31B-003 (10) BP- 022-1422
66 BANCROFT RD COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
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31B-003-001 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Permit: Solid Fuel
Appliance
PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2022-1422 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANT D TO:
Project# WOOD INSERT Contractor: License:
Est. Cost: DOUGLAS L'ABBEE CSL99401
Const.Class: Exp.Date: 01/06/2024
WELCH JAMES ROBERT & LUCY EL ZABETH
Use Group: Owner: MODAHI
Lot Size (sq.ft.)
Zoning: URA Applicant: THE FIRE PLACE
Applicant Address Phone: Insurance:
100 STATE RD (413)397-3463 01400503301116
WHATLEY, MA 01093
ISSUED ON: 11/02/2022
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:
Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame:
Gas: Fire Department Driveway Final: Fireplace/Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation:
Smoke: Final:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIO I ATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Signature:
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Fees Paid: $40.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272
Office of the Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
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APPLICATION FOR SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE 114 LATION
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Property Information
Owners Name: j,rnt,3 A.,,/e-/ch
Address: ‘G /3,nero/ /?) rfVvenr09 /r) o/dB
(No.) (Street Address)
Phone: 1-//3 S 574,7 Cell: Email:
Owners Signature: )\\‘ ti
Date: 4,6,
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Contractor's Information (If Applicable)
Name: 7)avq4J' I Ahbc lAr 44e %cc. Phone: V/1 3 Q-7 3V6�
Construction Supervisor's License #: '7s/aY Expiration: /-‘'a9
Home Impr. Contractor License #: /la V 77 Expiration: //-ifs /
Stove Information
Type of Fuel (check all that apply): Wood V Pellet Coal
Location: Freestanding Insert Y
Manufacturer: ?ice ,l'c t 4e-rgy Model: itisf ez.. insrcf -LI—
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-FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT USE ONLY----------____________—_
Permit# 6,- ; -/z-/,)2. Date Applied: /1- i-7_c��Z Total all Fees: $ le */35'33
Building Official: 400J /boy, Date Issued: 11- Z-?. ZZ
Print
Signature of Building Official:
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^_; Department of Industrial Accidents
t'f,' •. _ t•t,_•':. Office of Investigations
I:�--I t^ t- Lafayette City Center
^;L'; ' 2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston,MA 02111-1750
,.,,.., WWW.ntass.gov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
pplicant Information Please Print Legibly
game (Business/Organization/individual):THE FIRE PLACE
\.ddress:100 STATE ROAD
:ity/State/Zip:WHATELY, MA 01093 Phone#:413-397-3463
re you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required):
E] I am a employer with 10 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I 6 ❑Men construction
employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors
❑ 1 am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. 7. ❑Remodeling
ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. ❑ Demolition
working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers' y ❑ Building addition
[No workers' comp.insurance comp. insurance_t
❑ We are a corpo
ration�. and its 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions
❑ I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.❑ Plumbing repairs or additions
myself' [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL 12.❑Roof repairs
insurance required.] '' c. 152, §1(4),and we have no
employees. [No workers' 13.E Other
comp. insurance required.]
ty applicant that checks box ill must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information.
omeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they arc doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
intractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have
doyces. If the sub-contractors have employees,they must provide their workers'comp.policy number.
in an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
'or'm ation.
nuance Company Name:MA RETAIL MERCHANTS WC GROUP 1NC
Hey#or Self-ins. Lie. #:01400503301116 Expiration Date:1-1 .23
b Site Address: GG &on grail- RO City/State/Zip: . /v or 4 sunfr4 At,14
:tack a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date).
ilure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a
ie up to S 1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment, as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a tine
up to S250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
vestigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
in hereby certif i2und 'the pains any p,�-�
naahties ofperjruy that the information provided above is true and correct.
anuturc: _ 1� / Date: ,i0'.75/--'1.
ionc#; 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):
l❑Board of Health 20 Building Department 310City/Town Clerk 4.1:Electrical Inspector 59Plumbing
Inspector 6.0Other
Contact Person: Phone#:
Safety Clearances
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING Masonry or Factory Built Fireplace
AND USING THIS APPLIANCE.FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY The minimum required clearances to surrounding
DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. combustible materials when installed into a masonry or
factory 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 Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
may be due to curing of stove paint or fumes caused by (Measured From Insert Body)
accidentally leaving the fire door open. Do not discon-
nect the detectors.If necessary, relocate them to reduce Adjacent Sidewall 9 in. (229 mm.)
their sensitivity. Mantel 29.5 in. (749 mm.)
