38B-125 approval letter porch 12-12-2014
George Schroder December 12, 2014
28 Columbus Avenue
Northampton, MA 01060
Subject Location: 28 Columbus Avenue
Map Block: 38B -125
Mr. Schroder
Your building permit application dated 9-1-14 and structural plans dated 12-12-14 have been approved as drawn, noted, and per this memo. All work must meet all applicable codes whether
noted or not included in 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;
Solid blocking is required at all bearing location for lateral stability.
Spiral stairs have specific requirements that must be met.
Rails, balustrade, rail post must meet code requirements for height, spacing and attachment.
Roofing materials and flashings must be suitable for the roof slope.
Note: July 1 begins enforcement of the 2012 IECC with MA amendments and fire protection for non-dimensional lumber floor system frames, the new Stretch Code is pending.
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/dps/bbrs
.
The current relevant building codes are:
2009 IBC, 2009 IEBC, 2009 IMC, 2009 IRC, 2009 or 2012 IECC, AA115, MA amendments.
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@northamptonma.gov
Thank you for your cooperation on these matters.
Chuck Miller
City of Northampton
Assistant Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement