42-032 (4) BP-2022-1421
755 WESTHAMPTON RD COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
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42-032-001 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-2022-1421 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Project# WOOD INSERT Contractor: License:
Est. Cost: DOUGLAS L'ABBEE CSL99401
Const.Class: Exp.Date: 01/06/2024
Use Group: Owner: DAVID GIESE
Lot Size (sq.ft.)
Zoning: WSP 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 STOVE 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 VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Signature:g I. • 1' . 21 •
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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 INSTALLATION
Property Information
Owners Name: 2AV/r7 C/ 5cz
Address: -JSS 4/-5�Ai<ruin iirn g Cacencc A/10
(No.) (Street Address)
Phone: i/<3 q' 7- 7Go? Email:
Owners Signature: Date: i 1 91�
Contractor's Information (If Applicable)
Name: 2 ovflis L 91712,,c 1`iz ii--/c ?%mcc Phone: V 3 3 7-7 3%/6
Construction Supervisor's License #: 9'?*V0( Expiration: /-6 -2y
Home Impr. Contractor License #: / fa'T7 Expiration: //-)'t '
Stove Information
Type of Fuel (check all that apply): Wood "( Pellet Coal 1
Location: sirs //,or Freestanding Insert
Manufacturer: �ee/Fk rher7/ Model: /G - /✓L-0 /rl5'drr
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FOR BUILD1T G DEPARTMENT USE ONLY------___-__-___________
Permit# bP- ' 1/3/ Date Applied: I I- 1-21:1Z Z //,,
Total all Fees: $ %Q C'/• `5 1
Building Official: 4%,-) ` Date Issued: I I Z- %Z
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Signature of Building Official: k
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n�`-' Department of Industrial Accidents
t'.`.' _ ,_L-, Office of Investigations
> :r :;,; Lafayette City Center
%.,, = :" +; 2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston,MA 02111-1750
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Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
applicant 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? Cheek the appropriate box: Type of project(required):
Si I am a employer with 10 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I 6 ❑New 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. 0 Remodeling
ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. 0 Demolition
working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers' 9. ❑ Building addition
[No workers' romp.insurance comp. insurance.t
0 We are a corporation 5, and its 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions
0 I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.0 Plumbing repairs or additions
m sell: [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL
yp 12.0 Roof repairs
insurance required.) 1. c. 152,§1(4), and we have no
employees. [No workers' 13.0 Other
comp. insurance required.]
ty applicant that checks box#l 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.
mtractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have
)loyees. If the sub-contractors have employees,they must provide their workers'comp.policy number.
ni an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
"Or'1r1 atioll.
lurance Company Name:MA RETAIL MERCHANTS WC GROUP INC
liey#or Self-ins.Lie. #:01400503301116 Expiration Date:1-1,-23
b Site Address: 7'5 .(�JS1`ta me�ri1 �jj City/State/Zip: . /%ar'11cc
:tack a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration datje).
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.
to hereby certkto e''r44the pains an 1 nalties of'pezjur j'that the information provided above is true and correct.
anaturc: ,, -(1 - ak
Date: /0'..2P'�
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Official use only. Do not write in this area,to he completed by city or tmvrz official
City or Town: Permit/License#
Issuing Authority(check one):
1❑Board of Health 21:Building Department laity/Town Clerk 4.0 Electrical Inspector 50Plumbing
Inspector 6.0Other
Contact Person: Phone#:
Dimensions
• A
16 7/8" �I
430mm
• I ,
g 23 3/8" 20„
595mm 510mm
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5„_� I�
125mm
29 1/2" 21 7/8"
750mm 555mm
�— 24"
610mm
6 7/8"
175mm
16 7/8" ��
430mm N � t The Insert is equipped with a
10" 6" I.D. removable Flue Collar.
255mm
imoin_mmummion.
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■ 29 1/4"
745mm
Figure 2: NEO 1.6 Insert LE- dimensions.
Surround Dimensions
REGULAR OVERSIZED
SURROUND SURROUND
A 36" 46"
B 26" 30"
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Minimum Fireplace Dimensions
Hearth Requirements:
The fireplace's non-combustible masonry hearth must extend 16" in front and 8" beyond each side of the
existing fireplace opening. See Figure 2.
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Figure 3: Fireplace opening dim. - NEO 1.6 Insert LE.
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NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 270921-32 13 100005365
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Ember Protection:
Combustible flooring in front of the fireplace insert must be protected from hot embers by non-combustible
material extending;
• Canada - 18" to the firing side (From the Glass) and 8" to each side of the unit.
• U.S.A. - 16" to the firing side(From the Glass) and 8" to each side of the door opening.
Consult CAN/CSA-B365 Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning appliances and equipment in Canada, and
N.F.P.A. 211 Standard for chimneys, fireplaces, vents and Solid-Fuel-Burning appliances in USA.
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CAN: 20 1 /4" / 610m m
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USA: 18 1 /4" �
CAN
18 / 406mm ► •
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USA: 16"
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Masonry Hearth
Figure 4: NEO 1.6 Insert LE- Ember protection.
Optional Leveling Legs
Leveling legs(bolts) are provided if you need them to level or steady the insert on an uneven hearth.
• If you fireplace is lower than the hearth mount the rear leveling leg bolts. Prop the unit up to a access
threaded inserts under the sides towards the rear of the unit. Thread supplied bolts into insert., set depth
to correspond to depth of fireplace drop.
