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Leo E. Tremblay
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Building
Zoning Enforcement Officer
January 14 , 1998
Scott Jones
Caggiano Construction
10 Norma Lane
Saugus , Mass . 01906
RE: 4 Alba Avenue
Dear Mr . Jones :
This office conducted an inspection per the request
of the owners at 4 Alba Avenue concerning the placement of
structural columns in the kitchen area .
The columns are not installed properly, and continue
to move when pressure is applied to them. The columns
must be fastened in a way were pressure will not cause any
movement and to ensure they will support the necessary
loads without the ability of shifting.
Please make what ever repairs are necessary to ensure
columns will be stationary.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation
in this matter .
Sincerely,
7 Leo E . Tremblay
Inspector of Buildings
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Mr. Leo Trembley
Building Inspector
City of Salem
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Trembley:
This letter iresponse
Ato Avenue,Conversation
Salem, Mon April 18, 1996 regarding
the property located
It is understood that the retaining wall located at the rear of the property
is in question and a "stop work order" has been issued. In order to remove
shall be re
such, it has been agreed upon that the wall remedied in the following
Boulders appearing unsafe shall be rep
way: All
and made safe,
All holes currently exposed will be filled,
Wall will comply with building code.
Delp
We have spoken with our builder and general contractor, in Ernest tion will
President
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of Build-
tioAll, Inc. ,ns when itaids finishedhe hasssulYdlssouraintentions to sees that this wall your
e of occupancy.
will be made safe and reasonably presentable at the tim
It is also understood that this letter will satisfy said order and that work
may resume at the time in which it is presented.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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BUILD-ALL, INC. I.
13 PLAINS ROAD
IPSWICH, MA. 01938
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April 19, 1996
Dear Scott and Donna Virgin:
As you are aware we build an approx. 40 inch high retaining.wall along the
right rear of your lot about 40 to 50 feet long. Although the wall was not part
of the contract we did it as you are aware at no cost to you in an attempt to
give you a better yard. As you are also aware of, the abutter to your rear lot
line who works for the City of Salem indicated he doesn't like the way wall
looks. The building inspector Mr. Leo Tremblay has , since informed us he is not
excepting this little wall. I had the structural integrity of the wall checked
by a structural engineer and the finding was the wall is structurally sound.
A copy of the report was given to Mr. Leo Tremblay. The wall as we all know
isn't even finished yet. There is some hand work, that has to be done ;on the
face and the wall has to be back-filled and graded on top. Mr. Leo Tremblay
indicated to me he wants the wall removed. In an 'attempt to keep the wall in
place so you can have a better yard I agree to make changes that are within
reason for a stone rubble retaining wall of this type .if the changes are
mutually agreed upon between Mr. Leo Tremblay and myself.
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Sincerely
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Ernest Delpero, president
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REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS FAX: (508)373.8021
April 17, 1996
Build-All Inc.
13 Plains Road
Ipswich, MA 01938
Attention: Mr. Emie Delpiro
Re: Retaining Wall Inspection
4 Alba Avenue
Salem, MA
Dear Mr. Delpiro:
As requested by you, Peter D. Mauritz, a structural engineer with Bradford Engineering
Company visited and inspected the above referenced property for the purpose of assessing the
condition of a recently constructed stone rubble retaining wall.
The retaining wall is located along the right rear comer of the property. It measures
approximately sixty feet long and retains between three and four feet of backfill. The wall is
constructed of randomly placed large diameter stone. There is no defined coursing layer and the
joints between the stones are open. There is no stone chinking or mortar placed within the joints.
There are no large voids between the stones.
The wall exhibits no signs of forward movement and or rotations. There are no signs of base
settlements. The wall appears to be of adequate mass to withstand the imposed lateral loading
from the retained fill. The fill behind the wall is approximately level and there are no significant
surcharges.
Based on this visual inspection, this stone rubble retaining wall appears structurally sound to
support the imposed loadings.
I hope the above information is of use to you. Should you have any questions or require any
additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
Peter D. Mauritz P.E.i
Bradford Engineering Company J�Q
BUILD-ALL, INC.
