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28 SALEM STREET UNIT 3 HOUSING LETTER (OCCUPANT) 6-30-2025 r-15.1 :Z�, City of Salem 1 Health Department ORDER TO CORRECT Date:June 30, 2025 Case# : BE4A3 Property Location: To: Joanne Fafard 28 Salem Street Unit 3 28 Salem Street Salem MA 01970 Unit 3 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 06/18/2025. 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 2 Health Department ORDER TO CORRECT Date:June 30, 2025 Case# : BE4A3 Property Location: 28 Salem Street Joanne Fafard To: Unit 3 28 Salem Street Salem MA 01970 Unit 3 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 978-741-1800. Sincerely, �6 ;1 0sy �o�vi�6rez*l Salem Health Department HeeoA A3wi City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 R-115 City of Salem Health Department Inspection Report SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Case#: BE4A3 Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 41 EE7 Complaint Date: 06/18/2025 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No ComplaintDescription - Mice and excess moisture. Dwelling Information Complaint Address: 28 Salem Street Unit 3 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 Mark Rodrigues Joanne Fafard , 23 Burley Avenue 28 Salem Street Danvers, MA Unit 3 617-966-1025 Salem, MA 01970 City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 2 Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 28 Salem Street Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41EE7 Bathroom 1 410.530(A)(2): Weathertight Elements 130 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner - Observations: The bathroom window's bottom sash does not open. Repair this window so its sashes open and close with ease. Code Description: (A)An exterior openable window shall be considered weathertight only when: (2)The window sash opens and closes fully without excessive effort 410.540(A)(4): Installation of Screens / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The bathroom window's screen's frame does not fit in the window's frame properly. Repair this screen so its frame fits tightly within the window's frame to prevent the entry of pests. Code Description: (A)The owner shall provide and install screens for exterior openable windows so that: (4)They are tight fitting and prevent the entrance of - pests. Mt City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 3 28 Salem Street Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41EE7 410.270(A)(6): CDE Locks / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The parts of the lock for the bathroom window do not align preventing the window from locking. Repair this window so its sashes align properly to allow the window to lock. ,rr Code Description: (A)The owner shall provide, install and maintain locks in the - following manner and shall comply with the requirements of 780 CMR: Massachusetts State Building Code and 521 CMR:Architectural Access Board Regulations, and M.G.L. c. 143§ 3R so that: (6) Every openable exterior window shall be capable of being secured. - -- 410.150(B): CDE Hot Water/ 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The hot water at the bathroom sink peak at 148.1°F. Adjust the hot water so the temperature at sinks is between 110*F and 130*F. .� Code Description: The owner shall provide and maintain in good operatingOf condition facilities capable of heating and delivering hot water: (B) In a temperature range of not less than 110°F (43' C)and not greater than 130°F (54' C)for fixtures other than a bathtub or shower. ` City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 4 Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 28 Salem Street Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Unit 3 Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41 EE7 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: There is a gap between the floor tiles and the walls in the corner of the bathroom to the left of the entrance door. Repair the floor and walls so there is no longer a gap between them. Code Description: (A) Every owner of a residence shall a 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: (2)Free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or defects that renders the area difficult to keep clean, create ` an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the bathroom, there is a hole in the floor beneath the handwashing sink's counter. Seal the hole to prevent the entry of pests. 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: (2) Free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or defects that renders the area difficult to keep clean, create an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 5 Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 28 Salem Street Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41EE7 Bedroom 1 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The first bedroom from the front entrance door has a hole in its closet's wall near the floor. Repair this bedroom's closet's wall so it no longer has a hole. 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: (2) Free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or defects that renders the area difficult to keep clean, create an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements ! 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner ' Observations: In the first bedroom from the front entrance door, the sole window's windowsill is breaking away from the window. Repair this windowsill so it is intact and free from defects. - I 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: (2) Free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or defects that renders the area difficult to keep clean, create an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 6 28 Salem Street Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41 EE7 410.235(A)(6): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities I A day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the first bedroom from the front entrance door,the cover for the baseboard heater has become warped and loose. Repair the baseboard heater's cover so it is intact and held firm.in its proper position. Code Description: The owner shall ensure proper installation, in compliance with - 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: (6) _ Heating system Bedroom 2 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The second bedroom from the front entrance door has a door that swings open on its own when it is closed. Repair this door so it remains closed and does not open on its own. 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: (2)Free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or defects that renders the area difficult to keep clean, create an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 7 Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 Unit 3 Salem Street Inspection Time: 11:34 AM U Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41 EE7 Dwelling Unit 410.235(A)(12): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the first bedroom from the front entrance door and the living room, the wall-mounted outlets are loose enough that plugs fall out on their own. Repair the outlets so they are tight enough to hold plugs in under their own power. Code Description: The owner shall ensure proper installation, in compliance with 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 410.550(E): Elimination of Pests / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Occupant Observations: The inspector observed clothes lying about in the bathroom and the second bedroom from the front entrance door. The occupant is ordered to keep all rooms in the dwelling unit tidy and free from potential harborage to prevent the attraction of pests. Code Description: Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and elimination of pests as follows: (E)The occupant of a residence shall maintain their dwelling unit or rooming unit in a sanitary manner so as to prevent the attraction of pests. City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 8 Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 Unit 3 Salem Street Inspection Time: 11:34 AM U Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41 EE7 Kitchen 410.550(B): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: Mice droppings found on the kitchen counter. Owner is ordered to exterminate mice. Extermination will continue until mice no longer present a public health nuisance in the dwelling unit. Code Description: Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and elimination of pests as follows: (B)The owner of a residence containing two or more dwelling units, including a homeless shelter or a rooming house, shall maintain it and its premises free from infestation and shall be responsible for pest elimination. 