31B-285 100 KING UNIT 1 BP-2023-1298
100 KING ST UNIT 1 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block:Lot:
31B-285-001 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Permit: Alts Renovations
Repair
PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
BUILDING PERMIT
Permit # BP-2023-1298 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Project# EXT STAIRS 2023 Contractor: License:
Est. Cost: 9850 ANDREW M KOWAL 014371
Const.Class: Exp.Date: 04/07/2024
Use Group: Owner: 100 KING CONDO TRUST
Lot Size (sq.ft.)
Zoning: CB Applicant: ANDREW M KOWAL
Applicant Address Phone: Insurance
26 SAMPSON RD
HUNTINGTON, MA 01050
ISSUED ON: 09/19/2(I23
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:
REPAIR TO STAIRS
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:(},K/ 0-5-Z3 g R
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Signature:
4 . 1. TAIT
Fees Paid: $100.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272
Office of the Building Commissioner
BP-2023-1298
100 KING ST UNIT 1 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block:Lot:
31B-285-001 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Permit: Alts Renovations
Repair
PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2023-1298 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Project# EXT STAIRS 2023 Contractor: License:
Est. Cost: 9850 ANDREW M KOWAL 014371
Const.Class: Exp.Date: 04/07/2024.
Use Group: Owner: 100 KING CONDO TRUST
Lot Size (sq.ft.)
Zoning: CB Applicant: ANDREW M KOWAL
Applicant Address Phone: Insurance:
26 SAMPSON RD
HUNTINGTON, MA 01050
ISSUED ON: 09/19/2023
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:
REPAIR TO STAIRS
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:
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Fees Paid: $100.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272
Office of the Building Commissioner
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The Commonwealth of Mass hu etts 19
w Office of Public Safety and Insp tionsp
Massachusetts State Building Code(78 CMR),,,Przop
Building Permit Application for any Building other than a One-or Tiw'd=*blr li /
(This Section For Official Use Only) •r '44 0To/o'is
Building Permit Number:, 3* M 9° Date Applied: Building Official:
SECTION 1:LOCATION
/0 9 Si rtieytime4 17,9
No.and Street City/Town Zip Code`,(] Name of Building(if applicable)
Assessors Map# Block#and/or Lot #
SECTION 2:PROPOSED WORK
Edition of MA State Code used If New Construction check here 0 or check all that apply in the two rows below
Existing Building Repair till Alteration 0 Addition 0 Demolition 0 (Please fill out and submit Appendix 2)
Change of Use 0 Change of Occupancy 0 Other 0 Specify:
Are building plans and/or construction documents being supplied as part of this permit application? Yes 3 No 0
Is an Independent Structural Engineering Peer Rev' w regired7�,� ^ A Ye ❑ No 0
Brief Descripti n of Pro ed,W�rk: S" /L % �f !�J l
1 J P s/mod/` n i.CC�r t ooL i; ifUin
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SECTION 3:COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF EXISTING BUILDING UNDERGOING RENOVATION,ADDITION,OR
CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY
Check here if an Existing Building Investigation and Evaluation is enclosed(See 780 CMR 34) 0
Existing Use Group(s): Proposed Use Group(s):
SECTION 4:BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA
Existing Proposed
No.of Floors/Stories(include basement levels)&Area Per Floor(sq.ft.)
Total Area(sq.ft.)and Total Height(ft.)
SECTION 5:USE GROUP(Check as applicable)
A: Assembly A-1❑ A-2 0 Nightclub 0 A-3 0 A-4 0 A-5 0 B: Business 0 E: Educational 0
F: Factory F-1 0 F2 0 H: High Hazard H-1 0 H-2 0 H-3 0 H-4 0 H-5 0
I: Institutional I-1 0 I-2❑ I-3 0 I-4 0 M: Mercantile 0 R: Residential R-10 R-2 0 R-3 0 R-4 0
S: Storage S-1 0 S-2 0 U: Utility 0 Special Use 0 and please describe below:
Special Use Description:
SECTION 6:CONSTRUCTION TYPE(Check as applicable)
IA El IBD HA El IIB 0 IIIAO IIIBO IV VA VB 0
SECTION 7:SITE INFORMATION(refer to 780 CMR 105.3 for details on each item)
Water Supply: Flood Zone Information Sewage Disposal:
Trench Permit: Debris Removal:
Public 0 Check if outside Flood Zone 0 Indicate municipal 0
A trench will not be Licensed Disposal Site 0
Private 0 or indentify Zone: or on site system 0 required❑or trench or specify:
permit is enclosed 0
Railroad right-of-way: Hazards to Air Navigation: MA Historic Commission Review Process:
Not Applicable 0 Is Structure within airport approach area? Is their review completed?