13 PLAINS ROAD
IPSWICH, MA. 01938
April 19, 1996
Dear Scott and Donna Virgin:
As you are aware we build an approx. 40 inch high retaining wall along the
right rear of your lot about 40 to 50 feet long. Although the wall was not part
of the contract we did it as you are aware at no cost to you in an attempt to
give you a better yard. As you are also aware of, the abutter to your rear lot
line who works for the City of Salem indicated he doesn't like the way wall
looks. The building inspector Mr. Leo Tremblay has since informed us he is not
excepting this little wall. I had the structural integrity of the wall checked
by a structural engineer and the finding was the wall is structurally sound.
A copy of the report was given to Mr. Leo Tremblay. The wall as we all know
isn't even finished yet. There is some hand work that has to be done .on the
indicated
face and tto melhehwants thes toe bwallfilled removved. nan
and
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place so you can have a better yard I agree to make changes that are within
reason for a stone rubble retaining wall of this type if the changes are
mutually agreed upon between Mr. Leo Tremblay and myself.
Sincerely
Ernest Delpero, president
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Mr. Leo Trembley
Building Inspector
City of Salem
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Trembley:
This letter is in response to our conversation on April 18, 1996 regarding
the property located at 4 Alba Avenue, Salem, MA.
It is understood that the retaining wall located at the rear of the property
is in question and a "stop work order" has been issued. In order to remove
such, it. has been agreed upon that the wall shall be remedied in the following
way: Boulders appearing unsafe shall be repositioned and made safe,
All holes currently exposed will be filled,
Wall will comply with building code.
We have spoken with our builder and general contractor, Ernest Delpero, President .
of Build-All, Inc. , and he has assured us that the wall in question will meet your
expectations when it is finished. It is our intentions to see that this wall
will be made safe and reasonably presentable at the time of occupancy.
It is also understood that this letter will satisfy said order and that work
may resume at the time in which it is presented.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
si ��
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S ott & Donnin
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l BRADFORD ENGINEERING COMPANY.3 WASHINGTON SQUARE, P O. BOX 1244.HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01831, TEL.(508)373-2396
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REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS
April 17, 1996
Build-All Inc.
13 Plains Road
Ipswich, MA 01938
Attention: Mr. Ernie Delpiro
Re: Retaining Wall Inspection
4 Alba Avenue
Salem, MA
Dear Mr. Delpiro:
As requested by you, Peter D. Mauritz, a structural engineer with Bradford Engineering
Company visited and inspected the above referenced property for the purpose of assessing the
condition of a recently constructed stone rubble retaining wall.
The retaining wall is located along the right rear corner of the property. It measures
approximately sixty feet long and retains between three and four feet of backfill. The wall is
constructed of randomly placed large diameter stone. There is no defined coursing layer and the
joints between the stones are open. There is no stone chinking or mortar placed within the joints.
There are no large voids between the stones.
The wall exhibits no signs of forward movement and or rotations. There are no signs of base
settlements. The wall appears to be of adequate mass to withstand the imposed lateral loading
from the retained fill. The fill behind the wall is approximately level and there are no significant
surcharges.
Based on this visual inspection, this stone rubble retaining wall appears structurally sound to
support the imposed loadings.
I hope the above information is of use to you. Should you have any questions or require any
additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
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BRADFORD ENGINEERING COMPANY.3 WASHINGTON SQUARE.P.O. BOX 1244.HAVERHILL.MASSACHUSETTS 01831, TEL.(508)373-2396
REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS FAX: (508)373-8021
April 17, 1996
Build-All Inc.
13 Plains Road
Ipswich, MA 01938
Attention: Mr. Ernie Delpiro
Re: Retaining Wall Inspection
4 Alba Avenue
Salem, MA
Dear Mr. Delpiro:
As requested by you, Peter D. Mauritz, a structural engineer with Bradford Engineering
Company visited and inspected the above referenced property for the purpose of assessing the
condition of a recently constructed stone rubble retaining wall.
The retaining wall is located along the right rear corner of the property. It measures
approximately sixty feet long and retains between three and four feet of backfill. The wall is
constructed of randomly placed large diameter stone. There is no defined coursing layer and the
joints between the stones are open. There is no stone chinking or mortar placed within the joints.
There are no large voids between the stones.
