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47 Inspections & Letter of Compliance 2015 CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS. Donna Salloom, Chair-Joanne Levin. MD-Suzanne Smith. MPH, MD William Hargraves --Cynthia Suopis. PhD STAFF-.lferridith O'Leary, RS, Director—Daniel li'asiuk Inspector—Edmund Smith. Inspector—Lisa.Sieinbock R.V. Aurse member 2, 2015 . yam :ala Sidore _ ftl%t Munroe Street rthampton MA 01060 it Property Owner/Manager: f nia:s r4S ase consider this a letter of compliance for a violation notice sent to you by the Northampton Health tartment dated August 5, 2015 for property located at 15 Cedar Street, Northampton,MA. are the owner/manager of record and are therefore responsible for maintaining the property in accordance h state and local law. This office will continue to monitor the property to ensure it continues to be cleaned, ntained and does not represent any public health and safety threat. You are mandated to do the same. nk you for your cooperation. :erely, tund Smith, H Inspector thampton Health Department Note: This is an important legal document that might affect your rights. Este es un documento legal importante que podria afectar sus derechos.. 212 Main Street,Northampton,MA 01060 Ph (413)587-1214 Fax(413)587-1221 CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna Salloom, Chair—Joanne Levin, MD—Suzanne Smith, MD STAFF:Merrldvh O'Leary.RS Director—Daniel Wasiuk,Inspector—Edmund Smith,Inspector—Jennj r Brown.Rv,.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 August 5, 2015 47 Mu nroe Stree Micala Northampton MA 01060 Dear Property Owner/Manager: An authorized inspection was made by a designee of the Northampton Health Department of your property located at 15 Cedar Street, Northampton, MA on August 5, 2015. 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, Q2 C r Edmund Smith, Health Inspector City of Northampton Health Department c: Northampton Building Inspector, Northampton Plumbing and Gas Inspector, Northampton Fire Inspector, Occupant 351 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Owner's responsibility to correct within 30 days (9/9/15) gin/7 1 Responsibilities Light Dimmer Switch at kitchen island needs knob In y 351 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Owner's responsibility to correct within 10 days (8/19/15) g/y7/15, Responsibilities Ceiling box(old light fixture?) has no cover,wiring exposed. ion 500,280 410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Owner's responsibility to correct within 10 days (8/19/15) V, lg h g/1 S- 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. 410.280:Natural and Mechanical Ventilation The owner shall provide for each habitable room, and room containing a toilet, bathtub or shower, ventilation to the outdoors consisting of: (A)windows,skylights,doors or transoms in the exterior walls or roofs that can be easily opened to a minimum of 4%of the floor area of that habitable room Crank handles for the casement windows if present have stripped meshing gears in handle and are missing set screws meant to lock handle in place. This condition renders the window unopenable which leaves the room without the required ability to be ventilated. All windows in apartment must be checked: they must lock,operate(open),and have screens. ■om 351, 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Owner's responsibility to correct within 10 days (8/19/15) p/ yes U l/ Responsibilities Floor grate formerly part of the heating system has broken louver allowing free movement of pests, drafts, moisture, mold etc. from basement into habitable space. Mill 500 410.500: Owner's Res,onsibili to Maintain Will reinspect in heating season(Sept 16th to June 146). g 721/t_ 7 Structural Elements Occupant reports(not observed)that gaps open in flooring especially in LR area that allow free movement of air(and potentially moisture,mold, dust,etc.) into habitable LR from basement. Will return during heating season to reinspect; recommend owner proactively check condition. n: som 500 410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Owner's responsibility to abate non- locking condition within 24 hours;to make window not fall within 10 Vt7/4-- Stmctural Elements 410.480: Locks (E) Every openable exterior window shall be capable of being secured. Double hung sash window falls when raised(safety issue); also does not lock. days(8/19/15) 500 410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Owner's responsibility to repair railing within 10 days (8;19715):to abate decking deterioration within 30 days (9/9/15) .J'/z 9/ s Structural Elements Deck railing is unsecured in several places creating a safety hazard; finish on decking is flaking heavily and wood is showing deterioration 1 0 351 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Owner's responsibility to correct within 10 days (8/19/15) 81/4/5 Responsibilities GFI outlet tripped at panel not at outlet when tested — not functioning properly (NOTE: latest electrical code requires licensed electrician to perform all electrical repairs in rental units). I 0 450,500 410.450: Means