24A-202 49 Murphy Terrace site visit letter 2013-05-03Gregory Fedora
70 Holland Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
May 3, 2013
Map Block: 24A-202
Location: 49 Murphy Terrace
Mr Fedora:
Thanks for viewing the property with me today. After looking at the existing structure I have discovered some items you will need to address during the construction.
The existing rafters in the cathedral section will be required to meet current codes. 2 x 10s
The stair infill relies on an existing double joist which is neither sized nor supported properly.
The basement carrying beam is at its limits, adding additional loads may require additional reinforcement.
The walk out created does not appear to have frost protection.
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 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
cmiller@northamptonma.gov