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Electric, Plumbing&G&s lnepeciions�
Northampton, MA 01060
Frederick J. llzialo & Co., Inc.
September 12,015
Chuck Miller
Consulting
Assistant Building Commissioner Structural
Engineers
212 Main Street
Northampton, Massachusetts
Ref:John Geryk
Residential two-family home, 20 Jackson Street, Northampton, Massachusetts
Subject: Turret roof framing at third floor level
Rafter ties and dormers at third floor level
Dear Mr. Miller: Registration
This is to confirm that on September 1, 20151 had made an inspection of the above reference. My
inspection can be summarized as follows: onnec�cuf
A. Turret roof framing: u
The framing of the turret is capable of sustaining the applied snow and dead load which are fairly
small due to the steep pitch of the rafters.The geometry of turret will prevent any appreciable side- New Ha;rpsh,t-,
sway to take place.
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B. Rafters Collar ties: rdew�er'�'y
To prevent the spreading of the rafters due to wind,snow and dead loads I recommend that rafter Pennsy'vania
ties be spaced at every—other rafter. Colorado,
C. Two roof dormers at third floor level:
The exiting dormers are sound and are capable of sustaining the prescribed wind,snow and dead
loads.
Sincerely,
Frederick J. Dzialo Ph.d
19 Pleasant View Drive, Hatfield, MA 01038 • 413-247-5740