or Consent to Build enclosed 0 Yes 0 or No❑ Yes 0 No 0
SECTION 8:CONTENT OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Edition of Code: Use Group(s): Type of Construction:
Does the building contain an Sprinkler System?: Special Stipulations:
Design Occupant Load per Floor and Assembly space:
• City of Northampton
Massachusetts
t DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
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212 Main Street • Municipal Building
Northampton, MA 01060
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL &
MULTI-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION/ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS
1. Building Permit Application signed by legal owner and filled out by owner or authorized agent.
2. One set of plans and specifications of proposed work (Digital & Hard copy).
3. Site Plan with location of proposed structure(s) and setbacks.
4. Construction Debris Affidavit filled out and signed by applicant.
5. Worker's Compensation Insurance Affidavit filled out and signed by applicant.
6. Contractors must supply a copy of CSL and proof of Liability Insurance.
7. Energy Conservation Compliance Certificate (if applicable).
8. Note any Conservation and/or Special Permit requirements (if applicable).
9. Driveway Permit (if applicable).
10. Proof of Water and Sewer entry fees paid (if applicable).
11. Trench Permit (if applicable).
12. Initial Construction Control Documents filled out and signed by the Registered Design
Professional in responsible charge.
13. Please provide the appropriate fee in the form of a check made payable to: The City of
Northampton
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SECTION 9: PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION
Name a d Address of Property Owner
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Name(Print) No.and Street City/Town Zip
Property Owner Contact Information:
Title Telephone No.(business) Telephone No. (cell) e-mail address
If applicable,the property owner hereby authorizes:
Name Street Address City/Town State Zip
to apply for and act on the property ownet's behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
SECTION 10:CONSTRUCTION CONTROL(Please fill out Appendix 1)
If a building is less than 35,000 cu.ft.of enclosed space and/or not under Construction Control then check here O.
Otherwise provide construction control forms(see section 107 in the code)as required.
10.1 Registered Professional Responsible for Construction Control(the professional coordinating document submittals)
Name(Registrant) Telephone No. e-mail address Registration Number
Street Address City/Town State Zip Discipline Expiration Date
10.2 General Contractor
Hat(//7
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Company
Name
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Name of Person Responsible for Construction License No. and Type if Applicable
Street Address City/Town State Zip W3 ct G
`PO -3 44 .�3 G '02W3 6 /("Kati/J� S~3 G fi nA-.
Telephone No.(business) Telephone No.(cell) e-mail address
SECTION 11:WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L..c.152.§25C(6))
A Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit from the MA Department of Industrial Accidents must be completed and
submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the issuance of the building permit.
Is a signed Affidavit submitted with this application? Yes El No 0
SECTION 12:CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND PERMIT FEE
Item Estimated Costs:(Labor
and Materials) Total Construction Cost(from Item 6)=$
1.Building $ � ejt'/) 0
• Building Permit Fee=Total Construction Cost x (Insert here
2.Electrical $ appropriate municip factor)=$
3.Plumbing $
4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ Note:Minimum fee=$` (contact municipality)
5.Mechanical (Other) $ Enclose check payable to
6.Total Cost $ (contact municipality)and write check number here
SECTION 13:SIGNATURE OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICANT
By entering my name below,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information contained in this
application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledg d understan ing.
Please mint and i n Till Tele hone No. Date
Iraft rip
Street Address City/Town State Zip Email Address
Municipal Inspector to fill out this section upon application approval: q�q ZZZJ
Name Date
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
SETBACK PLAN
MAP: LOT:
LOT SIZE:
REAR LOT DIMENSION:
REAR YARD
SIDE YARD SIDE YARD
FRONT SETBACK
FRONTAGE
City of Northampton
t" Massachusetts
, . DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
212 Main Street • Municipal Building
Northampton, MA 01060 Si+• �''
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AFFIDAVIT
(FOR ALL DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS)
In accordance of the provisions of MGL c 40, S54, a condition of Building Permit
Number is that all debris resulting from this work shall be disposed of in a
properly licensed waste disposal facility, as defined by MGL c 111, S 150A.
