23D-119 (4) 188 FEDERAL ST BP-2020-0936
GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Ma:Block:23D- 119 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: woodstove BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2020-0936
Proiect# JS-2020-001589
Est.Cost: $3300.00
Fee:$40.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const.Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: THE FIRE PLACE 99401
Lot Size(sq. ft.): 2069 1.00 Owner: I ILLEN KAHN
Zoning: URB(100)/ Applicant: THE FIRE PLACE
AT. 188 FEDERAL ST
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
P O BOX 606 (413) 397-3463 O WC
WHATELYMA01093 ISSUED ON:2/18/2020 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK.-WOOD INSERT
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 2/18/2020 0:00:00 $40.00
212 Main Street, Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272.
Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
' I^: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
j X12 M*iin Street • Municipal Building
( J Northampton, MA 01060
2020
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SIN I0 AMILY SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR WOOD, COAL, PELLET, CORN,STRAW ORSIMILAR STOVES!,`OR FIREPLACES
Check# /-A / (AIL 7O
Please fill in all appropriate information
1. Name of Applicant :_ D eL,-?Ar S
Address: CU�J S{ � rj �/ f�l y Telephone:
2. Owner of Property04
Address: —/ Telephone: 3
3. Status of Applicant : Owner Contractor tt!
4. Type or Brand of Stove
5. UL Listing
6. Estimated Cost : _.�J60 OD
7. Email :
If applicant is not the homeowner::
Contractor name / l bcr- Email :
Construction Supervisor's License Number '1'7 Expiration Date l-49
Home Improvement Contractor Registration Number / zPGS/ 77 Expiration Date
All Applicants must complete a Workers Compensation Insurance Affidavit before we can issue a permit w
8. Certification: I hearby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. "$
DATE: APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
DATE: ��/ �I�T HOMEOWNER'S SIGNATURE
APPROVED
DATE: Z' BUILDING OFFICIAL
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
Office of Investigations
Lafayette City Center
r 2Avenue de Lafayette, Boston,MA 02111-1750
• www mass.gov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: General Businesses
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Business/Organization Name:THE FIRE PLACE
Address:100 STATE RD
City/State/Zip:WHATELY, MA 01093 Phone#:413-397-3463
Are you an employer'.' Check the appropriate box: Business Type(required):
1. ■❑ I am a employer with 10 employees (full and/ 5. ❑ Retail
or part-time).* 1 6. ❑ Restaurant/Bar/Eating Establishment
2.❑ I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no 7. ❑ Office and/or Sales(incl. real estate, auto,etc.)
employees working for me in any capacity.
[No workers' comp. insurance required] g• Non-profit
3.❑ We are a corporation and its officers have exercised 9. ❑ Entertainment
their right of exemption per c. 152, §1(4),and we have 10.❑ Manufacturing
no employees. [No workers' comp. insurance required]* 11.❑Health Care
4.F-1Weare a non-profit organization, staffed by volunteers,
with no employees: [No workers' comp. insurance req.] 12.❑ Other
*Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information.
**If the corporate officers have exempted themselves,but the corporation has other employees,a workers'compensation policy is required and such an
organization should check box#1.
I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy information.
Insurance Company Name:MA RETAIL MERCHANTS WC GROUP INC
Insurer's Address:P.O. BOX 859222-9222
City/State/Zip: BRAINTREE, MA 02185
Policy#or Self-ins. Lic. #014005033601116 Expiration Date:1-1-21
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under§ 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of 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. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of
the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
I do hereby certi , under the pains an e�'naalttiDies of perjury that the information provided above
�istrue and correct.
Signature: Date:
r �2iU'v� .LJ •-O'�Y/
Phone#. 413-397-3463
Official use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town official.
City or Town: Permit/License #
Issuing Authority(check one):
1.❑Board of Health 2.❑Building Department 3.❑City/Town Clerk 4.❑Licensing Board
5.[]Selectmen's Office 6.❑Other
Contact Person: Phone #:
www.mass.gov/dia
Safety Clearances
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING Masonry or Factory Built Fireplace
AND USING THIS APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, The minimum required clearances to surrounding combustible
BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. materialswhen installed into a masonry orfactory built fireplace
are listed below and in Fig.#1.
We strongly recommend that smoke detectors be installed.
If smoke detectors have been previously installed, you may
notice that they are operating more frequently.This may be
due to curing of stove paint or fumes caused by accidentally
leaving the fire door open. Do not disconnect the detectors. Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
If necessary, relocate them to reduce their sensitivity.
(Measured From Insert Body)
SAFETY NOTICE: If this stove is not properly installed, a
house fire may result. For your safety,follow the installation Adjacent Sidewall ...........................9 in. (229 mm.)
directions.Consult local building or fire officials about restric- Mantel........................................... 15 in. (381 mm.)
tions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
The services of competent installer, certified by the Wood Top Facing .............................. 15 in. (381 mm.)
