Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260068 99 Division St. Facade Change Windows Admin Action Decision Tamie Ehinger, Chair Rob DuBoff, Vice Chair Chris Bennett Leslie DiCarlo Jeff Gritsavage Geoff Wood Karen Cavotta Alison Dockum, Alternate Christina Abele, Alternate CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS D ESIGN R EVIEW B OARD ❖ City Hall - 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Tel: 518-587-3550 x.2517 www.saratoga-springs.org NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION In the matter of the request for administrative action relating to application #20260068 99 Division St. Exterior Modifications – Egress Windows 99 Division St. Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 to approve the change in location of a basement egress window to the rear of the structure. The Vice Chairperson of the Design Review Board finds that, in accordance with Section 8.3 of the Rules and Regulations of the Design Review Board, the requested action is not substantive in nature and is not contrary to the intent of the original Board decision. Therefore, the request for administrative action, as described above, is approved. October 28, 2026 Vice Chair Date cc: Building Department File (Applicant) (Agent) Outlook Re: 99 Division St. - Change From Rob DuBoff <rjduboff@gmail.com> Date Wed 10/28/2026 3:51 PM To Julia Destino <Julia.Destino@saratogaspringsny.gov> Cc tamieehinger@yahoo.com <tamieehinger@yahoo.com> Warning: Unusual link This message contains an unusual link, which may lead to a malicious site. Confirm the message is safe before clicking any links. I am OK with approving it administratively, if I have the power to do so. The changes they are proposing move one of the egress windows to the rear, thus making it less visible from the right-of- way. Thanks, Rob On 10/28/2026 3:45 PM, Julia Destino wrote: I'm so sorry - this was in my drafts. I started answering and evidently was distracted. Yes, you approved two egress windows on West Harrison facade and they have to move one. That could be an administrative change, if you're comfortable approving it. Julia Destino Senior Planner City of Saratoga Springs 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: 518-587-3550 ext. 2533 PLEASE BE AWARE OF SCAMS! https://saratoga-springs.org /CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=898 From: Rob DuBoff <rjduboff@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 3:24 PM To: Julia Destino <Julia.Destino@saratogaspringsny.gov> Cc: tamieehinger@yahoo.com <tamieehinger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: 99 Division St. - Change   11/4/26, 3:38 PM Mail - Julia Destino - Outlook https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/id/AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC%2FEWg0AxlDIuR%2FRMEO89B%2FMS6nl%2BQACTcqOTwAA 1/2 Warning: Unusual link This message contains an unusual link, which may lead to a malicious site. Confirm the message is safe before clicking any links. Hi. Just trying again to get an answer on my earlier question - didn't we already approve the two window egress wells? If so, are you proposing to put this on consent tonight or have Tamie or myself approve this administratively? Thanks, Rob On 10/28/2026 9:54 AM, Julia Destino wrote: Good morning, We received a change for 99 Division Street (egress windows). Originally, they proposed two egress windows on the West Harrison facade. They are now proposing on the West Harrison facade, one on the rear. Here is the original app folder: https://lf.saratoga-springs.org /WebLink/Browse.aspx? id=696276&dbid=0&repo=SaratogaSprings I have also attached a download of the original plan and proposed for ease. Please let me know if this change can be administratively approved. Thank you, Julia Destino Senior Planner City of Saratoga Springs 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: 518-587-3550 ext. 2533 PLEASE BE AWARE OF SCAMS! https://saratoga-springs.org /CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=898 11/4/26, 3:38 PM Mail - Julia Destino - Outlook https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/id/AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC%2FEWg0AxlDIuR%2FRMEO89B%2FMS6nl%2BQACTcqOTwAA 2/2 DESIGN PROVISIONS:2025 BUILDING CODE OF NEW YORK STATE 2025 EXISTING BUILDING CODE OF NEW YORK STATE 2025 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE OF NEW YORK STATE CONSTRUCTION TYPE: VB DESIGN LOADS:ROOF...................................................58.1 PSF (SNOW) 15 PSF (DEAD) ATTIC (W / STORAGE).......................20 PSF (LIVE) ATTIC (W/O STORAGE).....................10 PSF (LIVE) CEILING...............................................10 PSF (DEAD) FLOOR (SLEEPING)............................30 PSF (LIVE) 12 PSF (DEAD) FLOOR (NON-SLEEPING)...................40 PSF (LIVE) 12 PSF (DEAD) STAIRS................................................40 PSF (LIVE) HANDRAILS.........................................200 LBS (ANY POINT/DIRECTION) DECKS.................................................40 PSF (LIVE) EXTERIOR BALCONY.........................40 PSF (LIVE) WIND LOADS:BASIC WIND SPEED (3 SECOND) GUST...........................................................115MPH IMPORTANCE FACTOR (Iw)...............................................................1.0 HIGHEST POINT OF ROOF (FT)...............................................................N/A TOPOGRAPHIC FACTOR (Kzt)..............................................................1.0 INSULATION REQUIREMENTS [PER 2025 ECCCNYS TABLE C402.1.3]: ENERGY STATEMENT = PRESCRIPTIVE FOR CLIMATE ZONE 5 FENESTRATION MAX. U-FACTOR = 0.27 (NON-METAL FRAMING, PER C402.5) CEILING INSULATION = R-53, EXCEPTIONS AS APPLICABLE PER CODE FLOOR INSULATION = R-30 WOOD-FRAMED WALL INSULATION = R-11 CAVITY + R-10 CONTINUOUS OR R-19 CAVITY + R-5 CONTINUOUS, OR R-21 CAVITY + R-4 CONTINUOUS BELOW-GRADE WALL INSULATION = R-7.5 CONTINUOUS OR EQUIVALENT UNHEATED SLAB INSULATION = R-15 CONTINUOUS TO 2FT DEPTH HEATED SLAB INSULATION = R-20 CONTINUOUS TO 4FT DEPTH + R-5 FULL-SLAB FURTHER REQUIREMENTS / EXCEPTIONS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS PER 2025 ECCCYNS CHAPTER 5 ENERGY CONSERVATION STATEMENT: TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, BELIEF, AND PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT THIS STRUCTURE MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2025 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE OF NEW YORK STATE. STANDARD CONTRACTOR