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23D-149 (4) 119- 121 HINCKLEY ST-BLD 2 BP-2017-0447 GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block:23D- 149 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) Category'NEW TWO FAMILY BUILDING PERMIT Permit# BP-2017-0447 Project# JS-2017-000748 Est. Cost:$279984.00 Fee: $1266.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const.Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: WRIGHT BUILDERS 047146 Lot Size(sq.ft.): 54450.00 Owner: FRIEDDMAN THOMAS zoning: URBn00I Applicant: WRIGHT BUILDERS AT: 119 - 121 HINCKLEY ST - BLD 2 Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: 48 Bates St (413) 586-8287 (116) Workers Compensation N O RTHAM PTO N MA01060 ISSUED ON:10/17/2016 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:NEW 2 UNIT CONDO BLDG W/ 2 BAY DETACHED GARAGE 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 10/17/2016 0:00:00 $1266.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240, Fax: (413)587-1272 Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner File 4 BP-2017-0447 APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON WRIGHT BUILDERS ADDRESS/PHONE 48 Bates St NORTHAMPTON (413)586-8287(116) PROPERTY LOCATION 119- 121 HINCKLEY ST-BLD 2 MAP 23D PARCEL 149 001 ZONE URB(100)/ THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE ZONING FORM FILLED OUT ,[ Fee Paid Cf 50ilJ q (ffi /I ;boy Building Permit Filled out Fee Paid Typeof Construction: NEW 2 UNIT CONDO BLDG W/2 BAY DETACHED GARAGE New Construction Non Structural interior renovations Addition to Existing Accessory Structure Building Plans Included: Owner/Statement or License 047146 3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan THE FO OWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED 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 Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management emoli ' nDelay /,�{/7 Si nature ui16 i5 Vi V [ a) to / / �� 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. eh, D6' !. City of Northampton Building uepartment 212 Main Street ,eA Room 100 `' rem `' .� Northampton, MA 01060 \°� f`,) phone 413-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 \,L) APPLIC 11* TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER,REPAIR,RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING . FORMATION 1.1 3rouptt$Address: t5 -7t; s "IL _ . r- ..- 119 / 121 HLiCKLEY St FLOE MAC. , MA OO(o2 +-_IR ma . s. BLDG i42} tet- SECTION 2•PROPERTY OWNERSHIPIAUTHORRED AGENT 2.1 Owner of Record: _. .. _ ' 11-1 MAS FRIED AN 05 CAP ZD , (EyF -CF, MA OVUS4 °ry Name(Print) Current Mailing Address ;� 44vi1 5:'3. 1 — Alo(l Teeptane 4 Signature f.2 Authorized Agent: WRIbHT BIJ ItpE12S, MARY— tC-11NiEU Ut k Ji1S ST Atf TN4Mf4t1N MA c�t0(o0 Name{Print) /(,r l �,/ Current Mailing Address. ' /� .,(1 2 _ "' '!_ (L- 13) 5 ge - °6 '.8-4 Sign ur01 a Telephone SECTIONS-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only completed by permit applicant I. Building (a)Building Perot Fee S 223. 22 2. Electrical ... S 24 , 2.0t ? (b)Consbuclion� 3. Plumbing $ t 3, oi - 10 Building Permit Fee 4. Mechanical(HVAC) 4 Q t 33„� ), .Fire Protection 6 6. Total=(1 +2+3+4.5) S 23ar `184 CheckNgtNrer $d // fi-o7l/C/ :i7MS Sec6an'ForOlOcial Use only Sulking Pens Number.. ' , flafe ' issued.. SlgreLer<�„ Q L c A t-tFp eQ D I'Sl c Ni; b � l l(As, k V-tbTbch . t. Section 4. ZONING Au Information Must Be Completed.Permit Can.Be Denied Due To Incomplete Informaao.r Rksi4 1 Existing Proposed Required by Zoning Fleetlet- BuThis column b be mienfilled Buil; n Lot Size 19- POO)��1OO) tiTFrontage _ 1 b' 0 J Setbacks Front Side L:I R L: Reel et RearTlo Building Height Bldg.Square Footage Open Space Footage (Tot arm minus nets Fr paved parking) #of Parking Sp es Fo /J bmea tr.-.e®) A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site? NO 0 DONT KNOW 0 YES O IF YES, date issued:( IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO 0 DONT KNOW 0 YES O IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document ft B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO O DONT KNOW O YES O IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission? Needs to be obtained O Obtained O , Date Issued: C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES O NO O IF YES, describe size, type and location: D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES O NO O IF YES, describe size, type and location: E. Will the construction activity disturb clearing,grading,excavation,or filling)over 1 acre or is it part of a common planacre?that will disturb over t acre? YES NO ex IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required. sw(PP N,A-s .&?N PQM n -ham hlvkid -1-$.tI eM' ftspitmlfS V BM lib to 1,rW /413{7 r . , . SECTION S DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK Tcheok aR adults:Ole) New HouseAddition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) Roofing (((( "��" Or Doors O Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs (4I Decks ID Siding(DI Other(El Brief Description of Proposed Work:_ Wiz 1 7 IrNvt cc3NDO Dr 14i 2 Sf'/ DE.12NCHEF (an!i(ec Alteration of existing bedroom Yes No Adding new bedroom Yes No Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes No Plans Attached Rod -Sheet a. Use of building:One Family Two Family )C Other b. Number of rooms in each family unit 4 q Number of Bathrooms o. Is there a garage attached? KID Proposed Square footagePc MSE SFF 47TA(H FD PEF SHC.F d. v q of new constntction. Dimensions e. Number of stones? n PJC f. Method of heating? FI Ff - hn I N IPLI..