The debris will be disposed of in:
Location of Facility: /g_Z-1,4i ,q4 G
The debris will be transported by:
Name of Hauler: }OU,171/ `'/06l/ j," '
Signature of Applicant: ate: / '2-5
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
I Congress Street,Suite 100
Boston,MA 0114-2017
www.mass.gor/dia
11 others't'omperisation Insurance Affidavit:Bu1kier...4 OntractorstElectricians/Plumbers.
FORE FILED W11111 HE PERNI1111Nt;At l'HOFtITI.
Auntie-ant Information Please Print Lei:ibis
Name(ausmesi,orwuzation:IndivuluAi'r 6/1/9 f-r oaz,67
Address: P-01", /2 19
City/State/Zip: % qetfe—e: /3 r 3 dr-6,A res
Are you an employ er?LtCk tho appropriate but:
pe of project(required):
1.0 I am a employ er ith crixi•]us(full endue part-tharet• 7. a New construction
Wi am LI sole I:tumulus ur partrumikup and has,:no employees working for rue in Remodelii4,!
capacity.(Nu saurkers.comp.unsurance required.]
9! Demolition
3{3 lam a hum doing au work myself[Nu workers"con , ariaurance regained.]'
4.01am a homeowner and will be hiring rrain conduct alL week on nay istoperty.. I will 10 a Building addition
rnaurn that aflcr n alswr have wurlicrs'cusugemaincor mutative in am sole I .0 Electrical repairs or additions
pm/Meters with nu employees.
12.0 Plumbing repairs or additions
tan,a general vormactur and I have lured the sub-euntraelors Waal on the altachead.sheet
13.EIRoof repairs
These suls-euntracturs hate employecs and him c workers'ecorip.insuranee.:.
14.1.30thet
6.1:1 Vie an a ecarpefailOrl and ors riffirers have exercised then right of exemption per c.
DAL,and as e has,:nu employees.[No workers'etntlr.MALTUDIX reguiredi
'Any appbeant that cheeks boa aI must ate fill rant dar section Feloaa showing their wortera'eonapcmation policy infaxmation
Itorneowners who submit this affithriit iftrfotatittg they are thyme all work and dam hue oiitside contractors must sninnit a new affillary it and wa lion such.
ICuntructors that cheek this but tram attached an additional sheet show mg the name of the kit,tiMtliraCiar,and iLitv whether or nut tlio,e eritstur huts
employees, IJibe 512b-CuntracturN have emplary en3,they must pm,ide their workers'eurrip policy number
1 UM 4111 employer that it providint ovonters'compensation insurance'Or my employees. Below is the policy and job site
infOrtinition.
Insurance Company Name:
Policy#or Self-ins.Lie. Expiration Date:
Job Site Address: City/StatZip:
Attach a copy of the workers'compensation polky declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under NIGL c. 152,*25A is a criminal violation punishable by a tine up to$1,500.00
and:or one-year impnsonment,as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a line of up to$250.00 a
day against the violator.A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Invi.-stigations of the DIA for insurance
coverage verification.
I do hereby cert under tire'wins mind penal 'es of perjury Mill he infOrniation provided above s true and •orrect.
Sienature: 7-2 Date: 47 2- 3
Phone (-7 3 9-e c27 6
Official use wilt. no not write in this urea.to be'completed/ar city or town official.
City or Town: Pcrtiiit License 4
Issuing Authority(circle one):
I.Board of Health 2.Building Department 3.City-rfovsu Clerk 4.Electrkal Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector
6.Other
('outset Person: Phone#:
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To:
Jonathan Flagg
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
The Massachusetts.Building Code, section 107.1 allows for an exclusion from requirements for
construction control in certain situations. In accordance with code section 104.10, I request that you
grant a modification to waive the requirement for construction control of the project at
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because the work is of a minor nature, will not affect structural elements, health, accessibility, life or fire
safety, and will be done in accordance with the prescriptive requirements of the code.