OBLIGATIONS (NOT LIMITED TO): ·THE CONTRACTOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, SANITARY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION CODES, STATE AND / OR LOCAL. ·THE CONTRACTOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTION MEANS, METHODS, TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES, PROCEDURES, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROGRAMS IN RELATION TO PROJECT. ·THE CONTRACTOR / OWNER SHALL PERFORM EXPLORATORY EVALUATION TO DETERMINE ACTUAL FIELD CONDITIONS AND NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OF THEIR FINDINGS AS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR DESIGN CHANGES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. ·IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR / OWNER TO DEVELOP THE NECESSARY FOUNDATION SOIL TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS DESIGN OF 2 TONS PER SQ/FT AND TO HIRE A SOILS ENGINEER EXPERT TO INSPECT AND VERIFY SOIL CONDITIONS PRIOR TO POURING OF ANY FOUNDATIONS. THE CONTRACTOR, BUILDER OR OWNER SHALL NOTIFY ENGINEER OF ANY UNUSUAL SITE CONDITIONS WHICH MAY EFFECT THE FOUNDATION, DRAINAGE OR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL DEPTH OF FOOTINGS, UNSTABLE SOIL CONDITIONS AND HIGH GROUND WATER TABLE. ·THE CONTRACTOR / OWNER SHALL REQUEST & MARK THE LOCATION OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES PRIOR TO ANY DIGGING. RENOVATION OF FINISHED BASEMENT & SEPARATION INTO SECONDARY UNIT 99 DIVISION STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 OWNER: ARGENTI, NICHOLAS INDEX T1.0 COVER SHEET and NOTES GN0.0 ADDITIONAL NOTES ST1.0 SITE SURVEY ST1.1 PROPOSED SITE PLAN A1.0 UNIT B - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN A1.1 UNIT A - FIRST FLOOR PLAN A1.2 UNIT A - SECOND FLOOR PLAN ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS A. B. ANCHOR BOLT A. O. BY OWNER/OTHERS CLG CEILING CL. CLOSET CMU CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT CONC CONCRETE DBL DOUBLE DN DOWN DF (D.FIR) DOUGLAS FIR EA EACH LIN LINEN LVL LAMINATED VENEER LUMBER MAX MAXIMUM MIN MINIMUM M.O. MASONRY OPENING O.C. ON CENTER OPT. OPTIONAL O.S.B. ORIENTED STRAND BOARD POLY POLYETHYLENE PWDR. POWDER ROOM PREFAB PREFABRICATED P.S.I. POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH P.S.F. POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT REBAR REINFORCING BAR S.A.S. STOCK ABOVE SEAT SPF SPRUCE-PINE FIR SYP SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE STOR. STORAGE S.W.S SHEAR WALL SCHEDULE T. TOILET TYP TYPICAL U.N.O. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE W/ WITH W.W.M. WOVEN WIRE MESH SCOPE OF WORK: EXISTING FINISHED BASEMENT TO BE SEPARATED FROM MAIN RESIDENCE AND CONVERTED TO A SEPARATED UNIT, WITH ALL APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS INSTALLED TO DIVIDE THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE TO A TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE, AS IS PERMITTED UNDER THE PROPERTY UR-4 ZONING DESIGNATION PER SARATOGA-SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCES. UNIT FIRE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS PER CODE: AS PER 2025 RCNYS SECTION R302.3, THE ABOVE DIVISION IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FIRE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS. ALL ELEMENTS SEPARATING THE UNITS ARE TO BE REPLACED OR UPGRADED TO ENSURE A CONTINUOUS 1-HOUR FIRE SEPARATION AND SMOKE BARRIER. ADDITIONALLY, A CONNECTED ALARM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN EACH DWELLING UNIT AS PER R302.3.5 RELATED DOCUMENTS: CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, DECISION #20260068 APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF THE PROPOSED BASEMENT EGRESS WINDOWS, WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE WINDOW WELL MATERIAL BE OF METAL CONSTRUCTION WITH A DARK FINISH. COVER SHEET and NOTES AS NOTED WA R N I N G : IT I S A V I O L A T I O N O F N E W Y O R K S T A T E ED U C A T I O N L A W F O R A N Y P E R S O N , U N L E S S AC T I N G U N D E R T H E D I R E C T I O N O F A L I C E N S E D DE S I G N P R O F E S S I O N A L , T O A L T E R I N A N Y WA Y A N Y P L A N S , S P E C I F I C A T I O N S , P L O T S O R RE P O R T S T O W H I C H T H E S E A L O F P R O F E S S I O N A L EN G I N E E R H A S B E E N A P P L I E D . STAMP: SHEET: PAPER SIZE: C (18"x24") SCALE: FILE: PAGE CONTENT: ENGINEER:DESIGNER: DA T E : START DATE: DATE: RE C O R D O F W O R K : DE S C R I P T I O N : BY : EXPIRES 05/31/2027 CO M P A N Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N N O . 0 0 2 0 0 7 3 , E X P I R E S 1 2 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 5 CLIENT: ADDRESS: 25-12-071 10-27-2026 11-07-2025 E. DEMIO NOLAN RENOVATION OF FINISHED BASEMENT & SEPARATION INTO SECONDARY UNIT 99 DIVISION STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 ARGENTI, NICHOLAS 02 . 0 4 . 2 0 2 6 03 . 1 0 . 2 0 2 6 10 . 2 7 . 2 0 2 6 CL I E N T R E V I E W S E T EM D CO N S T R U C T I O N S E T EM D (1 ) R E V . P E R C L I E N T EM D T1.0 1. ALL WORK TO COMPLY WITH THE 2025 RESIDENTIAL & EXISTING BUILDING CODES OF NYS AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE, COUNTY, OR CITY CODE REQUIREMENTS. 2. ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO THE APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS. DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE SHALL BE PER THE 2025 RESIDENTIAL CODE OF NEW YORK STATE. 3. DIMENSIONS TO, OF, AND IN EXISTING STRUCTURE (IF APPLICABLE) SHALL BE VERIFIED IN FIELD BY CONTRACTOR. 4. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR TO NOTIFY ENGINEER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES IN DIMENSIONS BETWEEN EXISTING CONDITIONS AND / OR ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS. 5. DO NOT CHANGE SIZE OR SPACING OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS. DETAILS SHOWN ARE TYPICAL, SIMILAR DETAILS APPLY TO SIMILAR CONDITIONS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. 6. DIMENSION AND NOTES THAT INCLUDE THE WORD "TYPICAL" REFER TO ALL SIMILAR DETAILS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 7. THE NOTES ON THIS DRAWING ARE TYPICAL UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. 8. BRACE BUILDING UNTIL STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS NEEDED FOR STABILITY ARE INSTALLED. THESE ELEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: ROOF DECK, CONNECTION TO EXISTING BUILDING. 9. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE BUILDING DURING CONSTRUCTION AND SHALL PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHORING AND BRACING DURING CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLY WITH ALL 10. APPLICABLE SAFETY REGULATIONS. 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IN WRITING OF PROPOSED DEVIATIONS OR SUBSTITUTIONS FROM DIMENSIONS, MATERIALS, OR EQUIPMENT SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS AND MAKE ONLY THOSE DEVIATIONS OR SUBSTITUTIONS ACCEPTED BY THE ENGINEER. 12. THESE DRAWINGS DO NOT INCLUDE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY. 13. ALL PLUMBING, HVAC, ELECTRICAL, AND FIRE SYSTEMS ARE BY OTHERS. 14. LOCATIONS, DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF ALL NOTED ABOVE ARE TO BE COMPLETED BY LICENSED INDIVIDUALS ACCORDING TO ALL BUILDING CODE AND THE MANUFACTURERS PRODUCT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION. 15. ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS TO BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS PRODUCT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION. 16. UNLESS SPECIFIED, ALL ROOM FINISHES, APPLIANCES, FIXTURES, HARDWARE, TRIM AND ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS ARE TO BE DETERMINED BY OTHERS AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO ALL BUILDING CODES AND THE MANUFACTURERS PRODUCT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION. 17. INSTALL 1/2" GYPSUM ON WALLS AND CEILING. INSTALL MOISTURE RESISTANT GREENBOARD GYPSUM IN ALL BATH, KITCHEN, AND OTHER WET AREAS. 18. CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL MISCELLANEOUS REMOVALS, MODIFICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND CLEAN-UP REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE GENERAL SCOPE OF THIS PROJECT. 19. NO SITE INSPECTIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION ARE TO BE MADE BY THIS OFFICE. 20. CONTRACTOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. 21. SUBSTITUTIONS FOR MATERIALS SPECIFIED TO BE MADE WITH PERMISSION OF LOCAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT. 22. CONTRACTOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, SANITARY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION CODES, STATE AND / OR LOCAL. 23. CONTRACTOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTION MEANS, METHODS, TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES OR PROCEDURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROGRAMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORK. 24. THE CONTRACTOR / OWNER SHALL PERFORM EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION OR EVALUATION TO DETERMINE ACTUAL FIELD CONDITIONS AND NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OF HIS FINDINGS TO ALLOW FOR DESIGN CHANGES PRIOR TO ACTUAL FOUNDATION AND CONSTRUCTION. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR / OWNER TO DEVELOP THE NECESSARY FOUNDATION SOIL TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS DESIGN OF 2500 PSF AND TO HIRE A SOILS ENGINEER EXPERT TO INSPECT AND VERIFY SOIL CONDITIONS PRIOR TO POURING OF FOUNDATIONS. 25. THE CONTRACTOR, BUILDER OR OWNER SHALL NOTIFY ENGINEER OF ANY UNUSUAL SITE CONDITIONS WHICH MAY EFFECT THE FOUNDATION, DRAINAGE OR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL DEPTH OF FOOTINGS, UNSTABLE SOIL CONDITIONS AND HIGH GROUND WATER TABLE. 26. THE CONTRACTOR / OWNER SHALL REQUEST LOCATION OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES PRIOR TO ANY DIGGING. 27. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY THE OWNER AND HIS AGENTS THROUGH ADEQUATE INSURANCE COVERAGE AGAINST ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM INJURIES DURING CONSTRUCTION, OR FAILURE TO 28. MAINTAIN SAFE CONDITIONS ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE. 29. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR, OWNER OR BUILDER OF THIS STRUCTURE TO NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OF ANY DEVIATION FROM THESE DRAWINGS. 30. THESE PLANS COMPLY WITH ALL THE CODES, PROVISIONS AND INTENT OF THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION CONSTRUCTION CODE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2 OF THE ENERGY LAW. LOCAL CODE REQUIREMENTS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE WHERE DISCREPANCIES OCCUR. 31. ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR DISCREPANCIES IN THESE PLANS SHALL BE REPORTED IN WRITING TO THE ENGINEER BEFORE START OF CONSTRUCTION AND SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR CONTRACTOR. 32. UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS DRAWING IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW ARTICLE 145, SECTION 7209. 33. HOLD HARMLESS THE ENGINEER, THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, THE OWNER AND THEIR AGENTS LOSS, DAMAGE, LIABILITY OR ANY EXPENSE ARISING IN ANY MANNER BY THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OR THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING SHALL BE THE STATE SCAFFOLDING ACT. 34. THE ENGINEER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETED WORK. 35. CONTRACTOR IS TO FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURERS PRODUCT INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION. 36. WHENEVER A VALUE OR SIZE IS IN CONFLICT THE MORE STRINGENT VALUE OR SIZE WILL APPLY. 37. ENGINEER SHALL REVIEW ALL TRUSS SHOP DRAWINGS (IF APPLICABLE) PRIOR TO MANUFACTURING. 1. STRUCTURAL FRAMING MEMBERS SHALL BE SPF #2 OR BETTER U.N.O. 2. FLOOR SHEATHING SHALL BE GLUED AND NAILED TO FLOOR JOISTS ACCORDING TO NAILING SCHEDULE. ROOF AND WALL SHEATHING SHALL BE NAILED ACCORDING TO NAILING SCHEDULE. 3. SILL PLATES SHALL BE PRESSURE TREATED WOOD OR WOOD OF NATURAL RESISTANCE TO DECAY. 4. WALLS GREATER THAN 10 FT. IN HEIGHT SHALL COMPLY WITH STATE CODE. 5. FRAMING MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE CUT OR NOTCHED IN EXCESS TO: BEARING WALL MEMBERS: (per CODE) NON-BEARING WALL MEMBERS: (per CODE) FLOOR MEMBERS: (per CODE) 6. SOLID BLOCK ALL RAFTERS FOR SHEAR AT EXTERIOR WALLS. 7. SOLID BLOCK ALL FLOOR JOISTS AT ALL INTERMEDIATE BEARING WALLS AND AT ENDS BY FULL DEPTH BLOCKING. 8. PROVIDE WOOD TRUSSES ABLE TO SUSTAIN STATED LOADS INDICATED ON STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS. TRUSS MANUFACTURER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRUSS DESIGN. 9. ALL ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS SHALL BE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. 10. ALL WOOD, INCLUDING POSTS, LOCATED NEARER THAN 18 INCHES (12" FOR GIRDERS) TO EARTH OR LOCATED ON CONCRETE SLABS PLACED ON EARTH SHALL BE TREATED WOOD OR WOOD OF NATURAL RESISTANCE TO DECAY. 11. FIREBLOCKING SHALL BE PROVIDED TO CUT OFF ALL CONCEALED DRAFT OPENINGS (BOTH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL). FIREBLOCKING SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: A) IN CONCEALED SPACES OF STUD WALLS, INCLUDING FURRED SPACES, AT CEILING AND FLOOR LEVELS. CONCEALED HORIZONTAL FURRED SPACES SHALL ALSO BE FIREBLOCKED AT INTERVALS NOT TO EXCEED 10 FT. BATTS OR BLANKETS OF MINERAL OR GLASS FIBER SHALL BE ALLOWED AS FIREBLOCKING. B) AT ALL INTERCONNECTIONS BETWEEN CONCEALED VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SPACES SUCH AS OCCUR AT SOFFITS, DROP CEILINGS, AND COVE CEILINGS. C) IN CONCEALED SPACES BETWEEN STAIR STRINGERS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE RUN. D) AT OPENINGS AROUND VENTS, PIPES, AND DUCTS AT CEILING AND FLOOR LEVEL, TO RESIST FREE PASSAGE OF FLAME AND PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION. E) FIREBLOCKING OF CORNICES OF A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING IS REQUIRED AT THE LINE OF DWELLING UNIT SEPARATION. 12. JOISTS EXCEEDING A NOMINAL 2x12 SHALL BE SUPPORTED LATERALLY BY SOLID BLOCKING, DIAGONAL BRIDGING, OR A CONTINUOUS 1X3 STRIP NAILED ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF JOISTS PERPENDICULAR TO JOISTS AT INTERVALS NOT EXCEEDING 8 FT. 13. HEADERS ARE TO BE BUILT UP PER CODE IN FRAMED WALLS U.N.O. - SUPPORT EACH HEADER w/ DOUBLE TRIMMER STUDS WHERE OPENINGS ARE 48" WIDE OR GREATER. 14. PROVIDE FULL BEARING SUPPORT FOR ALL BEAMS (EX. 4X BEAMS SUPPORTED BY (2) 2X OR 4X POSTS, 6X/8X BEAMS SUPPORTED BY 6X/8X POSTS, ETC). 15. HARDWARE IS TO BE "SIMPSON STRONG-TIE" OR EQUAL. 16. R507.9.2 DECK LATERAL LOAD CONNECTION. WHERE THE LATERAL LOAD CONNECTION IS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIGURE R507.9.2(1), HOLDDOWN TENSION DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN NOT LESS THAN TWO LOCATIONS PER DECK, WITHIN 24 INCHES (610 MM) OF EACH END OF THE DECK. EACH DEVICE SHALL HAVE AN ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN CAPACITY OF NOT LESS THAN 1,500 POUNDS (6672 N). WHERE THE LATERAL LOAD CONNECTIONS ARE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIGURE R507.9.2(2), THE HOLD-DOWN TENSION DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN NOT LESS THAN FOUR LOCATIONS PER DECK, AND EACH DEVICE SHALL HAVE AN ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN CAPACITY OF NOT LESS THAN 750 POUNDS (3336 N). NAILING SCHEDULE PER R602.3(1) TOP PLATE TO STUD (END NAIL) 2-16D COMMON STUD TO SOLE PLATE (END NAIL) 2-16D COMMON STUD TO SOLE PLATE (TOE NAIL) 4-8D COMMON OR 3 16D BOX DOUBLE TOP PLATES 10D @ 12"OC DBL TOP PLATE LAP SPLICE 8-16D COMMON TOP PLATE LAPS (INTERSECTION) 3-10D BOX SOLE PLATE TO JOIST OR BLOCKING 16D @ 16"OC CEILING JOIST TO TOP PLATE (TOE NAIL) 3-8D COMMON CEILING JOIST OVER PARTITION 4-10D BOX CEILING JOIST TO PARALLEL RAFTER PER R802.5.1(9) RAFTER TO TOP PLATE (TOE NAIL) 3-16D BOX 1X BRACE TO STUD/PLATE 2-8D COMMON JOIST TO SILL PLATE (TOE NAIL) 3-8D COMMON RAFTER TO RIDGE, HIP OR VALLEY (T.N.) 4-16D BOX RAFTER TO RIDGE, HIP OR VALLEY (E.N.) 3-16D BOX RAFTER TIES TO RAFTERS 4-8D BOX SUBFLOOR TO FLOOR JOIST 6D COMMON @ 6"OC EDGE, 12"OC FIELD WALL SHEATHING TO STUD 6D COMMON @ 6"OC EDGE, 12"OC FIELD ROOF SHEATHING TO RAFTER/TRUSS 8D COMMON @ 6"OC EDGE, 12"OC FIELD 1. FOOTINGS ARE TO BEAR ON UNDISTURBED LEVEL SOIL DEVOID OF ANY ORGANIC MATERIALS AND STEPPED AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED DEPTH BELOW THE FINAL GRADE. 2. SOIL BEARING PRESSURE ASSUMED TO BE 2500 PSF. 3. ANY FILL UNDER GRADE SUPPORTED SLABS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 4" GRANULAR MATERIAL COMPACTED TO 95%. 4. CONCRETE (SEE TABLE R402.2): - BASEMENT WALLS & FOUNDATIONS NOT EXPOSED TO WEATHER: 2500 PSI - BASEMENT & INTERIOR SLABS ON GRADE: 2500 PSI - BASEMENT WALLS & FOUNDATIONS EXPOSED TO WEATHER: 3000 PSI - PORCHES, CARPORTS, STEPS EXPOSED TO WEATHER, & GARAGE FLOOR SLAB: 3500 PSI 5. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS TO HAVE TOOLED JOINTS AT 5' O.C. (MINIMUM) 6. REINFORCED STEEL TO BE A-615 GRADE 60. WELDED WIRE MESH TO BE A-185. 7. ALL WOOD IN CONTACT WITH CONCRETE TO BE PRESSURE TREATED OR PROTECTED WITH 55# ROLL ROOFING. 8. BEAM POCKETS IN CONCRETE TO HAVE 1/2" AIRSPACE AT SIDES AND ENDS WITH A MINIMUM BEARING OF 3". 9. WATERPROOF BASEMENT WALLS BEFORE BACKFILLING, PROVIDING A 4" PERFORATED DRAIN TILE BELOW THE TOP OF THE FOOTING . CRAWLSPACES WHERE APPLICABLE: 1. COVER ENTIRE CRAWLSPACE WITH 6 MIL BLACK "VISQUEEN" AND EXTEND UP FOUNDATION WALLS TO P.T. MUDSILL. 2. PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 1 SQ. FT. OF VENTILATION AREA FOR EACH 150 SQ.FT. OF CRAWLSPACE AREA. VENTS ARE TO BE CLOSABLE WITH OPENINGS IN CORROSIVE RESISTANT SCREEN. POST NOTICE REGARDING OPENING VENTS ARE FOR ELECTRICAL PANEL. 1. PORCHES, BALCONIES, OR RAISED FLOOR SURFACES LOCATED MORE THAN 30" ABOVE THE FLOOR OR GRADE BELOW SHALL HAVE GUARDRAILS NOT LESS THAN 36" HEIGHT MEASURED VERTICALLY FROM THE NOSING OF THE TREADS. REQUIRED GUARDRAILS SHALL BE SUCH THAT A 4" DIAMETER SPHERE CANNOT PASS THROUGH. THE TRIANGULAR OPENINGS FORMED BY THE RISER, TREAD AND BOTTOM RAIL OF A GUARD AT THE OPEN SIDE OF A STAIRWAY MAY BE OF SUCH SIZE THAT A 4" DIAMETER SPHERE CANNOT PASS THROUGH. 2. STAIR MAXIMUM RISER HEIGHT IS 8 1/4" AND MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH IS 9". STAIRS HAVING MORE THAN 3 RISERS REQUIRE A HANDRAIL. HANDRAILS ARE REQUIRED TO BE 36" IN HEIGHT ABOVE THE NOSING OF THE TREADS AND SHALL BE CONTINUOUS THE FULL LENGTH OF THE STAIR. ENDS SHALL BE RETURNED OR SHALL TERMINATE IN NEWEL POSTS OR SAFETY TERMINALS. THE HANDICAP PORTION OF THE HANDRAIL SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 1 1/4" NOR MORE THAN 2 5/8" IN CROSS-SECTION DIMENSION OR THE SHAPE SHALL PROVIDE AN EQUIVALENT GRIPPING SURFACE. IT SHALL HAVE A SMOOTH SURFACE WITH NO SHARP CORNERS. THE MINIMUM HEADROOM CLEARANCE IS 6'-8" MEASURED FROM THE NOSING OF THE TREADS. THE MINIMUM STAIRWAY WIDTH IS 36". 3. WINDING STAIRS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM TREAD WIDTH OF NOT LESS THAN 6" AND AT LEAST 10" AT A POINT 12" FROM THE SIDE WHERE THE TREADS ARE NARROWER. 4. SPIRAL STAIRS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 26" WITH EACH TREAD HAVING A 7 1/2" MINIMUM TREAD WIDTH AT 12" FROM THE NARROW EDGE. ALL TREADS SHALL BE IDENTICAL AND THE RISE SHALL BE NO MORE THAN 9 1/2". A MINIMUM HEADROOM OF 6'-6" IS REQUIRED. 5. ENCLOSED ACCESSIBLE SPACE UNDER STAIRS SHALL HAVE WALLS AND SOFFITS PROTECTED ON THE ENCLOSED SIDE WITH 1/2" GYPSUM BOARD. 6. INTERIOR STAIRS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE LOCATED IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF EACH LANDING AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE STAIR. EXTERIOR STAIRS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE LOCATED IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE TOP LANDING OF THE STAIR. CONTROLS FOR THE LIGHTING SHALL BE AS SPECIFIED IN THE ELECTRICAL CODE. GENERAL NOTES FRAMING NOTES FOUNDATION NOTES STAIR NOTES 1. GUARDS SHALL BE LOCATED ALONG OPEN SIDED WALKING SURFACES, INCLUDING STAIRS, RAMPS AND LANDINGS, WHICH ARE MORE THAN 30" ABOVE THE FLOOR / GRADE BELOW. 2. REQUIRED GUARDS AT OPEN-SIDED WALKING SURFACES, INCLUDING STAIRS, PORCHES, BALCONIES OR LANDINGS, SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 36" IN HEIGHT. EXCEPTIONS: 1: GUARDS ON THE OPEN SIDES OF STAIRS SHALL HAVE A HEIGHT NOT LESS THAN 34". 2. WHERE THE TOP OF THE GUARD SERVES AS A HANDRAIL ON THE OPEN SIDES OF STAIRS, THE TOP OF THE GUARD SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 34" AND NOT MORE THAN 38" IN HEIGHT. 3. REQUIRED GUARDS SHALL NOT HAVE OPENINGS FROM THE WALKING SURFACE TO THE REQUIRED GUARD HEIGHT THAT ALLOW PASSAGE OF A SPHERE 4" IN DIAMETER. EXCEPTIONS: 1: THE TRIANGULAR OPENINGS AT THE OPEN SIDE OF STAIRS FORMED BY THE RISER, TREAD AND BOTTOM RAIL OF A GUARD SHALL NOT ALLOW THE PASSAGE OF A SPHERE 6" IN DIAMETER. 2: GUARDS ON THE OPEN SIDE OF STAIRS SHALL NOT HAVE OPENINGS THAT ALLOW PASSAGE OF A SPHERE 4-3 8" IN DIAMETER. GUARD NOTES ADDITIONAL NOTES AS NOTED WA R N I N G : IT I S A V I O L A T I O N O F N E W Y O R K S T A T E ED U C A T I O N L A W F O R A N Y P E R S O N , U N L E S S AC T I N G U N D E R T H E D I R E C T I O N O F A L I C E N S E D DE S I G N P R O F E S S I O N A L , T O A L T E R I N A N Y WA Y A N Y P L A N S , S P E C I F I C A T I O N S , P L O T S O R RE P O R T S T O W H I C H T H E S E A L O F P R O F E S S I O N A L EN G I N E E R H A S B E E N A P P L I E D . STAMP: SHEET: PAPER SIZE: C (18"x24") SCALE: FILE: PAGE CONTENT: ENGINEER:DESIGNER: DA T E : START DATE: DATE: RE C O R D O F W O R K : DE S C R I P T I O N : BY : EXPIRES 05/31/2027 CO M P A N Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N N O . 0 0 2 0 0 7 3 , E X P I R E S 1 2 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 5 CLIENT: ADDRESS: 25-12-071 10-27-2026 11-07-2025 E. DEMIO NOLAN RENOVATION OF FINISHED BASEMENT & SEPARATION INTO SECONDARY UNIT 99 DIVISION STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 ARGENTI, NICHOLAS 02 . 0 4 . 2 0 2 6 03 . 1 0 . 2 0 2 6 10 . 2 7 . 2 0 2 6 CL I E N T R E V I E W S E T EM D CO N S T R U C T I O N S E T EM D (1 ) R E V . P E R C L I E N T EM D GN0.0 PROPERTY SURVEY AS NOTED WA R N I N G : IT I S A V I O L A T I O N O F N E W Y O R K S T A T E ED U C A T I O N L A W F O R A N Y P E R S O N , U N L E S S AC T I N G U N D E R T H E D I R E C T I O N O F A L I C E N S E D DE S I G N P R O F E S S I O N A L , T O A L T E R I N A N Y WA Y A N Y P L A N S , S P E C I F I C A T I O N S , P L O T S O R RE P O R T S T O W H I C H T H E S E A L O F P R O F E S S I O N A L EN G I N E E R H A S B E E N A P P L I E D . STAMP: SHEET: PAPER SIZE: C (18"x24") SCALE: FILE: PAGE CONTENT: ENGINEER:DESIGNER: DA T E : START DATE: DATE: RE C O R D O F W O R K : DE S C R I P T I O N : BY : EXPIRES 05/31/2027 CO M P A N Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N N O . 0 0 2 0 0 7 3 , E X P I R E S 1 2 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 5 CLIENT: ADDRESS: 25-12-071 10-27-2026 11-07-2025 E. DEMIO NOLAN RENOVATION OF FINISHED BASEMENT & SEPARATION INTO SECONDARY UNIT 99 DIVISION STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 ARGENTI, NICHOLAS 02 . 0 4 . 2 0 2 6 03 . 1 0 . 2 0 2 6 10 . 2 7 . 2 0 2 6 CL I E N T R E V I E W S E T EM D CO N S T R U C T I O N S E T EM D (1 ) R E V . P E R C L I E N T EM D ST1.0 N.T.S 2 ST1.0 ORIGINAL SURVEY FOR REFERENCE N.T.S 1 ST1.0 ENLARGED 2023 PROPERTY SURVEY EXISTING KITCHEN EXISTING ENTRY EXISTING LIVING ROOM EXISTING DINING ROOM EXISTING BATH EXISTING FRONT PORCH SCO SCO EXISTING REAR PORCH A NEW BASEMENT EGRESS WELL BELOW, SEE SHEET A1.0 NEW BASEMENT EGRESS WELL BELOW, SEE SHEET A1.0 EXISTING SIDEWALK EXISTING SIDEWALK WE S T H A R R I S O N DIVISION ST. REAR YARD FRONT YARD EXISTING WALKWAY SIDE YARD PROPOSED UNIT A SPECIFICATIONS BEDROOMS:3 BATHROOMS:4 APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: ±1650 SF PROPOSED UNIT B SPECIFICATIONS BEDROOMS:2 BATHROOMS:1 APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE:±540 SF 1 PROPOSED SITE PLAN AS NOTED WA R N I N G : IT I S A V I O L A T I O N O F N E W Y O R K S T A T E ED U C A T I O N L A W F O R A N Y P E R S O N , U N L E S S AC T I N G U N D E R T H E D I R E C T I O N O F A L I C E N S E D DE S I G N P R O F E S S I O N A L , T O A L T E R I N A N Y WA Y A N Y P L A N S , S P E C I F I C A T I O N S , P L O T S O R RE P O R T S T O W H I C H T H E S E A L O F P R O F E S S I O N A L EN G I N E E R H A S B E E N A P P L I E D . STAMP: SHEET: PAPER SIZE: C (18"x24") SCALE: FILE: PAGE CONTENT: ENGINEER:DESIGNER: DA T E : START DATE: DATE: RE C O R D O F W O R K : DE S C R I P T I O N : BY : EXPIRES 05/31/2027 CO M P A N Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N N O . 0 0 2 0 0 7 3 , E X P I R E S 1 2 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 5 CLIENT: ADDRESS: 25-12-071 10-27-2026 11-07-2025 E. DEMIO NOLAN RENOVATION OF FINISHED BASEMENT & SEPARATION INTO SECONDARY UNIT 99 DIVISION STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 ARGENTI, NICHOLAS 02 . 0 4 . 2 0 2 6 03 . 1 0 . 2 0 2 6 10 . 2 7 . 2 0 2 6 CL I E N T R E V I E W S E T EM D CO N S T R U C T I O N S E T EM D (1 ) R E V . P E R C L I E N T EM D ST1.1 N.T.S 1 ST1.1 PROPOSED SITE PLAN EXISTING KITCHEN NEW BEDROOM 1 NEW BEDROOM 2 EXISTING STORAGE EXISTING STORAGE EXISTING BATH BASEMENT FIRST FLOOR HANDRAIL TO HAVE PERIMETER OF AT LEAST 4", NOT GREATER THAN 6.25", w/ MAX CROSS SECTION OF 2.25". SPACE BETWEEN HANDRAIL & WALL NO LESS THAN 1.5", CONTINUOUS FOR ENTIRE LENGTH OF FLIGHT, & TERMINATE W/ RETURN TO SELF, WALL, OR WALKING SURFACE MAX RISER HEIGHT: 8 1/4" MIN. TREAD WIDTH: 9" PROVIDE 1" NOSING, BEVEL NOT TO EXCEED 1/2" 6' - 8 " H E A D R O O M M I N . 3' BALUSTER SPACING 3-7/8" MAX WHERE PRESENT CLOSED RISERS DEMO EXISTING WALL-MOUNTED RAILING SEGMENTS ON STAIR TO BASEMENT, SEE DETAIL FOR NEW BASEMENT STAIR RAILING REMOVE EXISTING INSWING BASEMENT EGRESS DOOR & REPLACE W/ OUTSWING EGRESS DOOR TO COMPLY WITH CODE REQUIREMENTS. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SHARED ACCESS TO THE UTILITY ROOM, THIS DOOR TO BE KEYED SEPARATE FROM UNIT ACCESS DOORS, AND A KEY PROVIDED TO EACH UNIT TENANT AS TYP. DEMO EXISTING SOFFIT, DEMO & CAP UNUSED UTILITY PIPE AS TYP. FINISH TO MATCH EXISTING CEILING IN EGRESS ACCESS HALLWAY INSTALL NEW CONTINUOUS WALL-MOUNTED BASEMENT STAIR RAILING AS INDICATED, GC TO ENSURE NEW RAILING MATCHES ALL CODE REQUIREMENTS AS TYP. EXISTING STAIRS TO REMAIN OTHERWISE UNMODIFIED EXISTING METAL POST EXISTING METAL POST RETAIN EXISTING 2'-4" x 1'-9" BASEMENT WINDOW EXISTING INFILLED BASEMENT WINDOW LOCATION TO REMAIN UNMODIFIED IN SCOPE OF WORK S SCO S SCO 9'-11"± 11 ' - 0 " ± 10 ' - 4 " ± 8'-10"± 9' - 3 " ± 7' - 5 " ± 10'-1"± 7'-7"± 3' - 1 0 " ± 4'-11"±2' - 8 " ± 5' - 0 " ± 7'-1"± S SMOKE ALARM SCO SMOKE and CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR EXISTING REAR PORCH ABOVE 4' - 1 1 " ± 11'-6"±4'-7"± 11 ' - 1 0 " ± 6'-3"± NEW RAILING TO BE INSTALLED @ BASEMENT EGRESS STAIRS PER CODE REQUIREMENTS EXISTING 50 CFM MECHANICAL BATHROOM VENT EXISTING PANTRYEXISTING LAUNDRY BASEMENT CEILING HEIGHT: 6'-11" FTC TERMINATE W/ RETURN TO SELF, WALL, OR WALKING SURFACE CON T I N U O U S ENGINEER SITE INSPECTION OBSERVED NO STRUCTURAL ISSUES ON BASEMENT FLOOR OF RESIDENCE, LAYOUT PER EXISTING CONDITIONS INSTALL NEW CONTINUOUS GUARD AS INDICATED AT ANY LOCATIONS OVER 30" FROM FLOOR BELOW ►► EXHAUST ► ► NEW PANASONIC PANFV04VE1 (OR EQ) ERV, INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS, DUCT ROUTING AS INDICATED, FINAL VENT LOCATIONS TO BE CONFIRMED ON SITE BY GC. EXTERIOR OPENINGS TO BE PROTECTED WITH CORROSION-RESISTANT SCREENS, FLASHED & SEALED AS TYP. ENSURE INTAKE LOCATION IS NOT BLOCKED BY REAR PORCH ABOVE AND IS SEPARATED FROM CONTAMINANT SOURCES IN COMPLIANCE W/ 2025 MCNYS SECTIONS 401.4 & 401.5 NEW ERV ► ◄► ► I N T A K E ► 9' - 5 " ± EXISTING UTILITY ROOM (SHARED) CONFIRM FINAL EXHAUST LOCATION ON-SITE (1): EXISTING INSTALLED LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DETERMINED DURING ON-SITE INSPECTION TO MEET OR EXCEED CODE REQUIREMENTS, VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET THROUGH BOTH EXISTING SYSTEMS AND NEW ERV INSTALLATION. NO ADDITIONAL WORK TO EXISTING LIGHT/VENT OF FINISHED BASEMENT DEEMED NECESSARY PER SITE INSPECTION. WHERE NATURAL LIGHTING / VENT IS UNABLE TO BE OBTAINED: - PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING 50 CFM MIN. - PROVIDE ARTIFICIAL LIGHT FIXTURES CAPABLE OF PRODUCING AN AVERAGE ILLUMINATION OF 6 FOOT-CANDLES (65 LUX) OVER THE ROOM AREA AT HEIGHT OF 30" ABOVE THE FLOOR. ROOM LABEL LIGHT AND VENT CHART ROOM AREA (SQ/FT) REQ LIGHT (.08)ACTUAL LIGHT REQ VENT (.04)ACTUAL VENT KITCHEN 160 SF 12.80 6.40 40CFMEXISTING: PASS1 MECH: 9 SF1 6 SF1 EXISTING: PASS1 NEW BED 1 99 SF 7.92 3.96 NEW BED 2 84 SF 6.72 3.36 BATHROOM 36 SF 2.88 1.44 EXISTING: PASS1 6 SF 2468 2468 28 6 8 28 6 8 2868 2868 30 6 8 2' - 0 " 8' - 8 " ± 5'-0"4'-7"± 3'-6"±5'-0" 2' - 0 " 8' - 0 " ± NEW: NEW:NEW: NEW: 6 SF DR E S S E R 3' - 1 " ± REMOVE EXISTING 2'-4" x 1'-9" BASEMENT WINDOWS, AND REPLACE WITH NEW EGRESS-COMPLIANT CASEMENT WINDOW (ANDERSON CW135 OR EQUIVALENT), CUT FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE OPENING HEIGHT FOR NEW WINDOW R.O. AS TYP. INSTALL NEW EGRESS WINDOW WELL, MINIMUM 36" DEPTH, MINIMUM 9 SF WELL AREA PER CODE REQUIREMENTS. PER SARATOGA D.R.B. APPROVAL #20260068, WELL TO BE OF METAL CONSTRUCTION W/ DARK OR STONE-PATTERN FINISH, FINAL WELL MAKE/MODEL TBD PER OWNER / GC INSTALL NEW EGRESS WINDOW WELL, MINIMUM 36" DEPTH, MINIMUM 9 SF WELL AREA PER CODE REQUIREMENTS. PER SARATOGA D.R.B. APPROVAL #20260068, WELL TO BE OF METAL CONSTRUCTION W/ DARK OR STONE-PATTERN FINISH, FINAL WELL MAKE/MODEL TBD PER OWNER / GC NEW 2X4 @ 16" O.C. INTERIOR DEMISING WALLS SCOPE OF WORK: EXISTING FINISHED BASEMENT TO BE SEPARATED FROM MAIN RESIDENCE AND CONVERTED TO A SEPARATED UNIT, WITH ALL APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS INSTALLED TO DIVIDE THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE TO A TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE, AS IS PERMITTED UNDER THE PROPERTY UR-4 ZONING DESIGNATION PER SARATOGA-SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCES. UNIT FIRE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS PER CODE: AS PER 2025 RCNYS SECTION R302.3, THE ABOVE DIVISION IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FIRE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS. ALL ELEMENTS SEPARATING THE UNITS ARE TO BE REPLACED OR UPGRADED TO ENSURE A CONTINUOUS 1-HOUR FIRE SEPARATION AND SMOKE BARRIER. ADDITIONALLY, A CONNECTED ALARM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN EACH DWELLING UNIT AS PER R302.3.5 NEW INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS TO BE INSTALLED PER CODE REQUIREMENTS, LINKED WITH A NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IN THE ABOVE UNIT IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCNYS SECTION R302.3.5 ALARMS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: SMOKE ALARMS: IN EACH SLEEPING ROOM. OUTSIDE EACH SEPARATE SLEEPING AREA IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE BEDROOMS. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS: WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT ON EACH STORY CONTAINING A SLEEPING AREA, WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE SLEEPING AREA. MORE THAN ONE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE NECESSARY TO ASSURE THAT NO SLEEPING AREA ON A STORY IS MORE THAN 15 FEET AWAY FROM A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ON ANY STORY OF A DWELLING UNIT THAT CONTAINS A CARBON MONOXIDE SOURCE. PER RCNYS SECTION R302.3.5: IN VERTICALLY STACKED DWELLING UNITS, A NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CONNECTED TO SMOKE ALARMS IN THE OTHER DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE PROVIDED IN EACH DWELLING UNIT. THE REQUIRED 1-HOUR FIRE-SEPARATION BETWEEN THE VERTICAL UNITS IS TO BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING METHODS: 1. THE APPLICATION OF 1-HOUR RATED FIRE-BARRIER PAINT* ON EXISTING SURFACES, FOLLOWING MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY APPLICATION THICKNESS TO PROVIDE THE SPECIFIED RATING ON THE RELEVANT MATERIAL SURFACES. 1.1. ALTERNATIVELY / ADDITIONALLY, THE INSTALLATION OF 1-HOUR RATED TYPE-X GYPSUM BOARD ON ALL CEILINGS AND WALLS SEPARATING THE UNITS WHEREVER EXISTING SURFACES ARE EITHER NOT PRESENT OR IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. 2. THE PROTECTION OF ALL EXISTING AND NEW BARRIER PENETRATIONS TO PREVENT TRANSFER OF FLAME OR SMOKE PER R302.4 3. THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DOOR(S) BETWEEN UNITS WITH 1-HOUR RATED DOOR ASSEMBLIES, AND THE SEALING OF ANY EXISTING GAPS OR OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE TRANSFER OF FLAME OR SMOKE BETWEEN DWELLING UNITS. REPLACE EXISTING DOOR WITH A 1-HOUR FIRE-RATED DOOR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT TRANSFER OF SMOKE AS TYP. APPLY FIRE-BARRIER PAINT ON EXISTING STAIRWELL WALLS & CEILING TO ACHIEVE 1-HOUR FIRE RATING AS REQUIRED BY CODE ENSURE ALL BASEMENT UNIT ACCESS DOORS AND STORAGE AREAS ARE KEYED SEPARATE FROM THE ABOVE UNIT DOORS AS TYP. 36" MIN. CLOSET CLOSET PROPOSED UNIT B SPECIFICATIONS BEDROOMS:2 BATHROOMS:1 APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE:±540 SF NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE PER R302.3.5 (LOCATION TBD)A A APPLY FIRE-BARRIER PAINT ON EXISTING CEILING THROUGHOUT TO CREATE 1-HR FIRE SEPARATION 8'-8"± 3' - 0 " ± 3' - 0 " ± CUT SLAB AS INDICATED & DROP TO CREATE NEW STEP AT BASE OF STAIR, MATCHING EXISTING RISER HEIGHT. ENSURE MIN. 6'-8" CLEAR THROUGH EGRESS PATH (MIN. 6'-4" BELOW SOFFITS, BEAMS ETC.) POUR NEW 4" SLAB W/ 6x6 W.W.M. OVER 6 MIL VAPOR BARRIER IN SAME FOOTPRINT @ NEW HEIGHT, PROVIDE UNDERPINNING AROUND PERIMETER AS NEEDED, ENSURE WATERPROOFING & DRAINAGE AS TYP. * FIRE-BARRIER PAINT SPECIFICATIONS: THE RECOMMENDED PRODUCT IS "FLAMEOFF" BRAND INTUMESCENT PAINT, WHICH IS RATED TO ASTM E119 & E84 STANDARDS, INCLUDING FOR APPLICATION TO BOTH REGULAR 1/2" GYPSUM-BOARD AND EXPOSED WOOD AT A MINIMUM DRY-FILM-THICKNESS OF 30MM TO CREATE A 1-HOUR FIRE BARRIER. PRODUCT IS TO BE APPLIED AS PER ALL MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS. ANY SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT IS TO BE OF EQUIVALENT STANDARDS, AND CERTIFIED TO PROVIDE AN EQUAL FIRE-RATING ON SUCH SURFACES. 36 " M I N . INSTALL NEW EGRESS-COMPLIANT CASEMENT WINDOW (ANDERSON CW135 OR EQUIVALENT), CUT FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE OPENING FOR NEW WINDOW R.O. AS TYP. 1 ±6'-8" - VERIFY ON-SITE 6' - 1 1 " ± 2' - 1 0 " ± (4 4 " M A X . ) 3' - 5 " ± 36" MIN. 2' - 0 " ± 6' - 1 1 " ± 1' - 9 " ± NEW EGRESS-COMPLIANT CASEMENT WINDOW PER PLANREMOVE EXISTING BASEMENT WINDOWS EXCAVATE FOR NEW EGRESS WELL RETAIN EXISTING WINDOW HEADERS RETAIN EXISTING WINDOW HEADERS DEMO EXISTING WALL TO CREATE OPENING FOR NEW EGRESS WINDOW 4" MIN. 4"± INSTALL NEW EGRESS WELL PER PLAN OVER GRAVEL FOR DRAINAGE PROVIDE SEALED R-10 RIGID INSULATION BASE WHEREVER WELL IS ABOVE UTILITY CONNECTIONS A1.0 UNIT B - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN AS NOTED WA R N I N G : IT I S A V I O L A T I O N O F N E W Y O R K S T A T E ED U C A T I O N L A W F O R A N Y P E R S O N , U N L E S S AC T I N G U N D E R T H E D I R E C T I O N O F A L I C E N S E D DE S I G N P R O F E S S I O N A L , T O A L T E R I N A N Y WA Y A N Y P L A N S , S P E C I F I C A T I O N S , P L O T S O R RE P O R T S T O W H I C H T H E S E A L O F P R O F E S S I O N A L EN G I N E E R H A S B E E N A P P L I E D . STAMP: SHEET: PAPER SIZE: C (18"x24") SCALE: FILE: PAGE CONTENT: ENGINEER:DESIGNER: DA T E : START DATE: DATE: RE C O R D O F W O R K : DE S C R I P T I O N : BY : EXPIRES 05/31/2027 CO M P A N Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N N O . 0 0 2 0 0 7 3 , E X P I R E S 1 2 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 5 CLIENT: ADDRESS: 25-12-071 10-27-2026 11-07-2025 E. DEMIO NOLAN RENOVATION OF FINISHED BASEMENT & SEPARATION INTO SECONDARY UNIT 99 DIVISION STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 ARGENTI, NICHOLAS 02 . 0 4 . 2 0 2 6 03 . 1 0 . 2 0 2 6 10 . 2 7 . 2 0 2 6 CL I E N T R E V I E W S E T EM D CO N S T R U C T I O N S E T EM D (1 ) R E V . P E R C L I E N T EM D SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 A1.0 UNIT B - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" 2 A1.0 NEW BASEMENT STAIR RAILING DETAIL SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0" 3 A1.0 EGRESS WINDOW SECTION DETAIL EXISTING KITCHEN EXISTING ENTRY EXISTING LIVING ROOM EXISTING DINING ROOM EXISTING BATH EXISTING FRONT PORCH SCO 15 ' - 9 " ± 12'-4"± 14 ' - 6 " ± 8'-4"± 12 ' - 0 " ± 19'-4"± 7'-2"± 4' - 0 " ± 6'-4"± SCO ENGINEER INSPECTION VERIFIED THAT EXISTING BEAM IS IN GOOD CONDITION & PERFORMING STRUCTURAL ROLE ADEQUATELY, COMPLIANT & TO REMAIN UNMODIFIED, MINOR CRACKING OBSERVED IN DRYWALL IS COSMETIC ONLY, GC TO PATCH DRYWALL FINISH AS NECESSARY ENGINEER SITE INSPECTION OBSERVED NO STRUCTURAL ISSUES ON EXISTING FIRST FLOOR OF RESIDENCE LAYOUT PER EXISTING CONDITIONS, NO MODIFICATIONS OF WALL LAYOUT WITHIN SCOPE OF WORK 10 ' - 5 " ± EXISTING REAR PORCH FIRST FLOOR CEILING HEIGHT: 10'-10" FTC APPLY FIRE-BARRIER PAINT ON EXISTING INTERIOR STAIRWELL WALLS & CEILING TO ACHIEVE 1-HOUR FIRE SEPARATION AS REQUIRED BY CODE, OR REPLACE WITH TYPE-X GYPSUM BOARD WHERE FEASIBLE REMOVE EXISTING INSWING BASEMENT EGRESS DOOR & REPLACE W/ OUTSWING EGRESS DOOR TO COMPLY WITH CODE REQUIREMENTS. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SHARED ACCESS TO THE UTILITY ROOM, THIS DOOR TO BE KEYED SEPARATE FROM UNIT ACCESS DOORS, AND A KEY PROVIDED TO EACH UNIT TENANT AS TYP. NEW RAILING TO BE INSTALLED @ BASEMENT EGRESS STAIRS PER CODE REQUIREMENTS REPLACE EXISTING DOOR WITH A 1-HOUR FIRE-RATED DOOR & SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT TRANSFER OF SMOKE AS TYP. PROPOSED UNIT A SPECIFICATIONS BEDROOMS:3 BATHROOMS:4 APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: ±1650 SF A S SMOKE ALARM SCO SMOKE and CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR EXISTING 50 CFM MECHANICAL BATHROOM VENT ALARMS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: SMOKE ALARMS: IN EACH SLEEPING ROOM. OUTSIDE EACH SEPARATE SLEEPING AREA IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE BEDROOMS. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS: WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT ON EACH STORY CONTAINING A SLEEPING AREA, WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE SLEEPING AREA. MORE THAN ONE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE NECESSARY TO ASSURE THAT NO SLEEPING AREA ON A STORY IS MORE THAN 15 FEET AWAY FROM A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ON ANY STORY OF A DWELLING UNIT THAT CONTAINS A CARBON MONOXIDE SOURCE. PER RCNYS SECTION R302.3.5: IN VERTICALLY STACKED DWELLING UNITS, A NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CONNECTED TO SMOKE ALARMS IN THE OTHER DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE PROVIDED IN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE PER R302.3.5 (LOCATION TBD)A NEW INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS TO BE INSTALLED PER CODE REQUIREMENTS, LINKED WITH A NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IN THE BELOW UNIT IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCNYS SECTION R302.3.5 NEW BASEMENT EGRESS WELL BELOW, SEE SHEET A1.0 NEW BASEMENT EGRESS WELL BELOW, SEE SHEET A1.0 THE REQUIRED 1-HOUR FIRE-SEPARATION BETWEEN THE VERTICAL UNITS IS TO BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING METHODS: 1. THE APPLICATION OF 1-HOUR RATED FIRE-BARRIER PAINT ON EXISTING SURFACES, FOLLOWING MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY APPLICATION THICKNESS TO PROVIDE THE SPECIFIED RATING ON THE RELEVANT MATERIAL SURFACES. 1.1. ALTERNATIVELY / ADDITIONALLY, THE INSTALLATION OF 1-HOUR RATED TYPE-X GYPSUM BOARD ON ALL CEILINGS AND WALLS SEPARATING THE UNITS WHEREVER EXISTING SURFACES ARE EITHER NOT PRESENT OR IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. 2. THE PROTECTION OF ALL EXISTING AND NEW BARRIER PENETRATIONS TO PREVENT TRANSFER OF FLAME OR SMOKE PER R302.4 3. THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DOOR(S) BETWEEN UNITS WITH 1-HOUR RATED DOOR ASSEMBLIES, AND THE SEALING OF ANY EXISTING GAPS OR OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE TRANSFER OF FLAME OR SMOKE BETWEEN DWELLING UNITS. 1 A1.1 UNIT A - FIRST FLOOR PLAN AS NOTED WA R N I N G : IT I S A V I O L A T I O N O F N E W Y O R K S T A T E ED U C A T I O N L A W F O R A N Y P E R S O N , U N L E S S AC T I N G U N D E R T H E D I R E C T I O N O F A L I C E N S E D DE S I G N P R O F E S S I O N A L , T O A L T E R I N A N Y WA Y A N Y P L A N S , S P E C I F I C A T I O N S , P L O T S O R RE P O R T S T O W H I C H T H E S E A L O F P R O F E S S I O N A L EN G I N E E R H A S B E E N A P P L I E D . STAMP: SHEET: PAPER SIZE: C (18"x24") SCALE: FILE: PAGE CONTENT: ENGINEER:DESIGNER: DA T E : START DATE: DATE: RE C O R D O F W O R K : DE S C R I P T I O N : BY : EXPIRES 05/31/2027 CO M P A N Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N N O . 0 0 2 0 0 7 3 , E X P I R E S 1 2 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 5 CLIENT: ADDRESS: 25-12-071 10-27-2026 11-07-2025 E. DEMIO NOLAN RENOVATION OF FINISHED BASEMENT & SEPARATION INTO SECONDARY UNIT 99 DIVISION STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 ARGENTI, NICHOLAS 02 . 0 4 . 2 0 2 6 03 . 1 0 . 2 0 2 6 10 . 2 7 . 2 0 2 6 CL I E N T R E V I E W S E T EM D CO N S T R U C T I O N S E T EM D (1 ) R E V . P E R C L I E N T EM D SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 A1.1 UNIT A - FIRST FLOOR PLAN EXISTING BEDROOM EXISTING BEDROOM EXISTING BEDROOM EXISTING BATH EXISTING BATH EXISTING BATH CLOSETCLOSET HALLWAY SCO 11'-2"± 11 ' - 1 0 " ± 6' - 1 0 " ± 7'-1"± 3' - 9 " ± 6'-9"± 12'-2"± 13 ' - 9 " ± 10 ' - 1 1 " ± 12'-4"± 14 ' - 6 " ± 11'-10"± 3' - 3 " ± 10'-2"±4'-0"±4'-0"± 7'-2"±11 ' - 6 " ± 9'-11"± 5'-9"±2' - 1 0 " ± 5' - 1 " ± SECOND FLOOR CEILING HEIGHT: 9'-3" FTC ENGINEER SITE INSPECTION OBSERVED NO STRUCTURAL ISSUES ON EXISTING SECOND FLOOR OF RESIDENCE LAYOUT PER EXISTING CONDITIONS, NO MODIFICATIONS OF WALL LAYOUT OR ASSEMBLY WITHIN SCOPE OF WORK S S S PROPOSED UNIT A SPECIFICATIONS BEDROOMS:3 BATHROOMS:4 APPROX. SQUARE FOOTAGE: ±1650 SF S SMOKE ALARM SCO SMOKE and CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR EXISTING 50 CFM MECHANICAL BATHROOM VENT ALARMS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: SMOKE ALARMS: IN EACH SLEEPING ROOM. OUTSIDE EACH SEPARATE SLEEPING AREA IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE BEDROOMS. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS: WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT ON EACH STORY CONTAINING A SLEEPING AREA, WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE SLEEPING AREA. MORE THAN ONE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE NECESSARY TO ASSURE THAT NO SLEEPING AREA ON A STORY IS MORE THAN 15 FEET AWAY FROM A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ON ANY STORY OF A DWELLING UNIT THAT CONTAINS A CARBON MONOXIDE SOURCE. PER RCNYS SECTION R302.3.5: IN VERTICALLY STACKED DWELLING UNITS, A NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CONNECTED TO SMOKE ALARMS IN THE OTHER DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE PROVIDED IN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE PER R302.3.5 (LOCATION TBD)A NEW INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS TO BE INSTALLED PER CODE REQUIREMENTS, LINKED WITH A NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IN THE BELOW UNIT IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCNYS SECTION R302.3.5 A1.2 UNIT A - SECOND FLOOR PLAN AS NOTED WA R N I N G : IT I S A V I O L A T I O N O F N E W Y O R K S T A T E ED U C A T I O N L A W F O R A N Y P E R S O N , U N L E S S AC T I N G U N D E R T H E D I R E C T I O N O F A L I C E N S E D DE S I G N P R O F E S S I O N A L , T O A L T E R I N A N Y WA Y A N Y P L A N S , S P E C I F I C A T I O N S , P L O T S O R RE P O R T S T O W H I C H T H E S E A L O F P R O F E S S I O N A L EN G I N E E R H A S B E E N A P P L I E D . STAMP: SHEET: PAPER SIZE: C (18"x24") SCALE: FILE: PAGE CONTENT: ENGINEER:DESIGNER: DA T E : START DATE: DATE: RE C O R D O F W O R K : DE S C R I P T I O N : BY : EXPIRES 05/31/2027 CO M P A N Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N N O . 0 0 2 0 0 7 3 , E X P I R E S 1 2 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 5 CLIENT: ADDRESS: 25-12-071 10-27-2026 11-07-2025 E. DEMIO NOLAN RENOVATION OF FINISHED BASEMENT & SEPARATION INTO SECONDARY UNIT 99 DIVISION STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 ARGENTI, NICHOLAS 02 . 0 4 . 2 0 2 6 03 . 1 0 . 2 0 2 6 10 . 2 7 . 2 0 2 6 CL I E N T R E V I E W S E T EM D CO N S T R U C T I O N S E T EM D (1 ) R E V . P E R C L I E N T EM D SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 A1.2 UNIT A - SECOND FLOOR PLAN