\.. Fireplaces or Wood stoves N Q. Number of each '—'_ 9. Energy Conservation Coon-piiiiaance. \r t`S Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached? h. Type of construction D i. Is construction within 100 ft of wetlands? Yes X No. Is construction within 100 yr. floodplain Yes X No j. Depth of basement or cellar floor below finished grade --„t_44;Fj ` tbt' —_ k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? X Yes No. I. Septic Tank City Sewer )C Private well City water Supply K SEcnoti la-OWN,ERAOTFiciumnsN-TOtEGNWLETED WHEN .... OWNERSAGENYOR CONJItACTOR APPLES FORUURDING PERMIT i3/41MAS Ftz}ei) MA 10 ,as Owner of the subject Property hereby authorize U CO to H 1 '3U\L Dt Z to act on my behalf, in all yptte ative to work authorized by this bylding permit application. / Yc LrrJ f__e gSignature of Owner ♦ Date I, Nl qy,,ti. M , \ t \L .. Wr J ,as Owner uthon •r hereby declare that the stat-monts and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate.to the best of my knowledge a belief. Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. MAQk LF twftL Pnni Name /�//,` ��.7/e♦ p//// Signature °eviler/Agent '�?' / Date /. [ /�L SECTION 6 C NSTRDCTKIN SERVICES '.:... ,- --,- --.-.- ---- 8.1 Licensed Constmctionp tSu��rtzx pennrcisoli; Not Applicable El Name of Deanne Holder: I�+t/114-, UFO E LL — I.SPR - ()4'4 \ - (e7 _....... License Number 48 E'JFS IL NotvNAPT1) nA ocotnc8 a f a 1 1i Address Expiration Date (41c) Ma san Signature Telephone Not Applicable 0 iA1R1lohl 1E,hlt_.DDC4S 1o1S3LC Company Name Registration Number € : s O I ' kr.PTO N_., V k O1 tOC C, (a / 2 (a / 2 V t 8 Address (413) Expiration Date . .. Telephone ST Io - $2t SECTION 1b WORKERS'COMPENSATION 1RSORANCE 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 building permit. Signed Affidavit Attached Yes TJ`, No Q 111111111111111.11111.11111111 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 1082.5.1. pefmition 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 suuctures 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 shell 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 actmit. The undersigned"homeowner'certifies and assumes responsibility for compliance with the State Building Code,City of Northampton Ordinances,Stare and Local Zoning Laws and State of Massachusetts General Laws Annotated. Xi Homeowner Signature 16 0212 Planning Decision City of Northampton 2 Bk: 1242SPg: 170 Page: 1 of Hearing No.; PLN-20174016 Date: September 14,2016 Recorded: 10/05/2016 08:44 AM APPJLATtON TRE SUSM:SSION DATE'. PB Special Permit with Major Site Pla 7/1/2016 Status of Planning Board Decision conditions as of 9/30/16. Smelled to Applicants Name: Owner's Name: the Nion Bldg Dept, PB& DPW on 9/30/16. NEW HARMONY PROPERTIES LLC FRIEDDMAN THOMAS ADDRESS: ADDRESS'. 48 BATES ST 65 Camp Road TOWN: I STATE. ZIP CODE: TOWN'. STATE. ZIP CODE: NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 LEVERET MA 01054 wash lR: FAx NC.' PWIE ND.. PAC ND. (413)529.1$174 FMA ADDRESS: EMAILAWRESS'. Site Information: Surveyors Name: STREET ND: SITE ZONING. COMPANY NAME. 121 HINCKLEY ST URB(100)/. TOWN. ACTON TANEN ADDRESS'. FLORENCE MA 01062 Approved With Conditions MAR' BLOCK LOT MAP DATE: SECT!N OF BYLAW: 230 149 001 Chpt.350-10,t:Special Permit TOWN. STATE ZIP CODE. Bock: Page: 1702 341 PHONE NO FPR NO: SMA-AlYRESS. MATURE OF PROPOSED WORK ZPA CONSTRUCT 4 DUPLEX RES BLDGS 6 3 GARAGES HMOSHIP'. CONDRON OF APPROVAL #1.Construction At feast 30 Days prior to issuance al a building permit final construction plans shell be sent to the plans were dropped DPW for review and sign off for consistency with city specifications.Plans shall include a note that off to DPW on the existing water line will be abandoned at the main in accordance with Water Department requirements 9/23/16. DWP review&sign off 2.)Prior to any site work,tree protection measures for the trees shown to be saved on site shall be pending inspected and approved by the City and in accordance with 3$0-12.3FA certified arborist shall submit a written letter to the Building Commissioner; Tree Warden and Office of Planning and Sustainability #2.Prelim inspection by certifying that such area has been so protected In accordance with the site plan. the Rich P/DPW on 3Jprior to any site work or removal of significant trees,the City's Tree Warden shall sign off on the 9/30/16.Final assessment bthea ant's arborist inspection to follow tWtb regarding the health of the significant 40"Sugar mapk on the p southwest corner of the site. 43. DONE-Arborist letter 4/Prbr to the start of construction or Issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant must complete a sent to Rich P/DPW. He Storm water Management Operation,inspection,and Maintenance Agreement that defines and ensures concurred on sugar maple long term maintenance of the proposed storm water system to the satisfaction of the Department of removal via 9/29/16 Public Works. email. 