• Push the Insert into position in the fireplace and adjust the leveling bolts as needed to level th- Insert.
PACIFIC ENERGY 100005365 14 NEO 1.6 INSER LE 270921-32
Clearances
The minimum required clearances to surrounding combustible materials when installed into a masonry or
factory built fireplace are listed below and in Figure 4.
Mantel or Mantel Facing
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► ► 13" ► ,
II 330mm I
■ cm 34 3/8"
13" I 1 . 840mm
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Adjacent II ..
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Fireplace Hearth \
9 1/2"
240mm
Figure 5: NEO 1.6 Insert LE Clearances.
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
Side of Door to Adjacent Sidewall 13 in.(255 mm.)
Side of Door to Side Facing (max 3-1/2 in. deep) 9.5 in.(155 mm.)
Top of Front Brow to Mantel Facing 13 in.(305 mm.)
Top of Front Brow to Mantel (max 12in. deep) 13 in.(305 mm.)
In front of Insert 48 in. (1.22m)
CAUTION: Unit hot while in operation. Parts of the appliance, especially the external surfaces,
will be hot to touch when in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away.
Contact may cause skin burns.
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Installation
Your Insert is designed to be installed into a masonry or factory built zero-clearance wood burning fireplace.
The masonry fireplace and chimney must be good working condition and built according to the requirements
of 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, Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment. The factory built zero-clearance
fireplace and its chimney must be listed per UL 127 or ULC S610 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 SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Fireplace Specifications
See page 12 for the fireplace minimum size.
Chimney height (from hearth) 15' (minimum).
• The fireplace and chimney system must be suitable for wood burning use. Check for creosote build up
or other obstructions. Have the chimney swept and inspected. Inspect your fireplace for cracks, loose
mortar or other physical defects. If repairs are required, they should be completed before installing your
insert.
• The Insert must be installed in accordance with local and or national building codes.
We recommend that our products be installed and/or serviced by professionals who are certified by a
"Qualified agency";
NFI (National Fireplace Institute®) in the United States,
CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) in the United States and Canada,
WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) in Canada or
APC (Association des Professionnels du Chauffage) in Quebec
Caution:
• The fireplace insert is heavy and should be installed by two people.
• Place cardboard or heavy blanket on the hearth to prevent damage while installing.
Into a Masonry Fireplace
The existing fireplace damper is to be locked open or removed completely.
WARNING: Do not remove bricks or mortar from your existing fireplace.
• Exception: Masonry or steel, including the damper plate, may be removed from the smoke shelf and
adjacent damper frame if necessary to accommodate a chimney liner, provided that their removal will
not weaken the structure of the fireplace and chimney, and will not reduce protection for combustible
materials to less than that required by the National Building Code.
A metal tag is provided and is to be fastened to the back wall of the fireplace, If the fireplace
has been modified to accommodate the insert.
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Full Flue Liner - (Required in Canada)
In Canada, this Fireplace Insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner extending from the Fireplace
Insert's Flue Collar to the top of the chimney. The chimney liner must conform to the class 3 requirements of
CAN/ULC-B365, Standard for Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory-Built Chimneys and Vents, or
CAN/ULC-5640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys. The Insert is equipped with a 6"
I.D. Flue Collar.
1. Measure the chimney height from the top of the existing Chimney flue to the floor of the hearth. This will
allow extra length of liner for flashing and rain cap.
2. Feed the stainless steel liner from top of the
chimney, through the damper area and into
the fireplace cavity. Attach a "stove to liner" Rain Cap
adapter to the bottom of the liner as per the liner
manufacturer's instructions. Stainless Steel ' 'TI.
Chimney Flashing3. The Flue Collar is packaged in the stove. Attachthe Flue Collar to the liner adapter and secure with
three Stainless screws. Caulk around connections
with high temp stove cement. Ensure the gasket is Code Approved
in good working shape.
Stainless Steel
4. Remove the Front Trim by lifting up on each side, Rigid or Flex Liner r
then pull it towards you to release the tabs. logi�
5. Remove the Backing Plate by removing the two
screws (T20 Torx) on each side, pull towards you, ;� • — _
and lift up to remove. Full Flue Liner —
6. Remove the Baffle, following the instructions. See owm
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"Baffle Removal" on page 11 I,'// — MO
7. Push unit into the fireplace. Use the front or rear
adjustment legs, level the insert depending on =" ��
your hearth configuration. (NOTE: Adjustment legs
are located in the bottom, sides, front and rear of Flex Liner Nil Vat%7Qm
the insert). Connector ����
8. Reach through the flue opening and pull downIM
on the Flue Collar with the tool provided until the
bolts pass through the mounting holes in the flue --
opening. Install the clamps and nuts. Center the
collar on the opening and tighten the nuts.
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9. Measure, trim and shape a Chimney top flashing =
to fit the existing chimney flue. Plan for a 1" to Figure 6: NEO 1.6 Insert LE full flue liner.
1-1/2" overlap on each side. Place flashing over
top of the liner and seat firmly against the flue tile.
10.Attach a rain cap to the end of the liner. A storm collar may be used if desired.
11. Re-Install the Backing Plate and then the Front Trim - Make sure the Front trim itabs are fully ngaged.
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