With Mantel Shield 18.5 in. (470 mm.)
SAFETY NOTICE:If this stove is not properly installed,a Top Facing 29.5 in. (749 mm.)
house fire may result. For your safety,follow the installa- With Mantel Shield 18.5 in. (470 mm.)
tion directions.Consult local building or fire officials about Side Facing 9 in. (229 mm.)
restrictions and installation inspection requirements in
your area.
The services of competent installer, certified by the
Wood Energy Technical program (WETT) - in Canada,
Hearth Education Foundation (HEARTH) - in U.S.A. (or
equivalent) are strongly recommended.
Dimensions 36 5/8
2 7/8� —
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23 1/8
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—14 7/8— 6 3/8 *Oversized Surround —22 1/2
21 1/4
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Mantel or Top Facing
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Maintenance Checks
Check the following parts for damage such as cracks, excessive corrosion, burned out sections and
excessive warping: (See website for descriptions and more detail)
Weekly:
- Firebrick - Visual, for cracking.
- Door Gasket - sagging, placement, damage.
Monthly
- Brick rail tabs and brick rails.
- Air riser tube in the back of the firebox.
- Back side of airwash chamber.
- Baffle locking pin.
- Boost tube cover.
When Cleaning the
Chimney System:
- Top baffle board/blanket.
- Baffle.
- Top heat shield and mounting bolt.
- Baffle Gasket.
- Brick Rails.
- Manifold.
Blower:
-The blower should be cleaned out a minimum every six months by using a vacumn on the grill
openings in the back and bottom of the blower casing to remove any dust and debris.
- Some warping of the baffle is normal(up to 1/4" or .65cm).
- Replace if the baffle has permanent warping greater than this or has cracking or breakage.
- Please contact your Dealer if you experience any of the damage listed above. Continuing to operate
your stove with broken parts may accelerate damage to other parts and may void your warranty
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*Fireplace hearth requirements: (Measured without the insert)
The hearth may be flush with or raised above an adjacent combustible floor and must extend 16"in front and 8"beyond
each side of the fireplace opening.
MINIMUM FIREPLACE it ii
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** Ember protection:
Combustible floor in front of the fireplace insert must be protected from hot embers by non-combustible material extend-
ing 16"(USA) and 18"(CANADA) to the firing side and 8"to other sides of the unit.
Consult CAN/CSA-B365 Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning appliances and equipment in Canada, and N.FP.A.
211 Standard for chimneys, fireplaces, vents and Solid-Fuel-Burning appliances in USA.
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PROTECTION ' Aii ' - - =
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DIMENSIONS
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Installation Fig.#4 Full Flue Liner
Your Insert is designed to be installed into a masonry
or factory built zero-clearance fireplace. The masonry i `'
fireplace must be built according to the requirements of Rain Cap
the Standard of Chimneys,Fireplaces,Vents and Solid 'Fuel Burning appliances,N.F.P.A.211 (Latest Edition)
or applicable National, Provincial, State or local codes. —
The installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365,Instal-
lation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and
Equipment. The factory built zero-clearance fireplace Stainless Steel
and its chimney must be listed per UL 127 or ULC S610 Rigid or Flex Liner ir _ -
standards.Warning: Under no circumstances is this heater to be
installed in a makeshift or"temporary" manner. —
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE Mantel or
Top Facing N . �
SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. _
Fireplace Specifications 9
Your fireplace is required to have the following minimum iJ \
sizes: ;��
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WIDTH 23-1/2" (597 mm) • . • •
HEIGHT 19-7/8" (505 mm) --
DEPTH 15" (381 mm)
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Chimney height 15' (minimum). `
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A metal tag is provided and is to be fastened to the jl
back wall of the fireplace, if the fireplace has been
modified to accommodate the insert.
The Insert must be installed in accordance with local
Into a Masonry Fireplace
and or national building codes. The two methods of flue
Inspect your fireplace for cracks, loose mortar or other
connection that are acceptable in most areas are:
physical defects. If repairs are required, they should be Full Flue Liner: where a listed stainless steel rigid or
completed before installing your insert. flexible liner extends from the Insert flue collar to the top
The fireplace chimney must be suitable for wood burning of the chimney.
use. Check for creosote build up or other obstructions, Direct Flue Connection: where a listed stainless steel
especially if it has not been in use for some time. rigid or flexible liner extends from the Insert flue collar to
The existing fireplace damper is to be locked open or the first chimney flue liner.
removed completely. Note: A clean-out door may be required under local
codes, when a direct flue connection is used. Consult
WARNING: Do not remove bricks or mortar from your
local codes.
existing fireplace.
