84-88 Essex Street_CofNA_fire alarm system
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
x 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: 84-88 Essex Street
Name of Record Owner: Salem Housing Authority
Description of Work Proposed:
• New fire alarm system at Phillips Housing Building
o Replace existing exterior beacon with new, same location
o Add new beacon
Contract documents call for final location of new beacon to be coordinated and determined by the
Fire Department.
o Fand to be installed behind existing louvers.
o Existing bell to be replaced in kind
Upon completion of the above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is
required to document compliance with this Certificate and approved plans.
Dated: September 17, 2026 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.
Existing master box to
remain.
Exisitng red beacon to
be replaced with new
in current location.Existing bell to be
replaced in kind.
PHILLIPS ESSEX
STREET SIDE
New beacon to be
installed at this
location.
RUANE BROAD
STREET SIDE INTENDED RED
BEACON
New fan to go behind
existing louver. No
facade changes.
PHILLIPS
S. WASHINGTON
ST. SIDE
SHEET NUMBER:
SKE-1
PROJECT TITLE:
ARPA TARGETED: MASTER
METER, FED PAC PANEL, FIRE
ALARM SYST, STOVE
REPLACEMENT
SHA MULTIPLE SITES
SCALE:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
PROJECT NO:RED-115
08-27-2026
LTP
NOT TO SCALE
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
RUANE AND PHILLIPS
SKETCH TITLE:
36 N BEDFORD STREET
SUITE C17,
EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02333
508-688-0765 | 339-987-7496
REVISION #1
Initial Construction Control Document
To be submitted with the building permit application by a
Registered Design Professional
for work per the tenth edition of the
Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, Section 107
Project Title: Salem Housing Authority - ARPA Targeted Improvements Date: 08/13/2026
Property Address: Multiple Salem Housing Authority Sites, Salem, MA
Project: Check (x) one or both as applicable: New construction X Existing Construction
Project description: ARPA targeted improvements at multiple Salem Housing Authority developments,
including master meter, Federal Pacific panel, fire alarm system, and stove replacement work, with
associated mechanical and natural gas work.
I, Lucas T. Pomerleau, PE, MA Registration Number: 56279, Expiration date: 06/30/2028, am a registered design
professional, and I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans, computations and
specifications concerning1:
Architectural Structural X Mechanical
X Fire Alarm X Electrical X Other: Plumbing
for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief such plans,
computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, (780
CMR), and accepted engineering practices for the proposed project. I understand and agree that I (or my
designee) shall perform the necessary professional services and be present on the construction site on a regular
and periodic basis to:
1. Review, for conformance to this code and the design concept, shop drawings, samples and other
submittals by the contractor in accordance with the requirements of the construction documents.
2. Perform the duties for registered design professionals in 780 CMR Chapter 17, as applicable.
3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with the
progress and quality of the work and to determine if the work is being performed in a manner consistent
with the approved construction documents and this code.
Nothing in this document relieves the contractor of its responsibility regarding the provisions of 780 CMR 107.
When required by the building official, I shall submit field/progress reports (see item 3.) together with pertinent
comments, in a form acceptable to the building official.
Upon completion of the work, I shall submit to the building official a ‘Final Construction Control Document’.
Enter in the space to the right a “wet” or
electronic signature and seal:
Phone number: 508-688-0765
Email: LTP@ROGUE-ENG.COM
Building Official Use Only
Building Official Name: Permit No.: Date:
Note 1. Indicate with an ‘x’ project design plans, computations and specifications that you prepared or directly supervised. If ‘other’ is
chosen, provide a description.
Version 01_01_2018
Initial Construction Control Document
To be submitted with the building permit application by a
Registered Design Professional
for work per the tenth edition of the
Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, Section 107
Project Title: Salem Housing Authority - ARPA Targeted Improvements Date: 08/13/2026
Property Address: Multiple Salem Housing Authority Sites, Salem, MA
Project: Check (x) one or both as applicable: New construction X Existing Construction
Project description: ARPA targeted improvements at multiple Salem Housing Authority developments,
including master meter, Federal Pacific panel, fire alarm system, and stove replacement work, with
associated mechanical and natural gas work.
