[MassHistPres] Question about state building code for insulation/windows

[Garrett Laws]

Talk to your local building inspector as they have more leeway to allow (or
not) different code items to be addressed on historic properties.

Garrett Laws
Copperandslate.net

On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Ralph Slate <slater at alum.rpi.edu> wrote:

> A contractor has made the claim that in order to do repairs to a property
> (from fire damage), he MUST replace the windows because current code
> requires it. His exact quote on the application is:
>
> "Due to the fire we must remove the plaster and replace the wiring,
> plumbing, and insulate to meet the newer requirements. The remaining
> windows are single-pane and cannot be sealed sufficiently ,,, especially
> the window weight cavity".
>
> Is anyone aware of changes to the building code that REQUIRE replacing
> windows versus single pane + storms, particularly focusing on the weight
> cavities?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ralph Slate
> Springfield, MA
>


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