38B-280 approval letter March 29, 2011March 29, 2011
Glenn Building Assoc. Inc.
18 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Subject Property:
32 Winthrop Avenue
Northampton, MA 01060
Mr. Glenn
The plans for the Single Family Residence addition dated 12-15-11 have been approved as noted;
Structure conforms to 780 CMR 7th addition 1 and 2 family building codes.
Energy aspects must comply with 2009 IECC prescriptive and mandatory requirements or an appropriate HERS rating. Northampton has the stretch energy code. (appendix 120AA)
Smoke and CO detectors per code throughout the entire structure.
There must be an emergency escape from the bedroom (egress window).
Please make sure that there is a complete air barrier behind the tub and shower before its installed.
Charles Miller
Assistant Commissioner of Buildings