29 Perkins St_ Fire Inspection Result 5-27-25 sAU w Salem Fire Department 48 Lafayette St.
'� Salem, Massachusetts 01970
` '' Phone: 978-744-1235 Fax:978-745-4646
$ General Checklist Inspection Result
Inspection Status Inspected by Completed at
Completed with failures Patrick Burke 05/27/2025 12:32:20
Address Suite City State Zip
29 PERKINS ST -- SALEM MA 01970
Business Name Building Type
29 PERKINS STREET Apt 4-8
Next scheduled re-inspection will be conducted on or after 20 business days from the original inspection
date.
An inspection was performed on,your'buiiaino according to a basic fire safety checklist. Please address
any violations as noted. This report does not guarantee or imply that your property is fully compliant with
all applicable fire safety system requirements under the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Ensuring compliance is the sole responsibility of the property owner. For assistance or
further information, please contact the Salem Fire Marshal's Office at (978) 745-7777 or visit
https://www.salemma.gov/265/Fire-Department.
Exterior:
X Fail
ITEM: Adequate exterior access
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Fire Alarms:
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ITEM: Local fire alarms present and proper
REMARK:
No working smokes in illegal basement apartments
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Rear hall Rear hall second floor Front hall
ITEM: CO alarms present and proper
REMARK:
No CO in basements
CODE: MGL CH 148 - Section 26F 1/2 - Carbon monoxide alarms required in certain residential
structures; regulation; inspections; enforcement - (a) Every dwelling, building or structure, including
those owned or operated by the commonwealth, occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes,
that: (1) contains fossil-fuel burning equipment including, but not limited to, a furnace, boiler, water
heater, fireplace or any other apparatus, appliance or device that burns fossil fuel; or (2) incorporates
enclosed parking within its structure shall be equipped by the owner with working, approved carbon
monoxide alarms in conformance with the requirements of the board of fire prevention regulations;
provided, however, that such requirements shall include, but not be limited to, a requirement that a
landlord or superintendent shall install either approved monitored battery-powered alarms or approved
electrical wiring alarms as defined by the board, as are required to make the alarms operational at the
beginning of any rental period by lease or otherwise and shall maintain and, if necessary, replace
batteries or such battery-operated or electric hardwired carbon monoxide alarms annually thereafter to
insure their continued operability.
(b) The board of fire prevention regulations shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to
effectuate this section including, but not limited to, the type, installation, location, maintenance and
inspectional requirements of carbon monoxide alarms.
(c) Every dwelling, building or structure, occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes, shall, upon
sale or transfer of such dwelling, building or structure, be inspected by the head of the fire department
for compliance with the requirements of this section.
(d) The state building code may impose stricter carbon monoxide alarm requirements for new
construction or dwellings, buildings, or structures substantally renovated so as to constitute the
equivalent of new construction. Every such dwelling building or structure, occupied in whole or in part for
residential purposes, shall, upon sale or transfer of such dwelling, building or structure, be inspected by
the head of the fire department for compliance with the carbon monoxide alarm requirements of the state
building code in effect on the date of the issuance of the relevant building permit.
(e) The head of the fire department shall enforce this section.
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(f) The department of public health shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to
effectuate subsection (a) into the state sanitary code as established under section 127A of chapter 111.
Exits:
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ITEM: Emergency lights operational?
Front hall missing light Rear hall not working
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ITEM: Aisles clear of obstructions?
Storage:
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ITEM: Storage /stock rooms free of clutter?
REMARK:
Blocked egresses on second ad first floor hallways. Illegal basement apts over loaded with storage also.
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Other issues:
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ITEM: No other fire safety hazards ?
REMARK:
2 Illegal basement apartment. No smoke detectors or CO detectors. Excess storage. Stovetop heating
elements. Toaster oven and oven roaster.
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X Fail
ITEM: Heating system maintained and clear of obstructions
REMARK:
Blocked by excess storage
Keybox:
ITEM: Knox Box keys (if req) up to date? (Only required if FAP or Sprinkler System) ADD Note IF NO
RESULT: YES
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Inspection Signatures
Occupancy Contact Signature Inspector Signature
Unable to sign:
Not on premises
Ruben Baez Patrick Burke
978-766-7513 Lieutenant
yusbenbaez @ icioud.com
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