The wall exhibits no signs of forward movement and or rotations. There are no signs of base
settlements. The wall appears to be of adequate mass to withstand the imposed lateral loading
from the retained fill. The fill behind the wall is approximately level and there are no significant
surcharges.
Based on this visual inspection, this stone rubble retaining wall appears structurally sound to
support the imposed loadings.
I hope the above information is of use to you. Should you have any questions or require any
additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
Peter D. Mauritz P-E.�
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Leo E. Tremblay
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Building
Zoning Enforcement Officer
April 4 , 1996
Scott & Donna Virgin
31 Conant Road
Ipswich, Mass . 01938
RE : 4 Alba Avenue
Dear Scott & Donna:
This office on April 2 , 1996 conducted an inspection
of the above mentioned property and have found that the
existing condition concerning the retaining wall at the
rear of the property in insufficient per Building and
Engineering Departments .
You must first obtain a drainage permit from the
Engineering Department before continuing to excavate above
a two ( 2 ) ft . lift . You must also obtain a building
permit to erect a retaining wall at the rear of the
property. You are also required to submit plans
pertaining to the type of retaining wall that will be
built . Plans must be approved by the Building Department
before any ongoing work on the retaining wall continues .
Please contact this office upon receipt of this
letter so this matter can be resolved in a professional
manner .
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation
in this matter.
Sincerely,
Leo E . Trembla}/
Inspector of Bu' Ings
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s:.>•WIB hold a public hearing for all persons
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Interested in in the petition submitted by Duarte
,:and-Maria-Machado for Variances from any
and all applicable density and setbacks to allow , �,
construction of a single family dwelling at 4 are the owners of a certain parcel of land located
Alba Ave. (R-1). Said hearing to be held Wed- �. • • - , - - • . • . . . . - . . . . . .Street; Zoning
nesday, December 2, 1987 at 7:00 P.M., One
Salem-Green,. 2nd Door. 'id parcel is affected by Section(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
JAMES B. HACKER, Chairman~
November 18, 25, 1987
been s_ baitted to t ':e Inspector of Buildings in
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The Application for Permit vias- denied by the Inspector of Buildings for the following
reasons:
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The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeals to vary the terms of the Salem
Zoning Ordinance and/or the Building Code and order the Inspector of Buildings to
approve the application fee permit to build as filed, as the enforcement of said
Zoning By-Laws and Building Code would involve practical difficulty or unnecessary
hardship to the Undersigned and relief nay be granted without substantially dero-
gating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code for
the following reasons: CV/L-
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Three copies of the appiication rust be filed , ith the Secretary of the Board of
Appeals with a check, for advertising in the a-:,unt 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
four weeks prior to the meeting of the Board of .ppeals . Check payable to The
Eveninc News.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION.-.OF DUARTE.&_MARIA MACHADO (PETITI06I LERK. SiLFr: MASS.
UGO DIBIASE (OWNER) FOA 4 ALBA AVE. (R f)Z
A hearing on this petiiton was held December 2, 1987 and continued till
January 13, 1988 with the following Board Members present: James Fleming,
Vice Chairman; Messrs. , Bencal, Luzinski and Dore. Notice of the hearing
was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly
published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners represented themselves and requested the Board to grant them
Leave to Withdraw Without prejudice. The Board of Appeal voted unanimously,
4-0, to grant the petitioners there requested leave to withdraw.
WITHDRAWN
,"James B. Hacker, Chairman
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND CITY CLERK
gPPE ft11d THIS OECISI^'J. IF ANY. SHALL BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION 17 OF THE ". .
CMERr, LUS. CH.A.PTEi'. EC"s. A'r:D SHALL DE F!LEO p�;THl4 2C DAYS Ai iLP. THE DATE OF 'r ILC15
E OF THE CITY' CLERK.
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BRADFORD ENGINEERING COMPANY,3 WASHINGTON SQUARE.P.O. BOX 1244.HAVERHILL. MASSACHUSETTS 01831. TEL.(508)373-2396
REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS FAX: (508)373-8021
April 17, 1996
Build-All Inc.
13 Plains Road
Ipswich, MA 01938
Attention: Mr. Ernie Delpiro
Re: _ Retaining Wall Inspection
4 Alba Avenue
Salem, MA
Dear Mr. Delpiro:
As requested by you, Peter D. Mauritz, a structural engineer with Bradford Engineering
Company visited and inspected the above referenced property for the purpose of assessing the
condition of a recently constructed stone rubble retaining wall.
