28-018 (12) BP-2023-1633
203 SYLVESTER RD COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block:Lot:
28-018-601 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-2023-1633 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Project# WOOD STOVE 2023 Contractor: License:
Est.Cost: DOUGLAS L'ABBEE CSL99401
Const.Class: Exp.Date:01/06/2024
Use Group: Owner: SCHIFF ALTWARG AMY S &THOMAS F
Lot Size (sq.ft.)
Zoning: RR/WP/WSP Applicant: THE FIRE PLACE
Applicant Address Phone: Insurance:
100 STATE RD (413)397-3463
WHATLEY, MA 01093
ISSUED ON: 11/20/2023
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:
WOOD STOVE
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: ,1:4-L
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Fees Paid: $40.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272
Office of the Building Commissioner
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APPLICATION FOR SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
Property Information
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Owners Name: y„c j drni,son
Address: Z G' k4 ,ras fro 2c7,.i'A em f)
(No.) (Street Address)
Phone: 4/13-Z-11:Z/c Cell: Email:
Owners Signature: \i Date: `(101'0
Contractor's Information (If Applicable) enter/p`rncJ/- i- cA,'/e Y1 t''10la c 'n q. c'e
Name: (/)errr/j L X�i�, Phone: 4//3 .5 Fii 35/G-1
Construction Supervisor's License #: CS5L- a.7r1167 Expiration: /-‘ -zy
Home Impr. Contractor License #: //Oc/77 Expiration: i/-11-.2/
Stove Information
Type of Fuel (check all that apply): Wood Pellet y Coal
Location: `/571- F/xar Freestanding Insert
Manufacturer: /-71an Model: 7S402,• - %C
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FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
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Permit# 6/0, A3- i&-4/Date Applied: • Total all Fees: $ '7� /L3A/
Building Official: �tv,,...) l Kp,S Date Issued: II- 20- ZOZ.3
13, 142
Signature of Building Official:
V( cVil E -nu 4ep(ac4Yba.ro -
• � The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
{ Office of Investigations
Lafayette City Center
2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111-1750
www.mass.gov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Applicant Information _ Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization/Individual):THE FIRE PLACE _
Address:100 STATE ROAD
City/State/Zip:WHATELY, MA 01093 Phone #:413.397.3463
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project (required):
1,Ci I am a employer with 10 4. ❑ I am a general contractor and I
employees (full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors 6. New❑ construction
2.❑ I 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' 9 — Building addition
[No workers' comp. insurance comp. insurance.t
required.] 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions
3.❑ I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.0 Plumbing repairs or additions
myself. [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL 12.0 Roof repairs
insurance required.] t c. 152, §1(4), and we have no 13.0 Other
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.
Contractors 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.
I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Insurance Company Name: MA RETAIL MERCHANTS WC GROUP INC
Policy# or Self-ins. Lic. #:01400503301116 Expiration Date: 1-1-24
Job Site Address: J716. [t e-i 91¢rtAS j City/State/Zip: at0GW
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date),
Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 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 certify and the pains and pen ties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Signature: Date. //-
413.397.3463Phone#:
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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):
10Board of Health 2E:Building Department 3i City/Town Clerk 4.0 Electrical Inspector 5E:Plumbing
Inspector 6.0Other
Contact Person: Phone#:
3 Clearances
A. Appliance Dimension Diagram
Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only.
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To Top Edge
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B. Clearances to Combustibles & Floor A
Protection CAUTION
When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to Hearth and Home Technologies does not recommend adhesive
consider the required clearances to walls(see Figure 3.2). based vinyl flooring due to thermal expansion. Floating-style
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate flooring(LVP-luxury vinyl plank or LVT—luxury vinyl tile)can be
used, but it will reach temperatures up to 110°F in a room with
clearance around air openings and for service access. Due ambient temperature of 70°F.Consult flooring specifications to
to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out ensure compatibility.
of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. HHT recommends wood stoves and inserts have 29 inches of
NOTICE:Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR alternative flooring in front of the stove before using LVP/LVT
DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. Illustrations/diagrams are not regardless if they sit flush on the floor or are elevated on a
drawn to scale.Actual installation may vary due to individual raised hearth.
design preference. For all other flooring,continue to follow clearance to combustible
requirements in the installation manual.
NOTICE:Clearances that do not meet the minimum guidelines
could result in damage or buckling to the vinyl flooring and is
done at the installer's risk.
