16-085_47Pleasant_Woodward&Cullen_existing report
Existing Conditions Evaluation Report
Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition
&
International Existing Building Code 2009
Renovations for
1st Floor Tenant Fit-Out
Woodward & Cullen
Coolidge Center
47 Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA 01060
December 22, 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 for 1st Floor Tenant Fit-Out
Woodward & Cullen
Coolidge Center
47 Pleasant 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 located at 47 Pleasant 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 add new interior rooms
and several interior partitions.
GENERAL EXISTING PROPERTY INFORMATION
A. PROPERTY NAME:
Coolidge Center
B. ADDRESS:
47 Pleasant Street, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
C. BUILDING USE:
The building is currently a B (Business) occupancy.
D. BUILDING USE GROUP:
B- Business as defined by the Massachusetts Building Code, 780 CMR 8th
Edition.
E. CONSTRUCTION CLASSIFICATION:
Type 5B
Foundation: concrete basement slab and masonry foundation walls
Exterior Walls: brick masonry
Int. Load Bearing: wood columns / wood floor framing and decking
Roof: flat membrane roofing on wood framing and deck
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 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 in
the means of egress from the project work area to exit discharge and no
new guards in the means of egress are in the project scope. New guards
providing protection at the storage catwalk are designed in conformance
with the Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th Edition.
Section 704 Fire Protection
704.1.1 Corridor ratings
As no fire protection sprinkler system exists in the building, common
corridor walls have a one hour rating
704.2 Automatic sprinkler systems
No automatic fire protection system exists in the building.
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
An approved fire alarm and detection system exists throughout the
building, consisting of smoke detectors, fire alarm horn/strobe units, and
manual pull stations near exits.
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:
Each floor has a common exit access corridor leading to two existing exits
which are unchanged by this project. The project area has two separate
exits leading to the common exit access corridor.
705.4.1 Egress doorways
Unchanged.
705.4.2 Egress doorways - door swing
The tenant space has an occupancy of less than 50, allowing for exit
doors to not swing in the direction of exit travel.
705.4.3 Egress doorways - door closing
Exit access doors leading from the tenant space into the exit access
corridor have door closers.
705.4.4 Panic hardware
Not applicable based on occupancy and occupant load.
705.5.5.1 Corridor doors
Exit access doors leading from the tenant space into the exit access
corridor are C label rated.
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 exceeding the allowed 50’ distance given
B-Business occupancy with approved automatic fire alarm system within
the project work area.
705.7 means of egress lighting
Existing, compliant, and unchanged.
705.8 Exit signs
Existing, compliant, and unchanged.
705.9 Handrails
Not included in the project area.
705.10 Guards
Not included in the project area.
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 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.
The building entrance, elevator to non-entrance floor levels, and common
toilet rooms are all compliant with MA AAB.
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 brick columns columns in the
basement, wood floor framing and floor decking on the first floor, and
wood and masonry walls supporting wood framed roofing system. 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 and several new
lighting fixtures. All new electrical work shall conform with the
Massachusetts Electrical Code.
708.2 Existing Installations
B-Business occupancy does not apply
708.3 Residential occupancies
B-Business occupancy does not apply
Section 709 Mechanical
709.1 Reconfigured or converted spaces
HVAC ventilation and heating shall be provided to the new and modified
spaces in conformance with Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th
Edition.
709.2 Altered existing systems
HVAC ventilation and heating shall be provided to the new and modified
spaces in conformance with Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR 8th
Edition.
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.
END OF EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW REPORT