The retaining wall is located along the right rear comer of the property. It measures
approximately sixty feet long and retains between three and four feet of backfill. The wall is
constructed of randomly placed large diameter stone. There is no defined coursing layer and the
joints between the stones are open. There is no stone chinking or mortar placed within the joints.
There are no large voids between the stones.
The wall exhibits no signs of forward movement and or rotations. There are no signs of base
settlements. The wall appears to be of adequate mass to withstand the imposed lateral loading
from the retained fill. The fill behind the wall is approximately level and there are no significant
surcharges.
Based on,'
n,this visual inspection, this stone rubble retaining wall appears structurally sound to
support the imposed loadings.
I hope the above information is of use to you. Should you have any questions or require any
additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours, -
Peter D. Mauritz P.E.
Bradford Engineering Company
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§ — 93 WASHINGTON STREET,CITY HALL,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970-3595
(508)745-9595 Ext.261 i
(508)744-2069 Fax FEB L 77 pH 1 04 I '96
RECEIVED
CITY OF SALENUUSS.
January 12, 1996
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Leo Tremblay r
Zoning Enforcement Officer U
One Salem Green
Salem MA 01970
Re: 4 Alba Avenue (Parcel#10-0183)
Dear Leo:
Please be advised that the Board has examined its ownership records regarding the above
property,as well as those of all direct abutters, and has determined that this parcel was created
as part of the Witchcraft Heights subdivision in the late 1960's. All of the abutting parcels
owned in common ownership at the time of the subdivision were sold off by the developer
between 1970 and 1972 to other individuals while he retained ownership of this parcel. At no
time since 1972 has this parcel been held in common ownership with any of the abutting
parcels.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
0
Peter M. Caron
Chairman
JOB SITE COPY
BUILDING
CITY OF SALEM -
?a SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
PER
DATE NOVEMBER 29 19 95 PERMIT NO. 647-1
APPLICANT BUILD ALL /ERNEST DELPERO ADDRESS 13 'LAINS-RD--
(NO.) (STREET) (CONTRS LICENSE)
CITY IPSWICH STATE MA ZIP CODE 01938 TEL.NO. 508-356-3244
PERMITTO
NEW BUILDING ONE FAMILY NUMBER OF 1
(_)
(TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT) NO. STORY (PROPOSED USE) DWELLING UNITS
OLOA04�AL$R_gVENUE r ZONING R-1
AT(LOCATION) - ------ DISTRICT
(NO.) (STREET)
BETWEEN AND
(CROSS STREET) (CROSS STREET)
SUBDIVISION MAP 10 LOT 0183 BLOCK LSIZE
OT 0009020 SO FT
BUILDING ISTOBE FT.WIDE BY FT.LONGBY FT.IN HEIGHT AND SHALL CONFORM INCONSTRUCTION
TO TYPE USE GROUP BASEMENT WALLS OR FOUNDATION
(TYPE)
REMARKS: BUILD NEW SINGLE FAMILY MODULAR DWELLING
p��y{(241 X441 ) AS PER PLANS. J. J. J.
AREA OR Call for Permit to Qccul* PERMIT
VOLUME ESTIMATEDCOST$ 78, 1300 FEE .$ 479. 00
(CUBIC/SQUARE FEET)
OWNER DIBIASE SALEM REALTY TRUST
ADDRESS 10 LOOKOUT TERR BUILDING DEPT. J. J. J
THIS PERMIT CONVEYS NO RIGHT TO OCCUPY ANY STREET,ALLEY OR SIDEWALK OR ANY PART THEREOF,EITHER TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY,ENCROACHMENTS
ON PUBLIC PROPERTY,NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED UNDER THE BUILDING CODE,MUST BE APPROVED BY THE JURISDICTION,STREET OR ALLEY GRADES AS WELL
AS DEPTH AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC SEWERS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.THE ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT RELEASE THE
APPLICANT FROM THE CONDITIONS OF ANY APPLICABLE SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS.
