approval letterJune3, 2011 additionJune 3, 2011
Roger Clark
PO Box 34
Leeds, MA 01053
Subject Property:
240 Spring Street
Florence, MA 01062
Mr. Clark,
The plans for the Single Family Residential addition dated
4-4-11 have been approved as noted;
Structure conforms to 780 CMR 7th addition 1 and 2 family building codes.
Energy aspects must comply with 2009 IECC prescriptive and mandatory requirements
or an appropriate HERS rating. Northampton has the stretch energy code. (appendix 120AA) If R-30 is used per Res Check it must be in substantial contact with the floor above and must
be enclosed within a tight cavity. If spray foam or rigid is used on the basement walls there must be an ignition barrier. R-316.4
The entire structure will have smokes and COs updated.
A smoke in each bedroom, a smoke and CO within 10’ of bedrooms, a smoke and CO at the bottom of each stair to a finished area. R-314 and R-315
Tempered glass must be used in all hazardous
locations. (Windows on stair landing) R-308.4
Charles Miller
Assistant Commissioner of Buildings