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137 M111 Complaint & Inspection CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna.Sal loom, Chair-Joanne Levin, MD-Suzanne Smith, MD STAFF:Merridith O'Leary,RS,Director—Daniel Wasiuk,Inspector—Edmund Smith.Inspector—Jenny r Brown,R. Nurse CORRECTION ORDER Issued under the Provisions of The State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation 105 CMR 410.00 12/31/2012 Nancy Vega 137 High Street, Unit#M111 Florence, MA 01062 Dear Occupant: An authorized inspection was made by myself as designee of the Northampton Health Department of your residence located at 137 High Street, Unit M111, Northampton, MA on 12/20/2012. The landlord has been cited for a violation of the State Sanitary Code, and has been ordered to make repairs within 30 days of the date of notice of the violation (a copy of those Orders to Correct are enclosed). As an occupant, you are required to give access for repairs to the owner or his designee. Here are relevant sections of the code: 410.810:Access for Repairs and Alterations Every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit,or rooming unit shall give the owner thereof, or his agent or employees, upon reasonable notice, reasonable access, if possible by appointment,to the dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of 105 CMR 410.000. 410.900:Penalties for Interference with Inspections Any owner,occupant, or other person who refuses, impeded, inhibits, interferes with, restricts or obstructs entry and free access to every part of the structure, operation or premises where inspection authorized by this code is sought after a search warrant has been obtained and presented in accordance with 105 CMR 400.100(C), shall be fined upon conviction not less than ten nor more than$500.00. Best practice, especially in the case of a violation involving chronic dampness, means giving the owner an opportunity at the earliest opportunity to make repairs. My surficial inspection showed dampness of the sheetrock surfaces but did not allow judgement about possible issues within the framing cavities. It is important that the owner be allowed to diagnose the extent of damage so appropriate repairs can be made. If you have questions please call our department; otherwise it is imperative that you facilitate the repairs to your apartment. Sincerely, t- Edmund Smith Health Inspector, City of Northampton Health Department 413.587.1339; esmith@northamptonma.gov c: Property Owner ""Le_ Cool' — / .QF. -r / aEiem F' ra roost (1N`/ac_0«0 "Y B(c+JPR.^l7- / ce.etES E`tc-A.mSEO J1G 49-ra-Eir 5 CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS:Donna Sal/oom, Chair-Joanne Levin, MD-Suzanne Smith, MD STAFF:Menldith O'Leary, RS,Director—Daniel Wasiak,Inspector—Edmund Smith.Inspector—Jennifer Brown.RN.Nurse CORRECTION ORDER Issued under the Provisions of The State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation 105 CMR 410.00 12/31/2012 Northampton Housing Authority 49 Old South Street, Northampton MA Dear Property Owner/Manager: An authorized inspection was made by a designee of the Northampton Health Department of your property located at 137 High Street, Unit M111, Northampton, MA on December 20„2012. You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the noted time limit. Failure to comply within the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you. You have a right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. This request must be made by you, in writing, and filed within 7 days after the violation has been corrected. If you request a hearing, all affected parties will be informed of the date, time, and place of the hearing, and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. The petitioner has the right to be represented at the hearing. Sincerely, a, 02 �� Edmund Smith Health Inspector, City of Northampton Health Department 413.587.1339; esmith @northamptonma.gov c: Occupant 4 0.500:Owners Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements Every owner shall maintain the foundation,floors,walls, doors,windows, ceilings, roof, staircases, porches, chimneys, and other structural elements of his dwelling so that the dwelling excludes wind, rain and snow, and is rodent-proof,watertight and free from chronic dampness,weathertight, in good repair and in every way fit for the use intended. Further, he shall maintain every structural element free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or other defect where such holes, cracks, loose plaster or defect renders the area difficult to keep clean or constitutes an accident hazard or an insect or rodent harborage. 105 CMR 410 State Sanitary Code Regulation# Description X Conditions may endanger or impair health, safety or well-being Compliance Date Days from inspection date Re- Inspection Violation Corrected Yes/No 410.500: Owner's Ceiling: Sheetrock is damp and shows light staining consistent with leak from above; some staining on wall behind toilet. 30 //.1/20'3: l_ .. /HQ'_s''a+',', n r>". Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements 4 0.500:Owners Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements Every owner shall maintain the foundation,floors,walls, doors,windows, ceilings, roof, staircases, porches, chimneys, and other structural elements of his dwelling so that the dwelling excludes wind, rain and snow, and is rodent-proof,watertight and free from chronic dampness,weathertight, in good repair and in every way fit for the use intended. Further, he shall maintain every structural element free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or other defect where such holes, cracks, loose plaster or defect renders the area difficult to keep clean or constitutes an accident hazard or an insect or rodent harborage. 7-:- ,..,. ,--. 2 NORTHAMPTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 49 OLD SOUTH STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 413-5844030 FAX 582-1350 TDD S00-545-1833 ext. 188 mailNhamphousing.org Jon Hite Executive Director Equal Housing Opportunity January 4,2013 Ms.Nancy Vega 137 High Street—Apt. M-111 Florence,MA. 01062 Dear Ms.Vega: In compliance with the Board of Health Correction Order dated December 31,2012, a copy of which was mailed to you by the Board of Health,members of the Maintenance staff will be at your apartment to perform the repairs needed in your bathroom on: Monday,January 7,2013 at 9:00 A.M. You do not have to be home while we make these repairs. The repairs consist of removal of any damaged sheetrock and replacement of that material,and painting. We need to wait a day or two until the joint compound dries before we return and paint the areas repaired. Cc: Board of Health/Smith HAND DELIVERED JANUARY 4, 2013 o e Executive Director c /*' 57:,Da• °' � � g`y npton Mail- 137 High St.,Unit M111 (Nancy Vega) https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik 9954d8032f&vietr—pt&... 7 High St., Unit M711 (Nancy Vega) essages Ed Smith<esmith @northamptonma.gov> Smith <esmith @northamptonma.gov> Northampton Housing<jhite @hamphousing.org> Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 9:47 AM li Jon this repair complete(paint and all)? If it is possible to meet one of your people to reinspect I think that could fork for the best...I'm in today and Thursday morning, or next week Monday &Wednesday all day, or Thursday Corning. ranks-Ed Edmund Smith iealth Inspector Jorthampton Health Department M2 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060 413)587-1339 Regular Schedule: Monday&Wednesday, 8-4:30; Thursday 8-12 noon. trthampton Housing <jhite @hamphousing.org> Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 2:02 PM Ed Smith <esmith @northamptonma.gov> ED- Sorry for the delay. I was away last week and Monday. Yes, I believe the work is all done, and Nancy is satisfied with the work. David is away this afyetnoon, so I can't commit him to a time to meet you. I'll forward this to him and let him email you when he returns. Jon On 1/28/13 9:47 AM, "Ed Smith" <esmith @northamptonma.gov> wrote: Hi Jon Is this repair complete (paint and all)? If it is possible to meet one of your people to reinspect I think that could work for the best...I'm in today and Thursday morning, or next week Monday &Wednesday all day, or Thursday morning. thanks - Ed 6/5/2013 2:29 PM Date Wi,�• i � ��nlaC ra IZht A OMPLAIN Location: Owner: Address. Tel err INS EOTOR'S REPOR : cipsb:A.s CEEB Action n: 43 tire Inspector Signature, • • /2/5111-br2— Itt all nw itLe TEA ICE. �Q 4C 55- /5511 IA & LkWE&5 l-6 $b-v*< PMerzg� ^