Thank you for your consideration. •
Respectfully,
STQUCTUQAL SUPPM
DESIGN SEQVICES
236 S. SHI2 SHIQE 2D.
CONGAY, (hfl. 01341
413-522-7771
June 27, 2023
Alan Verson
90 Contz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: Fire-escape evaluation: 100 King St.,Northampton,MA
Dear Mr. Verson,
I was on-site on June 23rd to examine the two fire escapes on the north and west sides of the building
located at 100 King St. Both fire escapes were pressure treated wood framed exterior stairways.
On the north side,the lower fire escape led from the second floor to grade.
Also on the north side,the upper fire escape led from the third floor, to a landing at the second floor
level, around the corner on the west side,to a landing at the first floor level, and then discharged at
grade.
The following regulations apply to fire escape inspections and repairs.
Referring to the Massachusetts State Building Code, 8th edition, and the Massachusetts Amendments to
the Code:
1001.3.2: Testing and Certification. All fire escapes are required to be examined for"...structural
adequacy and safety every five years..."
Because the code requires that the structure is inspected once every five years, the evaluation considers if
the existing materials are in condition to safely withstand another five years of use.
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Referring to the International Existing Building Code, Chapter 4, Prescriptive Compliance Method:
401.2.1: Existing Materials: Materials already in use in building in compliance with requirements
or approvals in effect at the time of their erection or installation shall be permitted to remain in use
unless determined by the building inspector to be unsafe.
401.2.2: New and Replacement Materials. "... Like materials shall be permitted for repairs and
alterations,provided that no hazard to life,health, or property is created."
The following structural and safety concerns were noted:
1. The 2x 12 stringers supporting the stair treads exhibited lateral swaying as I climbed the stairs.
The stringers were adequate for the vertical loading but needed to be stabilized laterally. I have
attached a sketch(S 1)depicting my recommendation for stabilizing the stringers.
2. Where the outward stringers attached to the landing header joists, there was a large gap at the
connection. I recommend clamping the top of the stringer to close the gap and installing a
Simpson HSLQ37 angle with Simpson SDS 1/4"diameter screws by attaching it to the stringer and
the header at the top of the landing.
3. In all areas, the top guardrails exhibited lateral movement under a moderate amount of force. The
guardrails were supported by the balusters with no posts at corners and transitions. I recommend
that you reinforce the top rails by installing 2x8 posts at the corners and at the top and bottom of
the stairways. The attached sketch(S2) depicts the 2x8 posts and connections.
4. The top guardrail at the second floor level on the north side exhibits severe cracking. Replace the
2x6 top guardrail.
5. The joist hangers beneath the west side first floor landing exhibited moderate corrosion. They
should be replaced.
6. There were no risers in the gaps between the treads. You were informed by the building inspector
that you needed to reduce the gap to less than 4 in. (as required by the current building code.)
The gap could be reduced by attaching a 2x4 to the underside of the tread below the nosing.
7. There were no handrails along the route of the fire escapes. For commercial buildings, handrails
are required on both sides of stairways. Handrails shall be installed 34 in. to 38 in. above the
tread nosings. Where not continuous between flights, handrails must extend at least 12 in.
beyond the top riser and extend at least one tread depth beyond the bottom riser. Handrails shall
return to a post or wall.
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8. The lumber exhibited green microbial growth in some places on the deck boards and guardrails
on the north side. In order to arrest the growth before it starts to rot the lumber, I recommend that
you have the wood painted with a good quality deck paint.
You expressed some concern about the cantilevered joists supporting the landings. As cited above,
existing materials are "grandfather in"unless deemed unsafe by the building official. My opinion is that
the landings were solid and safe to use without any reinforcing or additional support.
I am concerned about the third floor balcony joists (west side.) I will address the third floor balcony in
another letter.
Once the recommended repairs are completed, contact me for a re-inspection of the fire escapes.
Call me if you have any questions or need further assistance.
Thanks,
Sincerely,
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Michael Rainville,P.E. i it MICH 1E
Structural Support&Design Services ( re%
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236 S.Shirkshire Rd.
Conway, MA 01341
413-522-7771
NOTES;
1, INSTALL 2x8 POSTS AT ALL CORNERS
(6) SIMPSON AND AT TRANSITIONS AT TOP AND
SDS25300 SCREWS, BOTTOM OF STAIRS,
TYP. AT CORNERS, EXIST, 2x6 TOP 2, REMOVE BALUSTERS AS NECESSARY,
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236 S. Shirkshire Rd.
Conway, MA 01341
413-522-7771