New Residence
New Residence 220 Hunnewell Street
220 Hunnewell St. Needham, MA
NEEDHAM, MA
November 18, 2011 GENERAL NOTES
OWNER
CODE MASSACHUSETTS STATE BUILDING CODE 8TH EDITION
1. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ARCHITECTS OF ALL DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND EXISTING CONDITIONS.
2. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS THAT MAY APPLY TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT.
3. ALL WORK OF THIS PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH ACCEPTED BUILDING PRACTICES AND ALL CODE HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THIS PROJECT.
GOVERNMENT BUILDING CODE
10. VERIFY FIELD CONDITIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF EACH PORTION OF THE WORK. THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS ARE COMPLIMENTARY AND WHAT IS REQUIRED BY ONE SHALL BE BINDING AS IF REQUIRED BY ALL. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL PORTIONS OF THE WORK.
- BUILDING PLANS ON SITE AT REASONABLE TIMES (5111.11) - BUILDING PERMIT ON SITE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED (5111.14)
THE MASSACHUSETTS BUILDING CODE, 8TH EDITION
- SITE GRADING/DRAINAGE: THE GRADE AWAY FROM FOUNDATION WALLS SHALL FALL A MINIMUM OF 6" WITHIN THE FIRST 10' (USED TO BE 1/2 PER FOOT FOR 6') (5401.3)
11. DIMENSIONS ARE TO CENTER LINES, EXISTING BULDING GRID LINES OR TO FACE OF FINISHED SURFACE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
- PIPES THROUGH FOOTINGS OR FOUNDATION WALLS: ANY PIPE PASSING THROUGH A FOOTING OR FOUNDATION WALL REQUIRES A SLEEVE (2) SIZES GREATER THAN THE PIPE. (7602.5)
12. ALL GYPSUM WALL BOARD CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO RECOMMENDATIONS, PRACTICES, STANDARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS PUBLISHED BY U.S. GYPSUM COMPANY IN THE GYPSUM CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK.
- FOUNDATION DRAINAGE: CONCRETE OR MASONRY FOUNDATIONS; DRAINS SHALL BE PROVIDED (5401.3)(5405.1)
4. REFER TO LIMITS OF WORK DRAWINGS FOR OVERALL DISCRIPTION OF WORK AREAS.
5. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL LEAVE THE PROJECT SITE AND ALL SURROUNDING AREAS IN FINAL CLEAR CONDITION INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF ALL DEBRIS RESULTING FROM CONSTRUCTION.
6. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN A DUST FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ADJACENT AREAS.
- FOUNDATION GROUNDING: WHERE FOOTING/FOUNDATION SYSTEMS ON ONE-TWO FAMILY BUILDINGS CONTAIN STEEL REINFORCING, CONFORMANCE TO 527 CMR 12.00 (ELECTRICAL CODE) GROUNDING CRITERIA IS REQUIRED. (8502.1)
- EGRESS DOORS: NO KEYED LOCKS PERMITTED ON INTERIOR OF EGRESS DOORS (5311.4.4)
13. ALL FINISHED WORK SHALL BE FREE OF DEFECTS. THE OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AT THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF THE VARIOUS TRADES INVOLVED.
- STAIRWAY MAXIMUM RISE 8 1/4" MINIMUM RUN 9" (5311.5.3.1) OPEN RISERS ARE PERMITED PROVIDED THAT OPENING DOES NOT EXCEED 5" (5311.5.3.3) - HEADERS: APPROPRIATE SIZE FOR FRAMING (TABLE 5502.5(1)(2) (5603.6)(1)(2)(3) MOST HEADERS REQUIRE DBLE JACK STUDS.
14. NO CHANGES OR SUBSTITIONS ARE ALLOWED UNLESS APPROVED BY THE OWNER.
- DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD WALLS: SHALL BE DESIGNED & CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 780 CMR 56.00 AND 780 CMR FIGURES 5602.3.1(1) & 5602.3.(2).
15. ALL DATA OUTLETS MUST BE ON A DEDICATED, ISOLATED CIRCUIT. 7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE WORK OF ALL TRADES AND VERIFY THAT ALL CUTTING AND PATCHING REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ALL MATERIALS BY ALL TRADES IS PROPERLY EXECUTED.
- PROTECTION AGAINST DAMAGE: PIPES & (WIRES) SHALL BE PROTECTED BY SHIELD PLATES. (7602.2.1)
16. THE MECHANICAL PORTION OF THIS PROJECT ISSUE AS A DESIGN BUILD PACKAGE. THE GENERAL CONTRACT IS TO SUBMITT TO THE ARCHITECT FOR APPROVAL A SET OF STAMPED MECHANICAL DRAWINGS OUTLINING THE PROPOSED SLOPE OF WORK.
- SAFETY GLAZING INGRESS & EGRESS DOORS REQUIRED & WITHIN 24 INCHES OF DOORS. (5308.4.6) OTHER NEW HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS: STAIRWAYS, RAMPS, LANDINGS, ETC. (5308.4) - BATHROOM VENTILATION REQUIRED & VENTED DIRECT TO OUTSIDE (5303.3)
8. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL UTILIZE THE AREAS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND TOOLS.
- ATTIC ACCESS REQUIRED MINIMUM 22" X 30" FOR 30 SQ. FT.+ AND HEIGHT OF 30"+ (5807.1)
9. ALL WRITEN DIMENSIONS SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHERS. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. IF THERE IS A QUESTION OR CONFLICT IN DIMENSIONS, NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT FOR CLARIFICATION.
- SOLID BLOCKING REQUIRED IN WALL AT FLOOR LINE, POINTS OF CANTILEVER AND OVER BEARING BEAM (5502.7 & 5502.7.1) - VENTILATION AREA: THE MINIMUM OPENABLE AREA TO THE OUTDOORS SHALL BE 4% OF THE FLOOR AREA BEING VENTILATED. (5303.1)
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS 3 A-3.1
MATERIAL SYMBOLS BLOCKING
BUILDING CROSS SECTION
NEW CONSTRUCTION
CONCRETE
5
102
B
DOOR NUMBER
EARTH ROOM NUMBER
BATT INSULATION WINDOW NUMBER
ELEVATION DESIGNATION
WOOD SECTION REFERENCE
NEW DOOR TO BE INSTALLED
EXISTING DOOR TO REMAIN
PARTITION TYPE
DRYWALL
GENERAL CONTRACTOR GLASS OR GLAZING
P LAM PLYWD
PLASTIC LAMINATE PLYWOOD
W/ WC
WITH
GYPSUM WALL BOARD
PT PR
PRESSURE TREATED PAIR
WD
WOOD
HC
HOLLOW CORE
PT
PAINTED
X-REF
CROSS REFERENCE
HDWR
HARDWARE QT
QUARRY TILE RISER RADIUS
@ AFF ATTEN
AT ABOVE FINISH FLOOR ATTENUATING
GC
BLDG
BUILDING
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
GRAVEL
5 A-3.3
ABBREVIATIONS GL GWB
CH CL
CEILING HEIGHT CENTER LINE
HM
HOLLOW METAL
HOR
HORIZONTAL
CLR
CLEAR
HT
HEIGHT
COL CONC
COLUMN CONCRETE
HVAC
HEATING, VENT, A/C
R RAD
HWH
HOT WATER HEATER
REQ
REQUIRED
CONT CPT CT
CONTINUOUS CARPET CERAMIC TILE
REFERENCE
INSUL
INSULATION
REF REV
INT
INTERIOR
RH
RIGHT HAND(ED)
RO
ROUGH OPENING ROOF TOP UNIT
DIM DWG(S)
DIMENSION DRAWING(S)
REV #
DATE
ISSUANCE
REVISION(S)
L LAV LH
LENGTH LAVATORY LEFT HAND(ED)
RTU SA SD
SOUND ATTENTION BATTS SMOKE DETECTORS
MAX
MAXIMUM
MECH MFR
MECHANICAL MANUFACTURER
SIM SPEC
SIMILAR SPECIFICATION
SQ
SQUARE
MD MIN
MEDIUM DENSITY MINIMUM
SQ FT
SQUARE FEET
SS
STAINLESS STEEL
OWNERSHIP & USE OF DOCUMENTS
MO MTL
MASONARY OPENING METAL
STL STN
STEEL STAIN
SV
SHEET VINYL
These drawings and specifications are the property and copyright of McKay Architects and shall not be used in whole or in part, or shall be assigned to a third party without the express written permission of McKay Architects. Contractor to verify all information and dimensions in the field prior to start of construction and is to notify McKay Architects of any discrepancies
EA
EACH
EIFS ELEC
EXT INSUL. FINISH SYSTEM ELECTRICAL
ELEV EQ
ELEVATION EQUAL
EWC
ELECTRICAL WATER COOLER
EXT
EXTERIOR
FC
FIRE CODE / FIRE CORE
FD
FLOOR DRAIN
NIC
NOT IN CONTRACT
FEC
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET
TREAD
FINISHED FLOOR FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION
NIGHT LIGHT NOMINAL
T
FF FFE
NL NOM
THK
THICKNESS
NTS
NOT TO SCALE
TP
TOILET PAPER DISPENSER
FIN
FINISH
TYP
TYPICAL
FFL
FLUORESENT LIGHTING
FOF FOC
FACE OF FINISH FACE OF CONCRETE
UNO
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE
FOS
FACE OF STUD
VCT
VINYL COMPOSITION TILE
FRT
FIRE RETARDANT TREATED
VIF
VERIFY IN FIELD
VTR
VENT THROUGH ROOF
TILE
WATER CLOSET
OC OD
ON CENTER OUTSIDE DIAMETER
OH
OPPOSITE HANDED
Title Sheet JOB NO 0052 DATE
DWG BY CKD BY SCALE
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