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18C-059 (2) 176 PROSPECT AVE BP-2016-1474 GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map Block: I8C-059 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Lot:-001 Permit: Building Category ADDITION BUILDING PERMIT Permit p BP-2016-1474 Project# JS-2016-002527 Est.Cost:$195000.00 Fee:S1182.09 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL108508 Iot$ize(gq.ft.}: 41991.84 Owner: GRANT GAVIN& KELLY LINK Toning:UR13(100)1 Applicant: CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL AT: 176 PROSPECT AVE Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: BOX 176 , (413) 539-1521 HUNTINGTONMA01050 ISSUED ON:6/21/2016 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:DEMO EXISTING GARAGE, BUILD 3 CAR GARAGE WITH MUDROOM AND new living unit 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: Rouse# Foundation: Driveway Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Gas: Fire Department Fireplace/Chimney: Rough: Oil: Insulation: Final: Smoke: Final: THIS PERMIT MAYBE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Certificate of Occupancy Signature: FeeType: Date Paid: Amount: Building 6/21/2016 0:00:00 $1182.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240, Fax: (413)587-1272 Louis Hasbrouck-Building Commissioner File N BP-2016-1474 latel Pe APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL r� Cil tlya ADDRESS/PHONE P O BOX 176 HUNTINGTON (413)539-1521 PROPERTY LOCATION 176 PROSPECT AVE MAP 18C PARC,LLT059 001 ZONE URB(1004/ Tills SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE Z NING F RM FFIIL-LLEEDD OUT--�j Fee Paid Ct.i* '2 a-7 'T /I Buiidin� Pennit-Fibed out Fee Paid TvpeofConstructionL_DLMO E (7 G ARAGE BUILD 3 CAR GARAGE WITH MUDROOM AND New Construction Non Structural interior renovations Addition to Existing Accessory,Structure Building Plans Included: 3)sets o S ns/ ola erase 108508 3 sets ofP Plotos/ Plan �p Lty mac. ,ecypt�' THE F LOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON IN ' MATION 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/ORSpecial 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 Weil Water Potability Board of Health Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management a. o ' :, s-.lay • J .2 6 /4' Signature of BuEiding0 icialal 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. • Department use only _ - --1 City of Northampton Status of Permit- ( Building Department Curb.CiNDriveway Permit JUN I 0 - 212 Main Street Sewer/SephcAvatlabiltty Room 100 Water/Well Availability o r '',Ns orthampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans p one -587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 Plot/Site Plans_ Other Specify APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER,REPAIR,RENOVATE OR O�R�jD/EMOLLII"SSHH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION t/ rm'0r r / `Z v 1.1 Prppnrty Address. This section to be completed by office 1 � A,,apt 6f A✓f Map Lot Unit_._ 1 Zone Overlay District Elm St.District CB District SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record: 6-4 VW, (f%C.nf- tfe/l i. / C acprr� Pn.•{ Name(Pent) / next raatung Address_ /J.. d ir4 Cy^SS}) s Z TelephonE Si ....__, (gesturev/j) 5 r 9 -74 Ct 2_2 Authorized Agent) PU 3 ctr / ?-6 PA" S! j.r" 1 Name(Print Current Mailing ing Address. VI / sa Sins ure Telephone SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Of@cai Use Onty completed by permit applicant_ 1. Building t Sat COo (a)Building Permit Fee 2. Electrical `C O (b) Estimated Total Cost of tCJO Construction from(6) 3. Plumbingt5 Ool-. Building Permit Fee 4. Mechanical(HVAC) f / U 5. Fire Protection t CvNJv e_ Total=(1 +2+3+4+5) ‘60-itO00 ,Check Number 3 This Section For Official Use Only Building Permit Number: Date Issued Signature: Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date Section 4. ZONING All Information Must Be Completed.Permit Can Be Denied Due 9b Incomplete Information Existing Proposed Required by Zoning This column to be filled in by Building Department Let Size , y _ei z _.. PE /9/.512 �..._ . Frontad /Z->'.. _.. 12t .._ _ Setbacks Front zq Side L. 2.I7 R: Ia L 20 Ray.. Rear }y?- F a J.''. _. Building Height to tit Bldg. Square Footage - %b Open Space Footage % (lot arca minus bldg&paved _ parking) ..... # of Parking Spaces Fill: (Rap e&.Location) ...._ _ A. Hasa Special.Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued Cor/on the site? NO 0 DONT KNOW 0 YES 0 tF YES, date issued: IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO 0 DONT KNOW 0 YES 0 IF YES: enter Book Page �w andfor Document#. B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO 4a DONT KNOW Q YES Q IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission? Needs to be obtained Q Obtained Q , Date Issued: C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES (3 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 g IF YES. describe size, type and location: E Will will disturb overati construction activity disturb{clearing grading,excavation or filling)Over 1 acre or is it part of a common plan Cie? YES 0 NO IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit(rem the DPW is required. SECTtOM 5-DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable) New House ❑ Addition ] Replacement Windows Alteration(s) E Roofing ❑ Or Doors 0 Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs fnj Decks ID Siding[0] Other Io] Brief D scriPlion of Proposed ,. 13." c:^ r ':— Of -I' r-- workgreot ektN.3 ref.) 17.--1G, 3 CAi C)zl/aa ✓/Ah -e k Alteration of existing bedroom Yes No Adding newbedroomm tee'''.Yes No Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement __Yes ✓Nn Plans Attached Roll -Sheet Ga.If New house and or addition /to�existing housing, complete the following: V a. Use of building: One Family Two Family Other b. Number cif rooms in each familyuniC Number of Bathrooms a is there a garage attached? `�/er.>/ d, Proposed Square footage of new construction. Dimensions e. Number of stories? x- f. Method of heating? Fr.,�td 4.: G/ret P 9. Fireplaces or 4Voodstaves _Number of each g, Energy Conservation Comp1irannc�= ee Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached? h. Type of construction C/ Y f_ 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 /1/4 k. Will building conform to the Building �and dZZoning regulations?f jZ Yes No. / I. Septic Tank City Sewer " Private well City water Supply ✓ ...e_SECTION 7a-OWNER AUTHORIZATION-TO BE COMPLETED WHEN OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT � ^ t"T ' Z.('et"' f- , as Owner of the subject properly hereby authorize © C0Nfkrat -1^5110(. 0'1 IL ( to act on my behalf, m - alters-relativeb u.- buildings pli anon_ .work authorized by this permit IL Signature of Owner� Date • I, N l - I t.( 6 01 , 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. CV AN I IQ E-IR-f}A1 I Print Name Signature of iwnerlAgent Date • SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES S.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable £ • Name of License Holder t.,Li rt c'ToCt21 R. 4 CC.^l Ny [•� r . - 10 $Co Pie p 11 /1/ p� n license Number p I2- PA'41W,cy 3 (. I`fw tH Wi /'iii V/Lr-e 19� LI �LS{O Abbr. Expiration Pate � �r ( Y ) 3 - )SJ. ! Signature Telephone 9.Registered Home Improvement Contractor Not Applicable £ 070 son )i C. as eT-a, CLI698k CI — _ — Company Name Registration Number Address q I( r-��K� Expiration ate E�f( r V ` oto 30 Telephone ,— a d r tti SECTION 19-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 issuenc the building permit. Signed Affidavit Attach. Yes £ No £ • 11. - Home Owner Exemption The current exemption for"homeowners"was extended to include Owner-occupied Dwellings of one(I) 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 108.3.51. Definition of Homeowner:Person(s)who own a parcel of land on which he/she resides or intends to reside,an 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 fur all such work performed under the building permit. As acting Construction Supervisor your presence on the job site will he 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,ysu 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 Home Energy Rating Certificate HIS Property HERS HERS Dominic OConnell Rating Type: Projected Rating Certified Energy Rater: Adin Maynard 176 Prospect Ave-Unit 2 Rating Date: 06/15/2016 Rating Number: Northampton,MA 01060 Registry ID: Estimated Annual Energy Cost Projected Rating: Based on Plans - Field Confirmation Required. - - Use MMBtu Cost Percent HERS Index: 62 Heating 8.1 $272 23% General Information J Cooling 2.0 $30 3% Conditioned Area 720 sq. ft. House Type Single-family detached Hot Water 7.5 $356 31% Conditioned Volume 5760 cubic ft. Foundation Slab Lights/Appliances 11.0 S472 41% Bedrooms 1 Photovoltaics -0.0 S-0 -0% Service Charges $33 3% Total 28.6 $1163 100% Mechanical Systems Features Air-source heat pump: Electric,Htg: 12.5 HSPF.Clg:26.1 SEER. _-. -. Air-source heat pump: Electric, Htg: 13.5 HSPF. Clg: 30.5 SEER. L Criteria - Water Heating: Instant water heater, Etectric, 0.95 EF, 0.0 Gal. This home meets or exceeds the minimum criteria for the following: Duct Leakage to Outside NA Ventilation System Exhaust Only: 50 cfm, 7.0 watts. Programmable Thermostat Heat=Yes; Cool.Yes