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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 - Misc. - Print File Contents for Resident 111111101110.~001.01moosondorgraraeg NO.,. Town o Montville Building Departm 1t Receipt No. 00053 Date /5—/oo— `*" V//SNA r�triR '- From: Job Address: o -AR- ) v a' ,, oLL0 c.1 Cas Check Check # _- r Amount $___1Q Ud (c i«i<one) GO �IfS Permit # Received by � . ✓y'�'y'�'�S rAut ul 07/09/2001 11:34 0000000000 July 6.2001 Dear Mr. D'Amato: Below, please find an issues list for the property 30 Partridge Hollow.Oakdale,CT 06370 •Robin Hill Estates: Game Floor the is fine, We have spoken with the two concrete individuals yOu sent They person e state ta a thatere about twoe inches of openspaceit appeared that the application was incorrect-The second betweenostated that the aitt way to resolve hissiis t cut aand the ground hole n theeath it.concrete estates and pump that thin Il�rneath fait down.He Cracks&Leaks in the Basement Water comes in through the wails due to cracks In the foundation in the basement. Furnace/Heating system There appears to be art oil leak.A puddle splatter of oil was discovered in the corner of the basement. Water Leaking from Upstairs This morning we noticed a line on the ceiling in the family room/kitchen. It appears that the bathroom is leaking water on to the ceiling. Cracks in Drywall Muttiple cracks in drywall in various welts and step downs_ American Hone Pr*duets/Kitchsn issues in full. He ▪ Kitchen never completed by your subcontractor American Home Products,although he was paid made several commitments to finish the Job, but has yet to show up. Additionally,he refuses to give me a copy of the original estimate In writing, slthOugtt according to Vernon Veasey, Montville Town Building Official,this is illegal in the state of Connecticut- . missing pieces of SIJV material on badksplash area of cutting board. Island never . The hole made in the kitchen tile for the electrical in the island in the wrong place.Wiring for the completed. (islands with no electrical not permitted In the State of Connecticut.according to Vernon Vesey) Electrical Boxes in 2nD Floor Catings These boxes are n for chf Vesey, Montville ding onal and our dBrown Inspector),although we were charged$75.00 ar them. Pse refer to our cos g contract to review original charges-this issue requires a refund. Cable TV Connections 2 of 3 connections in the upstairs bedrooms we were charged$50.00 each for still do not work. Please refer to our closing contract to review original charges -this issue requires a refund. CAT-5 Wiring CAT-5 wiring was done incorrectly both the first and the second time-we rewired it ourselves-Please refer te our dosing contract to review original charges -this issue requires a refund. +�,. - • r.• know how we will be resolving the above. -..r . ds, 1111pAllir-____. .- Diana H.Demarest PH:860-367-0306 FAX:860.387-9011 Email:ddemarestapagepartners.COm cc Mayor Howard "Russ' Beethem,Town of Montville Mr.Vernon Vesey,Building Official,Town of Montville Harry Heiler,Attorney for D'Amato Brothers The Honorable Mayor Howard R. Beetham, Jr. City of Montville 310 Norwich-New London Turnpike Uncasville, CT 06382 RE: Formal Complaint: D'Amato Brothers/Watch Hill Builders and Montville Building Department Dear Mayor Beetham: Myfamilyand I are new residents of the City of Montville (Oakdale).Robin Hill We purchased nclew m obuilt by D'Amato Brothers/Watch Hill Builders, in a development ca home on July 31St, 2000. The purchase price of our home was $200,527.75. y We have had many issues with our new home. While some abuilding enspector from Griggs & Browne,re aesthtic problems, we are l concerned about some of the safety issues pointed out by whom we hired to examine our home. His inspection revealed O (Certificate of BuildingOccsome major upancy) by Code violations. This is curious to us, as this house was issuedofficial Montville Building Department on July 27th, 2000Ce Adthiditionally,is hisyneighborhood, helwlogld have elnsured that ves across the street from me. I would have hoped that things were done to code. I will outline the code violations for you here. I have also attached the complete report from our inspector: • ector Rafters —There are no collar ties to roof rafters reinforcing f oaddit onal f. The