Energy Technical program (WETT) - in Canada, Hearth Side Facing...............................9 in. (229 mm.)
Education Foundation (HEARTH) - in U.S.A. (or equivalent)
are strongly recommended.
Dimensions
`42"
2 3/8" [1.07m]
[59mm] 361/2" 231/4"
[927mm] [591 mm]
6 5/8"
[170mm]
'30"
[762 m]
191/2" 9 3/4"
19 3/4" [495 rn] 26„ [249mm]
[501mm] [661mm]
■e
141/2" 61/8"
[368mm] [157mm] * 201/4"
Oversized Surround [514mm
20 5/8" ]
[525mm]
[571mm]
Mantel or Top Facing
t s"
381 mm
C 34 3/4"
dent 883mm
pda�j 9„ 91_ LL
29m29rnr '0
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8" 6"
Hearth \40 mm
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5. Begin normal operation after a good coal base exists and
Operation wood has charred.
Wood Selection
Curing of the Paint Finish
This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher When burning your stove for the first 2-3 times it is very im-
efficiency and lower emissions generally result when burning Portant that the room be well ventilated. Open all windows
air-dried seasoned hardwoods,as compared to softwoods or and doors. Smoke and fumes caused by the curing process
too green or freshly cut hardwoods. may cause discomfort to some individuals.
Wood should be properly air dried (seasoned)for six months Normal Operation
or more. Wet or undried wood will cause the fire to smoulder WARNING: This wood heater has a manufacturer-set
and produce large amounts of creosote. Wet wood also pro- minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is
duces very little heat and tends to go out often. against federal regulations to alter this setting or other-
DO NOT BURN : wise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent
-Salt water wood -Treated wood with the operating instructions in this manual.
-Wet or green wood -Coal/charcoal 1) Set air control to desired setting. If smoke pours down
-Garbage' -Solvents across the glass(waterfall effect),this indicates you have
-Lawn clippings/yard waste -Unseasonedwood shut the control down too soon or you are using too low a
setting. As every home's heating needs vary(i.e.insula-
-Railroad ties -Manure animal remains tion, windows, climate, etc.), the proper setting can only
-Materials containing rubber, including tires
-Materials containing plastic be found by trial and error and should be noted for future
burns.
bu
-Waste petroleum products, paints or paint 2) bu refuel, adjust air control to "H" (Start) position, and
thinners, or asphalt products give the fire time to brighten. Open door slowly, this will
-Materials containing asbestos
-Construction or demolition debris prevent backpuffing.3) Use wood of different shape, diameter and length (up
-Paperproducts,cardboard,plywood,or particleboard. to 18"(457mm)). Load your wood from side to side and
* These materials contain chlorides which will rapidly try to place the logs so that air can flow between them.
destroy metal surfaces and void warranty. Always use dry wood.
Burning these materials may result in the release of toxic 4) Do not load fuel to a height or in such a manner that would
fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke. be hazardous when opening the door.
The prohibition against burning these materials does not WARNING: Always keep loading door closed when burn-
prohibit the use of fire starters made from paper, cardboard, ing. This heater is not designed for open door burning.
saw dust, wax and similar substances for the purpose of
starting a fire in an affected wood heater. Restarting After Extended Burns
Do not burn anything but wood. Other fuels, eg. charcoal,
can produce large amounts of carbon monoxide,a tasteless, 1) Open door and rake hot embers towards the front of the
odourless gas that can kill. Under no circumstances should heater. Add a couple of dry, split logs on top of embers,
you attempt to barbecue in this heater. close door.
How to Test Your Wood 2) Adjust air control to "H" (high) and in just a few minutes,
logs should begin burning.
Add a large piece of wood to the stove when it has a good 3) Afterwoodhascharred,reset air control to desired setting.
large bed of coals. It is dry if it is burning on more than one 4) When burning at a slow rate for extended periods,
side within one minute. It is damp if it turns black and lights occasionally maintain a strong fire under supervision for
within three minutes. If it sizzles,hisses and blackens without a couple of hours to relieve firebox and chimney deposits
igniting in five minutes it is soaked and should not be burnt. as well as any of the deposits on the glass.
WARNING: This method is not a substitute for regular
Lighting a Fire chimney inspections and cleaning.
WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile 5) To achieve maximum firing rate,set control to"H" (Start).
liquid to start a fire. Do not use this setting other than for starting or preheating
fresh fuel loads.
