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June 6. 2006
Immaculate Conception Church
15 Hawthorne Boulevard
Salem,MA 01970
Re: Lack of smoke detectors in Church basement.
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Dear Father Murphy,
On Thursday May 25, 2006 during routine In Service Inspections the Fire Prevention
Office was notified, by Ladder 1 Capt. Alan Dionne, of several life safety issues present
in the basement of the Immaculate Conception Church. At some point the use of the
basement was changed from an assembly use(Hall)to that of business use(Thrift Shop
and Food Pantry). 'The existing system of heat detectors for fire detection coverage for
the assembly use is now insufficient fire detection coverage for the business use. 'There
are vast amounts of clothing and other combustible storage which present a high fire load
and early fire detection is vital for the protection of life and property.
Mrs. VeAnne Campbell, representative of the Food Pantry, has been in contact with the
Salem Building Department concerning the change of floor plan(addition of walls)to
accommodate the needs of the Food Pantry.
Because of the change of use groups,the large amount of combustible storage,the lack of
smoke detectors,the change of floor plan, lack of emergency lights and exit signs, the
existing fire detection system needs to be updated. This must be done by a licensed,
qualified, company and a permit for this work must be obtained from this office.
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A copy of Capt. Dionne's report is enclosed.
Thank you in ante for your anticipated cooperation.
Lt. Erin Griff
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