31B-046 15 SUMMER ST BP-2020-0244
GIs#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 3 1 B-046 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: Deck BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2020-0244
Project# JS-2020-000421
Est. Cost: $2500.00
Fee: $65.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const. Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: Homeowner as Contractor
Lot Size(sq. ft.): 4486.68 Owner: ARONSTEIN JONATHAN
Zoning: URC(100)/ Applicant. ARONSTEIN JONATHAN
AT. 15 SUMMER ST
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
26 MAIN ST (413) 210-4800
NORTHAMPTON MAO 1060 ISSUED ON.9/27/2019 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK.-BUILDING NEW DECK - REPLACING EXISTING
DECK
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector
Underground: Service: Meter:
Footings:
Rough: Rough: House# Foundation:
Driveway Final:
Final: Final:
Rough Frame:
Gas: Fire Department Fireplace/Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation:
Final: Smoke: Final:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Certificate of Occupancy Signature:
FeeType: Date Paid: Amount:
Building 9/27/2019 0:00:00 $65.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272
Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner
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File#BP-2020-0244
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON ARONSTEIN JONATHAN
ADDRESS/PHONE 26 MAIN ST NORTHAMPTON (413)210-4800
PROPERTY LOCATION 15 SUMMER ST �j IJ
MAP 3 1 B PARCEL 046 001 ZONE URC000)/ ✓
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THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
CLO D REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Buildina Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
T eof Construction: BUILDING NEW DECK-REPLXCINGfXISTING DECK
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing,
Accesso Structure
Buildine Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFO MATION PRESENTED:
proved Additional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
Demolition Delay
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Signature of Building Official Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health,Conservation Commission,Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
*Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A.Contact Office of
Planning&Development for more information.
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Department use only
City of Northampton Status of Permit:
Building Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit
' 212 Main Street Sewer/Septic Availability
Room 100 Water/Well Availability
Northampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans
phone 413-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 Plot/Site Plans
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APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER, REPAIR, RENOVATE OR DEM LIS FAMILY WE ING
SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION 3/
1.1—Property Address'
is s tion to be completed b ffice
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Map OFPT flUVLDlAI N{N�A EC��O N5
No 1\ /' I 144
A 0 '(960 Zone Overlay District
Elm St.District CS District
SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record
Name(Print) Currgnt Mailing Address n —
Telepho�—
Signature
2.2 Authorized Agent:
Name(Print) Current Mailing Address:
Signature Telephone
SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only
completed by permit applicant
1. Building O� (a) Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical (b) Estimated Total Cost of
Construction from 6
3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical (HVAC) FFff''
5 Fire Protection
6. Total =0 +2+3 +4+5) Check Number 0 L
This Section For Official Use Only
Building Permit Number: Date
Issued:
Signature:
Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date
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EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED; EITHER HO EOWNER OR CONTRACTOR)
Section 4. ZONING All Information Must Be Completed. Permit Can Be Denied Due To Incomplete Information
Existing Proposed Required by Zoning
This column to be filled in by
Building Department
Lot Size foo Zff 7O �T'>
Frontage. '
Setbacks Front
Side L: R: L: .. R:..
Rear
Building Height --t
Bldg. Square Footage % i
! t
Open Space Footage %
(Lot area minus bldg&paved .
parking)
#of Parkiniz Spaces
Fill:
(volume&Location)
A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Findin ever been issued for/on the site?
NO 0 DONT KNOW YES
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Regi of Deeds?
NO ® DONT KNOW YES 0
IF YES: enter Book Page, and/or Document#
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO DONT KNOW 0 YES
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained Obtained 0 , Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES Q NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES ® NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
E. Will the construction activity disturb(clearing, grading, exc tion, or filling)over 1 acre or is it part of a common plan
that will disturb over 1 acre? YES 0 NO
IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
SECTION 5-DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable)
New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) Roofing
Or Doors E]
Accessory Bldg ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [0] Decks [ Siding [0] Other[0]
Brief Description of Proposed ,y ,[ '1
Work: cJ f l 'P ► 4/�t'1 d oc k•
Alteration of existing bedroom Yes No Adding new bedroom Yes o \/
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes _;No
Plans Attached Roll -Sheet
6a. If New house and or additio to existing housing, complete the following:
a. Use of building : One Family Two Family Other
b. Number of rooms in each family unit: Number of Bathrooms
c. Is there a garage attached?
d. Proposed Square footage of new construction. Dimensions
e. Number of stories?
f. Method of heating? Fireplaces or Woodstoves Number of each
g. Energy Conservation Compliance. Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached?
h. Type of construction
i. Is construction within 100 ft. of wetlands? Yes No. Is construction within 100 yr. floodplain Yes No
j. Depth of basement or cellar floor below finished grade
k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? Yes No .
