminate outside of the building, have a backdraft damper, cannot include a screen, and require 3' clearance from windows.780 CMR M1502.3 City of Northampton Q'7 47 Massachusetts � a sL DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS {i 212 Main Street • Municipal Building �k CS Northampton, MA 01060 4i1,—;41;3‘..‘ INSPECTOR Scapes Builders December 03, 2013 PO Box 469 Deerfield, MA 01373 Subject Location:454 Park Hill Road Map Block:43-173 Mr. Keyes, Your building permit application and plans dated 11-7-13 have been approved as drawn, noted, and per this memo.All work must meet all applicable codes whether noted or not included within this memo. Please follow up on the following items: These items will need to be accomplished as the project moves forward and before rough inspections; 1. The soffit must be fire stopped to separate it from wall and roof cavities.You could back it with %" plywood or build it after drywall. 2. There needs to be a waterproof barrier between the deck beam and the LVL carrying it.A piece of rubber of at minimum Ice and Water barrier installed before the hanger is installed. 3. The floor system will require R-30,which is probably more like 4%2" of medium density foam. 4. The Island in the kitchen requires 2 outlets which can be on the back up high. As of August 4th 2011 the 8th 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 intended to be comprehensive, nor is it a substitute for purchasing and reading the MA codes. Read only international codes are available on line at http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/one must also consider the MA amendments to these codes which can be found at www.mass.gov/dps/bbrs The current relevant building codes are: 2009 IBC, 2009 IEBC, 2009 IMC, 2009 IRC, 2009 IECC,AA115, MA amendments. 1. Structures shall conform to 780 CMR 8th 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. Through wall form ties must be removed from both faces and patched with hydraulic cement.780 CMR R406.2 of amendments. 6. Foundation anchor bolts must be%Z" and be embedded a minimum of 7" into the concrete. 10" bolts! 780 CMR R403.1.6 7. CMU foundations require 3/8" parging before damp proofing.780 CMR R406.1 see exceptions. 8. Emergency escape is required out of every basement whether habitable or not.780 CMR R310.1 9. 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 neither of these a structural ridge is required with a load path to the foundation. 10. Steel straps over the ridge or 1x4 minimum collar ties are required 4' OC in the upper 1/3rd 780 CMR R802.3.1 11. Ridge boards must be the full depth of the cut. 780 CMR R802.3. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents ' Office of Investigations l = 600 Washington Street .:='siel c'• -=w ' Boston,MA 02111 www.mass.gov/dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers Applicant Information Please Print Legibly ti Name(Business/Organization/Individual): +.,( ( �JC-§A-Ao,6), C_ Address: N %c\) X (4(cA City/State/Zip: A I, l\Ap U(:V 011 b\3T5Phone #:(--}\5- u) J--C)1 Are you an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required): 1\❑V I am a employer with I 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I 6. ❑New construction employees(full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors 2.❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. t 7. ❑ Remodeling ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. ❑ Demolition working for me in any capacity. workers' comp. insurance. 9. ❑ Building addition [No workers' comp. insurance 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its required.] officers have exercised their 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions 3.❑ I am a homeowner doing all work right of exemption per MGL 11.0 Plumbing repairs or additions myself. [No workers' comp. c. 152, §1(4), and we have no 12.0 Roof repairs insurance required.] t employees. [No workers' 13.0 Other comp. insurance required.] *Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information. t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such. tContractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and their workers'comp.policy information. I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site information. Insurance Company Name: 41 k Lt U l 'r (toile c Policy#or Self-ins. Lic.#: c ,Q) )�-3 (t)(0(-1 1«O[ �� Expiration Date: (D )a � lo2Q 1 1 t-k,U I rpc ' ^n /� Job Site Address:��Jl-I t�(,�`� i'" 1 City/State/Zip: ��Q��,� I r 1� lam'101._k(9\ 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. Signature: (7) L, 5 C.,,.,.„� ( L11 [X l n t,u(i «Date:• f � J t Mt Phone#: q 5- O J E r5 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#: SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑ Name of License Holder: S 1 1 c v `tee`J e_. C__ 1 S . .c.z5 z License Number \\(1) •t\l . i i k i&Q ? c& , Dz. t 1ci, MA .) / 1-1D / Zq) k A Address Expiration Date K 4117 ((W S ( t.8' Sign Telephone 9.Registered Home Improvement Contractor, Not Applicable ❑ C. qP>I l_.t_as 6> A- G,e_a\I @ 1a� ��c_ l�— c Z Company Name Registration Number II P ,�V Po f,, >_ (-upq 1 0 I l4 Address �y'� N: -2 ' Expiration Date ec �,1 �'� Telephonegl 01 SL C-- 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 `q 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 1083.5.1. 