Pacific Energy highly recommends the use of a full
Exception: Masonry or steel, including the damper liner as the safest installation and providing opti-
plate, may be removed from the smoke shelf and ad- mum performance. When connected to a full liner,
jacent damper frame if necessary to accommodate a the Insert is able to draft correctly and will prevent
chimney liner,provided that their removal will not weaken problems such as difficult start-ups and smoking
the structure of the fireplace and chimney, and will not out the door.
reduce protection for combustible materials to less than
that required by the National Building Code.
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Full Flue Liner -(Required in Canada) Direct Flue Connection
Fig.# 7
1) Measure the chimney height from the top of the exist-
ing flue to the floor of the hearth. This will allow extra Mantel or
length of liner for flashing and rain cap. Top Facing .- Chimney
2) Feed the stainless steel liner from top of the chimney, m m Flue Liner
through the damper area and into the fireplace cav- \
ma-
lty. ` i
3) Attach a stove connector to the bottom of the liner. i��i/,l.m■mmi i_ilmi
4) Push the Insert into position inside the fireplace and m1M111
MEMattach the connector to the stove collar. Use the rear 6°Stainless Steel MEI l
Rigid or Flex Liner �" ` i
ill
adjusting legs to level the Insert. 9' ��r ���� i�il�
Note: For better access, the top of the casing may be re Q#'III MIIM
removed (Fig.#4). If it is necessary to get access to the I—
connector pipe through the flue outlet of the Insert, the •Z
baffle can be removed (see Baffle Removal section).
5) Measure,trim and shape a top flashing to fit the exist- t •
ing chimney flue. Plan for a 1"to 1-1/2"overlap on
each side. Place flashing over top of the liner and 1^li
seat firmly against the tile.
6) Screw flashing collar to liner. Caulk gap around flash- O
ing with RTV silicone. .......I .
7) Attach a rain cap to the end of the liner. A storm collar
may be used if desired.
Consult your local Dealer about relining your fireplace Into a Factory Built Fireplace
chimney.
Your Insert may be installed into a factory built fireplace
Direct Flue Connection - (USA only) (size permitting) with the following requirements:
1) Measure from the first chimney flue liner to the top 1) Inspect your fireplace for damage or other physical
of the Insert. Allow extra length of liner to insert into defects.The fireplace must be in good working condi-
flue tile. tion. If in doubt about its condition,seek professional
2) Feed the stainless steel liner through the damper advice. Check for creosote build up or other obstruc-
area and into the first chimney flue tile. Seal around tions inside the chimney, especially if it has not been
pipe. in use for some time. Before installing, clean your
Note: A clean-out door may be required under local chimney system thoroughly.
codes, when a direct flue connection is used. Consult 2) A full stainless steel rigid or flexible flue liner meeting
local codes. type HT requirements (2100°F) per 1777 (U.S.) or
3) Push the Insert into position inside the fireplace and U LC S635(Canada)must be used for both safety and
attach the connector pipe to the stove collar. Use the
rear adjusting legs to level the Insert. performance. The liner must be securely attached to
Note: For better access, the top of the casing may be the Insert flue collar and the chimney top.
removed (Fig.#6). If it is necessary to get access to the 3) The surround must be sealed to the fireplace front
connector pipe through the flue outlet of the Insert, the or the damper area around the chimney liner must
baffle can be removed (see Baffle Removal section). be sealed to prevent room air entering the chimney
cavity of the fireplace.
4) The air flow within and around the fireplace must
Fig.#6 not be altered by the installation of the Insert(i.e.no
blockage of louvers or cooling air inlet or outlet ports).
This includes the circulating air chambers in a steel
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fireplace or metal heat circulator.
' N\ 5) Alteration of the fireplace in any manner is not permit-
ted with the following exceptions:
a: external trim pieces which do not affect the opera-
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tion of the fireplace may be removed and stored on
or within the fireplace for re-assembly if the Insert is
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removed.
b: the chimney damper may be removed to install
the liner.
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