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20 1/2 PERKINS STREET - BUILDING JACKET a6 'la �e�K«5 Sf NO. 7521/3 ESSELTE CITY OF SALEM PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR 120 WA.SHING'1'ON$"IIiEE'I"* SALEM,MAS$ACHUSETIS 01970 TEL 978-745-9595 ♦ FAX:978-740-9846 October 6, 2005 CDA`t� Lorri DeFrancesco Salem Housing Authority 27 Charter Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Ms. DeFrancesco; This letter is to inform you of the continued illegal tenancy at 20 Perkins Street, by one Evelyn DclaCruz. This property was found in violation of Building Code (780 CMR, State Building Code) and City Ordinance due to this use of an Unihabitable Space as a non-allowed 51h unit. First, this is a 4 unit structure, and the 5`h unit would be considered an illegal change of use as no permit was ever granted to construct this space, and no relief from Zoning was granted for another unit. Secondly, this space does not meet the minimum codes regarding Light, Ventilation, Egress, Ceiling Height, and Fire Protection. This department has been exceeding lenient in it's prosecution of these violations due to the allegedly sensitive nature that brought about this tenancy. While we are mindful of the need to not uproot this tenant without a good plan that protects her wellbeing, this City has been unfairly held in a position of liability for the past year awaiting some action in this matter. It is my understanding that this letter is the last step in facilitating this move of Ms. Delacruz to a legal dwelling unit. Any help that your department can do in expedite this process would be of great assistance. If I can be of further assistance please feel free to contact my office at (978) 745 —9595, ext 386. Since ly, o h E. Barbeau, Jr. Assistant Building Inspector CC: file, Atty. Fonseca r"y ` co CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT o 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR 9 SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380 f MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846 I CEASE AND DESIST - VIOLATION NOTICE J� rROrRTY ELOCATION__ 20 PERKINS STREETv�c Decembr 1 e6, 10#57 Kevin Hoag 84 New Salem Street 1 Wakefield, MA 01880 Dear Mr. Hoag; 5 The above listed property has been found to be in violation of the following State Codes and/or City Ordinances: 780 CMR, State Building Code, Sections 118.1118.2 118.3, regarding illegal work, notice of violation, and prosecution of said violation. These sections cover the illegality of these basement units, the written notification thereof, which according to our records was made by the previous Building Commissioner on 11/17/1999, and the prosecution of your failure to address this previous Cease and Desist Order. Such violation carries a penalty of$1000 per day with each day constituting a separate violation. It is Ordered that you Cease and Desist the illegal use of this basement space as rental units, as these are not habitable spaces, nor are they allowed due to the zoning regulations that require no more than four units for this property. It is further Ordered that you not only vacate these illegal basement units, but then they must be completely dismantled, with such work requiring proper permitting prior to the commencement of any work. Said violations must begin to be corrected, repaired, and/or brought into compliance within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. Failure to do so may result in further actions being brought against you, up to aTid including the filing of complaints at District Court. 1 If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the Building Inspectors Office at (978) 745-9595, extension 386. Sincerely, Joseph E. Barbeau, Jr. Assistant Building Inspector CC: file, Mayor's Office, Health Dept., Fire Prevention, Electrical Dept., Councilor Corchado City of Salem, Massachusetts " Fire Department 48 Lafayette Street DaxriQ'W.Cody Sa[ar4 Massachusetts 01970-.1695 Sne Prevention Chief Tef. 978-744-1235 Bureau 3178-i44-6390 FaX 978-745-4646 978-745-7777 dcody(a=ttm ccm September 8,2005 Mr. Kevin Hoag 84 New Salem St Wakefield, MA 01880 Dear Sir/Madam In accordance with the Salem Fire Prevention Regulation#2, an inspection of the property at 20 Perkins St occupied by (Apartments) was conducted by Lt Erin Griffin, Salem Fire Department,on Thursday September 8,2005. This inspection was done in response to a report given to this office by Deputy Chief Brian Harrington. Deputy Harrington and his crew responded to the above address on 9/7/05 on the report of a fire. Deputy Harrington reported several hard wire and battery detectors were dismantled and/or missing. As the property owner you are responsible for the upkeep of the fire alarm system. Upon my inspection, in addition to the dismantled fire alarm system, I noticed large amounts of clutter and storage in the common areas. Storage is prohibited in all common hallways. Once again as the property owner it is your responsibility to enforce this code. As the property owner you are required to furnish this office with a 24 hour contact name and number for emergency purposes. Answering machines aren't sufficient. A copy of the Salem Fire Prevention Regulation is enclosed for your reference. You are hereby ORDERED to make a good faith effort to correct the violations listed above. All items listed above shall be completed forthwith. A re-inspection date will be scheduled for September 15,2005. If you fail to comply with this notice before the re-inspection date, you may be liable for the penalties provided for by law for such violations. Thank you in ad ance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Lt. Erin Chif£ Fire Marshal Cc: file Building Health City of Salem, Massachusetts t Fire Department 48 Lafayette Street Ra6ert W Turner Salem, Massachusetts 01970-.3695 Fire Prevention Chief Tel 978-744-1235 Bureau 978-744-6990 fax 978-745-4646 , 978-745-7777 SALEM-FIRE PREVENTION-REGUtATION_# REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONTROL OF CONDITIONS LIKELY TO CAUSE FIRE AND THE RESETTING OF FIRE ALARMS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 148, SECTION 5, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS AND 527 CMR REGULATION SECTION 106. 2, AND THE SALEM FIRE CODE SECTION F-105.0, THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS SHALL BE APPLICABLE. 1 . Any material, device or piece or pile of equipment which the fire official shall find in any building, room, or upon any premises, which creates a dan-7 gerous or hazards condition, shall be removed as provided by lawn---�--J 2. LAnyobstacle wt h may interfere with the means of egress or escape from any g or other premises by the fire department, in case of fire, shall be forthwith.- - - - - —- 3. No device or item which has an open flame or creates a dangerous or hazardous condition, which is located within five (5) feet of any combustibles surface, shall be permitted to continue in USE. This applies to the use of such items as open cooking grills on any porch above ground level, or surface adjacent to F a structure, or like conditions. In a lodging or boarding house where their is no common kitchen, the use of HOT PLATES ETC. SHALL BE PROHIBITED. 4. The use of .an open flame or torch for the removal of paint is hereby prohibited- __Ti w 5. Fire protection systems shall not be disconnecte of otherwise rendered unserice- f able without first notifying the fire department, where-required-fire-protection J systems ate temporarily`ouE of service for maintenance or repair, ;the owner, tenon[ orles_s_ee shall__immediately advise, the.,_fire department and shall 7d1-f prosecute the restoration of the protection Please list [he-Elec"[`rician �DWELLINGACCEPTABLE6)shoursoforecommercial building m within three(3) hours for W ( g CALLS TO PHSWERING M_ACHIt7ES _ ­— -- OT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF THE ABOVE REGllLATIONS, UPON PROPER NOTICE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, SHALL CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE LAW, AND SUCH ACTION SHALL BE TAKEN AS THE LAW PROVIDES. 6. Their is no open burning in the City of Salem, this also applies to open pits, Outdoor Fireplaces or the New Chimenea's.