5.)Any future lighting changes must gemply with zoning. #4.Stormwater O&M is at Doug McDonald for 63Snow shall not be plowed into the rain gardens. review 7,1The Sewer Manhole shown on the western property line shalt be placed entirely within the private property boundary FINDINGS The Planning Board granted the special permit with site plan for construction of 8 now units based upon the following information and plans submitted with the application: 1. Site Development Plan.Hinckley Trace, New Harmony Properties LLC by T Reynolds Engineering July 2016,Revision Date August 2016_ Sheets 1-t3. 2.Four Loft 2-Family Conceptual Layout by Reynolds Engineering Dated 12115/15. 3.Hinckley Trace,renderings and elevations by Kuhn Riddle Architects,date June 30, 2016 Sheets Cl,A1.1, 1.2,42.1,2,2,A3.1. 4.Hi-Lite MFG Com Inc. Cut Sheet for lighting fixtures Sheets 1,2. 5..Stormwater Drainage Report and Management Plan for Hinckley Trace,Prepared by T Reynolds Engineering dated June 2015,Revised GenTM302016 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions Inc. Planning-Decision City of Northampton Hearing No.: PLN-2017-0016 Date: September 14, 2016 August 2016. 6, JSP Land Development Services,Inc. Memo regarding Traffic Analysis Dated August A, 2016. 7, Open space seating and planting concept images. In approving the Special Permit the board reviewed information at the hearing and in submittal documents to determine that the following elements in the Section 10 and the URB table of uses for more than b units had been met (1).The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses,If applicable,this shell include provision for surface water drainage,sound and sight buffers and presentation of views,light,and air; The proposed eight residential units to replace the single family home are an allowed use. Stormwater maintenance standards far the City have been met end a separate stormwater permit was issued by the Department of Public Works. Landscaping elements on the edge of the property are of a residential scale and character and (2)The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent streets,minimae traffic impacts on the streets end roads in the area,If applicable,this shall include considering the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets,access by emergency vehicles,the arrangement of parking and loading spaces,and provisions for persons with disabilities; The site will be accessed by a single curb cut to serve alt units and the applicant showed that the same number of units could be developed by right with four separate driveways serving 4 structures but would result in greater traffic safety Impacts under the by-right scenario;and (3) The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the natural landscape,existing buildings and other community assets in the area;The structures are sited in a way that minimizes the view through orientation of buildings and accessory parking structures while maintaining formal park space on site and (4) The requested use will not overload and will mitigate adverse impacts on,the City's resources including the effect on the City's water supply and distribution system,sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems,fire protection,streets and schools;and (5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter that includes the special permit criteria in the URB for development of more than six units: Al)The first row of buildings along a street shall face the street and add to the streetscape. There shalt not be any parking,except incidental to a driveway or roadway,between the first row of buildings and the street.Parking shall be located behind buildings or designed otherwise to minimize view from the public street AZ)The area between the property and the road pavement snail be made to he pedestrian friendly,with sidewalks, street furniture, trees and other vegetation,all of which shell be in conformance with City standards.All landscaping incorporated as part of the applicant's design between the street and the building(s)shall facilitate and enhance the pedestrian use of sidewalks and other areas adjacent to the building.Such streetscape may include rebuilding by the applicant,as necessary,of granite curbs,ADA-compliant concrete sidewalks, tree belts,and drainage improvements incorporating lowimpact development standards for any necessary drainage improvements triggered by these changes. A3)Buildings that abut existing residential properties shall Incorporate building articulation alongside facades.Building projections shell be incorporated for any side facade that is longer than 30 feet A4)Front facades shall have setbacks consistent with other buildings within the block or provide a different setback that is necessary to address any natural resources constraints. B')Projects shall connect to all surrounding neighborhoods with bicycle and pedestrian access to the extent possible. a)For projects that have more than one vehicular access,driveways and roadways shall internally and externally connect to each other and dead-end streets shall be avoided whenever possible.Dead-end roadways and driveways shall never exceed 500 feet and,to