I. Septic Tank City Sewer Private well City water Supply
SECTION 7a-OWNER AUTHORIZATION-TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
I, , as Owner of the subject
property
hereby authorize
to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
Signature of Owner Date
1, as wriier uthorized
Agent hereby declare that th statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate,to the wrier
my knowledge
and bJur
Signehe pains enalties f
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Si nt ate
SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable
Name of License Holder:
License Number
Address Expiration Date
Signature Telephone
9. Registered Home Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable
Company Name Registration Number
Address Expiration Date
Telephone
SECTION 10-WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L. c. 152, §25C(6))
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavi must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result
in the denial of the issuance of the buildi g permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached Yes....... V No...... ❑
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City of Northampton
Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS x
212 Main Street • Municipal Building
Northampton, MA 01060 ss � �tS
AFFIDAVIT
Home Improvement Contractor Law
Supplement to Permit Application
The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation("OCABR")regulates the registration of contractors and
subcontractors performing improvements or renovations on detached one to four family homes. Prior to
performing work on such homes, a contractor must be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor("HIC").
M.G.L. Chapter 142A requires that the"reconstruction, alteration, renovation, repair, modernization, conversion,
improvement, removal, demolition, or construction of an addition to any pre-existing owner-occupied building containing
at least one but not more than four dwelling units....or to structures which are adjacent to such residence or building"be
done by registered contractors.
Note:If the homeowner has contracted with a corporation or LLC, that entity must be registered.
Type of Work: Est. Cost:
Address of Work:
Date of Permit Application:
I hereby certify that:
Registration is not required for the following reason(s):
Work excluded by law(explain):
,Z
b under$1,000.00
Owner obtaining own permit (explain):
Building not owner-occupied
Other(specify):
OWNERS OBTAINING THEIR OWN PERMIT OR ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH UNREGISTERED
CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS FOR APPLICABLE HOME IMPROVEMENT WORK ARE NOT
ELIGIBLE FOR AND DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE ARBITRATION PROGRAM OR GUARANTY FUND
UNDER M.G.L.Chapter 142A.SUCH OWNERS ALSO ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITES FOR ALL WORK
PERFORMED UNDER THE BUILDING PERMIT.SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Signed under the penalties of perjury:
I hereby apply for a building permit as the agent of the owner:
Date Contractor Name HIC Registration No.
OR:
Notwit standing the above notice, I he by pply for building permit -the of the above property:
Date
City of Northampton
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
r 212 Main Street • Municipal Building
Northampton, MA 01060
Massachusetts Residential Building Code
Section 110.R5.1.2
Homeowner: Person (s) who own a parcel of land on which he/she resides or intends to reside,
on which there is, or is intended to be, a one or two family dwelling, attached or detached
structures accessory to such use and/or farm structures. A person who constructs more than one
home in a two-year period shall not be considered a homeowner.
Section 110.R5.1.3.1
Any homeowner performing work for which a building permit is required shall be exempt from
the licensing provisions of 780 CMR 110.R5, provided that if a homeowner engages a person(s)
for hire to do such work, then such homeowner shall act as supervisor.
Such homeowner shall submit to the Building Official, on a form acceptable to the Building
Official, that he/she shall be responsible for all such work performed under the building permit.
As acting Construction Supervisor your presence on the job site will be required from time to
time, during and upon completion of the work for which this permit is issued.
Also be advised that with reference to Chapter 152 (Workers' Compensation) and Chapter 153
(Liability of Employers to Employees for injuries not resulting in Death) of the Massachusetts
General Laws Annotated, you may be liable for person(s) you hire to perform work for you
under this permit.
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City of Northampton
Massachusetts
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS ti
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Northampton, MA 01060 �•r ;.: ,,��ti
Debris Disposal Affidavit
In accordance of the provisions of MGL c 40, S54, I acknowledge that as a condition of the building
permit all debris resulting from the construction activity governed by this Building Permit shall be disposed
of in a properly licensed solid waste disposal facility, as defined by MGL c 111, S 150A.
The debris from construction work being performed at:
VVI
(Please print house number and street name)
Is to be disposed of at:
1 G I Oil 9v'i
(Please prin name and to ion o cility)
Or will be disposed of in a dumpster onsite rented or leased from:
(Company Name and Address)
Sig ure bf Permit Applicant or Owner late
I for any reason, the debris will not be disposed of as indicated, the Applicant or Owner shall notify the
Building Department as to the location where the debris will be disposed.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
1 Congress Street,Suite 100
Boston,MA 02114-2017
www mass.gov/dia
Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit:Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers.
TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY.
Applicant Information Please Print Leaibl
Name (Business/Organization/Individual): V 0 I
Address: /s 5yy,✓' S1— (� WOO
City/State/Zip: V- i tt-No/__V—41gione#: / `
Are you an employer?Check the appropriate bo : Type of project(required):
1.❑I am a employer with employees(full and/or part-time).' 7. ❑New construction
2.❑I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in 8. ❑ Remodeling
f
ycapacity.[No workers'comp.insurance required.] 9. ❑Demolition
m a homeowner doing all work myself[No workers'comp.insurance required.]i10 � Building addition
ma homeowner and will be hiring contractors to conduct all work on my property. I will
sure that all contractors either have workers'compensation insurance or are sole 11.❑Electrical repairs or additions
proprietors with no employees.
12.[J Plumbing repairs or additions
5. I am a generacontractor and rethe sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet.
❑ l d I hhired b
13.[:]R/of repa
irs
14. her These sub-contractors have employees and have workers'comp.insurance.tII��uviLLy'Q L I C
6.❑We are a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c.
152,§1(4),and we have no employees.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]
'Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information.
t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
tContractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have
employees. If the sub-contractors have employees,they must provide their workers'comp.policy number.
lam an employer that is providing,workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Insurance Company Name:
Policy#or Self-ins.Lic.#: _ Expiration Date:
Job Site Address: City/State/Zip:
Attach a copy of the workers'compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152,§25A is a criminal violation punishable by a fine up to$1,500.00
and/or one-year imprisonment,as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of up to$250.00 a
day against the violator A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance
coverage verificatio .
I do hereby cern u der th a' s and pe lues of perjury that the information provided abov is tru and correct
d d
Official fe only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town official.
City or Town: Permit/License#
Issuing Authority(circle one):
1.Board of Health 2.Building Department 3.City/Town Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector
6.Other
Contact Person: Phone#:
Information and Instructions
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 152 requires all employers to provide workers'compensation for their employees.
Pursuant to this statute,an employee is defined as"...every person in the service of another under any contract of hire,
express or implied,oral or written."
An employer is defined as"an individual,partnership,association,corporation or other legal entity,or any two or more
of the foregoing engaged in a joint enterprise,and including the legal representatives of a deceased employer,or the
receiver or trustee of an individual,partnership,association or other legal entity,employing employees. However the
owner of a dwelling house having not more than three apartments and who resides therein,or the occupant of the
dwelling house of another who employs persons to do maintenance,construction or repair work on such dwelling house
or on the grounds or building appurtenant thereto shall not because of such employment be deemed to be an employer."
MGL chapter 152,§25C(6)also states that"every state or local licensing agency shall withhold the issuance or
renewal of a license or permit to operate a business or to construct buildings in the commonwealth for any
applicant who has not produced acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance coverage required."
Additionally,MGL chapter 152,§25C(7)states"Neither the commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall
enter into any contract for the performance of public work until acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance
requirements of this chapter have been presented to the contracting authority."
Applicants
Please fill out the workers'compensation affidavit completely,by checking the boxes that apply to your situation and,if
necessary,supply sub-contractor(s)name(s),address(es)and phone number(s)along with their certificate(s)of
insurance. Limited Liability Companies(LLC)or Limited Liability Partnerships(LLP)with no employees other than the
members or partners,are not required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If an LLC or LLP does have
employees,a policy is required. Be advised that this affidavit may be submitted to the Department of Industrial
Accidents for confirmation of insurance coverage. Also be sure to sign and date the affidavit. The affidavit should
be returned to the city or town that the application for the permit or license is being requested,not the Department of
Industrial Accidents. Should you have any questions regarding the law or if you are required to obtain a workers'
compensation policy,please call the Department at the number listed below. Self-insured companies should enter their
self-insurance license number on the appropriate line.
City or Town Officials
Please be sure that the affidavit is complete and printed legibly. The Department has provided a space at the bottom
of the affidavit for you to fill out in the event the Office of Investigations has to contact you regarding the applicant.
Please be sure to fill in the permit/license number which will be used as a reference number. In addition,an applicant
that must submit multiple permit/license applications in any given year,need only submit one affidavit indicating current
policy information(if necessary)and under"Job Site Address"the applicant should write"all locations in (city or
town)."A copy of the affidavit that has been officially stamped or marked by the city or town may be provided to the
applicant as proof that a valid affidavit is on file for future permits or licenses. A new affidavit must be filled out each
year.Where a home owner or citizen is obtaining a license or permit not related to any business or commercial venture
(i.e.a dog license or permit to burn leaves etc.)said person is NOT required to complete this affidavit.
