15-053_CDH_Cafeteria_Existing report_REVISED
Existing Conditions Evaluation Report
Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition
&
International Existing Building Code 2009
Renovations to
Cafeteria
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
January 08, 2016
Revised January 21, 2016
As prepared by
Richard E. Katsanos, AIA, Principal
H|AI Architecture
Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition
International Existing Building Code 2009
Renovations to
Cafeteria
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Purpose
This Report is in conformance with Massachusetts Building Code 780
CMR 8th Edition and the International Existing Building Code 2009
regarding alterations to an existing building, Cooley Dickinson Hospital,
located at 30 Locust Street, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Visual Observation Only
The extent of this review is limited to visual inspection of existing facilities
and/or as-built documentation only. No destructive testing was performed
as part of this analysis.
Project Description
The project consists of an interior renovation to reconfigure the cash
register and salad bar area of the serving line in the existing cafeteria, as
well as new finishes and lighting.
GENERAL EXISTING PROPERTY INFORMATION
A. PROPERTY NAME:
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
B. ADDRESS:
30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060
C. BUILDING USE:
The building is currently a mixed use occupancy with A2-Assembly, B-
Business and I2- Institutional (Hospital) use.
D. BUILDING USE GROUP:
Mixed Use A2-Assembly, B-Business and I2-Institutional (Hospital) as
defined by the Massachusetts Building Code, 780 CMR 8th Edition.
This project area falls within the A2-Assembly Occupancy.
E. CONSTRUCTION CLASSIFICATION:
Type 2B
Foundation: concrete basement slab and foundation walls
Exterior Walls: brick masonry on steel backup
Int. Load Bearing: steel columns / steel floor decking
Roof: pitched asphalt shingles
F. HAZARD INDEX:
Existing and proposed Hazard Index is 4 as defined by the Massachusetts
Building Code, 780 CMR, 8th Edition (IEBC Table 912.4)
CLASSIFICATION OF WORK
The proposed project work area is classified as Alteration - Level 2 per
IEBC Section 404 and therefore complies with the provisions of Chapter 6
and Chapter 7 for the following reasons:
- The project is not a repair, therefore IEBC Section 402 does not apply
- The project exceeds the limitations defined under Level 1 Alterations
as specified in IEBC Section 403:
Level 1 alterations include the removal and replacement or the
covering of existing materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures
using new materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures that serve the
same purpose.
- The project meets the limitations defined under Level 2 Alterations as
specified in IEBC Section 404:
Level 2 alterations include the reconfiguration of space, the addition
or elimination of any door or window, the reconfiguration or
extension of any system, or the installation of any additional
equipment.
- The project is below the threshold triggering Level 3 Alterations as
specified in IEBC Section 404:
Level 3 alterations apply where the work area exceeds 50 percent
of the aggregate area of the building.
- The project does not involve a change of occupancy, therefore IEBC
Section 406 does not apply.
- The project does not involve an addition, therefore IEBC Section 407
does not apply.
- The project does not impact the exterior or substantial interior
configuration of a historic building, therefore IEBC Section 408 does
not apply.
- The project does not involve a relocated building, therefore IEBC
Section 409 does not apply.
ALTERATIONS LEVEL 2
Section 701 General
This project work area will comply with all requirements for Alteration
Level 1 as specified in Chapter 6 and all requirements of Level 2 as
specified in Chapter 7. No portion of the proposed project work area
alters the existing conditions such that the building will become less safe
than its existing condition. Requirements regarding flood hazard areas
are not applicable to this project
Section 702 Special Use and Occupancy
Not applicable.
Section 703 Building Elements and Materials
703.2 Vertical Openings
No new or existing vertical floor openings are within the project work area.
703.3 Smoke barriers
This section applies to I-2 occupancies on stories used for sleeping rooms
and therefore does not apply to this project.
