46 CHESTNUT STREET EXTERIOR PAINT REMOVAL VIOLATION 11-3-2022 �{ ►� � CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
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TEL. (978) 741-1800
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL health@salem.com
. DAVID GREENBAUM,RS
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
Exterior Paint Removal Violation
November 3, 2022
Portia &Matthew Brown
46 Chestnut Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Sir and Madam,
An inspection of your property at 44-46 Chestnut Street has revealed violation(s)of the City of Salem's
Board of Health Regulation 23: Exterior Paint Removal and Abrasive Blasting. The following was
discovered:
�( 1. Operating without an exterior paint removal or abrasive blasting permit
_2. Failure to enclose or curtain off that area of the building undergoing abrasive blasting
_3. Visible emission of particulate matter or air contaminants outside of the area enclosed in
accordance with provisions 6.4(b)and 6.5(a)of the regulation
4 4. Failure to ensure adequate precautions against ground surface contamination as required by
provisions 6.4(d)and 6.5(b) of the regulation
5. Failure to clean property in accordance with section 7 of the regulation
6. Evidence of blood lead level elevation in operator
7K 7. Other(Please describe): Use of an electric sander for exterior paint removal.
Exterior Paint Removal Contractor: �<-Yes _No
If Yes:
Reliable Painting
260 Rantoul Street Unit 2C
Beverly, MA 01915
978-210-2165
The inspector has taken the following action:
A. Ordered all exterior paint removal work to cease and desist until all violations are corrected.
caner or contractor must correct all violations indicated to continue exterior paint removal work.
_B. Ordered all exterior paint removal work to cease and desist until all violations are corrected.
Exterior paint removal work allowed to continue after all violations were corrected on site.
_C. Exterior paint removal permit revoked because of work needing to be stopped twice on the same
day due to violations.
D. Other(Please Describe):
Repeat of any violations may result in monetary fines issued to the property owner, and the contractor(if
applicable). If a contractor has been found to commit the same or similar violations at different work sites
that contractor may be issued a monetary fine.
Should you be aggrieved by this order, you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of
Health. A request for said hearing must be received in writing in the office of the Board of Health within 7
Days of receipt of this order. At said hearing, you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present
witness and documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. You may be
represented by an attorney. Please also be informed that you have the right to inspect and obtain copies
of all relevant inspection or investigation reports, orders, and other documentary information in the
possession of this Board, and that any adverse party has the right to be present at the hearing.
Fort a rd of Health Reply to:
Davirl Greenb J e arosy�
Health Agent Sanitarian
Cc: Exterior Paint Removal Contractor(if applicable)