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21 Willow Ave_ Code Violation_ 4.26.23 CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BUILDING DEPARTMENT 98 WASHINGTON STREET,2NO FLOOR TEL. (978)745-9595 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR THOMAS ST.PIERRF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY/BUILDING COMMISSIONER April 26, 2023 John Camire 62 Lawrence Street Salem Ma. 01970 RE; 21 Willow Ave- Code violation Dear Mr. Camire, you were cited by this Department approximately a year ago regarding non-compliance with Appendix K of the Building Code( Sound Transmission Code)regarding your permit to completely rehab 21 Willow Ave, units one and two. At the time of the initial notice, you were given the right to Appeal my interpretation of the Code to The Board of Buildings, Regulations and Standards in Boston. You have not done so. We are aware that you recently had a sound Engineer conduct a Sound (STC)test and that you failed one portion of the test. You asked me to check with the State Inspector, John Bennett, to see if you could file for a variance from this section of the code and Inspector Bennett responded that it was an un- likely proposition. . You are now directed to arrange for and secure a building permit within 30 days of this notice and for the work to begin and be completed within 45 days of this notice. Failure to arrange for this work will result in daily fines and further enforcement actions. . Sincerely, C4**v s Thomas St.PierTe CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BUILDING DEPARTMENT 98 WASHINGPON STREET,2" FLOOR TEL. (978)745-9595 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR THOMAS ST.PIF:RRr DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY/BUILDING COX IISSIONER June 22,2022 ���ui mot, v� �N // S, John Camire 14,4� S 62 Lawrence Street Salem Ma. 01970 Ad RE: 21 Willow Ave ,Salem Dear Mr. Camire, As we discussed , the tenant, in unit one, has been complaining about the sound levels being transmitted from the unit above. The Mass State Building Code requires conformance with Sound Transmission Class (STC ). It does not appear that you are in conformance with this code. The code for Airborne noise levels are required to have a STC rating of less than 50 or 45 when Field tested. . Structure borne noise level require the same level of compliance The Code reference is appendix K in the one and two family Mass State Building code 780 C.M.R. Therefore, you arc directed to submit testing from a qualified sound testing firm to demonstrate either compliance or non compliance and if non-compliant, a cure or remedy for the issue within 30 days of this notice. If you have any questions, please contact me directly. If you feel you are aggrieved by this order, your Appeal is to the Board of Buildings, Regulations and Standards in Boston. Sincerely, Cam.. Thomas StTierre Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:16 AM To: Thomas St. Pierre <T tppierre@Salem.com> Cc: Tyler Smith <TSSMIT15@g.holycross.edu> Subject: Sound control at 22 Willow Ave Caution: This email originated from outside our system. Please do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Tom, I spoke with John Camire yesterday and he spoke to a sound engineer. The engineer told him there is no sound code for a remodel. He has been stalling for over two months. Does Appendix K require the sound performance even in a remodel of a one and two family dwelling? Thank you for your persistence in following up on this issue. Sincerely, Larry Russell 21 B Willow Ave Larry "Link" Russell From►. Larry Russell lobster409@hotmail.com Subject: Re: Sound control at 22 Willow Ave Date: Sep 13, 2022 at 1:33:51 PM To: Thomas St. Pierre a-Stpierre@salem.com Thank you Tom! How do we get him to conform the order? Thanks again, Larry Larry "Link" Russell Spinning Certified Heart Zones Level 3 Cycling Ma. Licensed Construction Supervisor 857-272-9343 On Sep 13, 2022, at 1:21 PM., Thomas St. Pierre <TStpierre@salem.com> wrote: Larry, The Building code is for new or substantially renovated structures. The latter applies to this project. His Appeal of my order or determination goes to the Board of buildings, Regulations and Standards in Bostom. Nowhere else. Not even to a sound Engineer! Tom -----Original Message----- From: Larry Russell <lobster409@hotmail.com> 21 Willow Ave Condos Unit A and B May 31, 2022 Laurence Russell 30 Lee St Marblehead, Ma. 01945 857-272-9343 Lobster409@hotmaii.com Tyler Smith 21 Willow Ave Unit A Salem, Ma. 01970 978-807-2637 TSSMIT15@g.holycross.edu Thomas St. Pierre Director of Inspectional Services City of Salem Inspectional Services 98 Washington Street 2nd Floor Salem, MA 01970 / _ � � 9 U Y Hi Tom, Thank you for your concern on our condo's noise transmission issues. Confirming our phone conversation last week, please forward any written correspondence with JJC General Contracting and the sound engineer that to the following email address: lobster409@hotmaii.com Sincerely, Larry Russell �( a — r ✓ C 3 C Tyler Smith U