28 Beckford St_2-16-23_ Building Code Complaint aCITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
98 WASHINGTON STREET,2ND FLOOR
TEL. (978)745-9595
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR THOMAS ST.PIERRE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY/BUILDING COMMISSIONER
February 16, 2023
Rolf Franke-Often
34 St.Anthony,s Lane
Gloucester,Ma 01930
RE. Building Code complaint regarding 28 Beckford Street
Dear Sir, ,
You have requested enforcement of State Building Code 780 CMR section M 1504.3 regarding a kitchen range
vent hood. As you are likely aware, you are citing the current Bld code which is the ninth edition. The vent,
has been therefor many years going back to at least a 2012 kitchen remodel. Permit number-B-12-0599 or
record number 29966. The contractor in that job, Robert Oullette ,is willing to do an affidavit stating that he
used the existing vent hood because the owner was trying to renovate inexpensively. This dates the vent to at
least 2012 or eleven years ago. The Building code then was either the seventh or eighth edition. I have
reviewed those editions and cannot find any language regarding the termination of kitchen hood vents. You
may find some guidance there but I did not.
At this time, I must respectfully decline to enforce the stated section you reference. If you find other
information, let me know.
As always,if you feel you are aggrieved by this interpretation and or lack of enforcement your right to Appeal
is to the Board of Buildings, Regulations and Standards in Boston.
Sincerely,
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Thomas St.Piene