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Richard T. McIntosh
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October 3, 1983
Mrs. Anne Houghton
5 Bristol Street
Salem, Massachusetts
RE: 15 West Street
Dear Mrs. Houghton:
The records--on file in this office indicate that the
above referenced property is a two .family dwelling unit and
has been for the past thirty (30) years or so. This use
may be continued. No reference is made regarding the property
other than its use.
Very truly yours,
Richard T. McIntosh
Zoning Enforcement Officer
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Massachusetts Electric Company
170 Medford Street
Massachusetts Electric Malden, Massachusetts 02148
September 22, 1983
Mrs. Anne Houghton
5 Bristol Street
Salem, Ma. 01970
Re: Account # 05/07102/15105/01
Account # 05/07102/15115/01
15 West Avenue
Salem, Ma.01970
Dear Mrs. Houghton:
Per your recent request, I an listing the following information regarding the electric
meters Located at 15 West Avenue in Salem. Please see below:
SUITE NUMBER METER NUMBER YEAR INSTALLED
1 000036879 1948
2 000037111 1948
I trust that this information will be sufficient.
Very truly yours,
/MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY
Miss J. M. George, Adjustor
Customer Service Department
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A New England Electric System company
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Director of Public Property
inspector of Building
Zoning Enforcement Officer I`
May 20, 1993
Walter P. Papalegis
15 West Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
RE: 15 West Ave.
Dear Mr. Papalegis:
In my capacity as Assistant Building Inspection I conducted an
inspection of the exterior stairway at the above referenced property and
the following code violations were noted:
1. The landing is 32" x 32" and under the Massachusetts State
Building Code Section 816.3. 1 the landing must be 36" x 36" clear.
2. The stairway measured 31" clear and under the Massachusetts State
Building Code Section 816. 2. 1 the stairway must measure 36" between
railings.
If you would please take the steps necessary to correct these
violations and let this department know when this has been accomplished.
I thank you in advance for your prompt and courteous attention in this
matter.
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Jo . Jenni gs, I I
Asant Building 'Inspector
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MEANS OF EGRESS
816.2.2 Headroom: The minimum headroom in all parts of the stair enclosure shall
be not less than 6 feet 8 inches measured vertically from the tread nosing or from
the floor surface of the landing or platform.
816.2.3 Restrictions: Stairways shall not reduce in width in the direction of exit
travel. Projections into a stairway width are prohibited, except for handrails as
indicated in Section 828.2.1 and for stairway stringers which shall project not more
than 1 1/2 inches at each side.
816.3 Landings and platforms: Landings and platforms of interior exit stairways
shall comply with Sections 816.3.1 and 816.3.2.
816.3.1 Width: The least dimension of landings and platforms shall be not less than
the required width of stairway.
816 3 2 Vertical rise In all bm d gs�a*st irway shall nof�a�he, gh of ev rtical•;
rise of,:moreAhan�'12 feet between`landdngs a d` termedia platfo>ms
816.4 Treads and risers: Treads and risers of interior exit stairways shall comply
with Sections 816.4.1 through 816.4.3.
816.4.1 Limiting dimensions: Maximum riser height shall be 7 inches and minimum
riser height shall be 4 inches. Minimum tread depth shall be 11 inches, measured
horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads
and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge.
Exceptions:
1. Winders in accordance with Section 816.4.3.
2. Spiral stairways in accordance with Section 816.7.
3. Circular stairways in accordance with Section 816.7.1.
4. Stairways serving as aisles in assembly seating areas where the stairway
pitch or slope is set, for sightline reasons, by the slope of the adjacent
seating area.
5. --DELETED--
6. Existing stairways.
7. In Use Group R-3 and within dwelling units in Use Group R-2, the
maximum riser height shall be 8 1/4 inches and the minimum tread depth
shall be 9 inches.
816.4.2 Dimensional uniformity: There shall not be variation exceeding 3/16 inch
in the depth of adjacent treads or in the height of adjacent risers. The tolerance
between the largest and smallest riser or between the largest and smallest tread shall
not exceed 3/8 inch in any flight of stairs.
780 CMR - Fifth Edition 8-23
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Public Vrapertq Department
Nuilbing i9epartment
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Leo E. Tremblay
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Building
Zoning Enforcement Officer
April 7, 1994
Community Teamwork, Inc .
167 Dutton Street
Lowell, Mass. 01852
RE: 15 West Ave.
To Whom it May Concern:
On April 5, 1994 I conducted an inspection of the stairs
at 15 West Aire. Salem, Mass . I found them to be in full com—
pliance with the Massachusetts State Building Code.
Sincerely,
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Local Building Ins, ec[or
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CnitU of 1#n1em, Massar4usetts
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5tltl-745-4545 ext. 3tltl
Leo E. Tremblay
Director of Public Property
inspector of Building
Zoning Enforcement Officer
May 20, 1993
Walter P. Papalegis
15 West Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
RE: 15 West Ave.
Dear Mr. Papalegis:
In my capacity as Assistant Building Inspection I conducted an
inspection of the exterior stairway at the above referenced property and
-the following code violations were noted:
1. The landing is 32" x 32" and under the Massachusetts State
Building Code Section 816.3. 1 the landing must be 36" x 36" clear.
2. The stairway measured 31" clear and under the Massachusetts State
Building Code Section 816.2. 1 the stairway must measure 36" between
railings.
If you would please take the steps necessary to correct these
.violations and let this department know when this has been accomplished.
I thank you in advance for your prompt and courteous attention in this
matter.
i
Sce ely
Jo n J. Jenni gs, I I
As istant Building nspector
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cc: Councillor Blair, Ward 7
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