the extent possible,must include a bicycle and pedestrian connection from the dead-end street to a street,common area,park or civic space. b)For projects that have a single vehicular access,such access shall not exceed 500 feet and pedestrian access shall also be provided directly from any street to residential units, 82) The design standards for the length of dead-end streets,protection of natural features,sidewalks,wheelchair ramps,landscaping, utilities,and the construction method and materials for water lines,sanitary sewers,stony,sewers,fire protection,sidewalks,private roads and other infrastructure shall be those set forth in Chapter 290,Subdivision of Land, These standards shall apply even for private roadways and driveways that are not part of a subdivision,unless waived by the Planning Board. 83)Driveways and private roadways shall be designed to function as private alleys,or shared streets with pedestrians and cyclists,and engineered to keep speeds below 15 miles per hour,or yield sheets with separate sidewalks as shown in the subdivision regulations. Such sidewalks shall connect to sidewalks along adjacent streets. 84) Vehicular access shall connect to surrounding streets as appropriate to ensure safe and efficient flow of traffic within the surrounding neighborhood and to mitigate Increases in traffic on nearby streets. 85)Preexisting paths historically used as bicycle and pedestrian trails shall he preserved to the extent possible and marked with appropriate signage. CD Alt projects shall include a padioommon area fully designed and constructed to be integrated Into the project which area shell be easily accessible and available for residents of the project.At a minimum,this space shall be 300 square feet or 30 square feet per dwelling unit of buildable land area,whichever is greater. 02)Al such space shall be contiguous unless waived by the Planning Board upon finding that it is in the public interest and consistent with the intent and purpose of this section. 01)Home Energy Rating System(HERS)rating for the building envelope at least 25%lower than the current municipal standard at the time the special permit is requested,but in no event shall the HERS rating be greeter than 47 for units of 1,200 square feet or less,and no greater han 41 for units larger than L200 square feet Alternatively,for units of 1,200 square feet or less,the Planning Board may consider a comparable energy standard to the HERS rating of 47 after consultation with the Building Commissioner. D2)V.S.Green Building Council LEER New Construction Gold or Neighborhood Development Gold Certified, El)Buildings shall meet one of the following standards: a) 11%of the units shall be"affordable units"as that tarn is defined in§3%-21 of the Code of the City of Northampton;or b)Contain 25%or more of the units no larger than 1,200 square feet gross Boor area. E2)Equal access.All projects shall provide equal access to all building amenities,park and civic space and public entrances to buildings to residents of both affordable and non-affordable units. F.Internet connectivity,Al projects that include introstuctum making Internet connectivity available shall do so without differences in GeoTM se 2016 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. Planning-Decision City of Northampton Hearing No.: PLN-20174016 Date: September 14,2016 quality,capacity or speed to residents of both affordable and non-alfordabie units. ;and (6)The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare.The use will not unduly impair the Integray of character of the district or adjoining zones.nor be detrimental to the health,morals,or general welfare.The use shell be in harmony with the general purpose and Intent of the ordinance;The Ctly's goal to encourage a variety of housing types and sizes that exceed energy efficiency standards was envisioned when the ordinance was adopted; and (7) If applicable,the requested use will promote Cly planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely affect those objectives,as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c.41,§SIC and 81D.Sustainable Northampton encourages infill housing where infrastructure supports new development and encourages the development of smaller housing units to accommodate the changing needs of the City's population.These goals are identified through the City's housing needs assessment and production plan and the Sustainable Northampton COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE: FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: NEARING CONTINUED DATE. DECISION DRAFT BY: APEGAL DATE. 7121/2016 8/4'2016 9,22/2018 REFERRALS IN DATE: .NEARING DEADLINE GATE- 'NEARINGCLOSEDATE' FINALSIGNING BY .APPAL DEADLINE: 7128/2016 914/201697W2018 W22/2016 10/4/2016 FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: 'VotINGG DATE: DECISION DATE: W11/2016 9/8/2016 9114/2016 SECOND ADVERTSING DATE. NEARING TIME: VOTING DEADUNEI ThECISION DEADLINE: 7:30 PM 1217/2016 12/712016 MEMBERS PRESENT' VOTE: ...- ii c Theresa ffess)Pae votes to Grant (t (� t t� iI . w!I� .�,._� Alan Verson votes to Grant ii rill l. Dan Felten votes to Deny [ I I '-p John Lutz votes to Grant �� �` Ji. Pt ��� Debin Bruce votes to Grant ._----._._. ..,. _....