223 DERBY STREET - BUILDING JACKET
VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION CO.,INC.
190 Pleasant Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
Tel. 781-639-7777
Fax 781-639-2290
February 3, 2003
John LeClerc
Plumbing Inspector
City of Salem
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
RE: Plumbing Variance
Dear Mr. LeClerc:
Enclosed please receive copies of the plumbing variance application for Pickering Wharf
Hotel and recommendation letter from the Board of Health.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
T. Michael Rockett
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o CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
e • 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR
a. SALEM, MA 01970
TEL. 978-741-1800
FAX 978-745-0343
STANLEY USOVICZ, JR. ,JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS, CHO
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
February 28, 2003
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Division of Registration
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers & Gas Fitters
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
To Whom it May Concern:
This letter is written in accordance with CMR 142 Section 13 for the Hotel Project of
Village Construction Co., Inc. at Pickering Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts.
Following the recommendation of City of Salem Gas & Plumbing Inspector John
LeClerc regarding the more appropriate use of PVC piping in the area of construction for
this project as compared with the more easily corroded iron and metal piping, the Salem
Board of Health supports the Variance Request before you.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Joanne Sc6
Health Agent
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Division of Registration
BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
239 Causeway Street O Boston, MA 02114
Forms available at http://www.state.ma.us/reg/boards/pl/forms.htm
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FROM STATE PLUMBING CODE
$50.00 FEE PAYABLE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
1. Name Of Applicant Village Construction Co Inc
(Print Clearly)
2. Address Of Applicant 190 Pleasant S rept Marbl had A 0194
3. Title Or Position -
Michael Rockett President
4. Daytime Telephone Number: (781) 6'19-7777
5. A-Location Of Variance Request 223-231 Derby Street
Salem MA 01970
B-Name and Address of Present Property Owner Pickering Wharf / Congress & Derby Street Realty
Trust ( Pickering Wharf Hotel) 190 Pleasant Street Marblehead MA 01945
6. Name And Address Of Proposed Or Current Occupier(Tenant)Of Building Where Variance Is Requested
Lot is currently vacant
6. Names Of Other Parties Involved Including:
Engineers Alfred M. Marzullo N0: 40660 E
Contractors Village Const , ionCo- , n
Plumbers Mark F. Lausier N0: 9961
Provide A Brief Description Of The Requested Variance With The Applicable Section Of The Code And Attach Plans
_Section 2:06 of the fuel gas and plumbing code requires iron and/or metal
piping for below—grade storm and sanitary for commercial use Although the
project is a hotel (residential) use where plastic piping is allowed there are
spaces on the grand level that can be considered commercial These spaces
are a small pub, an indoor pool and limited rental area (+ 4,000 s.f.) .
7. Reason(s) For Requesting This Variance. State All Hardships:
A variance is required to substitute PVC schedule 40 piping and fittings for metal
in these areas.
The costal site location and extremely corrosive soils have been found to greatly
accelerate the deterioration of cast iron and/or other metal piping making
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PVC piping the logical alternative
8. Has The Plumbing Project For This Variance Been Completed Yes_ No X
9. Proposed Variance Is Considered: New Construction: X Renovation
10. MANDATORY: ORIGINAL LETTER FROM THE LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH ADDRESSED TO AND
PETITIONING THE BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS FOR THIS VARIANCES MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH
APPLICATION-C.M.R. 142 SECTION 13
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Date Of Application Signature Of Requesting Party
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
A. Attach Necessary Additional Information With This Application "
B. Variances Are Customarily Heard At A Subcommittee Meeting Usually Held On The Last Wednesday Of Each Month. The Full
Board Meeting Is Held The Following Wednesday And The Board Will Act On The Subcommittee's Recommendations.
C. CMR 248(The State Plumbing And Fuel Gas Code)Are Available From The State Book Store,Located In Room 116, State
House,Boston, MA 02133. Telephone 617-727 2834 For Current Cost Plus Mailing Charges.
D. Mail Or Deliver A Copy Of This Application(No Fee Or Plans)To The Local Plumbing Inspector. .
E. A Copy Of The Board's Approval Of This Variance Request Must Be Filed By The Applicant With The Local Plumbing
And/Or Gas Inspector Before The Start Of Any Work.
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Village Construction Co. , Inc.
190 Pleasant Street
Marbleehad, MA 01945
Phone (781) 639-7777
Fax (781) 639-2290
February 8, 2005
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=john 11Clerc',,Ptumbing Inspector .
City
of-.,Salem'
110 Washington Street
Salem;MA 01-970
Re: Pickering Wharf Waterfront Condominiums
Dear Mr. Leclerc:
Mark Lausier, Master Plumbers License # 9961, will be installing the finish
plumbing in Unit# 501 at the Pickering Wharf Waterfront Condominiums, thereby
relieving Sagamore Plumbing from the finish plumbing in this unit.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
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T. Michael Rockett
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