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

[jade at heartwoodrestoration.com]

I recently finished a project where the contractor AND the building  
inspector suggested the more than
100 windows needed to be replaced with insulated windows to meet  
current code...I pointed them in the
right direction...the beautiful old single pane glass sash with  
weather stripping and new storms are in place...
everyone but the contractor is happy....oh well...

....jade
jade Mortimer
heartwood window restoration
charlemont, ma
413-625-8680


Quoting Ralph Slate <slater at alum.rpi.edu>:

> 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