703.4 Interior finishes
All new interior finishes, including wall, ceiling, floor, and trim materials to
be installed under this project work area will comply with Massachusetts
Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition.
703.5 Guards
There are no existing non-compliant guards within the project work area or
in the means of egress from the project work area to exit discharge and no
new guards in the project scope.
Section 704 Fire Protection
704.1.1 Corridor ratings
An approved automatic fire protection system exists throughout the story
on which the project work area is located therefore corridor wall ratings
are allowed to be reduced to zero.
704.2 Automatic sprinkler systems
An approved automatic fire protection system exists throughout the story
on which the project work area is located.
There is no fire protection work in the project scope.
704.3 Standpipes
Because the project work area is not on a level more than 50 feet above
or below the lowest level of fire department access, this section does not
apply.
704.4 Fire alarm and detection
A fire alarm system, compliant with the International Fire Code, exists
within the building. The detection consists of sprinkler flow sensors, space
smoke detectors, space heat detectors, and duct smoke detectors.
Notification consists of horn and strobe devices. The project does not
include any fire alarm scope.
Section 705 Means of Egress
The existing and new egress requirements within the project work area
are compliant with Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition and
NFPA Life Safety Code 101.
705.3 Number of Exits:
Two exits exist serving the project area and shall remain unchanged by
this project.
705.4.2 Egress doorways - door swing
Existing exit doors swing in the direction of travel and remain unchanged
by this project.
705.4.3 Egress doorways - door closing
The existing exit doors have door closers and remain unchanged by this
project.
705.4.4 Panic hardware
Existing exit doors have panic hardware and remain unchanged by this
project.
705.5.5.1 Corridor doors
There are no new corridor doors in the project area.
705.5.5.2 Transoms
This section only applies to I-1, R-1, and R-2 occupancies.
705.5.5.3 Other corridor openings
There are no other openings in corridor walls within the project work area.
705.6 Dead end corridors
There are no dead end corridors within the project work area.
705.7 means of egress lighting
Existing, compliant, and unchanged.
705.8 Exit signs
The existing exit signs remain unchanged by this project.
705.9 Handrails
Not applicable
705.10 Guards
Not applicable
Section 706 Accessibility
In accordance with Massachusetts Architectural Access Board 521 CMR,
because the project construction cost is less than $100,000.00 and is less
than 30% of the replacement cost for the entire building, only new work
within the project work area is not required to conform to the requirements
of Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition Section 605 and 706
and Massachusetts Architectural Access Board 521 CMR.
All newly built components of the project shall be in compliance with
Massachusetts Architectural Access Board 521 CMR.
Section 707 Structural
The existing structural system consists of concrete and steel floor decking
and steel beams supported by steel columns. The scope of this project
work area does not affect any existing structural systems, nor does it
affect applied loads on existing structural systems.
Section 708 Electrical
708.1 New Installations
New electrical work is limited to several new convenience outlets in new
partitions connected to existing distribution circuits
708.2 Existing Installations
A2- Assembly occupancy does not apply
708.3 Residential occupancies
A2-Assembly occupancy does not apply
Section 709 Mechanical
709.1 Reconfigured or converted spaces
The existing HVAC ductwork serving the spaces will be rebalanced based
on the new configuration.
709.2 Altered existing systems
The existing HVAC ductwork serving the spaces will be rebalanced based
on the new configuration.
709.3 Local exhaust
The project scope does not include new equipment requiring local
exhaust.
Section 710 Plumbing
710.1 Minimum fixtures
Because the occupant load of the project work area story shall not be
increased more than 20 percent, existing plumbing fixture quantities are
not required to be modified.
Section 711 Energy Conservation
711.1 Minimum requirements
Level 2 Alterations to existing buildings or structures are permitted without
requiring the entire building or structure to comply with the energy
requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code or
international Residential Code. The alterations do not affect any
components related to energy requirements of the International Energy
Conservation Code, with the exception of new energy efficient light
fixtures,.
END OF EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW REPORT