___� Ann DeW/d Brooks votes to Grant iti% i0 , MOTION MME BY: SECONDED 3Y: OTE COUNT: DECISION'. 1 Alan Verson Ann Dewitt Brooks �54 Approved with Conditions MINUTES Of MEETING' Available et www.northemptonma.gov t,Carolyn Misch,as agent to the Planning Board,certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Planning Board and certify that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date shown above. I cern that a copy of this !sten has,Wen mailed to the Owner and Applicant. t/e' ,rY.A.RYJLA/T r,-(I r l tz WJGG.. Notice of Appeal An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chap*40A, Section 17 as amended within twenty(20)days after the date of the filing of the notice of the decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Such appeal may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk of the City of Northampton. October 5,2016 I,Wendy Mazza,City Clerk of the City of Northampton, hereby certify that the above Decision of the Northampton Planning Board was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on September 14, 2016,that twenty days have elapsed since such filing and that no appeal has been filed in this mattteerrr..]//JM� (22144411t Attest: a: 4"Yhu"� City Clerk SWW GeotMae2016 Des Laurlets Municipal Sotutions,Inc. ♦a,,tt / �" r - ATTEST: HAMPSHIRE, UM-f l ' u' , REGISTER MARY lLBERDM • Official Receipt for Recording in: Hampshire County Registry of Deeds 33 King St. Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 • Issued To: WRIGHT BUILDERS INC a°y 413-586-9207 Recording Fees 0oci®ent Recording Description Number Book/Page Mount DUCES 00021227 12429 170 575.00 NEN HARMONY PROP $75.00 Collected blunts e Payment m Type Amount Check 52154 $75.30 • $75.00 Total Received : $75.00 Less Total Recordings: $75.00 ------ Change Due $.00 Thank You NARY OLBERDIIS -Register of Deeds • By: Debbie L Receipts Date 1i1s 0306670 10/05/2016 00:44a Status of Stormwater Management Permit Decision conditions as of 9/30/16. Emailed to the DPW, Nton Bldg Dept & PB on 9/30/16. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION DECISION City of Nornamploa Department of Pubac Works Project) Site Name: Hinckley Trace Project Street or Location!Assessor ID: 121.Hinckley Street Florence/23D-I49-001 Applicant Name:New Harmony Properties LLC Applicant Address/Phone:48 Bates Avenue,Northampton. MA/jwright(a)wrigbt-builders.com Owner Name:Tom Friedman Owner Address/Phone:65 Camp Road, Leverett,MA Application Submission Date:7/1/2016 THE FOLLOWING ACTION BY TTHE NORTHAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON INFORMATION PRESENTED: Disapproval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application based on a determination within seven days of the receipt of the application that the application is administratively incomplete(see attached documentation). Approval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application. X Approval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application subject to any conditions,modifications or restrictions required by the Department of Public Works(see below) Disapproval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application based upon a determination that the proposed plan,as submitted,does not meet the purposes set forth in the Northampton Stormwater Management. Standard Permit Conditions: 1. All clearing,grading,drainage,construction,and development shall be conducted in strict accordance with the following plans and information submitted with the application and as amended by any conditions attached to this permit: a. Site Development Plans,Hinckley Trace, 121 Hinckley St,Florence,MA, Sheet 6 Revision Date 8/11/2016, Sheets 1, 7, R, 10, 11, 12, 13 Revision Date 8/5/2016, Sheet 5 Revision Date 7/30/2016, Sheets 2,3,4, 9 Dated 7/1/2016, Stamped by Terrance R. Reynolds,P.E.,T Reynolds Engineering. E:\Ifincklcy St 121Permit 20160811_r docx Page 1 of b. Stormwater Drainage Report and Management Plan for Hinckley'Trace, 121 Hinckley Street, Florence, MA,Dated June 2016,Prepared by T Reynolds Engineering. c. Revised HydroCAD drainage calculations for the proposed Post-Development conditions,dated 8/11/2016,prepared by T Reynolds Engineering. 2. The Northampton Department of Public Works(DPW)or its authorized representative shall be provided access to the property to conduct inspections before,during, and after construction activities as necessary.The applicant shall arrange with the DPW to schedule the following inspections: Initial Inspection,Erosion Control Inspection, Bury Inspection,and Final Inspection. The DPW may also conduct random inspections to ensure effective control of erosion and sedimentation during all phases of construction. 