343 LAFAYETTE STREET UNIT 2 HOUSING LETTER 10-21-2024 R-15 ;3"aN City of Salem
e Health Department 1
ORDER TO CORRECT
Date: 10/21/2024
Case# : 639C6 Property Location:
To: Volnay Management 343 Lafayette Street
P.O. Box 638 2
Winchester MA 01890 Salem MA 01970
In accordance with M.G.L. c. 111, §§ 3 and 127 A, as well as Massachusetts Department of Public
Health Regulations 105 CMR 410.000: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (State
Sanitary Code, Chapter II), an inspection was made of your property at the above address on
10/21/2024.
The attached Inspection Report lists the violations noted during the inspection and include the
timeframes in which the violations must be corrected.
You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the noted time limit. Failure to comply
within the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you.
Violations identified as CDE are Conditions Deemed to Endanger or Impair the Health or Safety
of the occupants, which may permit the occupant of the dwelling to exercise one or more of
their statutory remedies.
You have a right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. This request must be made by you, in
writing, and filed within seven days after the day this Order was served.
If you request a hearing, all affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the hearing
and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. The petitioner has
the right to be represented at the hearing.
Every occupant of a dwelling unit or rooming unit shall give the owner, their agent, or employees, upon
reasonable notice, reasonable access, if possible, by appointment, to the dwelling unit or rooming unit
for the purpose of making repairs necessary to satisfy this Order.
A re-inspection will be conducted to confirm compliance with this Order. Compliance means meeting all
the requirements of 105 CMR 410.000. It shall also mean correcting any violations of 105 CMR 410.000
in a workperson like fashion and restoring all parts of the dwelling, or unit thereof, to the condition they
were in before occurrence of any such violations. Compliance shall also mean in those cases where
licenses or permits are required to perform work necessary to correct the violations, such as, but not
limited to building, plumbing and wiring that the appropriate official certifies that the work has been
completed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
City of Salem- Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978)741-1800
City of Salem
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Health Department
Date: 10/21/2024 ORDER TO CORRECT
Case# : 639C6 Property Location:
To: Volnay Management 343 Lafayette Street
P.O. Box 638 2
Winchester MA 01890 Salem MA 01970
Any person who shall fail to comply with any order issued pursuant to the provisions of the State
Sanitary Code, Chapter II, 105 CMR 410.000 shall upon conviction be fined not less than ten ($10)
dollars nor more than five hundred ($500) dollars. Each day's failure to comply with the order may
constitute a separate violation.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact this office at 978-538-5654.
Sincerely,
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Salem Health Department � q
City of Salem- Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978)741-1800
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Health Department
Inspection Report
SSC 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case#: 639C6 Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 12:10 PM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: A2B2E
Complaint Date: 10/21/2024 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical
Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: Yes
Complaint -
Excess moisture in the bathroom.
Complaint Address:
343 Lafayette Street
2
Salem MA 01970
Sleeping Rooms:
Year Built: Sanitary Drainage:
#of Children<6: Water Source:
Currently Occupied: Who Pays Water:
#of Occupants: Submetering Form on File:
Floors: Hot Water Fuel:
Stories: Heating Type:
Dwelling Units: Who Pays Heat:
Room Units: Owners resides on Site:
Habitable Rooms: Owner lives in which Unit:
Owner Information Occupant Information Other
Volnay Management Emma Ramsey ,
P.O. Box 638 343 Lafayette Street
Winchester, MA 01890 2
Salem, 01970
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978)741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 2
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
343 Lafayette Street
2 Inspection Time: 12:10 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A2B2E
Bathroom 1
410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s)
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The corners of the bathroom ceiling above the sink has
discoloration and deterioration from a water leak. Find the source of the water leak
and repair it. Repair walls and ceiling.
Code Description: (A) Every owner of a residence shall maintain all buildings and
structural elements in compliance with accepted standards so they are in good
repair and in every way fit for the intended use, including: (1)Protected from wind,
rain and snow, and are watertight,free from excess moisture or the appearance of
mold, and pest resistant
410.235(A)(12): CDE Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities 1
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The outlet above the sink in the bathroom does not work. Repair
this outlet so it works as designed.
Code Description: The owner shall ensure proper installation, in compliance with F
accepted standards and shall maintain in'operable condition free from leaks,
obstructions or other defects, all facilities and equipment which the owner is
required to provide, and all owner installed equipment: (A)The facilities and
equipment the owner is required to provide include, but are not limited to: (12)
Electrical light fixtures, switches, outlets and wiring
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978)741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 3
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
343 Lafayette Street
2 Inspection Time: 12:10 PIVI
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A2132E
410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 1 1 day(s)
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The cabinet below the sink in the bathroom has mold growth on its ,
interior surfaces because of excess moisture: Find the source of the excess
moisture and repair it. Repair the damaged portions of the cabinet. t
Code Description: (A)Every owner of a residence shall maintain all buildings and
structural elements in compliance with accepted standards so they are in good
repair and in every way fit for the intended use, including: (1)Protected from wind,
rain and snow,and are watertight,free from excess moisture or the appearance of
mold, and pest resistant
Bedroom 1
410.530(A)(3)(a): Weathertight Elements / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The bedroom adjacent to the bathroom has a window diagonally y
across from the door with a top sash that falls when the window is unlocked. Repair
this window's top sash so it stays up under its own power.
Code Description: (A)An exterior openable window shall be considered I.
weathertight only when: (3)One of the following conditions is met: (a)The window
sash is sufficiently well-fitted such that it minimizes the infiltration of air or moisture
and the space between the window sash and the prime window frame is no larger i
than 1/8 inch at any point on the perimeter of the sash in the case of double hung
windows and 1/16 inch in the case of casement windows 1
City of Salem- Board of Health- 98 Washington.Street,Salem, MA 01970 - (978)741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 4
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
343 Lafayette Street
Z Inspection Time: 12:10 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A2132E
Stairway-Common
410. 330(A): CDE Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms 11 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: On the second floor of the front common stairway and on the
second and third floors in the rear common stairway the smoke detectors are
missing. Replace these missing smoke detectors. _
Code Description: (A)The owner shall provide, install, and maintain in operable
condition smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in every residence that is F
required to be equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in
accordance with M.G.L. c. 148, §§26 C-F'/2 and 780 CMR: Massachusetts State
Building Code, 527 CMR 1.00: Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code,
and 248 CMR 10.00: Uniform State Plumbing Code and in compliance with
accepted standards as defined by 105 CMR 410.010.
City of Salem- Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978)741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 5
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
343 Lafayette Street
2 Inspection Time: 12:10 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A2132E
Check List
IN= In Compliance OUT= Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed
1 Adequate and safe supply of potable water sufficient in quantity and pressure
2 Sinks,showers,and bathtubs connected to hot and cold water
3 Hot water supplied in sufficient quantity and pressure
4 Prohibited space heaters in use
5 Space heaters and water heaters properly vented
6 Electricity,gas,plumbing,heating systems properly installed and maintained r'!17
7 All electrical facilities for supply and illumination provided
8 Toilet,sink,shower and/or bathtub providedh
9 Sewage disposal system provided and maintained
10 Kitchen sink sufficient in size and capacity -
11 Cooktop/Oven, Refrigerator/Freezer sufficient in size and maitained -
12 Adequate means of egress provided and maintained
13 Locks provided and maintained
�14 stored and disposed properly
Refuses osed erl p p p y -
15 Land and residence maintained in a safe and sanitary manner
16 Lead-based paint present N/O
17 Building and Structural components maintained in a safe condition
18 Asbestos containing material properly maintained N/O
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978)741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 6
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
343 Lafayette Street
2 Inspection Time: 12:10 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A2132E
Check List
IN= In Compliance ^"T=Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed
19 Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide alarms properly installed and maintained OUT
20 Handrails and guard systems properly installed and maintained
21 Residence free from pests
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978)741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 7
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
343 Lafayette Street
2 Inspection Time: 12:10 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A2132E
The building is split into condos and has multiple owners.
Signatures
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Inspector Other
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalty of perjury
City of Salem- Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970= (978)741-1800