p support tdocthedroof that this is a major safety issue. These collar ties aresupposed to add for periods of heavy snow laying on the roof to prevent it from caving in. • Deck Columns - the columns for the deck are sitting iig oI tthe deck outn top of iggrom s. They aretnarot fastened to or sunk into the concrete. Essentially, a child couldp Additionally, the joists where the deck attaches to r the house are not nailed in. The deck has exposed nail points all on the underside, r. • Pressure Treated Wood —There are many psin the should bepressure garage baeat trt eated. eding to our re wood touches concrete. The wood, according to code inspector, the wood is non-pressure treated and is an invitation to wood rot, termites and other wood-burrowing insects. ficate of I have also attached a copy of the contract addendum tof the items onl this list have allso�of been completed. , which the builder's attorney agreed to have addressed. Most The builder charged me an extra $300.00 ($75.00 for 4 each) for"heavy duty" ceiling fixture boxes to facilitate the weight of a paddle fan. Our inspector informed me tfhat s purpose. The NOT rated for ceiling fans and would be a danger to my family if I attempted to use The builder charged me $50.00 per cable drop for 2 extra co't ections. They He paid in not fothis at have asked John D'Amato on 2 occasions to rectify this matter. He a The builder charged me $50.00 per CAT 5 wiring relectricians drop for returned network le connections.and stated it washfixede It not wired properly. (See Certificate of Completion) The wasn't. After great expense ($200 + for testing equipment) ad and figtclosing fighting with foit t for 4 da ys I successfully rewired it myself. The builder refuses to refund my moniesp Our garage floor contains many"spider" cracks. Some of these ue cracksto are 1/4" wide deili places. T e garage also floor is lifting in several places. Our inspector states that ts. stated that this will worsen as we go through the freezing and thawing p compaction the seas son o ted Our inspector recommends replacement of the garage floor, afterproper that P patching it will not solve the problem. I spoke to JohnD'Amato to even arrange that. Joe, your assistantD'Amato about this. He refuses to replace the floor and will only patch it. Although, he still has not attempted building official, states that this is normal "settling". I do not agree, neither does my inspector. ing I obtained a copy of my inspection and permit record fm the Joe at the 2 !indspectionsrtequ redeMy file personally, made the copies. The building permit indicates that there are from the building department reflects a total of5 pections performed on ke to note that there ahe 2 fireplace and one construction and up to the time of C.O. I would also lichimney inspections required according to the permit. There are none of these inspections included in the file record. (copies attached) • t The bottom line here is that we have a builder in our is city that s iss pe builder performing cau some ng our thes de sts.lipshod work I have ever seen. I am disturbed by the safety building department seems to be OK with this. r eriences with I will be encouraging others in my neighborhoodto write so far. Iuregarding highlyae ommlend ghat you and theis builder. I have heard nothing good about his practices Town Council institute an Ordinance of some kind protects bulderebesand taxpayers barred from bui d�g info grcity. in and suffering in the future. I also highly recommend t at this to e is and Lastly, I would like to inquire as to the code requirements buildingr our city, official with ha aseea brto placeother items left on one's exterior property. Apparently our assistant tractor outside his home, along with wood,ocf der blockso �ng°telghborsr taretion debris which is not happy about this. eyesore and ruins the neighborhood. Most Please feel free to contact me to discuss this letter or any of the attachments included. Re-•-ctfu I subm. ed, 014 lfroMe,A.m. Diana H. Demarest 30 Partridge Hollow Oakdale, CT 06370 860-367-0306 ddemarest@pagepartners.com cc: Attorney Peter Hoops, Groton, CT State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Affairs CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Diana H. Demarest and Lynn E. Demarest, the undersigned, being purchaser(s) of Lot 5-74 Robin Hill Estates,Montville, Connecticut,hereby certify and agree that the builder, LLC,Hill Builders, Sel er pursuant to a certain contract of Purchase and Sale with respect to the above-noted real property has completed all of the improvements to said real property in accordance with said contract and any addendums thereto, and further that the condition of said improvements are in acceptable condition as of this date, except as follows: 0 r Q_ - VC-. Q (3) Lci -Q (3-- t c C.Ks C r\ -76 a, 2 I f\ c:cr-r- \ ‘ n �- qc� _ °2_ Q .0\ ') ._ -c` s,‘Ne_-- - - CO 1-T'u` ,_.r -SQA (_ \ SS k.)