of Egress Referring to Building Inspector and Fire Inspector VI l7"t Every dwelling unit,and rooming unit shall have as many means of exit as will allow for the safe passage of all people in accordance with 780 CMR 104.0, 105.1,and 805.0 of the Massachusetts State Building Code. Basement rear hatch appears to have a non- opening cover on it. 351,500 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Electrical outlets:Owner's responsibility to correct within 10 days(8l19ll5): referred also to Building inspector R/24 es Responsibilities 410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements Basement room shows evidence of flooding: sheet rock has been cut back 2', covers missing from electrical outlet boxes, no covers on floor hydronic heaters. and Evidence of corrected sewer backup in back yard; Northampton DPW will check cleanout(cap missing) and area for debris. Update: call back from John Hall reports DPW found open cleanout,is not something they installed;they did today clean up in area of cleanout. Owner to explain recent work on sewer but no permits evident. Referred 8/5/15 to John Nall,foreman of the sewer division e'/{0/r 351,354 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Owner's responsibility to correct within 30 days (9/9/15) 757z47s Responsibilities 410.354:Metering of Electricity,Gas and Water When furnace was turned on with 1" floor unit thermostat, heat in basement room (formerly finished, apparently flooded) came on, as well as heat in I"floor common hallway) Must be corrected before heating season; basement heat controls were found in open(on)position(i.e., heat to basement was not in a condition which would imply that 1" floor had not born cost of heating basement area). ; No owner's electrical or gas meter observed. d 351 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Res possibilities Observed: when dryer is running,louvers fail to open in exterior dryer vent hood;on closer examination no air is venting out of louvered area. Duct appears connected at dryer—moisture may be dumping into wall cavity or basement or other interior space(not code compliant). Note: licensed plumber and permit required for repair; completed permit to be supplied at time of reinspection. 410.482: Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide 482 351 Alarms (A) Owners shall provide, install, and maintain in operable condition smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in every dwelling that is required to be equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with any provision of the Massachusetts General Laws and any applicable regulations of the State Board of Fire Prevention (527 CMR), State Board of Building Regulations and Standards (780 CMR), or the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters(248 CMR). (B) The board of health shall immediately notify the chief of the local fire department of any violation of 105 CMR 410.482 which is observed during an inspection of any dwelling. Observed: f" floor common hallway smoke detector not working, no CO detector visible; no detectors visible at top of stairs outside 20° floor unit(2"a floor tenants have 2 children/not home at time of inspection to check their units). CO detector in basement not noted. 410.351: Owners Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities Observed: at least 2 sump pumps feed into sanitary sewer (not code compliant); licensed plumber to pull permit and properly install sump pump discharge line.. 450 410.450: Means of Egress Observed: what appears to be an old bulkhead is covered with a non-opening cover; inside basement any remains of bulkhead are apparently blocked up. Evidence in front room of sheet rock having been installed to finish room but no permit found. There is to be no use of the basement for any other purpose than access to mechanicals or panels or meters without a second means of e ress. 351 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Res possibilities Front covers for both furnaces are missing. Owner's responsibility to correct within 10 days (8/19/15) Owner's responsibility to abate within 24 hours (entire house— smoke and CO detectors required on every level and within 10' of all bedrooms— check with licensed electrician, Building Inspector or Fire Inspector for proper installation details /JD _ /560 Vt=S r5 fAri Owner's responsibility to correct within 30 days (9/9/15) Referred to Building Inspector and Fire Inspector Owner's responsibility to correct within 30 days (919/15) ) ss 105 CMR 410 State Sanitary Code Regulation# 351,354C Description Compliance Date Conditions may endanger or impair health. safety or well.bein• Days from inspection date Re- Inspection Violation Corrected Yes/No 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Res po sibilities The owner shall install or cause to be installed,in accordance with accepted plumbing,gasfitting and electrical wiring standards,and shall maintain free from leaks,obstructions or other defects,the following: (A)all facilities and equipment which the owner is or may be required to provide including,but not limited to, all sinks.washbasins,bathtubs, showers,toilets,waterheating facilities, gas pipes,heating equipment,water pipes,owner installed stoves and ovens,catch basins,drains,vents and other similar supplied fixtures;the connections to water,sewer and gas lines;the subsurface sewage disposal system,if any;all electrical fixtures, outlets and wiring,smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms,and all heating and ventilating equipment and appurtenances thereto;and (B)all owner-installed optional equipment,including but not limited to,refrigerators,dishwashers,clothes washing machines and dryers.garbage grinders,and submetering devices designed to measure the usage of electricity,gas or water. 