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DEPARTMENT OF BLJJDINC INSPECTIONS
212 MainStreet • Municipal Building
Northampton. MA 01060
David Lamont
Sunset Property Management
150 Fearing Street
Amherst, MA 01002
January 18, 2007
Dear David,
The City of Northampton building department received a complaint regarding the sidewalk at the
rear of building B, Yankee Hill Condominiums, 46 Evergreen Road in Leeds. I visited the property on
Tuesday, January 16, 2007. The sidewalk in question has been removed, apparently due to its
deteriorated condition. It must be replaced, as it serves as an exit discharge, part of the means of
egress for that building (see attached excerpt from the Massachusetts State Building Code). The exit
discharge will typically begin when the building occupants reach the exterior at grade level. It provides
occupants with a path of travel away from the building. All components between the building and the
public way are considered to be the exit discharge, regardless of the distance. In areas of sloping
terrain, it is possible to have steps or stairs in the exit discharge leading to the public way. The exit
discharge is part of the means of egress and, therefore, its components are subject to the requirements
of the code.
. I understand that the condominium association is meeting soon and that this problem will be on
the agenda. Please let me know how you plan to remedy this situation.
Feel free to call if you have any questions. Our telephone number is 587-1240 and our office hours
are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on
Wednesdays. My email address is Ihasbrouck(Ocity.northampton.ma.us.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Louis Hasbrouck
City of Northampton
Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement
lhasbrouck(Wcity.northampton.ma.us
cc Donna Guerrieri