NAPA EXHAUST PIPE LTR/FEMINO CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
y BUILDING DEPARTMENT
120 WASHINGTON STREET,312D FLOOR
TEL. (978) 745-9595
FAX(978) 740-9846
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR THOMAS ST.PIERRE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY/BUILDING COMMISSIONER
October 1, 2018
John Femino
90 Margin Street
Salem Ma. 01970
Re: Heating exhaust pipe on NAPA store.
Dear Mr. Femino,
You have complained about the direct vent exhaust pipe on the NAPA building that abuts your property.You
have complained about the noise. I explained that sound would be the purview of the Health Department. You
have also complained that the pipe constitutes a zoning violation.My answer,to your zoning complaint,is that
I have consistently ruled that the direct vent pipes are not structures and therefore not subject zoning setbacks. I
have also shown you documentation from my Plumbing Inspector that the exhaust pipe is installed per the Gas
code.
If you wish to Appeal my zoning interpretation,your Appeal is to the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals.
Sincerely,
CIV,*W
Thomas St.Pierre