Building Shell Features -1 Ceiling Flat R-51.9 Slab R-12.0 Edge, R-10.0 Under Sealed Attic NA Exposed Floor NA Vaulted Ceiling NA Window Type U-Value: 0.300, SHGC: 0.290 Above Grade Walls R-21.0 Infiltration Rate Htg: 3.00 Clg: 3.00 ACH50 -- -- — — 1 Foundation Watts NA Method Blower door test TITLE Company Lights and Appliance Features I Address Percent Interior Lighting 90.00 Range/Oven Fuel Electric City, State, Zip Percent Exterior Lighting 5.00 Clothes Dryer Fuel Electric Phone it Refrigerator (kWh/yr) 500 Clothes Dryer EF 2.75 Fax it Dishwasher Energy Factor 0.00 Ceiling Fan (cfm/Watt) 0.00 - . -_� -� REM/Rate- Residential Energy Analysis and Rating Software v14.6.1 This information does not constitute any warranty of energy cost or savings. 0 1985-2015 Noresco, Boulder, Colorado. The Home Energy Rating Standard Disclosure for this home is available from the rating provider. City of Northampton Mail - 176 Prospect Ave garage haps://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=392l lafc3d&viewkpt&se... `jCMM 04NCilortCharles Miller<cmiller@northamptonma.gov> hampton 176 Prospect Ave garage 1 message O'Connell Construction <ocs413@gmail.com> Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 3:03 PM To: Charles Miller<cmiller@northamptonma.gov> Hi Chuck, We planned on building crickets as needed in those areas to pitch the water out of the valley, and then applying ice&water to the whole area.This isn't built into the plans as it was going to be addressed in the field. The crawl space will have a 24'x 24"insulated access door in the foundation wall. I re-visited the crawl space treatments and see the mistake.We will eiliminate the vents, keep the insulation and vapor seal, and have some of the HVAC vent into the area to condition the air. The existing structure that the mudroom ties into is built on pier footings. It seems to be sound and secure but there are no foundation walls to tie into. Let me know if this is sufficient, thanks. -Chris On Friday, June 17, 2016, Charles Miller<cmiller@northamptonma.gov>wrote: Hi, Please have the designer cut a section through the mudroom/garage stairI want to know how you're handling the roof issues there. The crawl space requires an access and a proper venting or insulation solution. Insulating the walls and then venting doesn't make sense. Is the existing foundation at the mudroom addition in poor shape? Thanks, Chuck Miller On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 3:22 PM, O'Connell Construction <ocs413@gmail.com> wrote: Dominic J O'Connell 413.519.4650 www.ocon nell.construction Chuck Miller Assistant Building Commissioner City of Northampton Town of Williamsburg O'Connell Construction I of 2 6/20//2016 9:34 AM The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ir—••—i^ Department of Industrial Accidents fr 'df ,- , 1-4� Office of Investigations �, 1? 600 Washington Sired ^ o , .% Boston, MA 02111 s '4*-s /MIKmass govidia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affadavli: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers Applicant Information Please Print Legibly Name(BusinessfOrganixaticmThdividual): O (c....,"--tI I 6t7rJ"fzi- Kai . L L ( Address: ZY "6vs+�fi Y.----(L._ //-w. City/State/Zip: ilfo1f/f e0 M 0/0.711 Phone#: 9/31 .S t ? — tf 6)() Are 1 I am a employerr?Check the appropriate Y P ➢ ' ox: Type of project (required): 4. I am a general contractor and I 6. ,New construction — employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet, 7. Remodelingship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8, U Demolition working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers' [No workers' comp. insurance comp. insurance.= 9. Building addition required.] 5. E We are a corporation and its 10.❑ Electrical repairs or additions 3.❑ Iam a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.[ Plumbing repairs or additions myself [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGI' 12,0 Roof repairs insurance required.] t c, 152, §1(4), and we have no employees. [No workers' 13.17 Other comp.insurance required.] I "Any applicant that checks box pI must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information. tHo meowners 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 state whether or not those entities hove employees. If thesub-contractors have employees,they must provide their workers'comp.policy number. I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site information. Insurance Company Name: / t q„u it-- Policy / ? Policy#or Self-ins.Lie. #: 'i J 6I6 0 6y j ?6 S A ' 7-7 Expiration Date: -j E Job Site Address: / 6 tie25/ �11" CP "AT"''''''t City/State/Zip:/ Cir l.,.r,„..../ 44 0/414;d Attach a copy of the workers'compensationJpolicy 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 cer 'A ' er th• •t ins and penalties of perjury that the information provided allove is true and correct. Sjmature: / Date: `" eJ Phone ft: `V13 $773$77 - 1/4.:‘MO 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. C11ty/Town Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector 6. Other , Contact Person: Phone#: 9.