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Home My WebLink About2008 - Chimney Liner Field Inspection Notice Town of Montville Building Department April 24, 2008 Address: 4 Allen Drive Job Description: Stainfems Steel Chimney Liner Pem,it Number(s) M2008-0 9 Permit Date: April 8, 2008 Not Approved Approval INSPECTION ate: Deficiencies Special Date Conditions Final inspection for 4123 08 CC . No answer at the door lease call to reshedule 4124108 CC certificate of approval Rev. Date: 1/18/06 Page 1 Of 1 F' TOWN OF MONTVILLE Building Department 310 NORWICH-NEW LONDON TURNPIKE UNCASVILLE, CT 06382-2599 TEL. (860) 848-3030 X382 FAX. (860) 848-7231 MECHANICAL PERMIT Permit Number: M2008-004 Date: 08-Apr-08 Map/Lot: 090/037-000 Owner ID: 11000 Project Location: 4 ALLEN DRIVE Unit: Job Description: Install Stainless Steel Chimney Liner Owner Name: James S, & Che I Philip Tenant Name: N/A Careof: 4 Allen Dr Uncasville CT 06382- Telephone: Contractor Name: Telephone: (860)234-0654 DBA: Armstrong himney Services LLC Lic/Reg Type: HIC Lic/Reg No: 508367 P.O. Box 82 Exp Date: 30-Nov-08 Baltic CT 06330- Permit Fees Construction Information Building Value: $0.00 Building Fee: 1__ Use Group: IRC Plumbing Value: $0.00 Plumbing Fee: $0.00 Code: 2005 State Building Code Mechanical Value: $1,950.00 Mechanical Fee: $16.00 Electrical Value: $0.00 Electrical Fee: $0.00 Construction Type: IRC Total Value: $1,950.00 Penalty Fee: $0.00 Permit Code: R5 C of 0 Fee: $0.00 „ Comments: Plan Review Fee: $0.00 State Ed Fee: $0.31 Total Fee Paid: $16.31 I shall be the owners re sonsibili to schedule the foll win inspections a minimum of 2 business days in advan : Feld se of approved construction documents shall be available onsite during all inspections. BUILDING PERM INSPECTIONS PLUMBING MECHANICAL. ELECTRICAL PERMIT INSPECTIONS ❑ Footing - Prior to pouring concrete ❑ R Plumbing and leak test ❑ Deck Piers ❑ R Electrical ❑ Backfill - Footing drains an waterproofing ❑ Elec Trench - with conduit installed ❑ Concrete Slab - Prior to pouring concrete ❑ Pool Bonding ❑ Anchor Bolts - with sill plat and prior to floor framing ❑ Electrical Service CRS No: 0 ❑ Framing ❑ R HVAC ❑ Masonry Fireplace Throat o Chimney Thimble ❑ Gas Piping and leak test ❑ Fireblocking -Draftstopping INSPECTION REQUIRED UPON COMPLETION ❑ Insulation Certific of Approval ificate of Occupancy Building Official's Approval: ' Town of Montville Buuil ding Oekrtment 310 Norwich-New London Tpke. Tel. 860-848-3030, Ext 382 Uncesville, CT 06382 Fax. 860-848-7231. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT APPLICATION FORM Permit No.: Type of Work Occu anc Type Permit Type ❑ New Construction ❑ Si gIs Family Building ddidon 103 T Family Plumbing Alteration 0 To house ❑ Mechanical ❑ Ac essory Structure D Electrical CRS#: Job Address: L_L - 1 A_ (Number) (Street) (Unit) Job Description: i - IVCI~Z Owner ~l-k 1 Address: R State: Zip Code: City: Telephone: Contractor: DBA: Address: City: L • ! C o: State: OT Zip Cade: rin Telephone: License Type: _ License No.:5)Mat pa Expiration Date: / I hereby certify that the proposed rk wilt conforrn to the State Building Code and all other codes as adopted by the State of Connecticut and the Town of Montville and further attest that a proposed work is authorized by the owner in fee and that I am authorized to make application for a permit for such work as described above. 51 By checking this box, I will follow the requirements of the 2005 NEC as the alternative compliance per section E3301.2.1 of the Residential Code, Instead of the electrical requirements in chapters 33 through 42 of the Residential Code. n, Owner /Agent Signature: Date: on rue Ion Value Permit Fees Building Value Building Fee: Plumbing Value: Plumbing Fee: . Mechanical Value: Mechanical Fee. Electrical Value: Electrical Fee: Total Value. Penalty Fee. C of O Fee: Plan Review Fee: State Ed Fee: Total Fee: 4niodk oe"Xkr31, 200 Town of Montville Building Department File Receipt Date: 0 -Apr-08_ Receipt No: 3305 Received From: Armstron himne s Job Address: 4 Alle Drive R Fees Collected State Educational Training Fee Cash: $0.00 Cash: $0.00 Check: $16.31 Check: $0.31 Check No: 1300 Short/Over: $0.00 Construction Value: $1,950.00 Demolition Value: $0.00 Received By Carmen Rot erts Chimney Services LLC P.O. Box 82 Baltic, CT 06330 F(860) 7-8981 * (86 ) 440-3317 * (860) 822-1400 60) 822-1403 Don's Cell (860) 234-0654 Proposal Don's CS Certification # 6303 CT Li # 508367 (860) 639-8316 c 4!1!2008 Jim Philip Job Site: Same 4 Allen Drive Montville, CT 06353 Labor and material as needed to install a stainless steel liner into an existing chimney. Accessories in- clude a tee for boiler/ ace connection as needed, along with a top plate, storm collar and stainless steel cap, all required for a UL fisted installation. The boiler/furnace connection to the liner, is to be completed and /or verified by your heating company. Priced as follows: All materials needed to install new liner for boiler/furnace as required Labor to instal 1 new liner and accessories required Grand Total $ 1,950.00 Note: We are please to thank-, and honor our Military & Senior Citizen (60+) Customers with a 5% discount! 11) information must be included at time of acceptance for the discount to be applied to your final invoice,. Note: Bu lding Permit fee of S65. 00, if one is required, will be added to nal invoice! Note. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express far your convenience! All old and excess material to be removed, ,with complete work area left in original, neat condition. We propose to hereb furnish labor, equipment & materials, as specified above for the sum of: One Thousand Ni e Hundred Fifty & 00/100 dollars $ 1,950.00 Payment to be made is follows: 50% Deposit to order material Balance due in full the day of completion. Ct Registration # 508367 Home Improvement Contractor Insu nce Agency; SAVA Insurance Group LTD, 750 Bro , aterford, CT 06385 Starts date: Starting date n otiabl as our wdrk is er related. An material to be as specified, All wo to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to Authorize Standard practices. Any alierafion fro above specifications involving extra costs will be executed Signature Only upon written orders, and will me an extra Charge over and above the proposal. AU - Agmeme is contingent upon strikes, dents or delays beyond our contra Note: This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepte i in ' days. Acceptance of Proposal - The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You we authorized to do the work as specified Payment will be made as outlined above. I if the balance is not paid on completion as specifies e. Armstrong Chimney services LLC reserves the option to charge a penalty of 10% on the balance due. Interest will begirt to accrue at the rate of 18% annually from the of ation event of defautt by Buyer, the Buyer agrees to pay all costs of coltec- tion, including reasonable fees in addition to other damages incurred y setter A& -7 Date of acceptance- .-:l Signature(s You, the boyar, may Cancel this trwv ion at any time prior to midnight of third business day ha data of this transaction. See the attached novoe a cancellation on the reverse side for an explanation of this rioht. (Saturday is legal business day in Connecticut) his. instrument ispatlid upon a Home Solicitation Sale. which sale is Subject to the provisions of the Hone solicitation Sales Act This instrument is not noottabl ~ . Chimney Se ices LLC P.Q. Box 17 Taftville, CT 06380-0217 (860) 887-8981 (860) 4441-3317 * Fax (860) 859-3212 CT Lie 08367 Date: To Who it may concern, Dionne Sergiy has my permission to sign for, and obtain permits, using my license number, for job(s) to be completed for the following Customer, as per the signed proposal. Name: ~ N^ Address: G~3 J*anIk You, Don Id R P4mstrong zmljagxi'~111111 Emu r HOME IMPRO ENfENT CONTRACTOR DONALD -AIRM~TRONG P0 BOx'2,7 TAPTVILLE, CT 0638'0-0217 L[C. F REG NO, V E E PlRES 05(183 12/0 2007 ~1, 30/2008 sera _ _ ...n_ . w ♦V(~. wVt l.x LG GEe is [X SCF~RSLQFSI.t tii?J4iM.t .v. 4JJ"~JL:L _tiSTG: 4V4 VT. U1,6 ACORD. CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 10!2!2107 PRODUCER ($60)437-7282 F : (860)447-5656 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER Of INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS U"N THE CERTIFICATE Sava insura=e Grohs C. HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ,780 Broad Street ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW Waterford CT 06385 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURED INSURER A PZZMSS INSURIlNCB AIMTPANG C M24my Cl s ISaC Iw'uPER B: SZOR tNSt uw= 11046 P. O. Sox 217 INSURER C. P +E85 l'3iTRAAm_ 24198 t t ER D:. k(AM090 MUM= CO . TAH'RV31LS CT 06380 aNSUR R E: THE POLIIES OF MSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN SUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERioD INDICATED. NalwYmsTANDMG AiYY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO VWICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE RUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN M SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. INSR POIUCY'NWSSR. POLICY EFFEGTNE POLE EXPIRATION TYPE OF IN ANCE umn GENERAL LIABAJTY EACH- R s 1,000,000 DrV+aGETORENTED w ~ 200,EIOQ X COMM.tERCIAL GENERAL PTY - • A CLAWSMADE 5 CCUR CBP9860045 6/24/2007 6/24/2008 mEDEICP An me ew, $ 10,000 PER IN RY s 1,000,000 QENERAL R A, s 2,000,000 GENL AGGREGATE LMT APPLE S s 2 000 , 000 7X POLICY PPO_ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LZ0 S 1,000,000 (Ea acadent) X ANY ALTO $ ALL OVWED AUTOS BA9869241 6/24/2007 6/24/2008 SCDiLYINXRY ;Psr~rscn) s SCHEDULED AUTOS HIREDAUT'OS BODILYIN,URY 8 (Per SGG ) idLX4r+-4t4t.E;3 F+UT£75 P` OPERTY DAMAGE GARAGE LIA 4LITY AUTO ONLY- EAACCIDENT g ANY AUTO OTHER THA,4 E# AC:C AUTO ONLY AOG 8 ExCES AJWRELLA LIABILITY 2 , 000, 000 x OCCUR M CLAIM KADE 2t000,000 C DEDUCTIBLE 009860645 5124/2007 6/24/2008 s i RETENT#OFi 10,000 $ F3 WORKERS ' T#ONAND x SAT -s I I V IBSPLOYEWLlANUT r -A s 500, 000 ANY FROPRETORIPARTNER)EXECJTB CFFICERAOIE~OIBER EXCLUDED? 57170465 10/3/2007 10/1/2008 El. DISEASE-EA!-IM OYE s 500,000 Ifyes.aes=uc EL.€xs -t LCYLt~nr s 500,000 v OTHER ~ M oOF oPERATK*M LOCA SMCLLMOM AWW BY ENT AL PRAM Chmmay cleamng/repair CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ASOYE DESCPAWD POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE Updated proof of Xnsu=nce EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE IS5L*4 MAUR WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAN. CT 10 DAYS "Un EN NOlI= TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUr FAILURE TO DO $0 SHIA" W M NO OSUGAnON OR LIABILMY OF ANY KIND LPON THE # ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVE$. f f s a3TY8. Bt2SC2%'~t3'.,E f " HomeSavere U11raPr0"" HomeSave& UltraProi- with Fait-Face FlexWrap with Foil-Face FlexWrap and ArmorMesh and ArmorMesh INTRODUCTION Alternative UL Listed Guardian Cap rap Termination Storm Collar ✓ Gelco Knock-Clown Multi-flue I tomeSaver`' Ultral'r6 " flexible stainless steel relining pipe is intended for Top Clamp ---Chimney Top with 12° mesh or "Top Plate Chimney Protector with 10" mesh use in conjunction with residential heating appliances which burn wood, Top Clamp wood pellets, coal, oil, or any Category I IT or natural gas appliances, and Top Plate gas lags installed in a fireplace. HomeSaver UltraPro can be installed in masonry cir certain factory-built chimneys- ~ `Note: Leave at least 6° 01 space between the top MomeSaver UltraPro relining pipe is a high-quality, patented` flexible, of Foil Face FlexWrap -guardian Cap stainless stecl lining system. It has been tested and listed by Underwriters Clamp and the Top Plate. ~ Storm Collar Clam I aboratorios, file tfMHI3768. IlonW.Saver Ultral'ro is made of hihgh- uali- HomeSaver Flex Liner P p covered with Foil-f=ace Top Plate ty, 31 Wfi-alloy stainless steel. This maintains the corrosion resistance while FtexWrap Insulation and ArmorMesh also giving the benefits of high heat resistance. Fl()meSaver UltraPro is a corrugat- ed liner with a unique mechanical, Clamp roll lock se'.arn. 