The Department's address,telephone and fax number:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
1 Congress Street, Suite 100
Boston, MA 02114-2017
Tel. #617-727-4900 ext. 7406 or 1-877-MASSAFE
Fax#617-727-7749
Revised 02-23-15 www.mass.gov/dia
Jon Aronstein
15 Summer St
Northampton, MA 01060
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RE: Deck Permit 15 Summer St.
We are planning to build a deck in two parts in our backyard at 15 Summer St.
I have attached a plot plan with the new deck drawn in.
We are building an upper deck which serves as a means of egresss from the back door. This deck will be 4
rises tall (28-30" depending on final grading), will be approximately 12'x 8' and will be attached to the house sill
with ledger locks and horizontal tension ties, and will conform to all standard codes, including footings that will
extend below the frost line as shown in the accompanying drawings.
The second part of the deck will be 2 rises high at its tallest (14-15") and will float on top of a gravel bed over
sandy gravelly soil. The ground below has been previously filled with gravel and was previously covered with
asphalt. The soil has not heaved or moved in the 5 years we have lived here.
The deck will be built to normal codes and hurricane tied to PT beams laid onto hard packed gravel. Ordinarily
this deck would not require a waiver, but because it will also serve as the step down from the upper deck and
will be a means of egress, we were asked to provide this narrative and to request a waiver. The step down to
the ground and the step up to the upper deck, and any corresponding railings, will be attached to the lower"
deck, will be built robustly, and the lower deck will not be attached in any way to the upper deck or the housjan
We are requesting this waiver in order to allow the deck to sit at the desired height without requiring digging
setting posts into some sensitive tree roots and to manage a sloping landscape better.
Thank you and please contact us with any questions.
Jon Aronstein
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Joists and Rims= 2x10 #1 PT
Carrying Beam = Triple 2x8
#1 PT
All Joists secured with Joist
Hangers
All Corners Secured with
Internal Nailing brackets and
End Nails
Ledger Board Secured to
House with Ledger locks and
2 Lateral load connectors
Footings = 10" Round with
20" Base, 48" depth. OR 12"
Diamond Piers
Cantilever of Joists past
Beam= 24"
Joists Hurricane tied to
Carrying Beam
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RimJoist
Triple 2x8 Carrying Beam Total Elevation =
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Posts are 10" concrete with 20" minimum round base OR 12" Diamond Piers
Beam secured to Posts with Post Caps
Distance Between Footings Ctr to Ctr = 5'
Cantilever Of Beam Past Footing = 1' from Ctr of Footing
Support Columns = 6X6PT secured to the footings with post basses
Footing A and C needs to carry a 1000 lbs based on a 50 Ib load/sqft (See Tributary Diagram)
Footing B needs to carry a 1500 Ib load based on 50 Ib load/sqft
House
12'
Tributary Area A= 3.5' x
6' = 21 sq'
Tributary B= 5' x 6' = 30
sq'
D Tributary Area C= 3.5' x
6' = 21 sq'
Tributary Area D = 6' x
12' = 72sq'
Footings are 10" Round
placed 48" deep with
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4 messages
Kevin Ross <kross@northamptonma.gov> Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 1:59 PM
To: jonaron29@gmail.com
Good afternoon Jon,
Your permit application was denied today by Zoning.
There are two reasons why this was denied:
1- You need a minimum of a 5' side setback, you have it drawn at 4'. You can move to the 5'
setback or you can apply for a ZBA finding at 4'
2- 1 also need to know the distance from the garage to the deck.
I have some questions/comments regarding the building of the decks:
1- Need details for all the connections.
2- You will have to install solid blocking between the joist over the beam because the cantilever is
larger than allowed.
3. The stairs will have to come off the upper deck to the grade to serve as the means of egress.
4. The final grade will determine if you will have to install guards/railings around the deck. If the
deck is 30" or higher above finished grade measured 3' out, you will need to install the
guards/railings.
5. Stairs that have 4 or more risers will require a graspable handrail on at least one side of them.
6. On the drawings you submitted you have the 10" sonotubes 44" deep, they need to be at least
48" deep.
7. What is the size of the carrying beam for the upper deck? I see it is a 3 ply.
8. What is the distance between the two 10" sonotubes?
Kevin Ross
Local Building Inspector
212 Main Street 587-1240
Northampton,MA 01060 Fax 587-1272
kross@northamptonma.gov
Jon Aronstein <jonaron29@gmail.com> Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 2:36 PM
To: Kevin Ross <kross@northamptonma.gov>
Hi Kevin, thanks for getting back to me.
