32C-120 Existing Conditions Report _11Conz
Existing Conditions Evaluation Report
Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition
&
International Existing Building Code 2009
Exterior Stair Replacement
and
Porch Modification
11 Conz Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
October 31, 2013
As prepared by
Richard E. Katsanos, AIA, Principal
H|AI Architecture
Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition International Existing Building Code 2009
Exterior Stair Replacement and Porch Modifications
11 Conz Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 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 located at 11 Conz 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 the removal of portions of a deteriorated porch,
patching and repairing of the existing building where the removal of the porch exposes unfinished surfaces, repair and stabilization of portions of the porch to remain, and replacement of an exterior stair leading from the
second floor to grade (existing stair is a previous non-compliant repair)
The repaired portion of the porch shall use materials in keeping with the existing construction. The replacement stair will be constructed of code compliant pressure treated lumber in a configuration meeting applicable
commercial building code &80 CMR 8th Edition.
GENERAL EXISTING PROPERTY INFORMATION
A. PROPERTY NAME:
-- B. ADDRESS:
11 Conz Street, Northampton, MA 01060
C. BUILDING USE:
The building was originally constructed as a single family home but has
been converted to a multi-tenant occupancy, and is currently categorized
as R2 (Residential) occupancy. D. BUILDING USE GROUP:
R2- Residential) as defined by the Massachusetts Building Code, 780
CMR 8th Edition. E. CONSTRUCTION CLASSIFICATION:
Type 5B
Foundation: concrete slab; brick foundation walls Exterior Walls: wood frame/ wood sheathing/ vinyl siding
Int. Load Bearing: wood framed partitions
Roof: wood framed with asphalt shingles
F. HAZARD INDEX:
Existing and proposed Hazard Index is 3 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 1 per
IEBC Section 404 and therefore complies with the provisions of Chapter 6
and Chapter 7 for the following reasons: - While the porch demolition and repair portion of the project is a repair,
the overall project is not a repair, therefore IEBC Section 402 does not
apply
- The project meets 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 is below 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 involve 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 1
Section 601 General
This project work area will comply with all requirements for Alteration Level 1 as specified in Chapter 6. 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 602 Building Elements and Materials
602.1 Interior finishes n/a
602.2 Interior floor finish
n/a
602.3 Interior trim
n/a 602.4 Materials and methods
All new work shall comply with materials and methods requirements in the
International Building Code regarding material standards, detail of installation and connection, joints, penetrations, and continuity of any element, component, or system in the building.
Section 603 Fire Protection n/a
Section 604 Means of Egress The existing and new egress requirements within the project work area
are compliant with Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition.
Handrails
The new exit stair shall have compliant handrails.
Guards
The new exit stair shall have compliant guards.
Section 605 Accessibility
The dimensions of the new exit stair shall comply to requirements of 780 CMR 8th Edition and current Architectural Access Barriers Code regarding tread depth and riser height, as well as handrail requirements.
Section 606 Structural n/a. This section refers to alteration work which includes replacement of
equipment that is supported by the building or where a reroofing permit is
required.
Section 607 Energy Conservation
n/a
END OF EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW REPORT