152 BOSTON STREET - BUILDING JACKET 152 BOSTON STREET
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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
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PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380
MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846
October 23, 2003
Todd Duffy
483 Prospect Street
Methuen, Ma. 01844
RE: 152 Boston Street
Roof Damage 10/15/03
To Whom it May Concern:
As a result of the tree landing on the roof of the above-mentioned property during high
winds, I took an initial look at the building while the Fire Department and tree crews
were on the scene.
Subsequently an inspection on October 13, 2003 with the owner Todd Duffy present
revealed a severely damaged purlin and a cracked main rafter. Because of the age of the
house and the fact that it is a Post and Beam structure, I have advised the owner that a
Structural Engineer will be required to design the repair. Also additional interior
demolition needs to occur to facilitate a closer inspection and for the subsequent repairs.
If further information is needed, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Thomas St. Pierre
Acting Building Commissioner
cc: Tom Phillbin
BUTTERWORTH & O'TOOLE, INC.
P.O. BOX 8294
SALEM, MA 01971-8294 G
ADJUSTERS/APPRAISERS �� 1�
FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES ONLYel
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TELEPHONE (978)741-5731 FAX (978)740-9109
December 20, 2000 ��.•//
FORM OF NOTICE OF CASUALTY LOSS TO BUILDING
UNDER MASS. GEN. LAWS, CH. 139, SEC. 3B
TO: Building Commissioner_ or Board of Health or
Inspector of Buildings Board of Selectmen
City/Town Hall City/Town Hall
ADDRESSES
Salem, MA 01970 Salem, MA 01970
RE: Insured: Lillian Tardiff `®/���„
Address : 152 Boston Street
Salem, MA 01970
Policy No. : HP0625775 /
Loss of: 12/17/00
File or Claim No. : 06-1870
Claim has been made involving loss, damage or destruction of the
above captioned property, which may either exceed $1, 000 . 00 or cause
Mass. Gen. Laws, Chapter 143, Section 6 to be applicable. If any notice
under Mass . Gen. Laws, Ch. 139, Sec. 3B is appropriate, please direct it
to the attention of the writer and include a reference to the captioned
insured, location, policy number, date of loss and claim or file number.
If no reply is received from your office within ten days, we will
assume you have no liens of any type against this property and we will
recommend to the insuring company that this claim is paid.
Robert L. Smith, Jr.
Adjuster
� c�l�.e (�nntmnn�urttl� of ��nnnri�usri#n
CITY/ F OF SALEM
In accordance with the Massachusetts State Building Code, Section 108. 15, this
CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION
isissued to . . LILLIAN. . . . . . M.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
152 BOSTON STREET
TP1'ttfl� that I have inspected the. . . . . PREMP i$ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .known as. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
152 BOSTON STREET CITY SALEM
Zocated at. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in the. . . . . . . . . . . . .of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ESSEX
County of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The means of egress are sufficient for the following
number of persons:
BY STORY
Story Capacity Story Capacity Story Capacity Story Capacity
1st Floor 2 Units 2nd Floor 2 Units "
BY PLACE OF ASSEMBLY OR STRUCTURE
Place of Assembly Place of Assembly
or Structure Capacity Location : : or Structure Capacity Location
8-96 JANUARY 22, 1996 JANUARY 22, 2001 T
Certificate Number Atte Certificate Issued Atte Certificate Expires Build g ffictaI
The building official shall be notified within (ZO) days of any changes in the above information.
s COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
CITY OF SALEM
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION
Date ! (3 -9 F:,, (X�) Fee Required $ 8 7�, O
( ) No Fee Required
In accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Section
108, 15, I hereby apply for a Certificate of Inspection for the below—named premises
located at the following address:
Street 6 Number Z O$rta S
Name of Premises
Purpose for which Premises is used
License(s) or Permit(s) required for the premises by other Governmental Agencies:
License or Permit Agency
Certificate to be issued to:
Address:
• Owner of Record of Building:
Address:
Name of Present Holder of Certificate:
Name of Agent, if any...