3. The owner shall retain the design engineer to document the construction of proposed stormwater infrastructure.The design engineer shall check elevations,inverts,layout and other critical aspects of the system as they are being cnnstructed. At the completion of the work,including construction of stormwater management facilities and landscaping, the applicant shall submit to the DPW as-built plans stamped by a pmfcssional engineer of record in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a statement from a professional engineer of record in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts certifying that the materials and construction of the stormwater management system was constructed in accordance with the approved plans and will function as designed.All changes to the approved stormwater facilities shall be documented by a professional engineer of record in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and approved by the DPW prior to submission of as- built plans and the certification statement described above.The preparation of as-built plans requires routine inspections and surveying of stormwater system components while theyaro being constructed. 4. Annual Reports that are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer documenting the actions completed as required by the Operation,Mainternee-and Inspection Agreement shall be submitted to the Northampton Department of Public Works by October 1" of each year(see Specific Condition 1 below). S. if construction of the proposed stormwater system has not started within five years of the issue date of this permit, then the permit will expire and a new permit will be required. Construction is defined as clewing, grading, excavation,filling, and installation of drainage structures on the lots specified in this permit Specific Permit Conditions: el,Stormwater I- Prior to issuance of a Building Permit,the applicant shall record an executed Stormwater D&M is at Doug Operation,Maintenance: and Inspection Agreement that is binding on all subsequent McDonald for owners of land served by the private stormwater man:•anent facility by recording it in review the land records of the Registry of Deeds.The maintenance schedule mid responsibiliry, for maintenance of all components of the proposed Stormwater management system must H:'Hincklcr St_121 Pama201MA811,2,bcn Page 2 of 3 be adequately specified in Attachment A to this Agreement The draft Post Constriction: Opmation.Maintenance Plan submitted as part of the Stormwater Drainage Report.must be revised to include operation and maintenance items for all components of the proposed drainage system to the satisfaction of the DPW.The DPW can provide additional. guidance on required revisions to the maintenance schedule.The final agreement shall be approved by the Northampton DPW aid signed by the owner and the Mayor of Northampton.The final agreement shall be recorded at the Registry of Deeds at the #2.Terry Reynolds owner's expense, Section 22-85 ofti eNorthampton.Stormwater Management Ordinance submitted the provides additional guidance tin the requirements of this agreement. SWPPP to the DPW for approval. 2. This priiject will he required to submit one iu more Notice of Intent(NOl) to the U.S. Copy of EPA NCI EPA for coverage under theNPOES Storm-water Construction General Permit.A copy of Kling was dropped the final NOl and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)shall be submitted to off to the DPW on the Northampton DPW for approval prior to the start-of construction and prior to issuance 9/23/16 of a building permit. #3.Construction 3 Construction plans and specifications shall be submitted to the DPW for appmval prior to I.. pians were dropped issuance of a building permit and prior to the start of construction. off to DPW on 9/23/16.D W P q- The proposed stormwater management system is designed to mitigate peak stormwater review&sign off flout S.It.after construction of the proposed system,the system is found to increase pending stonnwater flows to adjacent properties or to the municipal storm.drain system,the owner shall redesign and reconstruct the drainage system to prevent any increased stormwater flows to adjacent properties or the.municipal stoma drain system. 5. AU rain gardens,biofilterswales,level spreaders and of ernon piped components of the proposed stonnwater system shall be constructed as proposed and stabilized prior to receiving drainage flows from the proposed development 6. The construction plana must be revised to be consistent with the drainage calculations for all specifications of the stonnwater system. 7. The construction plans must be revised to specify the elevation of the bottom of the stone and the elevation of the underdrains for the proposed rain gardens rimmistent with the specifications in the drainage calculations. s i1 Signature of City Engineer Dat- cc. Planning Board e/oOffice of Planning and Sustainability Building Department Concertation Commission cto Office of Planning and Sustainability E'.',Hio,S.lcy St_r 2i_Pmna_20160811 j2-tx Page3 of 3 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: The debris will be transported by: gig. L Hr g 1tl DCSLS The debris will be received by: Vk XC'-1 REC1cc1A1L9 Building permit number: Nameo� of Permit Applicant PA \c Date Signature of Permit Applicant City of Northampton rrr 0 _ / Massachusetts +, t F 1 e}—' s _ a - DEPARTMENT212S OF BUILDINGi INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street a Municipal Building A . --- Northampton, Ml 01060 ,�{� Fee Calculator for Residential Properties Location : 121 Nt11CtLE / ST. , gLDh 2 , UNIT C /D, FLORtNC.E Square Footage Amount Basement @ .20 NIA NIA 1STFloor @ .50 9,o5a -E4' $ Io2 (o 2nd Floor @ .50 N ( A N 1A % Floors, Finish