737 Bridge Road 9-16 emailLouis Hasbrouck <lhasbrouck@northamptonma.gov>
RE: Mass existing building code.
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Richard Perry <rperry@saintfrancisrehab.com>Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 1:10 PM
To: Louis Hasbrouck <lhasbrouck@northamptonma.gov>
10 would be great
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Original message
From: Louis Hasbrouck <lhasbrouck@northamptonma.gov>
Date: 9/20/16 10:47 AM (GMT05:00)
To: Richard Perry <rperry@saintfrancisrehab.com>
Subject: Re: Mass existing building code.
Rich,
I can't make it at 9. I can be there for a little while at 8:00 f or at 10; I need to be in the office from 8:30 to 9:45.
Let me know what works.
Louis Hasbrouck
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
Town of Williamsburg
(413) 5871240 office
(413) 5871272 fax
On Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 10:41 AM, Richard Perry <rperry@saintfrancisrehab.com> wrote:
Good morning Louie wondering if you stop by the old nursing home tomorrow morning I have
a engineer coming from CONN at 9am would like you to talk to him. Thanks Rich.
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Original message
From: Louis Hasbrouck <lhasbrouck@northamptonma.gov>
Date: 8/22/16 12:39 PM (GMT05:00)
To: Richard Perry <rperry@saintfrancisrehab.com>
Subject: Mass existing building code.
Rich,
Here's the Mass code requirements regarding work on an large existing building. Essentially, the first step for work is an investigation and evaluation, and a report by an engineer or architect even if the building is just being reoccupied.
Massachusetts Building Existing Building Code, Chapter 34
101.5.4.0 Investigation and Evaluation. For any proposed work regulated by this code and subject to 780 CMR, section 107, as a condition of the issuance of a permit the building owner shall cause the existing building (or portion thereof) to be investigated
and evaluated in accordance with the provisions of this code. The investigation and evaluation shall be in sufficient detail to ascertain the effects of the proposed work on at least these systems: structural, means of egress, fire protection, energy
conservation, lighting, hazardous materials, and ventilation for the space under consideration and, where necessary, the entire building or structure and its foundation if impacted by the proposed work. The results of the investigation and evaluation, along
with any proposed compliance alternatives, shall be submitted to the building official in written report form.
Section 107 requires that a registered design professional (architect or engineer) do the work;
All plans, computations and specifications involving new construction, alterations, repairs, expansions or additions or change in use or occupancy of existing buildings shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a registered design professional
and shall bear his or her signature and seal (see Section 107.1.1).
Said signature and seal shall signify that the plans, computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of this code and accepted engineering practices. Any alternative means and methods which deviate from prescriptive requirements of this
code shall be submitted to the building official for approval in a narrative form separate from the plans.
Louis Hasbrouck
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
Town of Williamsburg
(413) 5871240 office
(413) 5871272 fax