S gnatu a of Pe a t w#& cate TITLE
is issued or his/her authorize gent >-e 7_ G
Date
INSTRUCTIONS: Day time phone
1. Make check payable to: The City of Salem
2. Return this application with your check to: Inspector of Buildings, City of Salem
Building Department One Salem Green, Salem, MA. 01970.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Application form with required fee must be submitted for each building or structure
of part thereof to be certified.
2. Application 6 fee must be received before the certificate will be issued.
3. The building official shall be notified within ten (10) days of any change in the
above information.
• THIS AREA FOR OFFICE USE/ONLY
CERTIFICATE $ "� �/ EXPIRATION DATE: I �3 aGd
tel` Q1L k3 �'
�ER=ODIC =1SPECTION RE?O?m
--tions : This form is to --e completed each time a periodic inspection
. ::ade . ;t the time that a herr certificate is issued , a receipt indicating
- hst - he fee has been paid will be attached to this form or this form-will
stn^ped "PAID" prior '.`-- issuing the certificate . Any changes since =the-
:ast _-.spection are to be added to the file card of the premises . TSta_ferr
_ =_hc•a' be filed by street ad3ress .
Street and Number 1ri � �e� S2nh
'Fame if Premises SAP «
Certifi-ate
to be Issued to 1 �� f- -
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;.ddress
Owner of Record of wilding
ddress
Purpose for Which Premises Are Used cm
Use
Oroup Classification of Premises
Changes Since Last Inspection ( Required on File Card ) A+�`
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Date Order Issued
• Order issued To
=ddress
Date '.,iolation( s Corrected
Remarks - � e
:ave this day inspected the above described premises , and the same confora
o the pertinent requirements of the Massachusects State Building Code and
the rules and regulations pursuant the eto .
Date B UAJ d g Offic al — —
_ _- __ficate "umber MIA
=ate _ a^tlf'-C3Le Issued (a al9
Cate _ ertificate Expires laa laoo �
Recommended Next Periodic Inspection Date
FORM 53cC-»-74
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x b CITY/TOWN OF f
,6 In accordance with the Massachusetts State Building Code, Section 108. 15, this
CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION
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is issued to . . . . .h� .4.11. h i � `.C. . C.
Y KYPltlil3j rthat I have inspected the. . .y. . �✓ e!. �C.� . . . . . . . . . .kknniown as. . Z G]S`7`4LAS -
located at. . . G75-�--. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in the. . .41Y . . . .o .�n.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
County of. . . . � -S'?,� Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The means of egress are sufficient for the following
number of persons:
BY STORY
Story Capacity Story Capacity Story Capacity Story Capacity
On �rSf
BY PLACE OF ASSEMBLY OR STRUCTURE
Place of Assembly Place of Assembly
or Structure Capacity Location or Structure Capacity Location
Certificate Number Date Certificate Issued Date Certificate Expsres "y ic'
The buildingofficial shall be notified within (l0) days o an c k. , t=
ff' f y f y hanger in. the=above+information.
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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
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120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 976-745-9595 EXT. 380
MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846
October 23, 2003
Todd Duffy
483 Prospect Street
Methuen, Ma. 01844
RE: 152 Boston Street
Roof Damage 10/15/03
To Whom it May Concern:
As a result of the tree landing on the roof of the above-mentioned property during high
winds, I took an initial look at the building while the Fire Department and tree crews
were on the scene.
Subsequently an inspection on October 13, 2003 with the owner Todd Duffy present
revealed a severely damaged purlin and a cracked main rafter. Because of the age of the
house and the fact that it is a Post and Beam structure, I have advised the owner that a
Structural Engineer will be required to design the repair. Also additional interior
demolition needs to occur to facilitate a closer inspection and for the subsequent repairs.