Attic, Garage @ .20 592 1- 2 S 19 ? y Deck / Porches @ .20 2.0 % c-1-1 141 .to Total : s 1 2l4 tP MUNICIPAL WATER AVAILABILITY APPLICATION Northampton Water Department 237 Prospect St. Northampton,MA 01060 587-1097 A Department of Public Works Trench Permit shall be required prior to any construction or connection activity associated with this application. Location: 121 Hinckley Street/Fiinckley Trace Florence,MA Inquiry Made By: Wright Builders, Linda 586-8287 x 116 Date of Inquiry: 9/19/16 Fire Line Irrigation Domestic X Number of Type of Single Family Type of Private Units: 4 's Unit(s): Apart. Comm. Ownership: Condo X 8 units Multi-family Condo's X Rental (Annlicant to till out the above) Municipal Water Main in Existing service to ' Front of Location? Yes: V' No: site? Yes:l�No Size of WaterMain: 6' Material: Age: I8$'7 Approximate Static Street Flow Test Conducted: Yes: No: Pressure: 80 If done attach results Size of Service Connection a -F9P Suggested Meter Size: 8 - % Me+er5 Comments: The Water Department cannot guarantee adequate water pressure during peak demand times at elevations above 320 feet • A corresponding water entrance fee shall be paid prior to making any connection to the municipal water system. • Arrangements of such installation shall be made with the Northampton Water Department with a minimum of 5 working days notification. • All work shall conform to Northampton Water Department specifications. C C—r• 4- Z,- /6 Water Superintendent Date Water Entry$ 2.00 Meter S lOy0 Radio$ � Og0 cc: City of Northampton Building Dept. /Commissioner Note: If this availability is for a new construction,it must be hand delivered to the Building S Inspector. �'_AA arhl �nin Permits Water AppJicatntrWatcr Acailakilin doc +v, MUNICIPAL SEWER AVAILABILITY APPLICATION Northampton Streets Department 125 Locust Street Northampton, MA 01060 413-587-1574 A Department of Public Works Trench Permit and Sewer Entry Permit shall be required prior to any construction or connection activity associated with this application. Location: 121 HINCKLEY STREET, HINCKLEY TRACE, FLORENCE Date of Inquiry: 09/19/16 Inquirer with contact info: WRIGHT BUILDERS, LINDA 586-8287 X 116 Reason for Request: NEW CONSTRUCTION/ Municipal Sewer Main in Front of Location: Yes y No fi n Size of Sewer Main: d Material: VC- Age: t } 2.0 Depth of Sewer Main: 6 _ Length of Sewer Main: 210 (ran (awn +t2Vm n," fit Size of Service Connection: Cr Type of Service Connection: AXI s t r ry Tie-in to Sanitary Main:l N h- I Tie-in to Sanitary Stub: N 11, Comments: fftv' stwt( {++,4:n cl,„Aret 1 t ;trete. City Requires 6" cleanout installed at City Property Line Note:if this availability is for new construction,this form must be hand delivered to Building Inspector. A corresponding "sewer enterance fee' shall be paid prior to making any connection to the municipal sewer system. Arrangements of such intstallation shall be made with the Northampton Streets Department with a minimum of 5 working days notificaiton. All work shall conform to Northampton Streets Department specifications. . IA s _ Date: 7/2-f (fr., `' Sewer Dept. Foreman \\win2\admin\Permits\Sewer Entry\Avuilibi0t1e520ll\ n ^ Home Energy Rating Certificate HIS & Property HERS HERS Rating Type: Projected Rating Certified Energy Rater: Adin Maynard Hinckley Trace_Bldng2_2BR Rating Date: 09/15/2016 Rating Number: Northampton,MA 01060 Registry ID: Projected Rating: Based on Plans - Field Confirmation Required. Estimated Annual Energy Cost HERS Index: 43 Use Mato Cost Percent Heating 7.2 $227 23% General Information Cooling 2.4 $36 4% Conditioned Area 996 sq. ft. House Type Duplex, single unit Hot Water 2.4 $112 12% Conditioned Volume 12376 cubic ft. Foundation Slab Lights/Appliances 13.0 $559 58% Bedrooms 2 Photovoltaics -0.0 $-0 -0% Service Charges $33 3% Mechanical Systems Features Total 25.0 $966 100% Air-source heat pump: Electric, Htg: 12.5 HSPF. Clg: 26.1 SEER. Water Heating: Heat pump, Electric, 3.39 EF, 50.0 Gal. Criteria Duct Leakage to Outside NA This home meets or exceeds the minimum criteria for the following: Ventilation System Balanced: ERV, 50 cfm, 60.0 watts. Programmable Thermostat Heat=Yes; Coal=Yes Building Shell Features Ceiling Flat NA Slab R-15.0 Edge, R-20.0 Under Sealed Attic NA Exposed Floor NA Vaulted Ceiling R-61.0 Window Type U-Value: 0.170, SHGC: 0.200 Above Grade Walls R-36.0 Infiltration Rate Htg: 1.00 Clg: 1.00 ACH50 Foundation Walls NA Method Blower door test TITLE Company Lights and Appliance Features Address Percent Interior Lighting 100.00 Range/Oven Fuel Electric City, State, Zip •• Percent Exterior Lighting 5.00 Clothes Dryer Fuel Electric Phone# Refrigerator (kWh/yr) 539 Clothes Dryer EF 3.73 Fax# Dishwasher(kWh/yr) 268 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. ©1985-2015 Noresco, Boulder, Colorado. • The Home Energy Rating Standard Disclosure for this home is available from the rating provider. Home Energy Rating Certificate HIS & Property HERS H ERS Rating Type: Projected Rating Certified Energy Rater: Adin Maynard Hinckley Trace_Bldng2_3BR Rating Date: 09/15/2016 Rating Number: Northampton , MA 01060 Registry ID: Projected Rating: Based on Plans - Field Confirmation Required. Estimated Annual