MINIMUM OF THREE CALL INSPECTIONS APPROVED PLANS MUST BE RETAINED ON JOB AND THIS CARD KEPT WHERE APPLICABLE SEPARATE
REQUIRED FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION WORK: POSTED UNTIL FINAL INSPECTION HAS BEEN MADE. WHERE A PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR
1.FOUNDATIONS OR FOOTINGS. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS REQUIRED,SUCH BUILDING SHALL ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING AND
2.PRIOR TO COVERING STRUCTURAL MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS.
MEMBERS(READY TO LATH). NOT BE OCCUPIED UNTIL FINAL INSPECTION HAS BEEN MADE.
3.FINAL INSPECTION BEFORE OCCUPANCY.
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM STREET
BUILDING INSPECTION APPROVALS PLUMBING INSPECTION APPROVALS ELECTRICAL INSPECTION APPROVALS
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22 or 2 2
BOARD OF HEALTH ,ryw,GAS INSPECTION APPROVALS FIRE DEPT.
-INSPECTING APPROVALS
OTHER CITY ENGINEER 2 2
CERTIFIC T OF OCCUPANCY
Issued:/0 a 96Permit N:6��-`�
City of Salem Building
WORK SHALL NOT PROCEED UNTIL THE PERMIT WILL BECOME NULL AND VOID IF COITSTRUCTION WORK IS INSPECTIONS INDICATED ON THIS CARD
INSPECTOR HAS APPROVED THE VARIOUS NOT STARTED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF DATE THE PERMIT IS ISSUED CAN BE ARRANGED FOR BY TELEPHONE
STAGES OFCONSTRUCTION. AS NOTED ABOVE. OR WRITTEN NOTIFICATION.
imbe eomonbnaftb of 0a!9!9aCbugett!g
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CO INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
CITY OF SALEM
ONE SALEM GREEN
SALEM, MA 01970
greeting.
Dou art btrtllp require¢, in the name of 7'he C'ou(monivealt7i of J1ussac7u(sctt8, to appear before
the SUPERIOR Court
hoiden at LAWRENCE xcithin and for the county of ESSEX
on the THIRTIETH day of SEPTEMBER , 2002
at 9:00 O'clock in the fore noon, and from day to (lay thereafter, until t74c ection
hereinafter named is heard by said Court, to give evidence of what you know relating to an action
of CIVIL then and there to be heard and tried betucen
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Plaintiff � 41, Defendant
SCOTT VIRGIN and DONNA VIRGIN VS. WESTCHESTER MODULAR HOMES, INC. and
C.A. No. : 98-2217 JAMES V. CAGGIANO & SON, INC.
PLEASE ASK FOR AND SEE ATTORNEY JAMES F. MEARS, JR. (978) 532-2225 AT COURT
and also you are further required to bring icith you
1. CORRESPONDENCE DATED JANUARY 14, 1998 TO SCOTT JONES, CAGGIANO CONSTRUCTION,
REGARDING 4 ALBA AVENUE, SALEM, MA (Copy is attached hereto.)
2. COPY=OF-7&Oa-�CMR=MFIFTH EDITION AND—SPECIFICALLY PARAGRAP-HSi3404 -3 52
"WEATHER RESISTANT=MEMBRANE",TABLE--3.404 7 AND-PARAGRUli 2-104:7°FIASH GS"
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(975) 745.9599 Cst. 3S0
Leo E. Tremblay
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Building
Zoning Enforcement Officer
January 14 , 1998
Crory Jones
Caggiano Construction
10 Norma Lane
Saugus , Mass . 01906
RE : 4 Alba Avenue
Dear ' r . Jones :
This office conducted an inspection per the request
of the owners at 4 Alba Avenue concerning the placement of
structural columns in the kitchen area .
The columns are not installed properly, and continue
to move when pressure is applied to them. The columns
must be fastened in a way were pressure will not cause any
movement and to ensure they will support the necessary
loads without the ability of shifting .
Please make what ever reoairs are necessary to ensure
columns will be stationary .
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation
in this matter .
Sincerely ,, /
Leo E . Tremblay 7
Inspector of Buildings
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attached with appropriate standard shingle nails to furring strips securely nailed to
studs, ar with approved mechanically bonding nails, except when sheathing is wood
not less than 1-inch nominal thickness or plywood not less than 5116, inch thick.