't'hese seams are gas Flex Tee t- a aver Flex gas -Connector Pipe tight and hold tight no unatter how Flex Tap Cover Foil-Face FloxWrap mach you bend or shape them Bottom Plate tnsulalion -Support Rods Foil Tape (Figure 1}. ArtnorMesh i HomeSaver requires that an expe- rienced professional who works { with chitrineys on a regular basis } Smoke Shelf perform the installation of Damper ItomeSaver Ultral'rorelining pipe- Fi~~ure 1 I Bottom Termination t4oxneSaver UltraPro is tested and " Alternative A. listed to the UL 1777 Standard which requires insulation for wood and coal Bottom Plate Leg Support appliances. Connector-Adaptor r; { Bottom Plate HomeSaver's commitment to providing a product elf superior quality is With2"Colar _ ieetmination: B reflected in its obtaining the UL Listing. The testing is very stringent, and Tube Molder Su"° Rods UL ensures consistency of the product by regularly inspecting the mane- Bottom Termination facturin facility and materials. This commitment is also reflected in lner'ative A: g y Tubes nsulatir Plug I-lomeSaver's excellent warranty. i Bottom Support Plate Nuts; c 1 All-Thread Nests Support Foil-Face FlexWrap Nods Figure 11 3. INSULATING THE LINER ~ Insulation is required when venting solid fuel appliances but is optional for Tvood pet- let appliances, oil appliances, and Category I LIB or natural gas-burning appliances. ~ i i Using HomeSaver Foil-Face FiexWrap HomeSaver Fail-lace FlexWrap is an insulating blanket of special ceramic fibers mated to a heavy reflective foil. The use of F1exWrap around To install the tee, first place the tee cover over the outside of the HomeSaver UltraPro relining pipe will help center the .linter in the shim- bottom end using four, I/z" 316-alloy stainless pop rivets to secure ney,in addition to the other benefits previously mentioned. (Figure 9). Short Flex Tee With If a hearth stove will be connected to the liner, determine which type The take--off Flex Tee With Removable, 10" Long, Removable, III of tee with be used (see page 11 for specific recommended tt s). Uncrimped Take-Off With Uncrimped Take-Off attaches to the Band Connection With Band Connection If an insert will be connected to the liner; you may use a HomeSaver tee body with a II Band r:anrfeclian Mind connection Tee body connector/adaptor with band connection to make the connection retractable band Retractable. Retractable between the flex and the insert if it has a 6" inside dimension flue col- connection. roe body band band lar. If the liner comes down towards the insert at an angle, or has a rec- The first tee, tangle or oval flue collar equal to or less than 28 square inches of area, right, is called you may need two items. They are the HomeSaver RoundFlex cast- Toe take-off 10" long tee the Flex 'tee Rivet i iron insert boot, as well as the HomeSaver Pro cask-iron insert boot With Remov_ Tee cover Too cover Rivet take off adapter. :able, Uncrimped - ~ Figure 9 11. In installations using a tee, pcrsition the tee takeoff with retractable 'f'ake-Off With band into the chimney opening. The retractable band should be fully Band Connection. The UltraPro slides into the top of the tee and is opened so the body of the FomeSaver tee may be lowered through the secured by tightening the retractable band connection. There are also band. Then the band must be secured to the tee body by tightening the four pilot holes where 1/.7" 3.76-alloy pip rivets may also be used if retractable band. desired. The take-off attaches to the tee body with a retractable band connection. Fill mortar in tightly around the take-oft to the tee. Make sure the con- nector pipe will connect easily to the take-off before the mortar cures. The second tee, above, is called the Short Flex 'l'ee With 10" tong, Single-wall metal connectors must maintain a minimum of 18" clear- Removable, Uncrimped'l`ake-Off With Band Connection. The UltraPro ance to combustibles and a rise of at least 1/4' per foot. Connectors shall slides into the top of the tee and is secured by tightening the be securely supported and fastened with sheet metal screws or retractable band connection. There are also four pilot holes where t/z" stovepipe screws. The connector shall be readily accessible for inspec- 316-allay pop rivets may also be used if desired. tion, cleaning, and replacement. The initial pipe `connection will either be a