• -, City of Northampton Massachusetts i< ' �,. IY q � ., S DEPIRTIRNT OF BUISDINC- INSPECTIONS 212 Main street e Municipal Building Northampton, FNA OIDCJ \ �ERO6 INSPECTOR Louis Hasbrouck Chuck Miller Building Commissioner PssistmN Commissioner HOME OWNER EXEMPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The State of Massachusetts allows the homeowner the right under 780CMR 108.34 to act as his/her construction supervisor. The state defines "Homeowner' as, " Person(s) who owns a parcel on which he/she resides or intends 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- I year period shall not be considered a home owner? The building department for the City of Northampton wants any person(s)who seek to use the home owner exemption, to act as their own construction supervisor, to be aware that by doing so you become responsible for compliance with state building codes and regulations. The inspection process requires that the building department be called to inspect work at various stages,which include foundation/footings (before backfill), sonotube holes (before pour), a rough building inspection 'before work is concealed), insulation inspection (if required) and a final building inspection. li The building department requires these inspections before the work is concealed, failure to secure these inspections can result in failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy until the work can be inspected. If the homeowner hires other trades to perform work (electrical, plumbing & gas) the homeowner will be responsible to make sure that the trades hired secure their proper permits in conjunction to the building permit issued, and that they get their required inspections. Failure of the individual trades to secure the permits and inspections as required can DELAY the project until such time as the proper permits and inspections are made }, understand the above. (Home owner(resident's signature requesting exemption) I will call to schedule all required building inspections necessary for the building permit issued to me. Date Address of work location _ , City of Northampton 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Solid Waste Disposal Affidavit In accordance of the provisions of MGL c 40, S54, I acknowledge that as a condition of the building permit all debris resulting from the construction activity governed by this Building Permit shall be disposed of in a properly licensed solid waste disposal facility, as defined by MGL c 111, S 150A. Address of the work: f .7E Altosoru A �✓�� rlaw� /h4 ZOO The debris will be transported by: ,aic4,./stvityrt /4bc/c 3 (2(oe. (I C t l/i The debris will be received by: 1,/4/1') ,Qtcyc/,3 Building permit number: Name of Permit Applicant O1c.—( /7 (n-., f cr CL ( 641 (Dr . Date Signature of Permit Applicant VDAC TRAVELERS J WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY POLICY TYPE AR INFORMATION PAGE WC 00 00 01 ( A) POLICY NUMBER: (7PJUB-OG19637-2-15) NEW-15 INSURER: TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA 1 NCCI CO CODE: 13579 INSURED: PRODUCER: Vfi 24OPLEAL NONVIEWCDIOV LLC BANAS & FICKERT INS AGCY 70 24 PLEASANT VIEW DRIVE 63 MAIN STREET HATFIELD MA 01038 EASTHAMPTON MA 01027 1 on AU628201!1 I >.: I U Insured is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY /fJ ' Other work places and identification numbers are shown in the schedule{s) attached. FklK_9 2. The policy period is from 07-28-15 to 07-28-15 12:01 A.M. at the insured's mailing address. 3. A. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Part One of the policy applies to the Workers Compensation Law of the staters) fisted here: MA c a B. EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE: Part Two of the policy applies to work in each state listed in Item 3.A. The limits of our liability under Part Two are: Bodily Injury by Accident: $ 1000000 Each Accident o> Bodily Injury by Disease: $ 1000000 Policy Limit o� Bodily injury by Disease: $ 1000000 Each Employee C. OTHER STATES INSURANCE: Part Three of the policy applies to the states, if any, listed here: ma COVERAGE REPLACED BY ENDORSEMENT WC 20 03 OSB a MME D. This policy includes these endorsements and schedules: SEE LISTING