Where wood shingles or shakes are applied over fiber board shingle backer and fiber
board sheathing, they shall be attached with approved corrosion-resistive annular
grooved nails and the installation shall be done in accordance with the approved
manufacturer's recommendations. Where wood shingles or shakes and asbestos
shingles or siding are nailed directly to nail base fiber board sheathing,the sheathing
shall be not less than rh-inch nominal thickness, the shingles,shakes and siding shall
be attached with approved corrasion-resistive annular grooved nails, and the
installation shall be done in accordance with the approved manufacturer's
recommendations.
2104,5 Metal siding: Exposed metal siding or sheathing shall be protected from
corrosion at the ground level by supporting the foundation channel at sufficient
height above grade on the concrete apron or other approved waterresisting
foundation.
2104.6 Exterior weN pockets: In exterior walls of all buildings or structures,wall
pockets or crevices in which moisture can accumulate shall be avoided or protected
with adequate caps or drips, or other approved means shall be provided to prevent
water damage.
2104.7 Flasftings: Approved corrosion-resistive flashing shall be provided at top
and sides of all exterior window and door openings in such manner as to be
leakproof.Similar flashings shall be installed at the intersection of chimneys or other
masonry construction with frame or stucco walls, with projecting lips on both sides
under stucco copings; under and at the ends of masonry,wood or metal copings and
silks; continuously above all projecting wood trim; at wall and roof intersections and
at bu>7t-in gaffers. (See exception next page)
E=ception: When approved by the building of5cial, flashing is not required
whett an approved water-resistant sheathing is used and an approved water-
resistant raulldng is used at the top and sides of all window and door
openings in such a manner to be lcakproof.
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4. Under metal lath, wire lath or wire fabric lath on non-combustible
construction.
S. Under insulated sheathing boards.
3404.3.8.3 Flashing: Approved corrosion-resistive flashing shall be provided at top
and sides of all exterior window and door openings in such manner as to be
leakproof. Similar flashings shall be installed at the Intersection of chimneys or
other masonry construction with frame or stucco walls, with projecting lips on both
sides under stucco copings; under and at the ends of masonry, wood or metal
copings and sills; continuously above all projecting wood trim; at wail and roof
intersections; under built-in gutters; at junction of chimneys and roofs; in all roof
valleys and around all roof openings.
3404.3,8 Sheathing
3404.3.6.1 Plywood application: Exterior plywood joints shall occur over framing
members,unless wood or plywood sheathing is used underneath,or joints are lapped
horizontally a minimum of one and,one-half (1-112)inches, or battens are applied,
or tongue and groove or ship`lap sheets are used, or otherwise made waterproof to
the satisfaction of the building official.
3404.3.6.2 Sheathing insulation board: Insulation boards are approved rot
sheathing when recognized for this use by a Reference Standard agency listed in
Appendix A of the basic code.
1.Each board shall be clearly marked with a model code approval,recognized
testing laboratory label, or as approved by the MRS.
2.Insulation-sheathing boards are to be fastened at each stud. When square
edged boards are used, vertical joints must be over framing members. When
tongue and groove edged boards are used, vertical joints may fall between
studs when the boards above and below the joint are continuous across that
wall areaYasteners may be seven-sixteenths (7/16) inch head roofing nails or
three-quarters (3/4) inch crown staples on eight(8) inch centers, one(1) inch
head nails or one (1) inch crown staples on twelve (12) inch centers, or any
other fastener approved by the building official.
All fasteners shall be long enough to penetrate the studs a minimum of
one-half (112) inch.
Exterior finish-siding fasteners must go through the sheathing and into the
studs a minimum of three-quarters (3/4) inch,
3. A membrane under the siding is not required when
insulation-sheathing boards are used.
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Plaster surface is completely covered by veneer or other facing material, or is
completely concealed, plaster application need only be two (2) cats provided the
total thickness is as set forth by manufacturer's recommendations.
3404.3.4 Masonry veneer
3404.3.4.1 General: All masonry veneer shall be installed in accordance with this
section and manufacturer's recommendations.
3404.3.4.2 Veneer support: Masonry veneer shall not support any vertical load
other than the dead load of the veneer above. Veneer above openings shall be
supported upon lintels of non-combustible material and the allowable span shall not
exceed the values set forth in Table 3403.7. The lintels shall have a bearing of not
less than four (4) inches.
