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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
a BUILDING DEPARTMENT
120 WASHINGTON STREET,3N FLOOR
TEL. (978) 745-9595
FAx(978) 740-9846
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR THOMAS ST.PIERRE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY/BUILDING COMMISSIONER
June 16,2009
Ronald Lewis
2 Pumpkin Pine Road
Natick,Ma. 01760
R.E. 8 Ward Street
Mr. Lewis,
I received a complaint regarding the construction of a rear porch at the above address. I met the
homeowner and you were present for the Inspection. The porch had numerous problems.
#1 Insuffcient number and location of footings.
#2 Joist hangars attached with wrong fasteners.(This is a serious safety problem)
#3 The attachment of the stair stringers to the porch frame not appropriate
44 The rise and run of the stairs does not meet State Building Code.
45 Railing height incorrect.
I understand the person that you subcontracted the Construction of the porch,does not have a
Construction Supervisors License as required by the Building Code.
The porch needs to be rebuilt by a Licensed Contractor and must comply with the State Building
Code,seventh edition. These corrections are to be completed within 30 days of receipt of this
letter. If you have any questions, please contact me directly.If you feel you are aggrieved,your
appeal is to the Board of Buildings,Regulations and Standards in Boston.
Thomas St.Pierre
Building Commissioner/Director of Inspectional Services