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 11 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The areas of the kitchen ceiling in front of the kitchens's far right window and to the right of the stove have sagging ceiling tiles. Repair the ceiling tiles in the affected areas so they no longer sag. 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: (2) Free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or defects that renders the area difficult to keep clean, create an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. Ll City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 9 Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 Unit 3 Salem Street Inspection Time: 11:34 AM U Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41EE7 410.540(A)(4): Installation of Screens / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The kitchen's middle window has a tear in its screen near the left side of the screen's frame. Repair this window's screen. — Code Description: (A)The owner shall provide and install screens for exterior openable windows so that: (4)They are tight fitting and prevent the entrance of .� pests. I 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / Responsible Party: Owner v Observations: The kitchen closet's threshold is cracked into separate pieces. It ry Repair the kitchen closet's threshold so it is intact and free of defects. �� �h;l!i,'' .� . Y 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: (2) Free from holes, �.f cracks, loose plaster, or defects that renders the area difficult to keep clean, create an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. L _ City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 10 28 Salem Street Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41EE7 410.235(A)(8): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen, the oven's"bake"function turns on the oven, but the - oven does not heat up. Repair the oven so it works as designed. - Code Description: The owner shall ensure proper installation, in compliance with u 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: (8) Conventional cook top and ovens, as required by 105 CMR 410.100 except and to the extent the occupant is required to provide these items under a written rental agreement Living Room 410.540(A)(4): Installation of Screens / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the living room, the window on the left has a tear in its screen along the bottom of the screen's frame. Repair this window's screen so it is no longer torn. Code Description: (A)The owner shall provide and install screens for exterior openable windows so that: (4)They are tight fitting and prevent the entrance of _ pests. City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 11 Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 28 Salem Street Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Unit 3 Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41EE7 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the living room, there are gaps around the pipes beneath the baseboard heaters. Use escutcheons or other means to seal the gaps around these pipes to prevent the entry of pests. 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: (2) Free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or defects that renders the area difficult to keep clean, create an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the living room,the part of the wall near the floor to the right of the living room's entrance doorframe has holes. Repair this section of the wall so it no longer has holes and it is free of defects. �i 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: (2) Free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or defects that renders the area difficult to keep clean, create i an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 12 28 Salem Street Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41EE7 410.510: Occupant's Responsibility Regarding Building and Structural Elements / 30 day(s) to Responsible Party: Occupant Observations: In the living room, the space for the entrance door's doorknob is cracked and the doorknob is missing.The occupant admitted to damaging the living room's entrance door. The occupant is ordered to repair this door and install rr a new doorknob. Code Description: Every occupant of a residence shall exercise reasonable care in the use of all building and structural elements of the residence. Stairway-Common 410.260(D)(1): CDE Means of Egress / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The second floor of the rear common stairway, has a several household items impeding access through the stairway. Remove these items and L - keep common stairways and common hallways clear. Code Description: (D) In a multi-unit residence: (1)The owner shall maintain free from obstruction every means of egress in common areas used or intended for use by occupants of more than one dwelling unit, except as provided for in 105 CMR 410.570(C)(2) . a i City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 13 Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 28 Salem Street Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41EE7 Check List IN= In Compliance OU = 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 7 All electrical facilities for supply and illumination provided 8 Toilet, sink,shower and/or bathtub provided 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 Refuse stored and disposed properly 15 Land and residence maintained in a safe and sanitary manner 16 Lead-based paint present 17 Building and Structural components maintained in a safe condition 18 Asbestos containing material properly maintained City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 14 28 Salem Street Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41EE7 Check List IN= In Compliance OUT= Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed 19 Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide alarms properly installed and maintained 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 15 28 Salem Street Inspection Date: 6/18/2025 Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:34 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 41 EE7 7m Occupant claimed that the closet in the living room they could hear squirrels in the walls and in the ceiling specifically in the morning time. The inspector could not confirm this at the time of inspection. The inspector advises the property owner to investigate this complaint. The occupant claimed that in the first bedroom, there are squirrels going into the walls through the gutters on the outside. The inspector could not confirm this at the time of inspection. The inspector advises the property owner to investigate this complaint. The occupant also claims that she hears squirrels in the walls in the top floor of the front common stairway. The inspector could not confirm this at the time of inspection. The inspector advises the property owner to investigate this complaint. The occupant claims that neighbors in the same property are using her trash and recycling bins and leaving her with no space for her own garbage and recycling. The inspector advises the property owner to speak with the other occupants in the other dwelling units about the proper way to store garbage and recycling before pickup. 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