If further information is needed, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Thomas St. Pierre
Acting Building Commissioner
cc: Tom Phillbin
0152 BOSTON STREET 727-2003
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Lot: 10195 11 .i
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Penna#+ -_ 727-2003
�P-roject# CJS 2003-1840
'Est. Cost ""7IS0000.00
EFee_ ]$400 os PERMISSION IS HEREB Y GRANTED TO:
Const Class: i Contractor: License:
'I iso Group. homeowners
Ii;otSve(sq ft.): 15253 ",;da Duf* -
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Units Gaed - �---�— .
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Unini mts Lost
ISSUED ON: 14-May-2003 AMMENDED ON: EXPIRES ON: 24-Oct-2003
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:
727=2003 CONDO CON VERSION.(4.UNITS),.F'RD
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET ~ -
Electric Gas Plumbic Budding
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(Service - Mete
(Footings:
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Fireplace/Chimney:
D.P.W. Fire Health
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THIS PERMIT MAYBE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALF"i1I UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF
ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. /?-
Signature:
Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: Check No: Amount:
BUILDING REC2003 001017. 24-Apr-03 213 $405.00
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0152 BOSTON STREET 727-2003
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Map ;16 ClIY OF SALEM
Block:
Lor. ,0195
Permit: -- — Building BUILDING
'Category: 434 Residential: additi B v ILDING PERMIT
Permit# ;727-2003
Project# tJS-2003-1840
Est Cost 1$40,000.00
;Fee 1$405.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const.Class:: , Contractor. License:
-USeGroup: homeowners
i.ot Slze(sq._ft` 15253 ft.•n_r T,d". D f y
Zoning 82 —Applicant: Todd Duffy
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Units Gained: AT: 0152 BOSTON STREET
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Units Lost:
ISSUED ON.' 14-May-2003 AMMENDED ON: EXPIRES ON: 24-Oct-2003
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:
727-2003 CONDO CONVERSION(4 UNITS). FRO
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Electric Gas Plumbicg Buildin_
Underground: Underground: Undergrourd: Excavation:
lService: Meter///O IFuutings:
1
Rough; Rough ou�h• - Foundation: /^
Final: final: n • /,qRough Frame:/Jv
Fireplace/Chimney:
D.P.W. Fire Health
(Meter: Oil:
Smoke:(` Final:
House#
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'ha:c:: Al�rm:j 111
Sewer. 1SprinKlers:
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THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF !�
ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. /2
Signature:
Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: _ Check No: Amount:
BUILDING REC-2003-007.017. Z4-Apr-03 213 $405.00
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0152 BOSTON STREET 454-2003
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
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CITY OF SALEM
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Category '-„ REPAIR/REPLACE':€°' $ LJ ILDING PERMIT
Permit# VE 454-20031st a a y„'!t+I;
Protect# -: JS-2003'1194 a
Est. Cost:
Fee r. max;$455.00 y aa.a,tN! PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const Classy uW:.. = Contractor: License:
Use Group ;;'` fi�' ,` `°” "Todd Duffy General Contractor- Salem 91584
Lot SIze(sy ft.): 4rj ++ `„ Owner: 'Codd Duffy
Zoning + ;' B21 ` ;,,Applicant: Todd Duffy
AT. 0152 BOSTON STREET
Lost.jU
ISSUED ON: 18-Dec-2002 AMMENDED ON: EXPIRES ON: 12-Jun-2003
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK.
