21 Washington Square North_CofNA_chimney
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
Construction Moving
Reconstruction Alteration
Demolition Painting
Signage Other Work
as described below does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the
exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic
Districts Ordinance.
District: Washington Square
Address of Property: 21 Washington Square North
Name of Record Owner: Nicholas Carreau
Description of Work Proposed:
• Repairs to chimneys on the Witch Museum side of house: front chimney to be repointed, recapped, and reflashed;
other chimney to be demolished to the roof liner and rebuilt, recapped, and reflashed.
• The chimney being rebuilt will reuse same bricks. All work to be done with like materials and adhering to the
original design. If new brick is used, it will match existing in terms of color, size, texture, and design.
• Mortar to be type N mortar: 1/1/6 mix (Portland cement, hydrated lime and sand) to match existing
color, grain size, texture and pointing technique; and
o Mortar to be removed by hand or with small pneumatically powered chisels to avoid damage to
masonry. Mechanical tools shall not be used on vertical joints;
• Mortar to match existing color, grain size, texture, and tooling/pointing style;
• Cleaning of masonry surfaces to be by gentlest means possible, such as washing with low pressure
water and soft natural bristle brushes. High pressure washing and sandblasting is not allowed;
• Waterproof coatings and sealants shall not be used
Non-applicable due to being in-kind repair. There will be no changes in color, material, design, location or
outward appearance.
Upon completion of above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is required to
document compliance with this Certificate and approved plans.
Dated: April 10, 2025 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding
violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated.
THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of
Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work.
Rear chimney
Front chimney