I, Lucas T. Pomerleau, PE, MA Registration Number: 56279, Expiration date: 06/30/2028, am a registered design
professional, and I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans, computations and
specifications concerning1:
Architectural Structural X Mechanical
X Fire Alarm X Electrical X Other: Plumbing
for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief such plans,
computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, (780
CMR), and accepted engineering practices for the proposed project. I understand and agree that I (or my
designee) shall perform the necessary professional services and be present on the construction site on a regular
and periodic basis to:
1. Review, for conformance to this code and the design concept, shop drawings, samples and other
submittals by the contractor in accordance with the requirements of the construction documents.
2. Perform the duties for registered design professionals in 780 CMR Chapter 17, as applicable.
3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with the
progress and quality of the work and to determine if the work is being performed in a manner consistent
with the approved construction documents and this code.
Nothing in this document relieves the contractor of its responsibility regarding the provisions of 780 CMR 107.
When required by the building official, I shall submit field/progress reports (see item 3.) together with pertinent
comments, in a form acceptable to the building official.
Upon completion of the work, I shall submit to the building official a ‘Final Construction Control Document’.
Enter in the space to the right a “wet” or
electronic signature and seal:
Phone number: 508-688-0765
Email: LTP@ROGUE-ENG.COM
Building Official Use Only
Building Official Name: Permit No.: Date:
Note 1. Indicate with an ‘x’ project design plans, computations and specifications that you prepared or directly supervised. If ‘other’ is
chosen, provide a description.
Version 01_01_2018
Existing master box to
remain.
Exisitng red beacon to
be replaced with new
in current location.Existing bell to be
replaced in kind.
PHILLIPS ESSEX
STREET SIDE
New beacon to be
installed at this
location.
RUANE BROAD
STREET SIDE INTENDED RED
BEACON
New fan to go behind
existing louver. No
facade changes.
PHILLIPS
S. WASHINGTON
ST. SIDE
SHEET NUMBER:
SKE-1
PROJECT TITLE:
ARPA TARGETED: MASTER
METER, FED PAC PANEL, FIRE
ALARM SYST, STOVE
REPLACEMENT
SHA MULTIPLE SITES
SCALE:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
PROJECT NO:RED-115
08-27-2026
LTP
NOT TO SCALE
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
RUANE AND PHILLIPS
SKETCH TITLE:
36 N BEDFORD STREET
SUITE C17,
EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02333
508-688-0765 | 339-987-7496
REVISION #1
Existing master box to
remain.
Exisitng red beacon to
be replaced with new
in current location.Existing bell to be
replaced in kind.
PHILLIPS
S. WASHINGTON
ST. SIDE
New fan to go behind
existing louver. No
facade changes.
PHILLIPS ESSEX
STREET SIDE
New beacon to be
installed at this
location.
RUANE BROAD
STREET SIDE INTENDED RED
BEACON
SHEET NUMBER:
SKE-1
PROJECT TITLE:
ARPA TARGETED: MASTER
METER, FED PAC PANEL, FIRE
ALARM SYST, STOVE
REPLACEMENT
SHA MULTIPLE SITES
SCALE:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
PROJECT NO:RED-115
08-24-2026
LTP
NOT TO SCALE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
REQUIREMENTS
RUANE AND PHILLIPS
SKETCH TITLE:
36 N BEDFORD STREET
SUITE C17,
EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02333
508-688-0765 | 339-987-7496
Existing master box to
remain.
Exisitng red beacon to
be replaced with new
in current location.Existing bell to be
replaced in kind.
PHILLIPS
S. WASHINGTON
ST. SIDE
New fan to go behind
existing louver. No
facade changes.
PHILLIPS ESSEX
STREET SIDE
New beacon to be
installed at this
location.
RUANE BROAD
STREET SIDE INTENDED RED
BEACON
SHEET NUMBER:
SKE-1
PROJECT TITLE:
ARPA TARGETED: MASTER
METER, FED PAC PANEL, FIRE
ALARM SYST, STOVE
REPLACEMENT
SHA MULTIPLE SITES
SCALE:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
PROJECT NO:RED-115
08-24-2026
LTP
NOT TO SCALE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
REQUIREMENTS
RUANE AND PHILLIPS
SKETCH TITLE:
36 N BEDFORD STREET
SUITE C17,
EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02333
508-688-0765 | 339-987-7496