410.354: Meterin of Electrici Gas and Water Cross metering observed: 2"floor exterior flood lights which illuminate 1't floor deck are wired into 2"floor tenant's meter; 1"floor tenant's meter includes front porch light(on motion-sensor but not on light sensor),also common hallway lights are on 1"floor tenant's meter); occupant reports no lease language regarding these common lights; no owner's electrical or •as meter. 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Res P nsibilities Oven knob is unreadable. Owner's responsibility to correct within 30 days (9(9/15) Owner's responsibility to correct within 10 days (8/19/15) j1 A50:Means f Egress 410.452:Safe Condition The owner shall maintain all means of egress at all times in a safe, operable condition and shall keep all exterior stairways, fire escapes,egress balconies and bridges free of snow and ice, provided, however, in those instances �Igv�•�cow-� where a dwelling has an independent means of egress, NNE not shared with other occupants, and a written letting agreement so states, the occupant is responsible for r maintaining free of snow and ice, the means of egress under his or her exclusive use and control.All corrodible structural parts thereof shall be kept painted or otherwise protected against rust and corrosion. All wood structural members shall be treated to prevent rotting and decay. Where these structural elements tie directly into the building structural system, all joints shall be sealed to prevent water from damaging or corroding the structural elements. 410.500: Owner's Res.onsibili to Maintain Structural Elements Egress "step" outside of bedroom is 2x10 board approximately 3' wide set loosely on two concrete construction blocks; observed: when stepped on, unsecured tread will easily flip off of concrete blocks. Referred to Buildin. ins I ector. Com iance means meeting all the requirements of 105 CMR 410.000. It shall also mean correcting any violations of 105 CMR 410.000 in a work-personike fashion and restoring all parts of the dwelling, or unit thereof,to the condition they were in before occurrence of any such violations. Compliance shall also mean in those cases where licenses or permits are required to perform work necessary to correct the violations, such as,but not limited to building,plumbing and wiring that the appropriate official certifies that the laws and o has been completed in accordance with applicable retulations. Complete Text of State Sanitary Code Minimum Fitness Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation:: httna hhddocGdnh' X=1105anr410-Ddf eitLa S r °�e_,13(2, b-ma Goim 12./NS roa s I n+e. Wto.x us Northampton Health Department 212 Main Street Northampton,MA 01060 (413)587-1214 Inspection Form State Sanitary Code 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II,Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Children<6 Years — /S Time $"See:pm p Occupants t Phone lame ne Mt bm- 5f boe_Fi Tress 14•7 H oa.€O€ S• Title Phone4 5E't'-racier, City/Town N \a Zip Code freie-k „l Type 01 Violet Possible Code Section's) violation Moaned Responsible Party striker mechanism(4 or more units) '1,10,Exit signs/emergency Ilgh 481,483,484 ails,steps,doors,windows,roof-maintenance her tight element 500,503 sh-storage and collection maintenance ntenance of area rs,lights,windo 600,601 sh,debris,vegetation ether tight,maintenance 501,500 —means,obstructed,safe idrails—provided,maintenance 450,451,452 503,500 or,walls,ceiling-maintenance Rings,stai ?tor• J ,w rscc. S*45 CI-A) 'ors,windows—weather tight,maintenance 503,500 501,500 cation(circle): Front Rear Middle frigerator, Id smooth oor,walls,ceiling-maintenance Floor Level of Uni oven-good repair,impervious (.EFta S Utewd utlet Vndows,screens—weather tight,lock,maintenance, novided Jon-absorbent floor oor,walls,ceilings Dutlets,ligh 501,480,500, 551 504 Windows,screens-lock,weather tight,maintenance, provided 501,480,SOO, frf- Violation ails,ceiling ligh screens—weather tight,locks,maintenance, val light is,screen d walls,ceiling ng ligh 3tl other tight,locks maintenance, creens—weather tight,locks,maintenance, er,tub—impervious,maintenance o tl r , a on—natural,Meehan ca ,walls,ceiling—maintenance enance,weath ertight ng type(circle): Public Private ole,quantity,pressure .nnsible for paying MGL ch 186 s 22,metering I Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other Possible Code senionisf Observed d 500 250 501,480, 500, 