OF ENDORSEMENTS - EXTENSION OF INFO PAGE 6 4. The premium for this policy will be determined by our Manuals of Rules, Classifications, Rates and Rating Plans. All required information is subject to verification and change by audit to be made ANNUALLY. a DATE OF ISSUE: 08-13-15 AK ST ASSIGN: MA OFFICE: DIRECT ASSIGNMENT 701 PRODUCER: BANAS 8 FICKERT INS AGCY 75WYC 0025E4 VDAC TRAVELERS J WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY POLICY TYPE AR INFORMATION PAGE WC 00 00 01 ( A) POLICY NUMBER: (7PJUB-0G1 9637-2-15) CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE: PREMIUM BASIS ESTIMATED RATES ESTIMATED TOTAL ANNUAL PER$100 OF ANNUAL CLASSIFICATIONS CODE NO REMUNERATION REMUNERATION PREMIUM SEE EXTENSION OF INFORMATION PAGE - SCHEDULE(S) SIC-CODE: 1761 NAI CS 238160 STANDARD TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL STANDARD PREMIUM $ 5344 PREMIUM DISCOUNT NONE 0900-20 EXPENSE CONSTANT 338 TERRORISM 20 TOTAL ESTIMATED PREMIUM 5702 TAXES AND SURCHARGES 301 DEPOSIT AMOUNT DUE 6003 A/R (WCIP) /{ Minimum Premium: $ 500 EMPLOYERS LIABILI TY MINIMUM: $ 75 ST ASSIGN: MA DATE OF ISSUE: 08-13-15 AK OFFICE: DIRECT ASSIGNMENT 701 PRODUCER: BANAS & FICKERT INS AGCY 75WVC City of Northampton Fs k � ta Massachusetts R25s y_ r 1&, r1 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street • Municipal Building �F 1((`®//I Northampton, MA 01060 ty�; `^`�c� Fee Calculator for Residential Properties Location Square Footage Amount Basement @ .20 /PO- 1 1ST Floor @ .50 1‘d L( z30 2nd Floor @ .50 C6' d v 1/2 Floors, Finish Attic, Garage @ .20 902 / %L Deck / Porches @ .20 Total : IQ � � 5k � //YY Tit1u of Wnrtkfttmptnn Itflassarhixsr#s DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street • Municipal Building '°W moi. Northampton, MA 01060 IS?PtT'"COK Christopher O'Connell June 20, 2016 12 Pleasant Street Huntington, MA 01050 Subject Location: 176 Prospect Avenue Map Block: 18C-059 Mr. O'Connell, Your budding permit application with plans dated 449-2016 and 5-25-2016 has been approved as drawn and per this memo.All work must meet applicable codes whether 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. Crawl Space will have a code access and be insulated and tempered. 2. Garage facade will have a PFH per R602.10.3.3 3. The new unit must be completely separated from the existing including the attic. 4. The door in the separation wall requires a 45 minute labeled door. 5. The new attic requires an access that cannot be in a closet. 6. A footing will need to be added to bear the support post at the stair edge. 7. A thermal separation is requires at the SOG construction. 8. Collars ties must be installed in the upper 113`d of the rafters. 9. HERS final ratings, duct blast results, and a signed Thermal Bypass Checklist. 10. Smoke, Heat and CO detectors throughout the structure to current building codes. 11. An emergency escape window is required within every bedroom, basement and walk-in attic. 12. An air barrier is required between the tub and the wall cavity. 13. If permeable insulation is used air sealing and an air sealing inspection is required at the exterior and interior skins.Typically the sheathing and drywall. Note:The 2012 IECC with MA amendments is the non-stretch energy code and the 9th Edition Building Code and new Stretch Code are expected to begin In July of 2016. As of August 4°i 2011 the 8"'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.cvberregs.comficodn 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 or 2012 IECC,AA115,MA amendments. 1. Structures shall conform to 780 CMR 8`"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 8405.1) 4. Foundations that retain earth and enclose interior space require damp proofing 780 CMR R406.1.or if high water table or severe soils waterproofing 780 CMR R406.2. 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%"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,each bedroom and walk- in attics.780 CMR R310.1 9. Crawl spaces can be treated in three different ways,vented (poor idea),exhausted (similar to exhaust only systems),or treating the space with supply and return. See 780 CMR R408 10. 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 8-1.6nd 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. 11. Steel straps over the ridge or 1x4 minimum collar ties are required 4'OC in the upper 1/3rtl 780 CMR R802.3.1 12. Ridge boards must be the full depth of the cut.780 CMR R802.3. 13. A complete window and header schedule is required. 780 CMR Table R502.5 for header sizing and number of jack studs required. 14. Wood walls shall be capped with double plates to provide overlapping at corners and intersecting walls with bearing partitions,joints staggered 2' minimum. 