1. Adjust air control to"High"position(all the way to the left)
and open door. DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER: Attempts to achieve
2. Place crumpled newspaper in the centre of the heater heat output rates that exceed heater design specifica-
and Criss-cross with several pieces of dry kindling. Add tions can result in permanent damage to the heater and
a few small pieces of dry wood on top. chimney.
3. Ignite the paper and leave the door ajar approimately
1/2"(13mm) - 1"(25mm) until the wood kindling is fully WARNING: No alteration or modification of the combus-
engulfed in flame. tion air control assembly is permitted. Any tampering
4. After the kindling is fully engulfed add a few small logs. will void warranty and could be very
Close door. hazardous.
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Over Firing 1. Highest smoke densities and emissions occur when a
large amount of wood is added to a bed of hot coals and
Over firing can be caused by operating the unit with the door the air inlet is closed.The heated wood generates smoke,
open, damage to door gaskets allowing excess air to enter but without ample air, the smoke cannot burn. Smoke-
the firebox, the use of kiln dried lumber, mill ends or paper free,clean burning requires small fuel loads,two or three
waste and prolonged or continual use on a high burn setting. logs at a time or 1/4 to 1/2 of fuel load and leaving the air
inlet relatively wide open, especially during the first 10 to
Heat Output Calculation 30 minutes after each loading, when most of the smoke
generating reactions are occurring. After 30 minutes or
Seasoned wood has approximately 7500 BTU's per pound. so,the air inlet can be turned down substantially without
excessive smoke generation. Wood coals create very
The calculation is as follows: little creosote-producing smoke.
2. The coolerthe surface over which the wood smoke is pass-
Amount of wood in lbs.X 750OBTU's ing, the more creosote will be condensed. Wet or green
X.8(80%Avg.Efficiency) wood contributes significantlyto creosote formation as the
Burn rate in Hrs. excess moisture that is boiled off cools the fire, making
it difficult for the tars and gases to ignite, thus creating
Experience will give you the right settings for proper com- dense smoke and poor combustion. This moisture-laden
bustion and efficient burning.Remember the correct air inlet smoke cools the chimney, compounding the problem by
setting is affected by variables such as type of wood,outside offering the smoke the ideal place to condense.
temperature, chimney size and weather conditions. With In summary, a certain amount of creosote is inevitable
practice, you will become proficient in operating your heater and must be lived with. Regular inspection and cleaning
and will obtain the performance for which it was designed. is the solution. The use of dry, seasoned wood and am-
ple combustion air will help to minimize annoying smoke
Proper Draft emissions and creosote buildup.
1) Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up Chimney Fires
through the chimney.The amount of draft in your chimney y
depends on the
th of the
nearby obstructions and chimney,
and othe factorslcal geography, The result of excessive creosote buildup is a chimney fire.
2) Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the Chimney fires are dangerous. Chimney inside temperatures
appliance. An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red stove can exceed 2000'F(1100'C). This causes much higher than
part or chimney indicates excessive draft. normal temperatures in the chimney and on its exterior sur-
3) Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing intothe room and faces thus ignition of nearby ortouching combustible material
plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into the room is more likely during a chimney fire. Proper clearances are
through appliance and chimney connectorjolntsindicates critical during such a fire.
inadequate draft.
Chimney fires are easy to detect;they usually involve one or
Ash Removal more of the following:
-Flames and sparks shooting out of the top of the chimney
Whenever ashes get 3"(76mm) to 4"(102mm) deep in your -A roaring sound
firebox, and when fire has burned down and cooled, remove -Vibration of the chimney
excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1"(25mm)
deep on thefirebox bottom to help maintain ahotcharcoal bed. In Case of a Chimney Fire
Disposal of Ashes 1. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone's safety. Have
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fit- a well understood plan of action for evacuation. Have a
ting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on place outside where everyone is to meet.
a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all 2 Close air inlets on stove.
combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes
are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed,
they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders 3. Call local fire department. Have a fire extinguisher handy
have thoroughly cooled. Other waste should not be placed Contact your local fire authority for further information on
in this container! how to handle a chimney fire. It is most important that
you have a clearly understood plan on how to handle a
Chimney Smoke and Creosote chimney fire.
Formation 4. After the chimney fire is out,the chimney must be cleaned
and checked for stress and cracking before starting an-
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other or- other fire. Also check combustibles around chimney and
ganic vapours,which combine with expelled moisture to form the roof.
creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively -The services of a competent or certified installer, (certified
cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result,creosote by the Wood Energy Technical Training program (WETT)-in
residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this Canada,Hearth Education Foundation(HEARTH)-in U.S.A.,)
creosote makes an extremely hotfire.The chimney connector are strongly recommended.
and chimney should be inspected periodically(at least once
every two months)during the heating season to determine if
a creosote buildup has occurred.If creosote has accumulated
(3 mm. or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk of
a chimney fire.
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