` - R� \PQ Con gT Po c--10, Njiz ,,r\ -\-,k,e C„e S 0 c_ c9-1(��- �vs\,.e� •-bosc,k woa L 0 CZ--R- 1,3 \? IRT 1r\ 0. K ' Q . July this day of 3u y 31 2000. r.� v0.C .)VJ- i=s-‘ S-- . Cary. or.N.irr •« _- 1 A. ;7. . • -mares I _. .__ el ..� nn . gem. L L-1(----€_)(y\ 1 \ t ‘1\_)14N .:c_C 4a)---- A, '"N•-1Z__, L 1`4e-_ 's-s -e,,,„14,,Qh t Town of Montville Building Department Fax: 848-7231 Phone:848-7166 310 Norwich New London Tpke Building /Trades Permit Permit Number BP2000-90 Permit date 3/27...— ____ Permit Type Building Permit Code 32 Map/Block-Lot 026/005-074 Job Street 8 30 Job Location Partridge Hollow Job Description Si ,le Fami Residence Owner D'Amato Bros. Builders Mailing AddressP. 0. Box 3063 City Milford Stab Ct. ZIP 06460 Telephone 203-877-3276 Contractor Watch Hill Builders,LLC •Mailing Address P. 0. Box 3060 'City Milford 'State Ct. *Zip 06460 'Telephone 203-874-5992 Lic/Reg Number 131 UcIReg Type New Home Const. Expiration Date3113!00_ Use Group R4 Sias Type Construction 5B Building Value 6134,690.96 Building Fee 6808.00 Plumbing Value $8,057.07 Plumbing Fee $52.00 Heating Value $5,024.25 Heating Fee $34.00 Electrical Value $8,970.57 Electrical Fee $52,00 AIC Value $3,379.95 A/C Fee 622.00 Other Value $0.00 Other Fee $0.00 Total Values $160,122.80 State Ed Fee $25.62 CJO Fee $10.00 Plan Review Fee $80.80 Total Fees L $1,084.42 1 ja. - 0.)--- . Date / / Building Official's Signature inn -a:NYN Required Ins �rt' Qx (S +(l � Inspection ® Footings-Prior to pouting concrete 0 Rough Heating and Air Conditioning ® Fooling Drains I Waterproofing-Prior to backfill 0 Chimney-One flue above thimble O Framing 0 Fireplace-Throat ® Rough Electrical 0 Fireplace-Final 0 Electrical Service []s Firestopping/Draftstopping 0 Rough Plumbing-Leak test required Q Insulation 0 Pool Bonding and Electric Q Final Inspection for Certificate of Occupancy -PRIOR to Use or Occupancy Town of-Montville Field Inspection Notice Permit # 0' e.w Type of Inspection: o� T/NC Location: I � � ' Delivered to: Issued to: ' ROVED NOT APPROVED The following orders are hereby issued for their correction: Please call for inspection -n corrections have been c• . ete• •0448-716: Date: c By: Building OMc w��*/IM4 �we Town of Montville Field Inspection Notice Permit # �.LL� Type of Inspection: Location: � Delivered to: 1 Issued to: NOT APPROVEDAPPROVED The following orders are hereb issued for their correction: Please call for inspection when corrections have been co + -ted 860-846-7166 Date:- 6 0 By: % / Building Official / Town of Montville I/Q e, Field Inspection Notice G �� /a� Permit # 4 /7 c Le(e Location: YO /ZTf2IUGrf" tow Type of Inspection:/ /k/4G Gra6/i'-fits Issued to: Delivered to: er� -1• ' OVED NOT APPROVED The following ordy s . • issued for their correction: Please call for inspe tion hen corrections have been com MetAillayir _ Date: �0�� 00 By: a.� Bundlag 0 Mr- - fd d Town of Montville Field Inspection Notice Permit # l �G6e� Typeof Inspection: (/ '/:;'Location: gee, /1��(��' Issued to: <7 //47/970Delivered to: .57/7.G APPROVE' ?e7i)--4,740 NOT APPROVED The following ordersc hereby issued for their correction: 4#7.- Zo .fethrec- — , 417-Zecr" Afr /77..;fi-Af•fev,c Aq--4 '0 70 call for ins ction n corrections have been c• pie /• •60-848 166 / Please ,�'� C e`J By: / l Date: / Bulldia$0 Town of MontvilleU Field Inspection Notice Permit # Location: 30 17c-r4'r;J f /-74,2-1-•t— Type of Inspection: )N.Sc.L'2r+Gs` Issued to: Delivered to: S / rL� APPR VE NOT APPROVED The following orders are here y issued for their correction: Please call for inspection when corrections have been corn ted 860-8 6 Date: / Ir' By. Building Official .4• • • ••• •• • ••• • • • • • • • • • • • •• •• • • • • • • • •• • .