169 Federal Street Certificate of Non Applicability
Salem Historical Commission
120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685 FAX (978) 740-0404
CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY
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 does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the
exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts
Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Property: 169 Federal Street
Name of Record Owner: Brian Peters
Description of Work Proposed:
• Removal, full restoration, and reinstallation of all present historical windows - 23 total, 6 over, 6
window sashes. 9 on first floor, 12 on second floor, 2 on third floor. All work to be carried out by
Window Woman restoration firm beginning on date TBD (pending approval).
• Window sashes to be fully stripped of all paint and existing glazing putty. Glass panes to be removed,
cleaned, with broken or period inappropriate panes replaced, and reinstalled. Any deficiencies or rot
repaired.
• Glaze exterior re-puttied with linseed oil putty. Bronze weather stripping installed.
• Sashes to be primed and painted to match existing colors. Hardware will be polished or replaced as
necessary.
• Windows will be reinstalled upon completion of above restoration efforts.
Upon completion of above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is required
to document compliance with this Certificate and approved plans.
Dated: November 16, 2021 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.