497 LORING AVENUE - BUILDING INSPECTION 497 'LORiNG AVENUE
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CITY OF SALEM9 MASSACHUSETTS
HEALTH AGENT
1'10 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR
SALEM, MA 01970
TEL. 978-741-1800
FAX 978-745-0343
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL JSCOTT@SALEM.COM
MAYOR
JOANNE SCOTT November 15, 2007 FILE
HEALTH AGENT COPY
Gary Pierce
9 Oakview Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Sir/Madam:
In accordance with Chapter III, Sections 127A and 127B of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105
CMR 400.00; State Sanitary Code, Chapter 1: General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR
410.00: State Sanitary Code, Chapter 11: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation,
an inspection was conducted of the property 497 Loring Avenue occupied by Sarin Chan
conducted by Janet Dionne,Senior Sanitarian on Wednesday November 14,2007.
Notice: if this rental unit is occupied by a child or children under the age of 6 years, it is the
property owner's responsibility to notify tenants of lead related reports and tests, and to ensure
that this unit complies fully with 105 CMR 460:000: Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention
and Control. For further information or to request an inspection, contact the Salem Board of
Health at 978-741-1800.
You are hereby ORDERED to make a good-faith effort to correct the violations listed on the
enclosed inspection report.
Failure on your part to comply within the time specified on the enclosed inspection report will
result in a complaint being sought against you in Salem District Court. Time for compliance
begins with receipt of this Order.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order, you have the right to request a hearing before the Board
of Health. A request for said hearing must be received in writing in the office of the Board of
Health within 7 days of receipt of this Order. At said hearing, you will be given an opportunity to
be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this Order should be
modified or withdrawn. You may be represented by an attorney. Please also be informed that
you have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant inspection in investigation reports,
orders and other documentary information in the possession of this Board, and that any adverse
party has the right to be present at the hearing.
Please be advised that the conditions noted may enable the occupant(s)to use One or more of
the statutory remedies available to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection report form.
For the Board Reply to:
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Janet Dionne
Health Agent Senior Sanitarian
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Gary Pierce Tenant: Sarin Chan
9 Oakview Avenue City of Salem 497 Loring Ave 11
Salem, MA 01970 Salem, MA 01970
Mass Housing (Health) - Inspection
Compliance 7 Code Int/Ext Floor Unit No Area Repair Code Repair By
Owner/:Manager:.
GaryPierce - 1.
El 1 . Interior 1 1 1 IKitchen
Violation:Windows,floors,doors,ceilings,roof in good condition
Parcel Id #of Units:
,. ' Notes:Kitchen ceiling had visible areas of water damage and cracking plaster and paint.Water damage indicates possible water
21=•0208 infiltration.Find source of water and correct.Repair all damaged areas of kitchen ceiling.
Ir1S0e6tOr :" Owner to correct this violation within 14 days.
Janst Dionne
Status
2. 1410.500 Interior 1 1 1 1 entire unit
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Violation:Windows,floors,doors,ceilings,roof in good condition
;Dkii&The ReQUeSted: Notes:There were many windows that had broken or missing hardware for opening.Owner to check all windows throughout entire
at 2:'15 P.M unit and repair or replace all broken and missing hardware for windows.
Date'Of Inspection: Owner to correct this violation within 14 days.
Wednesday, November 14,200
Reinspect By:, 3. ❑ 410.500 Interior 1 1 Kitchen
Violation:Windows,floors,doors,ceilings,roof in good condition
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Reason for_Inspectlon: Notes:Kitchen closet door had broken hinges. Repair hinges to ensure door is hung properly.
TeDint request for,housing
inspection
Owner to correct this violation within 7 days.
4. ❑ 410.351(A) Interior 1 1 master bedroom
Violation:Sinks,tubs/showers,toliets,heating equipment,gas pipes,water heating equipment,stove and ovens,electrical fixtures,
and wiring.The above equipment is maintained and in good working order.
Notes
Tenant: Sarlrc Chan Notes:Light switch missing dimmer knob.Provide dimmer knob.
497 l.,Ofing AVe#1 Owner to correct this violation within 7 days.
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5. ❑ 1410.501(A) I Interior 1 1 Imaster bedroom
�Volation:Windows are weathertight
Notes:Window not opening properly. Repair window to ensure opens and closes fully.
Owner to correct this violation within 7 days.
6. ❑ 410.482 1 Interior 1 1 entire unit
�Volation:Smoke detectors provided and maintained
Notes:There were no smoke detectors at time of inspection.Tenant did show me one that"she removed because it always sounds
when she cooks." Owner to provide smoke detectors in good working order. For proper placement please call Salem Fire
Prevention at 978-745-7777.
Owner to correct this violation within 24-48 hours.
7. 1410.351(A) I Interior I 1 1 lBasement
lViolation:Sinks,tubs/showers,toliets, heating equipment,gas pipes,water heating equipment,stove and ovens, electrical fixtures,.
and wiring.The above equipment is maintained and in good working order.
Notes: Upon inspection of basement it was noted that the circuit breaker panels did not have covers and that wires did not appear to
be placed correctly.At that time I called Salem Wire Inspector Mark Rochon. He arrived on scene.Electricity to first floor was cut
and through NSCAP, housing was found for first floor tenant until electrical issues are repaired and ok'd by city wire inspector. .
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Richard T.McIntosh
One Salem Green July 27,1982
7455-13213
Gary Pierce
9 Oak View Avenue Re: 497 Loring Avenue
Salem,Ma 01970 R-1
Dear Mr. Pierce:
Repeated complaints pertaining to the above referenced
property prompt me to inform you of the following:
1. Immediately clean up the construction material that
litters the property and dispose of same.
2. Immediately cease and desist from,your apparent use
of the location for any and all business'purposes.
Failure on your part to comply with any of the above will
result in this matter being persued through the District
Courts for whatever action they may determine.
Very truly/yours,
R.T. McIntosh
Zoning Enforcement Officer
RTM:mo' s Inspector of Buildings
cc: Robert Blenkhorn
Councillor John Nutting
CERTIFIED MAIL fir` 0024597
Richard T.McIntosh
July 27,1982 `
Gary Pierce
9 Oak View Avenue 497 Loring Avenue
Salem,Ma 01970 R_I
L Dear-_Mr. `Pierce:
Repeated complaints pertaining to the above referenced
property promnt me to inform you of the following:
1. Immediately clean up the construction material that
litters the property and dispose of same.
2 Immediately cease and desist from your aoparent use
of'the location for any, and all business purposes.
Failure on your part to comply with any of the above will
result in' this matter being persued throurh the District
Courts-for whatever'action they may determine.
Very truly yours,
R.T. McIntosh
Zoning Enforcemaat Officer,
^.TM mo' s Ins^ector of Buildings
cc: Robert Blen:,horn
Councillor Sohn Nutting _
CERTIFIED MAIL 0024597