approval letter July 13, 2011 garage studioJuly 13, 2011
Tom Emerson
664 Park Hill Road
Florence, MA 01062
Subject Property:
664 Park Hill Road
Florence, MA 01062
Mr. Emerson,
The plans for the garage/studio dated 4-26-11,
revised 7-12-11 are approved as noted;
Structure must conform to 780 CMR 8th addition 1 and 2 family building codes.
If the Studio is to be heated then, energy components must meet
stretch energy code requirements. (appendix 115AA) A HERS rating is not required, but the prescriptive requirements must be followed.
There must be a continuous air barrier on exterior
walls before fixture installation.
Note additional anchor bolts may be required to meet braced wall requirements plan ahead.
Stairs must meet code requirements for depth, rise, and a
minimum 3” tread at the narrow end. R311.7.4.2
Charles Miller
Assistant Commissioner of Buildings