117 Federal Street - C of A - HVAC mini-split system
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
Construction Moving
Reconstruction √ Alteration
Demolition √ Painting
Signage Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements
set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire District
Address of Property: 117 Federal Street
Name of Record Owner: Steven Duguay
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Install one HVAC mini-split system on east elevation of building with a single condenser on a 12”
tall platform and one exterior duct with the following conditions:
o Condenser to be covered by custom wood cover with vertical louvers. Cover to be painted
black to match body color of house;
o Single duct (in as small a diameter as possible) to be placed on center of wall to terminate
2’ below third story windows. Duct to be painted to match body color of house.
o Commission recommends the use of plantings to further screen the condenser unit.
Upon completion of work, please notify Historical Commission staff for final review and sign-off of
Certificate.
Dated: April 22, 2020 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding
violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise
indicated. THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from
the Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work.