Clearances: A B "C D E (From Glass)
From Insert Body: 12" (305 mm) 12" (305 mm) 0" 8" (203 mm) 6" (152 mm)
*3/4 Trim,Zero Clearance to Surround
Floor protection must be used from hearth lim ` A=to sidewall
opening to 6" (152mm) in front of door B =to 12" mantel
glass and 6"(152mm)to each side of the 1, ,sur,,,,'rl,,,,i,i
door opening OR 8" (203mm) to sides C =to 3/4"trim
%401111to protect combustibles from hot ashes. ` ` D =to 3/4"trim
A minimum size will be 17" deep by 30" mmElomIltli �� �■
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wide and be made of a non-combustible � o M NM INN imin rI II= !
material or meet UL approval. role imommins. 7_I
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C. Minimum Opening - Masonry and Manufactured Fireplaces
Location Inches Millimeters
F Minimum Width 24-7/8 632
G Minimum Depth 15-9/16 395
H Minimum Height(24"Hopper) 24 610
H H Minimum Height(20"Hopper) 20 508
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4 Termination Location and Vent Information
A. Vent Termination Requirements Chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof
space,closet or similar concealed space,or a floor or ceiling.
MAOD A
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Closed Operabk.` B q.� Openable or Fieed
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=Vent Terminal 0=Air Supply Inlet % =Area where termination is not permitted
WARNING:Venting terminals must not be recessed into a I.The clearance to service regulator vent outlet must be a
wall or siding. minimum of 6 feet.
NOTE: Only PL or L vent pipe wall pass-throughs and fire J. The clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to
stops should be used when venting through combustible the building or the combustion air inlet to any other
materials. appliance must be a minimum of 48".
NOTE:Always take into consideration the affect the K.The clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet must be
prevailing wind direction or other wind currents will cause a minimum of 10 feet. (with outside air installed, 6
with flyash and/or smoke when placing the termination. feet)
In addition,the following must be observed: L.The clearance above a paved sidewalk or a paved
A. The clearance above grade must be a minimum of 12". driveway located on public property must be a minimum
of 7 feet.
B.The clearance to a window or door that may be opened
must be a minimum of 48"to the side and 48" below M.The clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or balcony
the window/door, and 12"above the window/door. (with must be a minimum of 12". (B. also)
outside air installed, 9"to side and below) NOTE: The clearance to vegetation and other exterior
C.A 12"clearance to a permanently closed window is combustibles such as mulch is 36"as measured from the
recommended to prevent condensation on the window. center of the outlet or cap. This 36" radius continues to
grade or a minimum of 7 feet below the outlet.
D. The vertical clearance to a ventilated soffit located
above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet Certain Canadian and or Local codes or regulations may
(607mm)from the center-line of the terminal must be a require different clearances.
minimum of 18". A vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk
E. The clearance to an unventilated soffit must be a or paved driveway which is located between two
minimum of 12". single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
F.The clearance to an outside corner is 11"from center of Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully
pipe. open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor.
G.The clearance to an inside corner is 12". See NFPA 211 for more installation clearance reductions
when using outside air.
H. A vent must not be installed within 3 feet(914mm)
above a gas meter/regulator assembly when measured NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or
from the horizontal center-line of the regulator. partition of combustible construction is desired, the
installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365.
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B. Venting Termination Design #1 Installing into an existing fireplace chimney
The chimney top must be capped to This method provides excellent venting with 100%outside air
i prevent rain and/or snow from entering which is the most efficient operation of this unit.This method
the chimney. also provides natural draft in the event of a power failure.9 See Figure 4.8, for information on the A4"stainless steel flex pipe is needed for the flue pipe,and 3"
optional Harman®Adjustable Stainless aluminum or Stainless Steel Flex Pipe is used for the intake.
Steel Intake Extension.
a WARNING
The damper area must be sealed with CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PIPE MAY NOT PASS
a non-combustible material and it is THROUGH CONCEALED SPACES INCLUDING AN
recommended that Kaowool, mineral ATTIC, ROOF SPACE, CLOSET, FLOOR OR CEILING.
- wool, or an equivalent non-combustible
1 EN insulation be placed on top of the
sealed area to reduce the possibility of a WARNING
condensation. Insulation alone should
rLnot be used to seal the damper opening.= DO NOT REMOVE BRICKS OR MORTAR FROM
For quick and easy installation, purchase
the steel Harman Block Off Plate, 1-00- THE EXISTING FIREPLACE.
25625.
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Height of existing hearth
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The chimney top must be capped to #2 Installing into an existing fireplace chimney
hEll prevent rain and/or snow from entering
the chimney. This method provides excellent venting for normal operation.
This method also provides natural draft in the event of a
power failure.
A cap should be installed on the chimney to keep out rain.
Combustion air is provided from the living area and enters the
The damper area must be sealed with feed system from around the wing and stove body spaces.
a non-combustible material and it is
recommended that Kaowool, mineral A WARNING
wool, or an equivalent non-combustible
insulation be placed on top of the
sealed area to reduce the possibility of DO NOT REMOVE BRICKS OR MORTAR FROM
condensation. Insulation alone should THE EXISTING FIREPLACE.
not be used to seal the damper opening.
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lation
\_ the steel Harman BlocklOff Plate, 1-00-
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