1. When I went into the office the other day I was told that the setback was four feet. The woman I
spoke to looked it up in the book and then confirmed. was she the one who made the mistake? Or
is it possible that you guys did? I will apply for a waiver if I need to, please confirm that it is not
actualy 4 ft.
2. 1 will get you the garage distance measurement later today.
As for the other questions
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2. Which beam are you reterring to-� It you are talKing aoout the upper aecK, I am acLuany neeulny
to set that beam about 6 in inside of the rim, due to some concrete that is already in the way, so if
that is the deck he were referring to then there is going to be very little cantilever at all. Please let
me know if that is sufficient.
3. when I spoke with someone in the office about this design they suggested that it would be okay
for the lower deck to serve as a means of egress even though it were floating due to the low
height and the size and stability that it will have. If you are saying that is not possible, please
confirm. I know that's stairs ordinarily sit on grade anyhow, so I was not exactly clear why this
would not be allowed. obviously if it is necessary and then we will do so, but please let me know if
there is any other option.
4. 1 am clear about the codes on the height and will manage that appropriately. I am pretty
confident the deck is coming in under 30 in, but we will actually have one railing anyhow on one
side of the deck.
5. 1 had planned to include a railing in the one area where all 4 rises are adjacent.
6. 1 will 44" as that as the distance that was given to me by employees in your department,
however I will gladly bury them to 48 in
7. 1 believe the caring being was meant to be 3 started 2 by 8s but if needed we could use 2x10.
8. The distance between the sonotubes is listed as 10' 5", which makes me think that the triple
carrying beam should in fact be 2x 10s? I would not mind clarification on this. I calculate things
based on available tables, but you are the ultimate arbiter. Are you ok with the 10" tubes or should
they be 12"
1 will get you the Garage measurement and will resubmit some plans based on your answers.
Can you please just confirm the 4 vs 5 ft offset in our neighborhood? If it is 5, what do i need to do
to apply for a waiver?
Thanks,
Jon
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Jon Aronstein <jonaron29@gmail.com> Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 2:40 PM
To: Kevin Ross <kross@northamptonma.gov>
I am sorry, I had a lot of typos as I was on my phone.
Here are some corrections:
Hi Kevin, thanks for getting back to me.
1. When I went into the office the other day I was told that the setback was four feet. The woman I
spoke to looked it up in the book and then confirmed. was she the one who made the mistake? Or
is it possible that you guys did? I will apply for a waiver if I need to, please confirm that it is not
actually 4 ft.
2. 1 will get you the garage distance measurement later today.
As for the other questions
1 .i will provide a drawing with connectors. I was unaware that you needed that listed.
2. Which beam are you referring to? If you are talking about the upper deck, I am actually needing
to set that beam about 6 in inside of the rim, due to some concrete that is already in the way, so if
that is the deck you were referring to then there is going to be very little cantilever of joists at all.
Please let me know if that is sufficient.
https://mail.google.com/maiVu/0?ik=6c393b23db&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-a%3Ar1710651412116416720&simpl=msg-a%3Ar-38156279... 2/3
for the lower deck to serve as a means of egress even though it were floating due to the low
height and the size and stability that it will have. If you are saying that is not possible, please
confirm. I know that's stairs ordinarily sit on grade anyhow, so I was not exactly clear why this
would not be allowed. obviously if it is necessary and then we will do so, but please let me know if
there is any other option.
4. 1 am clear about the codes on the height and will manage that appropriately. I am pretty
confident the deck is coming in under 30 in, but we will actually have one railing anyhow on one
side of the deck.
5. 1 had planned to include a railing in the one area where all 4 rises are adjacent.
6. 1 wrote 44" as that was the distance that was given to me by employees in your department,
however I will gladly bury them to 48 in deep
7. 1 believe the carrying beam was meant to be 3 sistered 2 by 8s but if needed we could use
2x10.
8. The distance between the sonotubes is listed as 10' 5", which makes me think that the triple
carrying beam should in fact be 2x 10s? I would not mind clarification on this. I calculate things
based on available tables, but you are the ultimate arbiter. Are you ok with the 10" tubes or should
they be 12"?
1 will get you the Garage measurement and will resubmit some plans based on your answers.
Can you please just confirm the 4 vs 5 ft offset in our neighborhood? If it is 5, what do i need to do
to apply for a waiver?
Thanks,
Jon
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Kevin Ross <kross@northamptonma.gov> Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 3:03 PM
To: Louis Hasbrouck <Ihasbrouck@northamptonma.gov>
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