170 220 BRIDGE STREET LTR 6.29.22 ,. .� CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
98 WASHINGTON STREET,2ND FLOOR
TEL: 978-745-9595
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
K YOR THOMAS ST.PIERRE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES/BUILDING COMMISSIONER
Wednesday,June 29,2022
Pacific Urban Investors
ATTN: Brendan Riley
120 W 451h Street Suite 1501
New York, NY 10036
Re: 170 220 Bridge Street Firepits
Dear Brenden Riley
The firepit located between the buildings near the pool was recently inspected 6/27/22.The gas portion of the
inspection passed.The firepit itself did not pass due to safety concerns. Having exposed rocks/stones with no protection
from personal contact is very concerning.A child/adult or unexpected person having contact to the potential hot
rocks/stones or open fire is a hazard.A person could easily trip,fall, or mistakenly touch the flames or heated
rocks/stone and get burned badly.
I am suggesting that you keep it off until you can secure a safety shield. It's understood that you have some safety
precautions in place with a single use key and emergency stop. Unfortunately,this may not be enough the area is wide
open to the public. If you feel that our recommendations have no basis, please provide the city with the manufacturer's
specification/recommendations along with a letter from them stating its current condition is safe.The city would like to
see a protection screen prior to usage of the firepit. I have attached the city ordinances.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 978-619-5642.
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Nelson Gagnon
Plumbing/Gas Inspector
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6/29/221.9:19 AM Salem,MA Code of Ordinances
Sec. 20-129. - Use of solid fuel outdoor patio and space heaters, outdoor decorative heating appliances and
outdoor fireplaces within the city.
(a) Unless otherwise provided herein, it is prohibited within the city to use any outdoor patio or
space heater, decorative heating appliance such as a chiminea, fire pit or outdoor fireplace using
solid fuel including charcoal, wood, fuel pellets or any non-gaseous fuel.
(b) Solid fuel campfires shall be permitted at Winter Island Campground within the confines of the
entire park beginning at the main entrance security gate, but not including the beach, walkway
leading to the beach or within the confines of historic Fort Pickering. Campfires are permitted
under the following conditions:
(1) No campfire shall be permitted in any location on Winter Island other than designated
campsites.All fires must be within a proper firepit no larger than 30 inches. Campfires must
be kept small and always remain within the designated firepit.
(2) Bon fires are not permitted.
(3) Only clean, untreated, and non-contaminated wood may be burned. No construction debris,
composite materials, paper, household waste, rubber, plastic, leaves, pressure treated or
painted wood may be burned.
(4) Solid fuel/wood may be sold by Winter Island staff.
(5) No accelerants such as gasoline, oil, or kerosene may be used.
(6) All campfires must be supervised at all times by and adult 18 years and older.
(7) No campfires are allowed prior to 5:00 p.m. and all fires must be extinguished by 11:30 p.m.
(8) The Winter Island Manager may establish and enforce rules and regulations governing
campfires within the designated campsites on Winter Island.
(c) Fire officials and the Winter Island Manager or their designees are authorized to enforce this
ordinance.
(Ord. of 6-27-2019(3), § 1; Ord. of 5-27-2021 (1))
Sec. 20-130. - Regulations for the use of natural gas or LP-Gas outdoor patio and space heaters, and decorative
heating appliances.
(a) Non-commercial use.
(1) Outdoor patio or space heaters and decorative heating appliances such as chiminea, fire pits
and outdoor fireplaces that are fueled by natural gas or LP-Gas using a refillable tank or
permanently installed are allowed for use within the city provided the appliance is listed or
labeled by a recognized product testing organization. Where permanent, such installation
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shall be installed and permitted through the Inspectional Services Department of the City of
Salem and installed by a licensed installer in accordance with all applicable codes and
reference standards.
(2) LP-Gas appliances whether permanent piped or refillable, all installations, clearances, storage
and use shall be according to manufacturer's specifications and 527 CMR.
(3) Under the authority of 527 CMR, the Salem Fire Department prohibits the use or storage of
LP-Gas containers inside or on balconies above the first floor of any building or structure
used for habitation; or the use or storage of liquefied petroleum gas appliances used for
barbecue cooking on first floor porches, decks, or balconies that are enclosed by a roof or
other confining material of a building or structure used for habitation.