• • •• ••••• • •. .♦ • • • . .. ••• •.•-.4 •.••.a• . • ••••• • • • • • • • • • • q % • • v ti • •• w O a n....ill • • • il -4•• I •• V • X43 •• A.23i 1• a •• tii . • 41 • • • . IF,,, '3. i g 1 6 i •• 1 I 1 • • `• 01 as o •1 • o(41 o • • • • • IrZt t‘.a 'I • • 1 . ifII • • 1 • • U : • SII , M M • 4ce., 1, • i • • 3 v U • • it ch 1 • 4P I GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Kf 314‘ /ei-c2 in 7 •V;15s pA 'C ria. .Ss S PAr(Tio/US i(),GXF-aeril/r0 ctured lines,the proposed building and of every existing building on the additions, alterationsntal) lots and orexisting uaret made are con taiwhich in property. Appendix A and shall be enforced only when specifically 112.2 Plans on job required.A copy of approved plans when adopted by the jurisdiction. required by the building official shall be kept on the site of the building or work at the time of inspection. SECTION 115 SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS SECTION 113 115.1 General. Provisions for swimming pools, spas and hot INSPECTION tubs are contained in Appendix D and shall be enforced only 113.1 Types of inspections.For on-site construction,from time when specifically adopted by the jurisdiction. to time the building official,upon notification from the permit holder or his agent,shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construc- SECTION 116 tion as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his agent INSPECTION CARD wherein the same fails to comply with this code. 116.1 Record required. The permit holder or his agent shall 113.1.1 Foundation inspection.Commonly made after poles or post the inspection record on the jobsite in an accessible and con- piers are set or trenches or basement areas are excavated and spicuous place to allow the building official to make the required R/1643 forms erected and any required reinforcing steel is in place and entries.The record shall be maintained by the permit holder until prior to the placing of concrete.The foundation inspection shall the final inspection has been made and approved. include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions, structural supports, or equipment and special requirements for wood foundations. SECTION 117 113.1.2 Plumbing,mechanical and electrical.Rough inspec EXISTING STRUCTURES Rto'0 tion:Commonly made prior to covering or concealment,before 117.1 Continuations of existing use.Buildings and structures fixtures are set,and prior to framing inspection. 113.1.3 Frame and masonry inspection. Commonly made in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their existing use continued if such use was legal at the time of g( .0 after the roof,masonry,all framing,firestopping,draftstopping adoption of this code,provided such continued used is not dan- and bracing are in place and after the plumbing,mechanical and gerous to life. electrical rough inspections are approved. C� 117.2 Additions,alterations or repairs.Additions,alterations 113.1.4 Lath and/or wallboard inspection.Commonly made or repairs to any structure shall conform to that required of a new PO A after all lathing and/or wallboard interior is in place,but before - structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with any plaster is applied,or before wallboard joints and fasteners all of the requirements of this code, unless otherwise stated. are taped and finished. Additions,alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing struc- ture to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the �L�//yC 113.1.5 Other inspections.In addition to the called inspections building. Any building plus new additions shall not exceed the _ `0 above,the building ascertainco department may make thisor require and other height in stories specified for new buildings in Section 103. 6i inspections to compliance with code other Or laws enforced by the building department. 