454-2003 REPLACE ROOF;CHANGE KITCHEN CABINETS AND INSTALL 2 HEATING SYSTEMS. TJS
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Electric Gas - Plumbing Building
Underground: Underground: Underground: Excavation:
Service: - Meter: - Footings: _
Rough:,//,��(vw Rough: / Roin4i \���U_V „,{ Foundation:-
Final:�'/� // Fin Fin. Rough Frame:
Fireplace/Chimney:
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Meter: Oil:
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Water. Alarm:'I Treasury: /
Sewer: Spriakli rs:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM UPO VIOLATION OF ANY OF
ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. � �
Signature: (� _
Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: Check No: Amount:
BUILDING REC-2003-001279 12-Dec-02 2972 .r $455.00
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0152 BOSTON STREET 587-2004
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Map: 16 CITY OF SALEM
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Category _ .w REPAIR/REPLACE _;j
Permit# 587.2004 BUILDING PERMIT
,Project# JS-2004-0909 —
Est. Cost: $5,000.00
Fee: $55-
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Const: Class: PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
jUse Group: _]Contractor: License:
Lot Slze(sq. ft.): 5253 ]Todd Duffy ' General Contractor- Salem #1584
;Zoning_ B2 _ �Oiyner: ;'odd Duff;
JUnns Gained _ ,Applicant: Todd Duffy
Units Lost: 0152 BOSTON STREET
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ISSUED ON: 27-Jan-2004 AMENDED ON. EXPIRES ON. 27-Jul-2004
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORLD
587-2004 REPAIR DAMAGED ROOF TJS
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Electric Gas Plumbing Buildin
underground: Underground: Underground: Excavation:
Service: Meter: Footings:
Rough: ,:': Rough: ;.-. Rough:
Foundation:
Final: - Final: <' `„' " Final:•s t,ydn�-._..... ~.,Rough Frame:
_ Fireplace/Chimney:
D.P.W. Fire Health
Insulation: ,—
Meter: Oil:
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House# Smoke: Final.
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Treasury:
Water: Alarm:
Sewer: Sprinklers:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM UP CATION OF ANY O.FyITS
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
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Fee Type: Receipt No: - Date Paid: Check Nog rvn,.. Amount:
'BUILDING ,,.;x: REC-2004-000967 'i 26.dan-04 464. $55.00
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BUILDING PERMIT
A� The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Public Safety
Massarhuse s 5ta to Building Codc(784)CMR)
Building Permit Application for any BuiI ding other than a One-orl'wo-Family Dwelling
('This Section For Official Use Only)
Building I'ermit Number: _ Daly Applied: Building Official:
SECTION 1: LOCATION(Please indicate Block k and Lot B for locations for which a street address is not available)
Al _Q�_ o l� l Sa�re�ef�ellCo. os
No. and Street City Town Zip Code Name of Buildfng(if applicable)
SECTION 2: PROPOSED WORK
Edition of \IA State Cade rued. If Now Construction check here❑or check all that apply in the two rows below
laistiof; Building❑ Rvp,iirx Alteration ❑ 1 Addition❑ Demolition ❑ (Please fill out and submit Appendix 1)
Change of Llse ❑ Change of Occupancy ❑ Other CI Specify:
Arc building plans and/or construction documents being supplied as part of this permit application? Yes No ❑
Is an Independent Structural Engineering Peer Rev'ew ret ed? // Yes ❑ No ❑
Brief Description of Propose) Wurk:"-- r `/ l S fcJile �� �r.�
Pf l'P�:01- e-9 S t r �y y/'Q �s Ad /&AXZr _
SECTION 3:COMPLETE Tins SECTION IF EXISTING BUILDING UNDERGOING RENOVATION,ADDITION,Olt
CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY
Check here Jan Existing Building Investigation and Evaluation is enclosed(See 780 CNIR 14) ❑
Existing Use Group(s): Proposed Use Group(s):_
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA
Existing Proposed
No.of Flours/Stories(include basement levels)dr Area Per Floor(sq. ft.)
"I'otal Ared(sit.ft,)and Total Height(ft.)
SECTION 5:USE GROUP(Check as applicable)
A: Assembly A-I ❑ A-'_'❑ Nightclub ❑ A-y ❑ A-I ❑ A-5❑ 1 B: Business ❑ E: Educational ❑
F: Factory F-1 ❑ F2❑ It: High Hax.vd li-I❑ H-2❑ 1.1-1 ❑ li-a❑ 11-5❑
9 1: Institutional 1-1 ❑ 1-2❑ 1-3❑ 1-4❑ M: Nlercantile❑ F R: ltesidcntial"R-1❑ R-'_❑ R-3❑ R-a❑
S: Storage SI O S-2❑ U: Utility❑ Special Use❑and please describe below:
Special Use
SECTION 6:CONSTRUCTION TYPE(Check as applicable)
IA ❑ Itl ❑ - - IIA ❑ IItl ❑ I IIIA0 IIIB ❑ 1 IV 1 VACS VB ❑
SECTION 7:SITE INFORMATION(refer to 780 CAllt 111.0 for details on each item)
Water Supply: Flood Zone Information: Sewage Disposal: Trench Permit: Debris Removal:
Public❑ Check if outside Flood Zone❑ Indicate municip,11 ❑ A trvneh will not be Licensed Disposal Site❑
CI ate or indenlify lone: -_-._. nn
-- or site system ❑ reyu fired ❑ar Irench . or specify:
- - permit is enclosed ❑
Railroad right-of-way: Ilaiards to Air.Navigation:
Not Applicable❑ ks ;truclure within airport approach arv,i? Is Their review nvnplelvd.'
or Consent to Budd enclosed ❑ 1 vs ❑ or.No❑ Yes❑ Xo ❑
SII:CI[ON 8:CONTENT OF CFR FIFICA I'E OF.OCCUPANCY
I_ LJmon r t Code. L\e C,m upls). - _ . I\pr of C mslrm h ❑: _ l)rrup,ml Loaf pr r II nor:
I Luslhrluil lief,cmnm m�priuklrrs�elrm': Spot iel<lipulrtions:
Sl:("11ON 9: 1'RO11II1('I'Y OWN I;lt AU'I'IIORIZA IION
\'mac,anti I k1dress of Property Ott tier —_-
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Name(Print) No. and Street - Cil •/Tuwn /� Zip
Property Owner Contact Inhurmation: /X �\
I'ilie telephone No. (business) Telephone No. (cell) ?)O"V e-mail addry'�`!.c
If applicable, the property owner hereby authorizes CA
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_ fir lzc�—��/'�P�Iaot Ve.�� S��l .�—��•�
Nance Street Address City/Tuwn State Zip
io act on the property owner's behalf, in all matters rviative to work authorized by this building permit a p plication.
SECTION 10;CONSTRUCTION CONTROL(Please fill out Appendix 2)
if buildin is Tess peon 35,0M cu.It.of enclosed s pace and or not under Construction Control then check here O and ski pSeclion 10.1
111.1 Re istered Professional Responsible for Construction Control
Nat tie Re istrant) r dephone No. of c-mail add ess ,Q c pistration Numbs
/ /3
Sheet Address City/Town Stale Zip Disci ire Espiraiion Date
10.2 General Contractorr,�
/�f fJr/�f�l• � 7,CS'U'/l/`si�- /'�C�!'Q.r�r�O- - - -
Company Narivir, -
es
Nat Per m Respunsil}lp(air Cons\action y�\ License No. and Type if Applicable
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Street A i.9s Q 0 City/ o vn State Zip
rviv phone No Tcic phone Nu.(cell) e-mail address -
SECTION 11:tct ga.l a::;u t:alrr V,a ru,N IN'd nap\\(T .v 1111. V11 M.G.L.c.152.1 25C 6
A Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit from the NIA Department of Industrial Accidents must be completed and
submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the issuance of the building permit.
Is a signed Affidavit submitted with this application? Yes O No ❑
SECTION 12 CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND PERMIT FEE
Item Estimated Costs:(Labor
and Materials) Total Construction Cost(from Item 6) -S_,
1. Building 5 Building Permit Fee-Total Construction Cast x_(Insert here
2. Electrical $ appropriate municipal factor)-$
.l. Plumbing $
J. :\leclianical (HVAC) 5 Note: Minimum fee'5 (amt Itt nuunea, itv)
S. .\Icchanical Other 5
Enclose check pa}'able it, C/
n. I'ulal Cost S .�oZ,� (contact municipality)and tt rite check number here
SECr1ON 13:SIGNA"PURE OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICANT
Itv encoring tin name below, I Imrcb,v attest under the pains end penalties of perjury that all of the information contained in this
application is true and accurate to the hest of my knowledge and understanding.