780 CMR R602.3.2 a. Exception:A single plate may be used or plates may be excluded over lintels provided the plates/lintels are adequately connected by a 3"x 6" plate .036 galvanized steel nailed to each segment with 6-8d nails 15. All framing materials which are not code prescriptive must have stamped engineering. a. LVLs b. I-joist and or Floor Truss c. Roof truss 16. All I-Joist need to be protected from fire with Y drywall or 5/8 wood structural panel. (R501.3) 17. 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. Al!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. PNEUMATIC nails must be full headed with the temper and shank sizing meeting the strict code requirement. 18. When nailing sheathing make sure your pneumatic nailer? pressure is properly set. Nails set too deep perforate the sheathing weakening it and contribute to building damage in high wind events. 19. 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 20. 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 21. 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 22. 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 1"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'/4" from the top of the threshold and only in-swinging doors. 780 CMR R311.3 23. Stairs have critical standards,make sure you know the floor finishes when planning. Minimum tread 9", maximum riser S W', 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 J.Y4" minimum and 2" maximum rail, height minimum 34" maximum 3$", required for4 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. 24. 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. 25. Floor joist systems that are not equal to 1/" nominal dimension must be covered with/" drywall or 5/8"wood structural panel or equivalent with some exceptions.780 CMR 8501.3 26. 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. 27. 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 /" strap across the area and 6" beyond each side with 8- lOnd nails. 780 CMR 8602.6.1 28. Where dryer ducts penetrate the wall they must be sealed with fire caulk. 780 CMR M504.2 29. Dryer ducts must terminate outside of the building, have a backdraft damper, cannot include a screen, and require 3'clearance from windows.780 CMR M504.4 30. Dryer duct transition is limited to 8'of aluminum flex,must be exposed,and the proper UL listing. 780 CMR M504.6.3 31. Dryer duct maximum equivalent length is 35' less 5' per 90°elbow or per manufacturer's specs. 780 CMR M502.6.4, no screwed connections use foil tape appropriate for the use. 32. Dryer ducts when concealed must have a permanent label or tag within 6'of the duct connection 780 CMR M502.6,5 33. Makeup air is required for dryers exhausting more than 200 CFM. 780 CMR M504.5 34. Makeup air is required for any exhaust hood over 400 CFM.780 CMR M505.2 35. 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 36. 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. 37. Ignition barriers are required over all thermal plastics and must be in place before final. 780 CMR R316. 38. Dwelling/Garage fire separation.An attached garage (within 3'of main structure) is required to have'A" drywall on the garage side of the separation wall and if there is a finished space above the garage all wails must have'A" drywall and the ceiling 5/8"drywall.780 CMR R302.6 39. 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. 40. 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 has filtered dirt out of the air moving through the insulation. 780 CMR R601.2 for vapor retarders and Table N1102.4.2 for air sealing requirements. 41. Unvented attic assemblies. Hot roofs are allowed, but have specific requirements 780 CMR R806.4. 42. 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. 43. 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 or attached garage. c. Heat detector in attached garage, and other large unfinished unconditioned spaces. 44. Closets beneath stair which have doors must be drywalled with %".780 CMR R302.7 45. 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 equal to surrounding,gasketed, and secured in place. 46. Clearances above gas stoves and cook tops burners is 24"to non-combustible or 30" to combustibles. Relevant items must be submitted to the building department for approvals before inspections and or Certificates of Occupancy can be issued. 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: cmillert7o,northamptonma.gov Thank you for your cooperation on these matters. Chuck Miller City of Northampton Assistant Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement