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Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Section 725. If two or more stores or separate apartments used for any mercantile industry or manufacturing purposes are built in a range, there shall be a brick fire-wall at least 12 inches thick and ex- tending at least 2 feet above the roof, covered with a metal, cement, or stone capping between each two stores or apartmnts, and at least 60 feet as measured on the street line, provided, however, that where such a structure stands on the corner of two streets this measurement shall be taken on one of said streets and no building shall have more than 4,000 square feet of floor space, unless the same is divided by brick fire walls, into units of not more than 4,000 square feet, provided nevertheless, that this section shall only apply in case where the laws of the Commonwealth do not impose the same or greater restrictions.
Voted : That the above section be tentatively adopted, after amending the words (2 feet) instead of 8 inches as in the original section.
Distance from Lot Line
Section 726. No portion of a building, except the eaves of a roof, or water spout, of the third class hereafter erected, enlarged, or placed, shall be nearer (5) five feet to the boundary line of the lot on which it stands, or to any other building of the first or second class, or neaarer than (10) ten feet to any other building of the third class on the same lot, unless such wall is made of brick, cement, concrete or equally substantial and approved fire-proof material.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted, after amend- ing the original motion as printed in the warrant.
Secion 727. Any building subject to these by-laws shall be set
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back 18 feet (amended from 25 feet in the warrant) from the line of the street on which the same fronts except that in a business district a first or second class building may, by permission of the Selectmen given after a public notice and hearing, be built at a less distance, and further providing that where a building constructed under the pro- visions of these by-laws is located between two other buildings, both of which were constructed previous to the adoption of these by-laws and stand 18 feet on the side line and both of which are within 50 of the proposed building, such new building may be built at a less distance than 18 feet from the street line, but no portion of said build- ing shall project nearer to the street line than a line connecting the two front corners nearest to each other of the adjacent buildings, and further provided that where a lot comes to the corner of two streets, both of which streets were accepted before the adoption of these by-laws, the Board of Selectmen may permit such building to be built within 5 feet of the side line on a side opposite to one of said streets.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Section 728. Violation of any section of this article shall be pun- ished by a fine of $100.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Voted: To adjourn to Monday, October 8, 1928 at the same place and at the same time as this meeting was called to order.
CLAYTON B. MERCHANT
Town Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that a notice of adjournment of the Special Town Meeting was posted in ten public places in said Town, also a notice of said adjournment was mailed to each Town Meeting Member at least twenty-four hours before the time of holding said meeting, as provided in Section 3 of Chapter 61 of the Acts of 1921.
CLAYTON B. MERCHANT Town Clerk
ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Weymouth, October 8, 1928
The adjourned Special Town Meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Weymouth, represented by its duly elected and qualified Town Meeting Members was called to order at 7:45 o'clock p. m. by George L. Barnes, annual moderator, (132 Town Meeting Members being present).
External and Party Walls of Brick Dwelling Houses
Section 729. The external walls of all brick dwelling-houses two stories high shall not be less than one foot thick from the top of the foundation to the top of first floor. In all three-story buildings the external walls above the top of first floor shall not be less than one foot thick to the top of second floor and sixteen inches thick from the top of foundation to top of first floor.
If the building is more than sixty feet in height from the sidewalk to the ceiling of upper story, the external walls shall not be less than sixteen inches in the first story, and twelve inches thick above that story. Foundations if of brick shall be four inches thicker than the
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wall in first story; foundations if of block granite shall be six inches thicker than the wall above, if of rubble stone that it be ten inches thicker than the wall above, and shall have a footing course of large size stone eight inches wider than the wall; no round or boulder stone shall be used. All party walls shall not be less than twelve inches thick. All roof or floor timbers entering the same party wall from opposite walls shall have at least four inches solid brick-work between the end of said timbers. The ends of all wooden or roof beams in dwellings with masonary walls shall enter the wall to a depth of at least four inches, unless the wall is properly corbelled so as to give a bearing of at least four inches; and the ends of all such beams shall be so shaped or arranged that in case of fire they may fall without injury to the wall. Each floor in dwellings with masonary walls shall have its beams so tied to the walls and to each other with wrought iron straps or anchors at least three-eighths of an inch by one and one-half inch wide, so as to form continuous ties across the building not more than ten feet apart. Walls running parallel or nearly paralell with floor beams shall be properly tied once in ten feet to the floor beams by iron straps or anchors of the size above specified. Every wooden header or trimmer more than four feet long, carrying a floor load of over seventy pounds per square foot, at connections with other beams, shall be hung in stirrup irons and joint bolted. All tail beams and similar beams of wood shall be framed or hung in stirrup irons. All iron beams shall have proper connections. Cutting for piping or other purposes shall not be done so as to reduce the strength of the support- ing parts below that are required by the provisions of this act. No part of any floor timbers shall be within two inches of any chimney. No studding or furring shall be within one inch of any chimney.
Every brick building over three stories high shall have a sufficient fire-stop at each floor, covering the whole floor of each story through all stud partitions, and extending to the masonary walls. Every air- duct, except vents, shall be effectually stopped at each story. Every such fire-stop shall consist of a solid, air-tight cohesive layer, at least one inch thick, of tile, brick, terra-cotta or like fire-made material, plaster, cement, cinder or ashes or of a combination of the same or of equally non-inflamable, non-heat-conducting materials, laid between the upper and under floors, or occupying all the space between the timbers under the under floors. And in all brick dwellings above three stories in height, and in all brick buildings occupied as apartments or tenements by more than three families, all stairways shall be enclosed in walls or shafts of non-inflamable material, and all openings in said walls or shafts shall be provided with metal-covered doors hung to rabetted iron frames with iron thresholds.
The foot of each partition and of each tier of studding or furring shall be filled solid between the uprights to the full width thereof, and to the height of six inches above the floor, with the same incombustibles as above prescribed for fire-stops, or some combination thereof. The spaces between such parts of the floor joists as rest upon partition heads shall be filled with the materials above required. The spacse between stringers of stair-cases and joists of landings, unless unceiled, shall be stopped with some of the incombustibles above mentioned, at three places at least in every flight of stairs, so as to prevent the passage of air. All renewed or renewed roofs shall be constructed as to bear safely, in addition to the weight of the material, twenty-five pounds per superficial foot of area, covered with proper additional allowance
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for a horizontal wind pressure of thirty pounds per square foot All thin glass skylights upon roofs shall be covered with a wire netting when in the opinion of the inspector such protection is needed. The roof of every brick building shall be covered with tin, iron, slate, gravel, composition or like substantial roofing material not readily inflamable.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Section 730. All stonewalls and brick work shall be laid as de- scribed for foundations in Section 716, except that the external brick walls above the foundation, and the party walls above the first floor, may be laid in best lime mortar, and if of face brick, by cutting the corners and putting diagonal headers. Fire-stops of mortar shall be required at the floor and ceiling in each story on party and external walls and flush with the furring.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Section 731. In no case shall a wodd lintel support any brick work. All window and door openings shall have suitable caps, segmental arches and iron beams. All lintels for store fronts supporting walls shall be of iron, the ends resting on an iron plate the full thickness of the wall. No wood posts shall support any 'iron beams. Iron posts for any support of walls shall have a bottom plate not less than twelve inches.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
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Voted: On motion of William B. Dasha: That Section 727 bet reconsidered.
Mr. Dasha moved as an amendment that the figures 15 be inserted in place of the figures 25 where appearing in this section.
Mr. Stanley Heald moved as a substitute motion that the set back in this section be such as established by Building Inspector, Town" Engineer and Selectmen. 9d
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Mr. George E. Cuniff moved as an amendment that the set back in this section be 18 feet.
The tellers reported 32 voted in the affirmative and 67 in the negative.
After quite a discussion on this section Mr. Thomas J. Kelley, chairman of the Building Laws Committee moved that whenever the' figures 25 appear in this section they be changed to read 18.
The tellers reported 80 voting in the affirmative and 14 in the negative.