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 11 Replacement Windows Alteration(s) ❑ Roofing ❑ Or Doors D Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [0] Decks [E] Siding[0] Other[0] Work:Description of Proposed 3∎Q� Work: a l�� 6 \2' �d A • �(i-N- `� � A�� a� \ncLl�� AR.,+u ; Alteration of existing bedroom Yes X No Adding new bedroom Yes ' \ No Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes No Plans Attached Roll -Sheet 6a.If New house and or addition to existing housing complete the following: a. Use of building : One Family X Two Family Other b. Number of rooms in each family unit: Number of Bathrooms c. Is there a garage attached? 1 Q d. Proposed Square footage of new construction. \ 4 4 Dimensions \Z, X I Z r e. Number of stories? S ' `1 1,n J f. Method of heating? V)0,:v 0-hc..)u-cal / L-( d v s�.,lL Fireplaces or Woodstoves Number of each g. Energy Conservation Compliance. l Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached? h. Type of construction Z X Co `►v��A cvf‘o Q , ( S;e, c,.C . i. Is construction within 100 ft. of wetlands? Yes )( No. Is construction within 100 yr. floodplain Yes >< No j. Depth of basement or cellar floor below finished grade '�\e v- c ti SA-'---,-4 c\--.‘GL k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? '' Yes No. I. Septic Tank City Sewer Private well City water Supply SECTION 7a-OWNER AUTHORIZA ON-TO BE COMPLETED WHEN OWNERS AGENT 0 CONS Ca PPS FOR BUILDING PERMIT ,± 4' , as Owner of the subject property T Q 1 hereby authorize S C u e \ D `'■ 1��"i c X C�\i o, R c-ti , i--.L C to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. Signature of Owner Date I, c"---- I, '? ,+\cAgv S 4 EXC01/4x,a.k,_,.. L1.._C , 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. <I M t> _∎— r2 Q-S Print Name 1 Signature o A er/Agent I Ite 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 46 ` Side L: 4 S R: $ L: R: (0 Rear . -2) Building Height Bldg.Square Footage 0 % q 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 YES IF YES, date issued: YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO 0 DON'T KNOW 0 YES IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document# B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO ;i DON'T KNOW 0 YES 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 NO 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 14 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 tv IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required. Department use only:. City of Northampton Status of Permit Building Department Curb Cut/Dnyeway Permit 212 Main Street Sewer/Septic Room 100 water/wen Availability; 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 1.1 Property Address: This section to be completed by,office r_,A � t t 12-cl Map Lot Unit — e A 0 1 C;(&2_ Zone Overlay District Elm St.District CB District SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record: A V■ .T alk,k VITA 4c:A c �\ FIG��►�e n�►41 Name(Print) Cu Signature 2.2 Authorized Agent: Name(Print) Current Mailing Address: Signatu` Telephone SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only completed by permit applicant 1. Building r-A q-7 .Z CD (a)Building Permit Fee 2. Electrical ., .- 1�©� (b)Estimated Total Cost of Construction from(6) 3. Plumbing U l 2- Building Permit Fee 3 4. Mechanical(HVAC) 1 b` ti 5. Fire Protection / ) r - + + +4+5 (o 2.-4 Z Check Number r(Dpf( J ✓ 6. Total-(1 2 3 ) This Section For Official Use Only Date Building Permit Number: Issued: Signature: Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date tiyl, P ` As-K1-1,9`-k)) lea a f File#BP-2014-0654 APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON SCAPES BUILDERS&LANDSCAPING LLC ei-,1 960 ADDRESS/PHONE P 0 BOX 469 DEERFIELD (413)665-0185 0 PROPERTY LOCATION 454 PARK HILL RD MAP 43 PARCEL 173 001 ZONE THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE ZONING FORM FILLED OUT Fee Paid Building Permit Filled out i I/V` $8 ill. s Fee Paid � 7 Tvpeof Construction:_CONSTRUCT 12 X 12 KITCHEN ADDITION New Construction Non Structural interior renovations Addition to Existing Accessory Structure Building Plans Included: Owner/Statement or License 105802 3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON INFO ION PRESENTED: 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 De soli - ay 0/; 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. 454 PARK HILL RD BP-2014-0654 GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block:43- 173 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) Category: ADDITION BUILDING PERMIT Permit# BP-2014-0654 Project# JS-2014-001132 Est.Cost: $63244.00 Fee: $379.50 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const. Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: SCAPES BUILDERS & LANDSCAPING LLC 105802 Lot Size(sq.ft.): 124450.92 Owner: BICKAR DAVID&MARIA E Zoning: Applicant: SCAPES BUILDERS & LANDSCAPING LLC AT: 454 PARK HILL RD Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: P O BOX 469 (413) 665-0185 0 WC DEERFIELDMA01373 ISSUED ON:12/3/2013 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:CONSTRUCT 12 X 12 KITCHEN ADDITION 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 12/3/2013 0:00:00 $379.50 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272 Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner