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INGHOUSE project ID: ING18081
October 24", 2018
RECEIVED
Yarmouth Housing Authority
Attn: Wendy Ohlson OCT 30 2018
534 Winslow Gray Road
South Yarmouth, MA 02664 BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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RE: 5-year Egress Evaluation of Buildings
Located at 534 Winslow Gray Road,South Yarmouth,MA
Dear Ms. Ohlson:
INGHOUSE has performed the structural review of the existing, exterior egress stairs and
walkways at the properties of Yarmouth Housing Authority on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018,
and as required by the Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR Rh Edition, Section
1001.3.2 Testing and Certification (MA Amendments).
We have found the egress related structural system to be in adequate condition.
We have noticed that the existing baluster and bottom guard rail spacing (exceeding maximum
of 4" clear), as well as interior stair and guard railing heights do not comply with current 9th
edition State Building Code requirements. We are assuming that such railings have been
installed at a time, when such regulation was different, and the current conditions are acceptable
to the towns building department. If the building department is of different opinion, these items
may have to be adjusted to meet current State Building Code requirements.
We recommend that the town of Yarmouth issues the renewal certification for 5-year-
egress, in accordance with 780 CMR, 9th Edition, Section 1001.3.2 Testing and Certification
(MA Amendments).
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Very truly yours, a IARS JEN$fN
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INGHOUSE No.50602 h
Lars Jensen, P.E., S.E.
1A14/2018