Voted: That this section be tentatively adopted (see Section 727)
Openings in Brick Walls
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Section 732. No opening or doorway shall be cut through a party or partition brick wall of any building without a permit from the inspector. Such openings shall be provided with self closing doors ofa material satisfactory to underwriters hung to rebatted iron frames Or to hinges in brick work or from an inclined track.
Voted: That this section be tentatively adopted. iodto bas
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Construction of Chimneys Hede allsw
Section 733. All chimneys hereafter shall be built of brigk, stone, or other incombustible material, and shall have a footing of masopary,; or iron suported by iron or corbels of brick or stone. No chimney
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shall be hugn to an 8 inch wall, or bear or rest upon wood. No chimney corbelled from a wall shall project more than the thickness of the wall. All smoke flues of brick less than 8 inches thick shall be smoothly plastered both inside and outside except where said chimney is not concealed, in such case plastering on inside will be sufficient, below any woodwork in basement to the entire height of the chimney. All brick vent flues shall be smoothly plastered or cement washed on the inside. All flues shall be topped out at least from four feet above the highest part of the roof at the point through which they pass, with brick or stone, and the topping out shall have more than two inches projection unless covered by a cap of improved incombustible material, properly secured, and in no case shall a nail be driven into the masonary of any flue. All woodwork in brick buildings shall be placed, one inch, and floor timbers, headers, trimmers, and girders, at least 11/2 inches frmo the outside of every chimney flue. In chimneys with more than two flues the withes shall be constructed of brick laid flatways and bonded every eighth course.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Chimneys Passing Through Floors
Section 734. Where chimneys pass through floors they shall be central in openings by one header projected out at each corner against openings and there shall be fire-stops of tin, sheet iron or masonary to stop draft through openings around chimneys on each floor.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Recess in Chimneys
Section 735. No chimney shall be corbelled out, but may be corbelled if thoroughly bonded to receive a thimble. All recesses shall be plastered and there shall be a space of not less than six inches between woodwork and thimble, or they shall be made safe in a manner satisfactory to the inspector.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Flues Not on Foundation Walls, Etc.
Section 736. Brick flues in dwellings not starting from foundation walls shall rest on a continuous support of metal or masonary extend- ing to the ground. Brick flues necessary in buildings other than dwell- ings, and not starting from the ground, shall be supported in a manner approved by the inspector; and if other than brick, where they pass through the roofs, ceilings, closets, floors, or any woodwork, shall be guarded by a double collar or pipe, with at least three inches air space and holes for ventilation and made safe in a maner satisfactory to the inspector. When smoke flues are connected with hot or low pressure steam boilers having a grate area of over eight square feet, bakers ovens, hotel or restaurant ranges, the brick wall inclosing the flue linings shall not be less than eight inches in thickness. When smoke flues are connected with high pressure boilers, smelting furnaces and other apparatus which heat the flues to a similarly high tempera- ture, enclosing brick walls shall not be less than twelve inches in thickness and in place of the lining, the inside four inches of such walls shall be of fire brick laid in fire clay extending for a distance of not less than twenty-five feet in any direction from the source of heat, and there shall be an air space of at least four inches within all walls not external to the building for the same distance as required for the
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lining. Iron cupola chimneys or foundries shall extend at least two feet above the highest point of any roof within a radius of fifty feet of such cupola, and be capped with a suitable spark arrester. No woodwork shall be placed within two feet of the cupola.
Voted: That the above section be tentaitvely adopted.
Notice in Case of Unsafe Chimneys, Etc.