Energy Cost HERS Index: 45 Use MMBtu Cost Percent Heating 9.2 $306 26% General Information Cooling 3.4 $52 4% Conditioned Area 1236 sq. ft. House Type Duplex, single unit Hot Water 2.9 $134 11% Conditioned Volume 15222 cubic ft. Foundation Slab Lights/Appliances 15.2 $655 56% Bedrooms 3 Photovoltaics -0.0 5-0 -0% Service Charges 533 3% Mechanical Systems Features Total 30.8 $1180 100% Air-source heat pump: Electric, Htg: 12.5 HSPF. Clg: 26.1 SEER. Air-source heat pump: Electric, Htg: 12.0 HSPF. fig: 21.0 SEER. Criteria Water Heating: Heat pump, Electric, 3.39 EF, 50.0 Gal. This home meets or exceeds the minimum criteria for the following: Duct Leakage to Outside NA Ventilation System Balanced: ERV, 50 cfm, 60.0 watts. Programmable Thermostat Heat=Yes; Cool-Yes Building Shell Features Ceiling Flat NA Slab R-15.0 Edge, R-20.0 Under Sealed Attic NA Exposed Floor NA Vaulted Ceiling R-61.0 Window Type U-Value: 0.170, SHGC: 0.200 Above Grade Walls R-36.0 Infiltration Rate Htg: 1.00 Clg: 1.00 ACH50 Foundation Walls NA Method Blower door test TITLE Company Lights and Appliance Features Address Percent Interior Lighting 100.00 Range/Oven Fuel Electric City, State, Zip Percent Exterior Lighting 5.00 Clothes Dryer Fuel Electric Phone# Refrigerator (kWh/yr) 539 Clothes Dryer EF 3.73 Fax# Dishwasher(kWh/yr) 268 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. ®1985-2015 Noresco, Boulder, Colorado. The Home Energy Rating Standard Disclosure for this home is available from the rating provider. C5iug zf No tilampthn r \ " 9la.Saarlhus tts {{{ - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street • Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060 SPECTOR Wright Builders, Inc. October 14, 2016 48 Bates Street Northampton, MA 01060 Subject Location: 115 to 129 Hinckley St. Map Block: 230-149 Mr. Ledwell, Your building permit application with plans dated 9-27-16 has been approved as drawn and per this memo. All work must meet all applicable codes whether noted 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. Required egress through a bedroom is a non-typical application which we will allow in this case with a restriction that the bedroom doors do not have any type of locking hardware! OR you may choose to go to the BBRS for relief from this code section which would likely be granted. 2. Exterior soffits must be fire blocked at separation between units. R302.11 (6) 3. Any fire stop penetrations must meet the requirements in R02.4.1.2 which may be an issue at detail C3/A3.3 4. Kitchen soffits indicated on A1.5 will need fire stopping per R302.11.1 (1) 5. The portal frames in the garages have specific installation requirements;the installation needs to be verified by the responsible person during installation to assure all details are followed. 6. The portal frame indicated on detail 5/01.2 appears to need to be constructed in two sections with continuous studs in the middle section to help prevent hinging per R602.10.4.1.1 7. Dryer exhaust hidden in the structure require a permanent label per M504.6.5 8. Assure that all step flashing terminations direct water in front of the siding and or trims. 9. Smoke, Heat and CO detectors throughout the structure to current building codes. 10. An emergency escape window is required within every bedroom, basement and walk-in attic. 11. An air barrier is required between the tub or shower and the wall cavity. 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 4th 2011 the 8th 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.cyberregs.com/icod/one must also consider the MA amendments to these codes which can be found at www.mass.gov/dos/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 8t 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 R405.1) 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 ''/2"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 8-16nd 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 1/3`d 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 'A 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. All corners must be appropriately attached to the foundation. c. When using PFH (R602.10.3.3)or PEG (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 nailers' 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 8612.2 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 soft min window size, Casement 20"x41" exception 5 soft 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'/<" 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 8 '''A", 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 1 ''/4" minimum and 2" maximum rail, height minimum 34" maximum 38", required for 4 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 R501.3 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 1/2" strap across the area and 6" beyond each side with 8- land nails. 780 CMR R602.6.1 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%" drywall on the garage side of the separation wall and if there is a finished space above the garage all walls must have%" 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: cmiller(Wnorthamptonma.gov Thank you f. your cooperation on these matters. / Chuck Miller City of Northampton Assistant Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement