[MassHistPres] stretch code combined with HERS ratings — and window replacement
Dennis De Witt
abtdewitt at rcn.com
Wed Jul 26 08:43:44 EDT 2023
A question has arisen about an aspect of the new stretch code which, in combination with some steps in HERS ratings, may seem to require that, if there is renovation of more than 1000 ft.², historic windows must be replaced.
It has also been said that the ZBA can grant a variance, so the original structure does not have to be altered, as long as any addition meets the prescriptive table — and that this will also eliminate the need for a HERS rater.
Note that the question references “renovation” while the suggested ZBA solution refers to an “addition."
I would be interested if anyone has had experience with this issue.
Thanks
Dennis De Witt
Brookline
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