Section 737. If any chimney, flue or heating apparatus shall, in the opinion of the inspector of buildings, be unsafe by reason of endangering the premises by fire or otherwise, he shall at once notify in writing the owner, agent or other party having an interest in said premises, who upon receiving said notice shall make the same safe, in pursuance of the terms of said notice.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Foundations for Fireplaces, Ranges and Grates
Section 738. All hearths shall be supported by trimmer arches or brick. The brick jams of every fireplace, range or grate opening, and the back of such openings, shall be at least eight inches thick. All hearth and trimmer arches shall be at least twelve inches longer on either side than the width of said openings, and at least eighteen inches wide in front of the chimney breast. Brick-work over fireplaces and grate openings shall be supported by proper iron bars or brick or stone arches.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Steam Pipes
Section 739. All steam pipes passing though floors or joists shall be protected by an incombustible ring or tube, or rest on iron supports, with air space three-fourths of an inch longer in diameter than the steam pipe.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Protection of Woodwork About Smoke Pipes
Section 740. No smoke pipe shall pass through any wooden par- tition, without a soapstone ring of the thickness of the partition and extending four inches from the pipe, or a double metal collar of the thickness of the partition, with a ventilated air space of not less than four inches around the pipe; nor shall a smoke pipe be placed within eight inches of any wood unless such wood is plastered and protected by a metal shield two inches distant from the wood, in which case the smoke pipe shall not be less than six inches from the wood. All smoke pipes passing through closets shall have ventilated air space pipes at least four inches longer than the smoke pipe.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Section 741. The smoke pipes of any hot-air, steam, hot-water or other furnace passing beneath wooden beams or ceilings shall be kept at least eighteen inches therefrom, or the woodwork shall be protected by a tin shield suspended at least two inches below said beams or ceiling, in which case the pipe may be placed within eight inches of the beam or ceiling.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Ash Depositories
Section 742. All receptacles for ashes, waste, and other substances liable, by spontaneous combustion or otherwise to cause a fire shall be
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made of incombustible materials, satisfactory to the Inspector of Buildings.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted. Electic Light Wiring
Section 743. All interior wiring must be made in accordance with the "National Electric Code" of the National Board of Fire Under- writers.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Fees
Section 743. The following fees will be charged on all building permits issued by the Inspector of Buildings, for the erection and alterations of buildings within the limits of the Town of Weymouth:
First Class Buildings and Second Class Buildings $15.00 Third Class Buildings 5.00
Alterations of Buildings and the erection of sheds, auto- houses and like small buildings, not exceeding $1,000. 1.00
Fees to accompany the application; refunded if permit is not granted.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Board of Appeal
Section 745. A Board of Appeal is herby created and shall consist of three residents of the town appointed by the Board of Selectmen who shall designate the chairman, including always one Selectman, the Town Counsel and the Town Engineer. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointments are made. Any person applying for a building permit who desires to be relieved from the operation of any of the provisions of this code may make applica- tion in writing to the Inspector of Buildings, specifying in detail what exceptions are desired and the reason therefor. Said application with the written explanations, specifications, maps etc, relating thereto shall be submitted, by the Inspector of Buildings, to the Board of Appeal; and if unanimously approved by them, the Inspector of Buildings shall issue a permit for the same. If disapproved by any one of the above named officials then the application with the dissenting officials reason shall be submitted to the Selectmen, which body by vote of two-thirds of its members present and voting shall approve or disapprove the application.
Voted: That the above section be tentatively adopted.
Mr. William B. Dasha moved to reconsider section 701.
Mr. Dasha then moved that the Inspector of Buildings shall be a resident of the Town of Weymouth.
Mr. John MacDonald amended the above motion that the Inspec- tor of Buildings shall be a registered voter of the Town of Weymouth, the motion as amended was so voted (as recorded under section 701).
Mr. Melville F. Cate moved and it was so voted: That when approved by the Attorney General of the Commonwealth, the Select- men appoint an Inspector of Buildings until the first day of May following.
Voted : That these By-Laws as amended and recorded above be adopted by the Town of Weymouth.
Voted: That the numbering of these sections be from 701 to 745 inclusive, Article 7 of the By-Laws of the Town.
Meeting adjourned.