I east.print and sif,n name title le1cphonc No. Dale
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,Municipal Inspector to fill out this section upon application approval:
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24 October 2011
Rische Fraser
152 Boston Street, Unit 3
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Reference: Structural Conditions Assessment, East Foundation Wall at Northwest Ell
152 Boston Street, Salem, MA
Dear Rische:
At your request we visited your residence located at 152 Boston Street, Unit 3 in Salem,
Massachusetts. The unit is part of a condominium conversion of a two and a half story wood-
framed residence. The unit is located at the rear-left (northwest) portion of the main house, and
includes a one-story ell off the northwest corner of the main house. The specific purpose of the
visit was to assess the condition of the right side/east foundation wall and the framing of the ell.
For the purposes of this report, the front of the house faces south. Following is a summary of our
structural observations, along with our noted conditions and recommendations below.
Recommendations are shown in italics following noted conditions.
Noted Conditions and Recommendations
The floors have a noticeable slope from west-to-east, especially at the bathroom. When viewing
the framing below the ell, we noted improper connections of headers and trimmers, and some
areas that lacked headers/trimmers entirely. It appears as though most of these improper
modifications were made to accommodate plumbing work.
The framing in this area should either be sistered with full-length wood joists, or properly
supported with headers and trimmers supported by new Simpson-type metal hangers.
Alternately, the entire floor or sections of the floor may be re-framed if the carpenter deems
this a more practical approach. For either option, please note that plumbing and electrical
work will need to be relocated, either temporarily or permanently to facilitate the work.
It is also likely that the slope is due to sill deterioration at the east wall of the ell. This should
be confirmed when the wall is shored and a portion of siding and sheathing removed. When
the sill is fully exposed, particularly from the exterior, the condition of the sill can be fully
evaluated and repaired or replaced as necessary. For the purposes of pricing, full
replacement should be budgeted for.
The east foundation wall of the ell is bowing slightly inward, and there are several large gaps in
the wall due to shifting that was (and possibly is still active) severe enough to have resulted in
stones being dislodged from the wall and onto the basement floor of the ell. The return at the
northeast corner of the ell is also damaged.
• The west section of foundation wall, approximately 15 feet long, should be replaced with fully
grouted 12 inch nominal concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall construction set on a continuous
cast-in-place concrete footing. The replacement section should include either a 24"return at
the northeast corner of the ell or the corner should be locally repaired(re-pointed and loose
stones re-set). Each end of the replacement section should be anchored to the existing
portions to remain with adhesive-set or grouted rebar dowels. Please note that the framing is
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balloon-framed, which means that the sill will need to be supported with needle-type shoring
prior to and during the foundation wall reconstruction. Alternately, the first floor framing may
be shored from the interior while the ceiling and roof framing is supported by exterior shoring
prior to and during the foundation wall reconstruction. If only the first floor framing is shored
during the foundation wall removal, a collapse of the first floor exterior wall that supports the
ceiling and roof framing is likely.
Report Limitations
This report is a summary of readily visible observations conducted during a single site visit to the
property. No finishes were removed to expose hidden structure and no calculations have been
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performed to determine if the overall building framing or foundations of the structure comply with
past or present building codes unless specifically noted. Please note that additional issues may
arise during the course of construction. This report is strictly limited to structural considerations
noted. Egress, guard rails, fire protection, and other building systems were not reviewed, and
they are beyond the scope of this report.
If you have any questions regarding this report or require any details, a project manual or any
field consultation for the above noted repairs, please contact us.
Very Truly Yours,
Structures North Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Greg Nowak, E.I.T.
John M. Wathne, P.E., President
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