117.2.1 Structural and fire-resistance-rated limits. Alter- ations or repairs to an existing structure which are structural or 113.1.6 Final inspection.Commonly made after the building is adversely affect any structural member or any part of the struc- completed and ready for occupancy. ture having a required fire resistance rating shall be made with materials required for a new structure. SECTION 114 PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION SECTION 118 114.1 General.A certificate of approval by an approved agency STOP WORK ORDERS shall be furnished with every prefabricated assembly, except 118.1 General.Upon notice from the building official,work on where all elements of the assembly are readily accessible to any building,structure,electrical,gas,mechanical or plumbing inspection at the site.Placement of prefabricated assemblies at system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code the building site shall be inspected by the building official to shall immediately cease.Such notice shall be in writing and shall determine compliance with this code,and a final inspection shall be given to the owner of the property,or to his agent,or to the be provided in accordance with Section 113.1.6. person doing the work,and shall state the specific violations and NOTE:Provisions for foundation systems and building serv- the conditions under which work may be resumed. Where an ice equipment connections necessary to provide for the instal- emergency exists,the building official shall not be required to lation of new manufactured homes on privately owned(non- give a written notice prior to stopping the work. 3 . Town of Montville Building Department Fax: 848-7231 Phone: 848-7166 310 Norwich New London Tpke Building I Trades Permit Permit Number example Permit Date Permit Type Permit Code -- Map/Block-Lot Job Street# Job Location Job Description Owner Mailing Address City State Zip Telephone Contractor *Mailing Address *City *State *Zip *Telephone Lic/Reg Number Lic/Reg Type Expiration Date Size Type Construction __ _ .__.._.__......_..__.._ Use Group -- Building Value $0.00 Building Fee $0.00 Plumbing Value $0.00 Plumbing Fee $0.00 Heating Value $0.00 Heating Fee $0.00 Fee $0.00 Electrical Value $0.00 Electrical _... A/C Value $0.00 A/C Fee $0.00 Other Value $0.00 Other Fee $0.00 Total Values $0.00 State Ed Fee $0.00 C/O Fee $0.00 Plan Review Fee $0.00 Total Fees I. $0.00 1 Date 1 I Building Official's Signature Required Inspection 4"/ ❑ Footings-Prior to pouring concrete ❑ Rough Heating and Air Conditioning -#.2 ❑ Footing Drains/Waterproofing -Prior to backfill 79, ❑ Chimney-One flue above thimble _ ❑ Framing Ar/0 ❑ Fireplace-Throat ❑ Rough Electrical A ❑ Fireplace-Final El Electrical Service •7 /3. ElFirestopping I Draftstopping ❑ Rough Plumbing-Leak test required A/2 ❑ Insulation ❑ Pool Bonding and Electric -/y❑ Final Inspection for Certificate of Occupancy-PRIOR to Use or Occupancy • svFcri°� Town of Montville ./ Field Inspection Notice Permit # p< o w Type of Inspection: -y o T, Location: 1 7 `f 'AD Delivered to: Issucd to: PPROVED NOT APPROVED The following orders are hereby issued for their correction: tion hen corrections have been com tete 0-848-7166' : Please call for inspec p / / Date: 00 y Building OM Town of Montville Field Inspection Notice Permit # Location: O��+r j 2 - /I L-L Type of Inspection: h L Issued to: Delivered to: I [ G APPROVED NOT APPROVED The following orders are herebissued for their correction: Please call for inspection when corrections have been completed 860-848-7166 Date: "! /< Building Official Town of Montville tO Field Inspection Notice ff a _y r �4�'vf C� Permit # / =�G /m A6' Location: 90 digTic 106,5"//e <UCt) Type of Inspection: /1/9///46 —Mc/G/-, -/JS Delivered to: n.- Issued to: "ROVED NOT APPROVE3Aecrlc)/OS The following orders . y issuedof r their correction: -# 3 l .7c/ ftp •6/..2. . Please call for inspe tion hen corrections have been completed 86 -848-7166 / Date: %.> L___� Building Of 14. - G. /oc L/ — X03909fj1g / i of Montville �S°'ir`'‘© Town .=073 Field Inspection Notice Permit # Location: 3" Pc-r 1 r‘), /`/c L l a Type of Inspection: )/j s"(_, L'9 16 Issued to: Delivered to: ) t7 APPROVE NOT APPROVED The following orders are here y issued for their correction: Please call for inspection when corrections have been completed 860 Date: Building Official , . : • -N �y Town of Montville Field Inspection Notice Permit # / g.0 /)/1 W/O./L / X CX(-� Type of Inspection: (%Location: Issued to: //q/V/ 7--CD _Delivered to: .5/7e APPROVED /)V /i f 1617,'-.6) NOT APPROVED The following orders hereby issued for their correction: Gf /G,�T orders hereby C/ At' 6/-. i Please call for insp ction/when corrections have been cPrmplete 60-848-7166 i % ' z« Date: / By: �_ ,/ Building omciii r 4442—_ BUILDING PLANNING 4. The lower unit of a two-story duplex may structurally 3. Sills and sleepers contact with the ground masonry unless y slab separated is support the upper unit. in direct such slab by an impervious moisture barrier. 