3404.3.4.3 Metal tips: Masonry veneer shall be attached to the supporting wall
with corrosion-resistant metal ties, Veneer ties, if strand wire, shall be not less in
thickness than No.6 U.S. gauge wire and shall have a hook embedded in the mortar
joint, or if sheet metal, not less than No. 22 U.S. gauge corrugated. Each tie shall
be spaced not more than twepty-four (24) inches on center horizontally and shall
support not more than three and one-quarter (3-114) square feet of wall area.
Exception: In wind areas of more than tlihV (30) pounds per square
foot, each tie shall support not more than two (2) square feet of
wall area.
3404.3.4.4 Other method: In lieu of such wire ties, an approved method of
grouting the veneer to a paperbacked reinforcement attached directly to the studs
may be used.
3404.3.5 Weather protection
3404.3.5.1 Wall protection: Exterior walls shall be covered with a
weather-resistant siding and/or membrane.
3404.3.5.2 Weather-resistant membrane: Asphalt-saturated felt free from holes
and breaks and weighing not less than fourteen (14)pounds per one hundred (100)
square feet or other approved weather-resistant membrane shall be applied over
studs or sheathing of all exterior walls as required by Table 3404-7. Such felt or
membrane shall be applied weatherboard fashion, lapped not less than two (2)
inches at horizontal joints and not less than six (6) inches at vertical joints.
Exception: Such felt or membrane may be omitted in the following cases:
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Z In accessory buildings.
3. Under approved paperbacked metal or wire fabric lath.
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YESSEX �•
Ze INSFECTOR OF BUILDINGS
CITY OF SALEM
ONE SALEM GREEN
SALE•i, PIA 01970
greeting.
pm art bttt6p tequirea, i, the yams of The C-0rRnIOIIeca;(1t of Jlassse?nesct's, to appear before
the SCPERIOR Court
ho?den at LAWRENCE t:it ;n and for the county of ESSE%
om the 9th deg of December, 2002
at 9:00 o'clock in the fore e:oart, and from day to dad t?:ercafter, until the, action
itcreiete to rtentef. is ]erm•d by said Cottrt, :a' give acirieaca of +c/tat you knotc rclatinrr to en aotio::
of CIVIL titer. a+td them do be Acard and tried behetert
PIaintiff L of ander.t
SCOTT VIRGIN and DONNA VIRGIN YS- WESTCHESTER MODULe1R HOMES, INC. and
JAD'.ES V, CAGGIA.NO & SON,. 11
C.A. No. : 98-2217
PLEASE ASK FOR AND SEE ATTORNEY Si`FS F. MEARS, JR. (9 73) 532-222 AT COURT
arrr also yo:c are further required to bring tcith YOU
1. CORRESPONDENCE DATED J=ARY 14, 1998:TO SCOTT JONES, CAGGIANO CONSTRUCTION,
REGARDING 4 ALBA AVENUE, SALEM, MA. (Copy is attached hereto.)
2. COPY OF 78�$�CMR - FIFTH EDITION A`1D SPECIFICALLY FARAGRAPkS 3404.3.52
IN-ZAT92R-RES MEMBRAI�", TA3LB 3404-7 AND PARAGRAPH 2104.7"FLASHING5II
Thereof fail not, as you will answer your default under the pains and penalties
in the law in that behalf made and providedd'is7771p
Dated at Peabody the Z7 day of D er, 2002 A.D.
NOTARY PUBLIC
,C()P`6 ATTEST T My Commisiion Expires: �.
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Leo E.Tremblay
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Building
Zoning Enforcement Officer
January 14 , 1998
S�pr+ T�nog
Caggiano Construction
10 Norma Lane
Saugus , Mass . 01906
RE : 4 Alba Avenue
Dear rir . Sores :
This office conducted an inspection per the request
of the owners at 4 Alba Avenue concerning the placement of
structural columns in the kitchen area .
The columns are not installed properly, and continue
to move when pressure is applied to them. The columns
must be fastened in a way were pressure will not cause any
movement and to ensure they will support the necessary
loads without the ability of shifting .
