37-065 (74) Snir BP-2009-0388
GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -026 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2009-0388
Project ft JS-2009-000524
Est. Cost:$6725.00
Fee: $55.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const.Class: Contractor: License:
Use Gmun: NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC 87192
Lot Size(sg. ft.): Owner: JEWETT JOSEPH&KIRA
Zoning:SR Applicant: NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC
AT: 126 BLACK BIRCH TRAIL
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
65 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD (413) 259-3750 O
Workers Compensation
AMHERSTMA01002 ISSUED ON:10/14/2008 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WOR%INSTALL SOLAR ELECTRIC ARRAY
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 10/14/2008 0:00:00 $55.001060
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272
Building Commissioner-Anthony Patillo
File ft BP-22009-0388
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC
ADDRESS/PHONE 65 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD AMHERST (413)259-3750 0
PROPERTY LOCATION 126 BLACK BIRCH TRAIL
MAP 37 PARCEL 065 026 ZONE SR
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIS;,E
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out }�
Fee paid fa Yy
Tweed'Construction; INSTALL SOLAR ELECTRIC ARRAY
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
_Accessory Structure
Building glans Included:
Owner/Statement or Jae 87192
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE F ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASEL)ON
INF ATION 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 Coumussion Permit DPW Storm Water Management
Demolition Delay
Ai 00,51
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.
Department use only
City of Northampton Status of Permit:
Building Department Curb CuVDriveway Permit
212 Main Street Sewer/Septic Availability
Room 100 Water/Well 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 complied by office
1t( ?,AecA 3'.rch 1 c- A Map 3y' 1 Lot b` Unit at Ce
Clore-ince MA
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Zone Overlay District
Elm St.District CB District
SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record:
\Vo 31w-k 3:rri+Tr--.:1 corcncc. .MA u,-z.
Name(Pd / Current Mailing Address:
-kth- paate Sit- Q7t4
Telephone
Signature
2.2 Authorized Agent: T
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Name(print) , Current Mailing Address:
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Signature Telephone
SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only
completed by permit applicant
1. Building e 7 t1o. 4/0 (a)Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical nP S5 j, 190 (b)Estimated Total Cost of
l/ Construction from(6)
3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical(HVAC)
5. Fire Protection
6. Total=(1 +2+3+4+5) Check Number /V&0 or,
This Section For Official Use Only
Building Permit Number: Date
Issued:
Signature:
Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date
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Section 4. ZONING Atl 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
Side L: R: L: R:
Rear
Building Height
Bldg. Square Footage
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 O DONT KNOW 0 YES O
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO O DON'T KNOW O YES O
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document#
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO O DONT KNOW O YES O
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained O Obtained O , Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES O NO O
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES O NO O
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
E. Wilt 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 O NO O
IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
SECTION 5-DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable)
New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) in Roofing ri
Or Doors D
Accessory Bldg. E Demolition ❑ New Signs [D] Decks [D Siding[D] OtherIl
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Brief Description of Proposed
Work: Sv`stir.0 F-ar\c-r CAc.cr;tb An-01 emn Coot./4--k QocQ
Alteration of existing bedroom Yes $ No Adding new bedroom Yes A No
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes X No
Plans Attached Roll -Sheet
Ba. If New house and or addition to existing housing, complete the following:
a. Use of building :One Family Two Family Other
b. Number of rooms in each family unit: Number of Bathrooms
c. Is there a garage attached?
d. Proposed Square footage of new construction. Dimensions
e. Number of stories?
L Method of heating? Fireplaces or Woodstoves Number of each
g. Energy Conservation Compliance. Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached?
h. Type of construction
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
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 AUTHORIZATION-TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
I, ,as Owner of the subject
property
hereby authorize
to act on my behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
Signature of jOwner {{ Date
IIIIIIIII
I. l/Jt 11;akq II �l-a1r-- ,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.
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Signature of Owner/Agent Date 1
SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: ('^ Not Applicable ❑
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Name of License Holder:
'tA ioto'I Swl4._ CS cri t t1
License Number
17 -204--e-t- Re . c-,\A.L.kx- b�r7 AN o\o-1Z ID�a ,� I2ooq
Address Expiration to
'-113- -2. c:71 - a-ISo
Signature Telephone
//t/p/,1- 259 37&-G1
9.Registered Home Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable ❑ -
\1/4.00503
Company Name Registration Number
/�crk-HucA- So\‘-e Oa c,., A:tcc,a 1.t-'3 LA,L, at.ii tb120\O
Address Expiration Date
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SECTION 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 buildingdipermit.