320.3 Sound transmission. Wall and floor-ceiling assemblies 4. The ends of wood girders entering exterior masonry or separating dwelling units shall provide airborne sound insulaconcrete walls having clearances of less than 1/2 inch tion for walls and both airborne and impact sound insulation for (12.7 mm)on tops,sides and ends. floor ceiling assemblies. 5. Wood siding,sheathing and wall framing on the exterior 320.3.1 Airborne noise.Airborne sound insulation for wall and of a building having a clearance of less than 6 inches(153 floor-ceiling assemblies shall meet a Sound Transmission Class mm)from the ground. 0 (STC)of 45 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 90. 6. Wood structural members supporting moisture-perme- 320.3.1.1 Penetrations.Penetrations or openings in the assem- able floors or roofs which are exposed to the weather, bly for pipes,ventilation or exhaust ducts shall be sealed,lined, such as concrete or masonry slabs,unless separated from insulated or otherwise treated to maintain the required ratings. such floors or roofs by an impervious moisture barrier. 7. Wood furring strips or other wood framing members 320.3.2 Structural-borne noise. Impact sound insulation for attached directly to the interior of exterior masonry walls floor-ceiling assemblies shall meet an Impact Insulation Class or concrete walls below grade except where an approved (IIC)of 45 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 492.Floor vapor retarder is applied between the wall and the furring covering may be included in the assembly to obtain the required strips or framing members. rating. 322.1.1 Ground contact.All wood in contact with the ground and which supports permanent structures intended for human SECTION 321 occupancy shall be approved wood suitable for ground contact MOISTURE VAPOR RETARDERS use,except untreated wood may be used where entirely below groundwater level or continuously submerged in fresh water. 321.1 Retarder required.In all frame walls and floors,and ceil- ings, not ventilated to allow moisture to escape, an approved rience has demonstrated a specific need, approved naturally vapor retarder having a maximum perm rating of 1.0, when tested in accordance with Procedure for Desiccant of Method durable or pressure-treated wood shall be used for those portions ASTM E 96 shall be used on the warm-in-winter side of the cher- of wood members which form the structural supports of build- mal insulation. ings,balconies,porches,or similar permanent building appurte- nances when such members are exposed to the weather without Exceptions: adequate protection from a roof,eave,overhang or other cover- 1. In construction where moisture or its freezing will not ing which would prevent moisture or water accumulation on the damage the materials. surface or at joints between members.Depending on local expe- 2. In hot and humid climate areas where either of the fol- rience,such members may include: lowing conditions occur: 67°F. (19°C.) or higher wet- 1. Horizontal members such as girders,joists and decking. bulb temperature for 3,000 or more hours during the 2. Vertical members such as posts,poles and columns. warmest six consecutive months of the year, or 73°F. 3. Both horizontal and vertical members. (23°C.) or higher wet-bulb temperature for 1,500 or and columns. Posts, poles, and columns more hours during the warmest six consecutive months 322.1.3 Post, poles of the year. i supporting permanent structures intended for human occupancy which are embedded in concrete in direct contact with the ground or embedded in concrete exposed to the weather shall be SECTION 322 approved pressure-treated wood suitable for ground contact use. PROTECTION AGAINST DECAY 322.1.4 Wood columns.Wood columns shall be approved wood of natural decay resistance or approved pressure preservatively 322.1 Location required.In areas subject to decay damage as treated wood. established by Table 301.2a, the following locations shall require the use of an approved species