21 Willow Avenue- Violation Ltr aCITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
98 WASHINGTON STREET,2"D FLOOR
TEL. (978) 745-9595
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR THOMAS ST.PIERRE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY/BUILDING COMMISSIONER
June 22,2022
John Camire
62 Lawrence Street
Salem Ma. 01970
RE: 21 Willow Ave ,Salem
Dear Mr. Camire,
As we discussed , the tenant, in unit one,has been complaining about the sound levels being transmitted from
the unit above. The Mass State Building Code requires conformance with Sound Transmission Class (STC ).
It does not appear that you are in conformance with this code. The code for Airborne noise levels are required to
have a STC rating of less than 50 or 45 when Field tested. . Structure borne noise level require the same level of
compliance The Code reference is appendix K in the one and two family Mass State Building code 780 C.M.R.
Therefore , you are directed to submit testing from a qualified sound testing firm to demonstrate either
compliance or non compliance and if non-compliant, a cure or remedy for the issue within 30 days of this
notice. If you have any questions, please contact me directly. If you feel you are aggrieved by this order, your
Appeal is to the Board of Buildings, Regulations and Standards in Boston.
Sincerely,
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Thomas St.Pierre
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