Signed Affidavit Attached Yes El 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 7804 Sixth Edition Section 108.3.5.1.
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
Liberty Mutual Group
.mss Liberty
7 P.O.Box 9090
f�' Mutual. - " Dover,NH 03821-9090
Telephone(800)653-7893
Fax(e03)-245-5330
September 4,200$
MASSACHUSETTS TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATIVE
74 NORTH DRIVE V
WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581 •
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RE: Certificate of Workers Compensation Insurance
Insured: NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOC LLC
65 SCHOOLHOUSE RD
AMHERST, MA 01002
Policy Number: WCI-31S-367288-018 Effective: 6/21/2008 Expiration: 6 /21/2009
Coverage afforded under Workers Compensation Law of the following state(s): MA
Employers Liability(1 units): Sole P .•i to Pa u: •v-ra,�: ••t:
Bodily Injury By Accident: $ 100,000 Each Accident I
Bodily Injury by Disease: $ 100,000 Each Person f
Bodily Injury by Disease: $ 500000 Policy Limits
As of this date,the above-referenced policyholder is insured by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company under the
policy listed above.
The insurance afforded by the listed policy is subject to all the terms,exclusions and conditions,and is not
altered by any requirement,term or condition of any or other documents with respect to which this
certificate may be issued.
This certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no right upon you,the certificate
holder. This certificate is not an insurance policy and does not amend,extend,or alter the coverage
afforded by the policy listed above.
If this policy is cancelled before the stated expiration date,Liberty Mutual will endeavor to notify you of
such cancellation. ?a.rl/- .
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATR'E
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE GROUP
Ms Certificate is executed by LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE GROUP as respects such insurance M Y afforded by Bora contpanxc
cc Insured: Producer of Record:
NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOC LLC ENCHARTER INSURANCE LLC
65 SCHOOLHOUSE RD C/O BLAIR CUTTING&SMITH
25 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
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678 Florence Road, #26
126 Black Birch Lane
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3040'Wms 16 Evergreen Solar 190 Watt Modules on Fronlin 3 KW Inverter
Solar nodule evergreen 190 Solar Module
MOM.Wattet 190
Inverter Modilt Hankie 263000
SIC DC Wage 3040
Shading Faders 12.0% _..
APW0x.Men/near 3133
g einnem(KWMIYr.) 478B
Soler Percennpe: 65%
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Fronlus IG3000 3000 Watt(240 VAC)Inverter
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MA Sales Tax Exempt $ -
System Total $ 23,894.00
Residential MTC Rebate-04.25/wan $ (12,920.00)
Total System Components Cost $ 10 934.00
MA State Income Tax Credit-leader of 15%or$1000 $ (1,000.00)
SubTotal(Base Fed Tax Credit on this) $ 9,934.00
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2 85%of Solar Module Cost upon Ordered 33,92200
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Solar Array Racking Specifications for:
Joe and Kira Jewett
Rocky Hill Cohousing
678 Florence Road, Unit 26
126 Black Birch Lane
Florence, MA 01062
Array Specs:
Array Area 257.6 ft2
Total Array Weight 641.6 lbs
Distributed Array Weight 2.5 PSF
Snow Loads:
For Northampton MA
Ground snow load 50 PSF
Applied roof snow load 35 PSF
Distributed snow load over array 6478.7 lbs
Total Loads:
Total Array Weight + Snow Load 7120.3 lbs
Number of connection points 32
Average point load 222.5 lbs
Maximum point load 267.0 lbs
Roofing construction:
Type A Roof(See attached Drawing)
2 x 12 Rafters @ 16" O.0
Over Spans of 13 ft
Max allowable span from Code Chart 5804.4(1) 16 ft 2in
Array connection method: standoffs attached to rafters with 5/16" x 4" lag bolts.
Upload Data:
Wind loading 3-sec. gust (90 MPH)
Wind loading windward roof- interior zone -13.1 PSF
Wind loading windward roof- end zone -18.9.1 PSF
Wind loading leeward roof- interior zone -9.8 PSF
Wind loading leeward roof- end zone -12.9 PSF
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