and grade of lumber,pres- Exception: Posts or columns supported by piers projecting sure preservatively treated in accordance with AWPA Cl,C2, 2 inches(51 mm)above the floor or finish grade and separated C3,C4,C9,C15,C18,C20,C22,C23,C24,C27,C28,Pl,P2 therefrom by an approved impervious moisture barrier. and P3,or decay-resistant heartwood of redwood,black locust, 322.2 Quality mark.Lumber and plywood required to be pres or cedars. sure preservatively treated in accordance with this code shall 1. Wood joists or the bottom of a wood structural floor bear the quality mark of an approved inspection agency which when closer than 18 inches (457 mm) or wood girders maintains continuing supervision, testing and inspection over when closer than 12 inches(305 mm)to exposed ground the quality of the product. in crawl spaces or unexcavated area located within the periphery of the building foundation. 322.2.1 Required information.The required quality mark on 2. All sills or plates which rest on concrete or masonry exte- each piece of pressure preservatively treated lumber or plywood rior walls and are less than 8 inches (203 mm) from shall contain the following information: exposed ground. 1. Identification of the treating plant. 23 BUILDING PLANNING 4. The lower unit of a two-story duplex may structurally 3. Sills and sleepers on a concrete or masonry slab which is support the upper unit. in direct contact with the ground unless separated from such slab by an impervious moisture barrier. 320.3 Sound transmission. Wall and floor ceiling assemblies 4. The ends of wood girders entering exterior masonry or separating dwelling units shall provide airborne sound insula concrete walls having clearances of less than 1/2 inch tion for walls and both airborne and impact sound insulation for (12.7 mm)on tops,sides and ends. floor-ceiling assemblies. 5. Wood siding,sheathing and wall framing on the exterior 320.3.1 Airborne noise.Airborne sound insulation for wall and of a building having a clearance of less than 6 inches(153 floor-ceiling assemblies shall meet a Sound Transmission Class mm)from the ground. $ (STC)of 45 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 90. 6. Wood structural members supporting moisture-perme- 320.3.1.1 Penetrations.Penetrations or openings in the assem- able floors or roofs which are exposed to the weather, bly for pipes,ventilation or exhaust ducts shall be sealed,lined, such as concrete or masonry slabs,unless separated from insulated or otherwise treated to maintain the required ratings. such floors or roofs by an impervious moisture barrier. 7. Wood furring strips or other wood framing members 320.3.2 Structural-borne noise. Impact sound insulation for attached directly to the interior of exterior masonry walls floor-ceiling assemblies shall meet an Impact Insulation Class or concrete walls below grade except where an approved 0 (IIC)of 45 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 492.Floor vapor retarder is applied between the wall and the furring covering may be included in the assembly to obtain the required strips or framing members. rating. 322.1.1 Ground contact.All wood in contact with the ground and which supports permanent structures intended for human SECTION 321 occupancy shall be approved wood suitable for ground contact MOISTURE VAPOR RETARDERS use,except untreated wood may be used where entirely below groundwater level or continuously submerged in fresh water. 321.1 Retarder required.In all frame walls and floors,and ceil 322.1.2 Geographical areas.In geographical areas where expe ings, not ventilated to allow moisture to escape, an approved rience has demonstrated a specific need, approved naturally vapor retarder having a maximum perm rating of 1.0, when tested in accordance with Procedure for Desiccant of Method durable or pressure-treated wood shall be used for those portions ASTM E 96 shall be used on the warm-in-winter side of the ther- of wood members which form the structural supports of build- mal insulation. ings,balconies,porches,or similar permanent building appurte- nances when such members are exposed to the weather without Exceptions: adequate protection from a roof,eave,overhang or other cover- 1. In construction where moisture or its freezing will not ing which would prevent moisture or water