38A-110 PV179-VGL-Christopher Howe
CHARLES D. BAKER
GOVERNOR
KARYN E. POLITO
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JAY ASH
SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Division of Professional Licensure
BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS
AND GAS FITTERS
1000 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts 02118
JOHN C. CHAPMAN
UNDERSECRETARY OF
CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS REGULATION
MARK R. KMETZ
DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
TEL: 617-727-9952 FAX: 617-727-6095 TTY/TDD: 617.727.2099
http://www.mass.govocabr/licensee/dpl-boards/pl/
February 6, 2015
Christopher Howe, Code Consultant
72 Farragut Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
Re: Variance PV179 – Residence at Christopher Heights – 50 Village Hill Road - Northampton
Dear Mr. Howe:
Please be advised on February 4, 2015 in the Board Meeting Room, 1000 Washington Street in Boston
Massachusetts, the Board of the State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters deliberated on and voted
to Grant a variance from 248 CMR 10.10 (18) to allow the installation of unisex restrooms at the
common areas of the 2nd. & 3rd floors, as proposed by the applicant.
This variance decision is, based on the presentation, information and documentation provided by the
applicant and is applicable to this end user and this site only. All other plumbing and gas fitting work if
applicable shall comply with the rules and regulations of 248 CMR 3.00 through 10.00 and all other
applicable statutes and codes
Sincerely,
For the Board,
Wayne E. Thomas, Executive Director
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters
Cc:
Plumbing and Gas Inspector