direct connection to the take-off of the flex tee in a HomeSaver UltrAPro installation, or anon- nector through a UL fisted wall penetration assembly. Any pipe con- nector used, which is not in plain view from the room, must be made of stainless steel or equivalent materials. , Address: 4 Allen Drive TOTAL ITEM CITY $1UNIT Building. Plumbing Mechanical Electrical BUIL ING AREA ew Construction SF $ 113.03 $ - $ - asement, Finished SF $ 22.96 $ - $ asement, Unfinished SF $ 12.40 $ - $ ravel Sapce SF $ 9.30 $ - interior Renovations SF $ 35.09 $ - $ - $ MAN FACTURED HOMES Ground Anchors SF $ 6.45 $ - $ - $ - Basement SF $ 12.41 $ - $ - $ ravel Space SF $ 9.31 $ - $ - $ - AME 1TIES Kitchen EA $ - $ - $ - Full Bathroom EA $ - $ - Half-Bathroom EA $ - $ - GA GE Attached SF $ 54.35 $ - $ Detached SF $ 69.53 $ - $ - Under SF $ 10.03 $ - $ - Carport SF $ 19.89 $ - MEC ANICAL Warm-Air n YIN $ Hot Water n Y/N $ Electric n Y/N $ - Air Conditioning n YIN $ ELE TRICAL SERVICE Upgrade Amps $ - Overhead, new Amps $ Underground, new Amps $ ' Subpanel EA $ 599.50 $ - Gen Set EA $ 3,850.00 $ - SOL D FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES Prefab Metal Fireplace EA $ 6,497.70 $ - Masonryw/lfireplace EA $ 7,096.65 $ - Masonry w/2 fireplaces EA $ 11,095.70 $ - Wood Stove, free standing EA $ 2,692.25 $ - Wood stove insert EA $ 1,859.77 $ - DE S, PORCHES, SUNROOMS Deck SF $ 43.07 $ - Porch SF $ 149.38 $ - Sunroom SF $ 176.90. $ $ PO LS & HOT TUBS Hot Tub EA $ 8,016.25 $ - $ Inground Pool EA $ 21,373.44 $ - $ Above Ground Round EA $ 5,099.46 $ - $ - Above Ground Oval EA $ 6,019.75 $ - $ Pool Heater EA $ 8,984.25 $ - Inflatable Type Pool EA $ 1,550.00 $ - SHE DS wlo electrical SF $ 20.35 $ - w/electrical - SF $ 20.35 $ - $ RE OVATIONS - Roofing, Overlay SF $ 3.00 $ - Roofing, Strip & reroof SF $ 4.00 $ - Roof Sheathing SF $ 1.31 $ - Siding SF $ 3.50 $ - Windows EA $ 500.00 $ - Skylights EA $ 1,051.10 $ - Doors, Exterior EA $ 601.50 $ - Oil Tank, 275 Gallon EA $ Oil Tank, 550 Gallon EA $ MI ELLANEOUS CALCULATIONS $ 1,950.00 TO ALS $ - $ - $ 11950.00 $ - PERMIT FEE CALCULATIONS Construction Value Fee Building $ - $ PI mbing Y $ - $ - M chanical Y $ 1,950.00 $ 16.00 El ctrical Y $ - $ - W rking before Permit Issuance $ Certificate of Occupancy Fee $ Plan Review Fee $ Slate Education Fee $ 0.31 TOTALS $ 1,950.00 $ 16.31 Figures are based on the 2006 RS Means Residential Cost Data Town of Mon vii& Building Department 310 Norwich-New London Tpke. Tel. 860-848-3030, Fxt 382 Uncasville, CT 06382 Fax. 860-848-7231 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPROVAL 11 AQ t~ 12.. T v~035 Property Addre s N 1J t-~55 t~E C t P Job Description The applicant is respon ible for obtaining all of the required approvals checked off on this form. No building permit will be issued unti all of the required signatures have been obtained. Required partment Permit Issuance Approval Approval Tax Collector 7 0 2 S4,ature! date Comments: ® WPCA, Administrative Comments: ❑ WPCA, Opera ions date Comments: Planning & Zoning date Comments: 4 S ❑ Health Department Comments: ❑ Department o Public Works ,~,-Onatur i date Comments: ❑ State Dept. of Transportation (Structures over 100,000 . ft. or with more than 200 parking spaces - Official copy of STC Certificate of Operation required - per CGS 14-311) Signature.' date Cf3Fn1`1' enits:: . Fire Marshal. C Comments: 1 (VL U~ ~jtugusrs, zoos To Jade Enterp ises re:work Performed on 01/07/2008 167 Cherry Street, Suite 152 Milford, Ct. 06460 (631)617- 861 Fax(631)849-5510 To whom it ay concern, We had a conversation a few weeks ago, and I expected an answer and/or a satisfactory solution to the problems that ere encountered. When we spoke you told me that you would go to the town hall of Montvilie,Ct. d apply for the building permit that was required BEFORE the start of the job. Since then I have heard no ing from you concerning any of the complaints that I have. Obviously you think that this matter is unim rtant to me;but I assure you that I am treating this with the utmost attention. I would appreciate if you got in touch with me so we can get this problem rectified. My phone # is (860)639-8316. I am able to be reached 7 days a week,24 hours a day. The address of Montville Town Hall is 310 Norwich-New London Tpk. Montville,Ct. the phone # for the town building inspector whose name is Vern is (860)848-3030 ext382. I would appreciate your immediate attention to this matter of substandard work and follow-up service. As requested you were paid in cash. This obviously was a major mistake on my part. As we discussed in our last conversation there is the possibility of a threat to my and my families safety because of the roblems with the work performed. As we discussed the work was inspected by an in dependant con actor and you have received a copy of his report that was also sent to the Ct.Atty.Gener .,the BBB,the Dept.of Consumer Protection, and the Ct.Building Dept. I am hoping to have this resolved in as expeditious manner as possible. If you need to contact me or the town hall I have supplied you with all the information you need. Hoping for your prompt attention, Jim Starr Phili 4Zasville,Ct.063 82 P.O. Box 484 Uncasville,Ct.06382 c- Montville town buildine inspector Better Business Bureau Dept. of consumer Protection Ct. State Attorney General TOWN OF MONTVILLE Building Department 310 NORWICH-NEW LONDON TURNPIKE UN_CASVILLE, CT 06382-2599 TEL. (860) 848-3030X382 FAX. (860) 848-7231 1/11/2008 Cheryl Philip James 4 Allen Dr Uncasviile CT 06382- Delivery method: _B, NOTICE OF VIOLA TON for the properly located at: 4 ALLEN DRIVE Unit: Map/Lot: 090/037-000 You are hereby ordered discontinue the violation at the above referenced property per Section R113.1 of the 2005 Residential Code as adopted as the Connecticut State Building Code. You must STOP WORK as per Section R114.0 of the 2005 Residential Code as adopted as the Connecticut State Buildi g Code and you must submit to the Building Department a plan of compliance within ten (10) calendar days from the date of receipt of this notice in order to avoid possible legal action. The violation consis s of: Installation of Chimney Liner Without the Required Permit(s) and approvals emon D. Vesey I , Building icial Cc: States' Attorne, Housing Prosecutor File - --Office Use Only: Date: Insp ctor: Comments: i Chimney Services LLC Inspection Report 1 Jewett City Rd. * P.O. ox 217 Taftville, CT 06380 0217 (860) 887-8981 * (860) 40-3317 * Fax (860) 859-3212 1/9/2008 CT Lic # 508367 Jim or Christina Philip You can see where the flues are crumbling. Per NFPA 211 4 Allen Drive 13.9 which states that "if a flue liner in a chimney has sof- Montville, CT 0 353 tend, cracked, or otherwise deteriorated, it shall be replaced or relined". Dear Jim & Chris, and Whom it may concern, Jim, we enjoyed meeting with you. We were called after questioned regarding a liner installation that had taken place at the above ddress. During our conversation it seemed that some things that were done by Jade Enterprises was question ble. Jim and Chris asked if we were willing to come out and evaluate the work that was done. Following are a few pictures to better explain what was found. The picture to the left is of the chimney top where the liner was installed. As you can see in this pic- ture, the mesh of the cap, and the top of the chim- ney are loaded with creosote. This was supposedly . n r addressed in the invoice given to the Customer at no charge. You will also notice the liner is very N close, too close only 3" approximately, to the cap I lid. This along with downsizing the flue as was 4 - done, creates a serious health concern for the occu- pants of the home, involving carbon monoxide. } Ilrr _ The picture directly below shows where the top support is not in it's proper position, sealing the top of the flue. You can also see another sample of y the creosote left on top of the chimney, which was - • supposedly cleaned. Continued on next page. Q 1 - ---.