32C-046 96 Pleasant St Permit Documents2012-12-28
PRIMARY CONSTRUCTION CONTROL DOCUMENT
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE
(submit with permit application)
780 CMR – Massachusetts State Building Code
Project Title: _Leashold Improvements to 96 Pleasant Sttreet Date: __December 26, 2012
Project Location: ___96 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA 01060_________________________
Scope of Project: ____Addition of partitions to create two offices and conference room in first floor tenant space.
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In accordance with 780 CMR, Section 107.0, most specifically 107.3.4 “Design Professional in Responsible
Charge” and 107.6 “Construction Control” of the 8th edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code:
I, ______Peter E. Lapointe_____________ Mass. Registration Number ____AR 5291 Expiration ___08/13
being a registered professional Engineer/Architect hereby certify that:
I am the Design Professional in Responsible Charge and that I am and shall be responsible for reviewing and
coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased submittal items, for compatability
with the design of the building and for compliance with the requirements of 780 CMR (Massachusetts State
Building Code).
In addition, I certify that I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans, computations
and specifications concerning the following:
[ x] Entire Project [ ] Architectural [ ] Structural [ ] Mechanical
[ ] Fire Protection [ ] Electrical [ ] Other (specify)________________________
for the above named project and that such plans, computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of
780 CMR (8th edition) the Massachusetts State Building Code, all acceptable engineering practices, and all
applicable laws for the proposed project.
Furthermore, I understand and AGREE that I (or my designee) shall perform the necessary professional services
and be present on the construction site on a regular and periodic basis to determine that the work is proceeding in
accordance with the documents approved by the building permit and shall be responsible for the following as
specified in 780 CMR Section 107.6.2.2 (8th edition) as applicable:
1.) Review, for conformance to this code and the design concept, shop drawings, samples and other submittals
by the contractor in accordance with the requirements of the construction documents.
2.) Perform the duties for registered design professionals in Chapter 17.
3.) Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with
the progress and quality of the work and to determine if the work is being performed in
a manner consistent with the construction documents and this code.
I shall submit periodically field/progress reports together with pertinent comments, in a form acceptable to the
building official, as well as a “Phased Approval Document” when/as required by the Building Official. Upon
completion of the work, I shall submit to the building official a “Final Construction Approval Document” as to
the satisfactory completion and readiness of the project for occupancy.
Signature and Seal of registered professional:
December 24, 2012
Louis Hasbrouck, Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
Northampton, MA 01060
RE: Tenant Fit-out – 96 Pleasant Street
IEBC Code Review Summary
The proposed work for the fit out of Commercial Space 1 (see attached Dwg A-2
prepared by Studio One, Inc for Hampden Hampshire Housing Partnership) involves
removal of two existing partial height partitions and subdivision of the space into two
private offices, a meeting room and common area / reception. The scope of work
qualifies as a Level 2 Alteration as defined by the 2009 IEBC. The following is a
summary of the applicable code provisions. The existing 3 Story Type 3B (Masonry
exterior / wood frame interior) structure encloses 3150 square feet per floor and is fully
protected with a sprinkler systems. The current mixed use occupancy includes 28
residential units and two commercial spaces.
The first floor includes an accessible entrance and accessible toilet facilities in a common
area shared by both commercial tenants and two efficiency apartments with a share
bathroom. The scope of work is entirely within the tenant space and does not affect
egress components, shaft enclosures, structural elements or the building envelope.
The applicable sections of Chapters 6 and 7 of the 2009 IEBC are as follows:
Chapter 6
Section 602 – Building Elements and Materials
All proposed finishes comply with Chapter 8 of the IBC. Since the building if fully
protected with a sprinkler system and none of the work affects corridors or common
areas, Class C materials are allowed.
Chapter 7
Section 701.3 Compliance
The new partitions, doors and finishes fully comply with the 2009 IBC.
Sections 704.2 Automatic Sprinkler Systems & 704.4 Fire Alarm & Detection
The propose work includes modifications to the existing sprinkler and fire alarm systems
to maintain the required coverage due to the proposed alterations. The building owner’s
representative is coordinating this work with the contractor performing the alterations to
the tenant space.
Section 706 – Accessibility
The proposed alterations comply with accessibility requirements for clearances, access to
doors, door hardware and electrical device locations within the tenant space.
Section 708 - Electrical
The proposed alterations do not alter existing electrical systems. However, the scope of
work includes the addition of lighting controls and power receptacles.
Section 709 – Mechanical
The proposed alterations do not alter the existing mechanical system. None of the
proposed partition locations conflict with the existing layout of diffusers. The existing
configuration allows for diffusers to supply each of the proposed enclosed spaces.
To the best of my knowledge, the proposed scope of work will be in full code compliance
according the requirements of the 2009 IEBC and applicable provisions of the 2009 IBC
as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sincerely yours,
Peter Lapointe
x2x3x1EQEQ3' - 1"Office02Office03Conference04Reception01Mech07Supplies06Hall053' - 1"101102103REMOVE EXG PARTIALHEIGHT PARTITIONSCENTER PARTITIONON EXG CEILING GRID4' MAIN TEES OFEXG CLG GRIDEXTEND PARTITIONUP TO CEILINGNEW SOUND RATED PARTITIONS: CONTRACTORS OPTION2x4 WD STUDS@ 16"o.c. w/ 1/2 GYP EA SIDE & 3" SOUND BATTS. APPLY RESILIENT CLIPSTO ONE SIDE OF WD STUDS or3 5/8" METAL STUDS @ 24" o.c. w/ 1/2" GYP EA SIDE & 3" SOUND BATTSNOTES:1) INSTALL TOP PLATE OR RUNNER OVER SILL SEALER GASKET & CAULKJOINTS AT FLOOR & CEILING BEFORE APPLYING GYP BD.2) PROVIDE AT LEAST ON STUD CAVITY SEPARATION FOR PROPOSED ELECTRICAL OUTLETSWWHEN SERVING DIFFERENT OFFICES.3) ALL DOORS ARE 3'-0"x6'-8" IN WOOD OR HM FRAMES. PROVIDE SOUND GASKETS FOR SOUNDPROOFING.4) COORDINATE RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER HEADSw/ NEW PARTITION LAYOUT TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED COVERAGE.5) COORDINATE ADDITION OF SMOKE DETECTORS TO MAINTAINREQUIRED COVERAGE.2' - 0"2' - 0"2' - 0"ScaleDateDrawn byArchimetricsDesign Studio28 North Maple StreetFlorence, MA 01062peter lapointe, architectph/fax 413-582-9100Project No. 1/8" = 1'-0"A1Proposed PlanProposed LeaseholdImprovements96 Pleasant Street,Northampton, MA12-26-12pel121201