Attest :
CLAYTON B. MERCHANT
Town Clerk
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SPECIAL PRIMARY COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
NORFOLK, ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Weymouth. GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are herby required to notify and warn said inhabitants of Weymouth qualified to vote in primaries, to meet at the polling places in their respective precincts, to wit: In precincts 1-3-5 and 6 in the halls of the fire engine houses located in those precincts rspectively; in precinct 2 at G. A. R. hall; in precinct 4 at the building of the Citizens' Asso- ciation, Inc., on Front Street; in precinct 7 at the Lovell's Corner Improvement Building on Washington Street; in precinct 8 at the Weymouth Heights Club Building on North Street,
TUESDAY, THE TWENTY-THIRD OF OCTOBER, 1928
at Three o'clock p. m. for the following purpose:
To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the nomination of a Candidate of Political Parties for the following office :
Representative in Congress (to fill vacancy) for the 14th Con- gressional District.
The polls will be open from 3 to 8 p. m.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting as directed by vote of the town.
Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk of said town on or before the nineteenth day of October, A. D., 1928.
Given under our hands this 15th day of October, A. D., 1928.
H. FRANKLIN PERRY, WINSLOW M. TIRRELL, FRED E. WAITE, EDWIN R. SAMPSON, WILLIAM B. CHALKE, Jr., Selectmen of Weymouth.
A true copy, Attest:
EDWARD F. BUTLER, Constable of Weymouth.
RETURN OF SERVICE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Weymouth, October 15, 1928.
NORFOLK, ss. -
Pursuant to the within warrant I have this day notified the in- habitants of Weymouth aforesaid to meet at the respective places and times for the purpose set forth in said warrant by posting true and attested copies of the same in each precinct as therein directed.
EDWARD F. BUTLER, ; Constable of Weymouth.
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RESULT OF PRIMARY Congressman (Short Term)
Republican
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 t'tal
Joseph E. Sager
13
11
27
5
15
17
10
7
105
Richard B. Wigglesworth
92
97
73
105
214
68
62
78
789
Blanks
1
3
4
Total
105
108
100
111
229
88
72
85
898
Democratic
Christopher M. Clifford Blanks
0
2
3
3
1
0
5
0
14
1
1
Total
0
2
4
3
1
0
5
0
15
Attest :
CLAYTON B. MERCHANT, Town Clerk.
WARRANT FOR A STATE ELECTION COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
NORFOLK, ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Weymouth. GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of Weymouth aforesaid, qualified to vote in elections, to meet at the polling places in their precincts to wit. Precincts 1-3-5 and 6 in the halls of the Fire Engine Houses located in those precincts respectively; in Precinct 2, G. A. R. Hall; Precinct 4 at the building of the Citizens' Association Inc., on Front Street in Precinct 7, at the Lovells Corner Improvement Association Building on Washington Street; Precinct 8, at the Wey- mouth Heights Club Building on North Street, on
TUESDAY THE SIXTH DAY OF NOVEMMER, 1928 at 10 a. m. then and there to bring in to the election officers their votes on one ballot for the following named public officers, to wit:
Eighteen electors of President and Vice-President; Governor, Lieu- tnant-Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney-General, Sen- ator in Congress, Congressman, Congressman (to fill vacancy), Coun- cillor, Senator, Representative in General Court, County Commissioners (2), County Commissioner (to fill vacancy), Clerk of Courts and Register of Deeds and also, to vote "Yes" or "No" on the following Question :
Referendum Question. Shall the proposed law which provides that it shall be lawful in any city which accepts the act by vote of its city council and in any town which accepts the act by vote of its inhabitants, to take part in or witness any athletic outdoor sport or game, except horse racing, automobile racing, boxing or hunting with firearms, on the Lord's day between 2 and 6 P. M. that such sports or games shall take place on such play- grounds, parks or other places as may be designated in a license issued
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by certain licensing authorities; that no sport or game shall be per- mitted in a place other than a public playground or park within one thousand feet of any regular place of worship; that the charging of admission fees or the taking of collections or the receiving of renu- meration by any person in charge of or participating in any such sport or game shall not be prohibited; that the license may be revoked; and that in cities and towns in which amateur sports or games are per- mitted under existing law such amateur sports or games may be held until the proposed law is accepted or the provisions of the existing law fail of acceptance on resubmission to the people, which law was disapproved in the Senate by a vote of 9 in the affirmative and 22 in the negative, and in the House of Representatives by a vote of 93 in the affirmative and 110 in the negative, be approved?
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