14 MESSERVY STREET HOUSING LETTER 2-13-2025 R-15 City of Salem
' Health Department
ORDER TO CORRECT
Date:February 13, 2025
Case# : 40A4B Property Location:
To: Edward Palmeira 14 Messervy StreetSalem MA 01970
1 Greenway Road
Middleton MA 01949
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
02/13/2025.
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
ORDER TO CORRECT
Date:February 13, 2025
Case# : 40A4B Property Location:
To: Edward Palmeira 14 Messervy Street
1 Greenway Road Salem MA 01970
Middleton MA 01949
Any person who shall fail to comply with any order issued pursuant to the provisions of the State
Sanitary Code, Chapter ll, 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 978-741-1800.
Sincerely,
Jeff Barosy D"16L 6-ree�m
Salem Health Department PJ4h A e^i
City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 7414800
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Inspection Report
SSC 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case #: 40A413 Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 11:49 AM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 96DAA
Complaint Date: 02/13/2025 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical
Complainant: Other Comprehensive Insp?: No
ComplaintDescription
Electrical wiring and missing handrails.
Dwelling Information
Complaint Address:
14 Messervy Street
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
Edward Palmeira ,
1 Greenway Road
Middleton, MA 01949
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, X A 01970 - (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 2
Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
14 Messervy Street Inspection Time: 11:49 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 96DAA
Stairway-Common
410.260(B): CDE Means of Egress 11 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: In the rear common stairway there is a washing machine on the second floor that is partially blocking the
stairs. Remove the washing machine.
Code Description: (B) No person shall cause obstruction of any means of egress or passageway
410.320(A)(3): Electrical Service / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: In the rear common stairway on the second floor there are extension cords and a tube coming through a
wall and connecting to a washing machine. Remove the extension cords and tube from the wall and close the wall.
Code Description: (A)Temporary Wiring: (3) No wiring shall extend through a doorway or other opening in a structural
element
410.520(A)(1): CDE Protective Railings and Walls / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: In the rear common stairway there is a set of stairs between the second and third floor that lacks a
handrail. Provide a handrail for this set of stairs.
Code Description: (A) Every owner of a residence shall provide: (1)A safe handrail on at least one side of a stairway as
required by 780 CMR: Massachusetts State Building Code.
City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street,Salem, NM 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 3
Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
14 Messervy Street Inspection Time: 11:49 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 96DAA
Check List
IN= In Compliance = Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed
1 Adequate and safe supply of potable water sufficient in quantity and pressure N/O
2 Sinks,showers,and bathtubs connected to hot and cold water N/O
3 Hot water supplied in sufficient quantity and pressure N/O
4 Prohibited space heaters in use N/O
5 Space heaters and water heaters properly vented N/O
6 Electricity,gas, plumbing, heating systems properly installed and maintained N/O
7 All electrical facilities for supply and illumination provided N/O
8 Toilet,sink,shower and/or bathtub provided N/O
9 Sewage disposal system provided and maintained N/O
10 Kitchen sink sufficient in size and capacity N/O
11 Cooktop/Oven,Refrigerator/Freezer sufficient in size and maitained N/O
12 Adequate means of egress provided and maintained N/O
13 Locks provided and maintained N/O
14 Refuse stored and disposed properly N/O
15 Land and residence maintained in a safe and sanitary manner N/O
16 Lead-based paint present N/O
17 Building and Structural components maintained in a safe condition N/O
18 Asbestos containing material properly maintained N/O
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City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 7414800
INSPECTION REPORT 4
Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
14 Messervy Street Inspection Time: 11:49 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 96DAA
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 N/O
20 Handrails and guard systems properly installed and maintained -
21 Residence free from pests N/O
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 5
Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
14 Messervy Street Inspection Time: 11:49 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 96DAA
This report and order letter are based on an observation by the inspector from the Salem Board Health. There is no
complainant.
Signatures
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
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