accumulation on the damage the materials. surface or at joints between members.Depending on local expe- 2. In hot and humid climate areas where either of the fol- rience,such members may include: lowing conditions occur: 67°F. (19°C.) or higher wet- 1. Horizontal members such as girders,joists and decking. bulb temperature for 3,000 or more hours during the 2. Vertical members such as posts,poles and columns. warmest six consecutive months of the year, or 73°F. 3. Both horizontal and vertical members. (23°C.) or higher wet-bulb temperature for 1,500 or more hours during the warmest six consecutive months 322.1.3 Post, poles and columns. Posts, poles, and columns of the year. ! supporting permanent structures intended for human occupancy which are embedded in concrete in direct contact with the ground or embedded in concrete exposed to the weather shall be SECTION 322 approved pressure-treated wood suitable for ground contact use. PROTECTION AGAINST DECAY 322.1.4 Wood columns.Wood columns shall be approved wood of natural decay resistance or approved pressure preservatively 322.1 Location required.In areas subject to decay damage as treated wood. established by Table 301.2a, the following locations shall require the use of an approved species and grade of lumber,pres- Exception: Posts or columns supported by piers projecting sure preservatively treated in accordance with AWPA Cl, C2, 2 inches(51 mm)above the floor or finish grade and separated C3,C4,C9,C15,C18,C20,C22,C23,C24,C27,C28,P1, P2 therefrom by an approved impervious moisture barrier. and P3,or decay resistant heartwood of redwood,black locust, 322.2 Quality mark.Lumber and plywood required to be pres- or cedars. sure preservatively treated in accordance with this code shall 1. Wood joists or the bottom of a wood structural floor bear the quality mark of an approved inspection agency which when closer than 18 inches (457 mm)or wood girders maintains continuing supervision, testing and inspection over when closer than 12 inches(305 mm)to exposed ground the quality of the product. in crawl spaces or unexcavated area located within the periphery of the building foundation. 322.2.1 Required information.The required quality mark on 2. All sills or plates which rest on concrete or masonry exte each piece of pressure preservatively treated lumber or plywood rior walls and are less than 8 inches (203 mm) from shall contain the following information: exposed ground. 1. Identification of the treating plant. 23 12/29/2000 00:31 0000000000 PAGE 01 TO: Richard Mooradian, President - American Home Products/Super Kitchens FROM: Diana DemarestD� ,s299, d DATE: October 21st, 2000 RE: Outstanding issues on custom kitchen work 70/ Richard: I have left 3 messages for you in the past week. You made 2 appointments with me and did not call or show up for either of them. I am trying to resolve the outstanding issues on the kitchen. Electrical in the island We agreed while we were in Florida that you would handle all of this for us. The Building Official from the Town of Montville was here the other day on an unrelated issue and was not too happy to see an island without electrical, This, according to him, is a Connecticut code violation. Backsplash for the drop down we paid for this already and was told that the back splash where the eating surface meets the work surface would be forthcoming. I'd would like a status of that item. Stripped Knob We still have a stripped knob on one of the cabinets. It keeps falling off. You stated you would bring us a new one on your next visit, which never happened. Adjustments to the doors There is still a cabinet door in the kitchen that was supposed to be adjusted, It Is gapped far away from the cabinet. We discussed this with the installers when they were here. I think they forgot to fix it, Richard, I do not want to get ualy about this. You are well aware of the other issues in this house. I think we can agree I have enough to deal with. These are things we have paid for in full. Taking care of them is the right thing to do. Please get back to me ASAP so I may get this off my plate. janti• cip. ed resp• e is greatly appreciated. i .na s: arest 30 Partridge Hollow Oakdale, CT 06370 860-367-0306 cc: Vernon D. Vesy II, Building Official, Town of Montville Attorney Peter Hoops, Groton, CT