?lease make what ever repairs are necessary to ensure
columns will be stationary .
Thank You in advance for your anticipated cooperation
in this matter . '
Sincereiy ,.�
�Y J
Leo E . Tremblay 7
Inspector of Buildings
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cc : ';r . 5 Mrs . Virgin
I Alba Avenue
Sai.em. Mass . . 01970
4lLF}6G DEPT.
BUILD-ALL, INC.
13 PLAINS ROAD
IPSWICH, MA. 019337E Z2 52 Wil 'G
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RECEIVED
CITY of ShLF96"SS.
April 19, 1996
Dear Scott and Donna Virgin:
As you are aware we build an approx. 40 inch high retaining wall along the
right rear of your lot about 40 to 50 feet long. Although the wall was not part
of the contract we did it as you are aware at no cost to you in an attempt to
give you a better yard. As you are also aware of, the abutter to your rear lot
line who works for the City of Salem indicated he doesn't like the way wall
looks. The building inspector Mr. Leo Tremblay has since informed us he is not
excepting this little wall. I had the structural integrity of the wall checked
by a structural engineer and the finding was the wall is structurally sound.
A copy of the report was given to Mr. Leo Tremblay. The wall as we all know
isn't even finished yet. There is some hand work that has to be done on the
face and the wall has to be back-filled and graded on top. Mr. Leo Tremblay
indicated to me he wants the wall removed. In an attempt to keep the wall in
place so you can have a better yard I agree to make changes that are within
reason for a stone rubble retaining wall of this type .if the changes are
mutually agreed upon between Mr. Leo Tremblay and myself.
Sincerely
Ernest Delpero, president
BUILDING DEPT. L
BRADFORD
3RADFORD ENGINEERING COMPANY,3 WASHINGTON SQUARE. P O. BOX 1244. HAVERHILL. MASSACHUCETTS 01831 TEL.(508)373-2396
;EGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS RE SALEM, FAX: (508) 373.8021
CITY Or t,�Ep„R,ASS.
April 17, 1996
Build-All Inc.
13 Plains Road
Ipswich, MA 01938
Attention: Mr. Ernie Delpiro
Re: Retaining Wall Inspection
4 Alba Avenue
Salem, MA
Dear Mr. Delpiro:
As requested by you, Peter D. Mauritz, a structural engineer with Bradford Engineering
Company visited and inspected the above referenced property for the purpose of assessing the
condition of a recently constructed stone rubble retaining wall.
The retaining wall is located along the right rear comer of the property. It measures
approximately sixty feet long and retains between three and four feet of backfill. The wall is
constructed of randomly placed large diameter stone. There is no defined coursing layer and the
joints between the stones are open. There is no stone chinking or mortar placed within the joints.
There are no large voids between the stones.
The wall exhibits no signs of forward movement and or rotations. There are no signs of base
settlements. The wall appears to be of adequate mass to withstand the imposed lateral loading
from the retained fill. The fill behind the wall is approximately level and there are no significant
surcharges.
Based on this visual inspection, this stone rubble retaining wall appears structurally sound to
support the imposed loadings.
I hope the above information is of use to you. Should you have any questions or require any
additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
Peter D. Mauritz P.E.;
Bradford Engineering Company
jU(gJ"" 4•�,�
GUILDIPJ0 DEPT.
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April 18, 1996 RECEIVED
CITY OF SALEH,HAss.
Mr. Leo Trembley
Building Inspector
City of Salem
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Trembley:
This letter is in response
Ato our
con Avenue,eSalem,nMAn April 18, 1996 regarding
the property
It is understood that the retaining wall located at the rear of the property
is in question and a "stop work order" has been issued. In order to remove
such, it has been agreed upon
appearingthe
unsafewall
shalllbeerepositioned and madeedied in the safe,
way:
Boulders app
All holes currently exposed will be filled,
Wall will comply with building code.
We have spoken with our builder and general contractor„Ernest Delpero, President
of Buil -All, Inc. , t the wall in
expectations when itais finishedssuItissouraintentions to sees tion will meet your
that this wall
will be made safe and reasonably presentable at the time of occupancy.
It is also understood that this letter will satisfy said order and that work
may resume at the time in which it is presented.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Si
err
D ,
S ott & Donna Vigin