--arm. - r - - - This picture to the left is looking down the liner that was installed for the boiler flue. I could find no infor- mation on the liner without taking it apart, as to the - - manufacturer, and the Homeowner had no information or warranty. Without this information I cannot be sure f.' ■ that a 321, 316, or 316TI alloy was used, which is nor- mally required for boilers. There was scrap liner left .h 4 `r w on the Homeowners property, which feels like alumi- num, unacceptable for an oil boiler liner. Also, after seeing how the liner is "puckered" in where screws mar= _ x were installed, it appears the liner was probably in- stalled upside down. Any liner we have installed is made to drip the condensates & acids down. These ' l areas will catch and hold those condensates & acids as installed, probably causing premature liner failure. Also most liner manufacturers require rivets be used because the screws are not normally manufactured in 316 alloy, as the rivets are. While on the roof, checking a liner out, I inspected the - fireplace flue. It seems in Ja e Enterprises invoice that this was supposedly addressed. Fight after "Instructions" after the Customer's address, it states "F/P & Oil $75.00 NC". _ - x One would assume this means both would be addressed. As you can see in the picture to he right, which is the fireplace - • - , flue, it is very dirty. Also of most concern, the 1 st flue - - j r down is cracked badly. The ize of the cracks would indi cate to most professionals that: #1. This flue requires further inspection, which can only b done by cleaning it. #2. This s should have been noted upo inspection/evaluation. 93. Y„ The Customer should have b en told not to use this fire- place & flue because of a sa ty concern (see NFPA guide r x line on first page). 44. With a crack this size it is more than 1 likely more flues are cracked below. tea rq`~ 2 s'~r The 2 pictures below are loo ing up into the fireplace and flue through the damper. You can see in these pictures that this flue con- tains a lot of dangerous creo ote. This does not seem to have been addressed at all, putting this Homeowner at serious risk. h f 3 r ixr` z Continued on next page 2 The picture to the left is the boiler connection to the ' .01 liner. I was concerned when I saw the tape on the - joints of the connector pipes. We took the connec- tion apart where it goes into the chimney, with Jim Philip's permission. We did find 2 screws connect- ing the pipes to the piece in the wall. Three screws are required in each joint minimum. 3 ; 4 r{ The picture directly below is looking into the liner el" snout, after the connector pipes were removed. The Contractor put a galvanized adapter inside the wall ` - (concrete foundation), which is mortared around. Furthermore the liner is only a 5.5" id, the boiler connector is a 7" id. Most Building Inspectors re- quire us to extend all the way out from the liner to just beyond the face of the wall with stainless steel. ? This is due to they want the galvanized, which can 1 I~ corrode, only out side the foundation, where it can be watched & replaced as needed. Finally, this last picture belo is looking up, into the bottom' N of the liner, from the cleanout door. My concerns are: #1' there is no T cover at the bottom of the liner, allowing the possibly into the t to leak outside the liner, o boiler exhaust r xhaus home. #21 can't see for sure f the T has the required 8" of liner below where the boiler c nnects, as required by Building y Code. Also, see the galvaniz d inside the chimney, which to 2 the best of my knowledge should not be there. 4 x y S In Summary: The items that were done, or not done raise many y questions. L What was really cleaned, if anything even at no charge? 2. Top support not positioned correctly. a: 7 3. Is the liner installed upside down, as it appears? 4. Why wasn't the cracked fireplace flue brought to the atten- tion of the Homeowner? 5. Why wasn't the "stainless" connection extended out of the masonry? 6. Why was the boiler connector reduced in size? 7. How "safe" is this Homeowner against exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) entering the home? Also: 1. CT Home Improvement Contractor licensing requires in contracts over $300.00 the Customer have a 3 day right of rescission, where is that? 2. We could find no reference to the CT License number be- ing valid. 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