(4) LP-Gas containers used or stored on permitted first floor porches or decks, shall be conveyed
there via an unenclosed exterior staircase only and shall not be passed through any building
used for habitation nor shall such appliance obstruct egress. In accordance 527 CMR a permit
is required from the Salem Fire Department for all permanent container installations and for
the storage or use of LP-Gas cylinders of 42 pounds. or greater in the aggregate. Up to two 20
pound cylinders are allowed without a permit provided they are used and stored according to
527 CMR.
(b) Commercial use.
(1) LP-Gas fueled space heaters, fireplaces and decorative heating appliance used or stored on
the exterior of any place of assembly, restaurant, bar, or public establishment shall require a
Salem Fire Department fuel storage permit regardless of the amount of fuel on the premises.
Fueled appliances and fuel cylinders awaiting replacement or use shall only be used and
stored as prescribed by 527 CMR and the city fire marshal.
(2) LP-Gas or solid fueled cooking appliances used for commercial purposes and special events
shall be allowed provided the required permits for fuel storage and use have been obtained
and the equipment is used and stored as prescribed by 527 CMR and the city fire marshal.
(Ord. of 6-27-2019 (3), § 1)
Sec. 20-131. - Regulations for the use of outdoor barbecue &cooking grills using solid fuel, charcoal, and LP-Gas.
(a) LP-Gas operated grills.
(1) The following regulations apply to the use of portable, solid fueled, charcoal and LP-Gas
operated cooking grills on or within a building or structure and includes balconies, fire
escapes, porches, roofs as a part thereof. This section does not apply to natural gas grills
permitted through the Salem Inspectional Services Department and installed by a licensed
installer in accordance with all applicable codes and reference standards.
(2) The Salem Fire Department prohibits the use or storage of liquefied petroleum gas
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containers, including one pound LP-Gas containers attached to portable cooking grills, inside
or on roof tops, decks, balconies or porches above the first floor of any building or structure
used for habitation. Under the authority of 527 CMR, the Salem Fire Department prohibits the
use or storage of liquefied petroleum gas appliances used for barbecue cooking on first floor
porches, decks, or balconies that are enclosed by a roof or other confining material of a
building or structure used for habitation.
(3) LP-Gas containers, including one pound LP-Gas containers attached to portable cooking grills,
used or stored on permitted first floor porches or decks, shall be conveyed there via an
unenclosed exterior staircase only and shall not be passed through any building used for
habitation nor shall such appliance obstruct egress. LP-Gas containers, including one pound
LP-Gas containers attached to portable cooking grills, shall be located in areas where there is
free air circulation, at least three feet from building openings(such as windows and doors),
and at least five feet from air intakes of air conditioning and ventilating systems.
(4) 527 CMR states that no permit is required for the storage and use of LP-Gas containers of an
amount less than 42 pounds in approved locations. This allows the use and storage of two 20
pound propane cylinders without a permit.
(b) Solid fueled and charcoal grills.
(1) Under the authority of 527 CMR, the Salem Fire Department prohibits the use of portable
charcoal or any solid or non-gaseous fueled cooking grills, hibachi or similar cooking
appliances on or within a building or structure, and further prohibits their use on balconies,
decks, porches or within ten feet of a structure.
(2) The storage of charcoal or any solid or non-gaseous fueled cooking grill, hibachi or similar
appliance used for cooking shall be prohibited on all balconies, decks, porches except for
single family dwellings. When stored on a porch or deck of a single family dwelling, the
appliance shall be empty of all charcoal or solid or non-gaseous fuel.
(3) Gas, solid fueled and charcoal grill use or storage is prohibited on fire escapes or fire escape
balconies.
(Ord. of 6-27-2019 (3), § 1)
Sec. 20-132. - Penalties.
This ordinance shall be enforced by the Salem Fire Department. Violations of this ordinance, unless
otherwise provided for in M.G.L.A. ch. 148, M.G.L.A. ch. 148A, or 527 CMR, shall result in a fine of$50.00 for
the first violation and $50.00 per day that the violation persists.
(Ord. of 6-27-2019 (3), § 1)
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