551 500 250 501,480, 500, 551 500 250 501,480, 500, 551 150,500 250 280 500,504 500,501 253 80,354 in,; °f Location taken 0°f min-130 max f ie(circle): Forced Hot Water am Electric portable units Forced Hot Ai 'bitable room and every roam with toile showe Min 68°f 7:00am-10:59pm Min 64°f 11:00-6:59am 78 F max in heating season/measure S feet wall,5 feet floor :ooper TM99A-UL Digital Thermometer used to :ake temperature readings ype(circle): 110 220 mperage,temporary wiring,metering required&operational cote:CO detector not needed for all electric! :tee of pests/harborage Bedbugs/cockroaches/rode Amp: �r PC- Aeap evidence Responsible party 200,20 Bathroom Oauw°t cescriptio p3i10a S M s — cno rj—cse--.4 ALC„.As(CJ+JCS 1 Aoi � H r7P cuss p1Y Hr! SKEE.Tf��'L /f &a Nett: /r a1fL'— DU inrhCO-Q-JOFN • /13 6Yov.J0 - 6e4SS C 1) tt Hit -13y 0-4 Nita —I tes PIM_r a dill µbef.a'+ Re f"—rrr_. 7En-lAar- - rd item- LQ}HD 250,255 255,354 I r et) geento 52')1 aT J2c-m°e FtArJ 1 P At i0 I 151 FL Mt`.-0.3 •c*<-1 ,- too -.1atftO6r-car-'Wr L'broU Rtn (d .L(t 9Cd,�� 'wain s- (i cy 0 b ilr ,r ❑ Electric ❑ Fire ❑ Plumbing ❑ Building ❑ Other on report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. ;nature Occupant's Representative Signature Time In Date 'indicates that this housing inspection has conditions radii ions which may endanger or materially impair Ith,safety,and well-being of any person(s)occupying nent Code Citation and Description of Violation nationalgrid August 19,2015 EDMUND SMITH/HEALTH INSPECTOR NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET,ROOM 101 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Dear Mr. Smith, Per your request, please find enclosed copies of the Sanitary Code Violation letters that we send to the tenant and owner that are involved in a minimal Sanitary Code Violation. I did attempt to email these to you,but my emails came back as undeliverable. If you have any questions you may contact me at 508-357-5941. Sincerely, Fran Lucas National Grid Accounts Processing Department Enclosure(s): This is an important notice. Please have it translated. Este" aviso impenumu.Queim manda-lo nduelr at;Mar BAN IHONGGAO Qt N[RUNG 3m 04a0 ammo ccoo We*6 Este es vv;wino impOlmnb.Sirvuc mandarin tmdudc XIN 1t LONG CHO U(Hl Allkl(Mb COO n m rW Avis important.Veulse nduire immsdimemenv Q� aun' mpotlant& eo4 arcepeeaar tl P.O.Box 960,Northborough,MA 01532-0960 800.322.3223•Fax: 508.357.4730•w ww.NationalGnd.com nationaigrid Dear Customer. TE-NfliJZ National Grid has been informed of a Sanitary Code violation involving your landlord at the above address. The citation involving metering of electricity was issued by the City/Town of (copy enclosed). This violation meets the minimal use requirements as set forth in 220 C.M.R.29.08(1)(copy o In applying the minimal use standard,105 the Ma 410.354 ach is Department t 4 of (copy ltic enclosed),h�v ruled that under the State Sanitary Code, cannot be held responsible for the electric service from the date of the citation. Further,the regulations also provide that the Utility shall bill the property owner 510.00 per month for the retroactive time period of two years or less pursuant to the regulations. We have,therefore,removed your name from the account effective and transferred the account to the landlord as of this date. Further,your account has been credited for the period from to in the amount of S. If you wish to dispute this adjustment,you must notify the Consumer Division of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities at the following address within 60 days to request a hearing.Write: Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities,Consumer Division, One South Station,Boston,MA 02110;or call: 1-617.737-2836 or Toll-Free 1-877-886-5066. Upon official resolution of the Sanitary Code violation,the account will be placed back in your name as the customer of record. P.G.Sax 960,NMnbaruagh,MA 01532-0960 800.322.3223•Far 508.357.4730•www.Natiana1Grd.oxa If you have any questions,please call Customer Service at 1-800-322-3223,or for your convenience,visit us at www.NationalGrid.com. Sincerely, National Grid Customer Service Enclosure This is an important notice. Please have it translated. ate una imi�samenaenvmwwmlm'. nIor(u;v0lIO osatuvQrtiucAoA 3lo owmmmme coalmen Av6nwmw iegM i'.5"vrasowYtenett. atesta LG\Ctometa're*m urNGG�DhY �� 1. MumopNx Vailei msbimimumammmm. Si m�rml�Mi. 'wlmle, nationaigrid Dear National Grid has been informed of a Sanitary Code violation involving your tenant at the above address. The citation,involving metering of electricity, a issued by yohe in 220 C.M.R.(copy py(1) enclosed). This violation meets the minimal use requirements (copy enclosed). In applying the minimal use standard,the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has ruled that under the State Sanitary Code,105 CMR 410.354 and/or 410.254(copy enclosed),a tenant cannot be held responsible for the electric service from the date of the citation. Further,the regulations also provide that the Utility shall bill the property owner$10.00 per month for the retroactive time period of two years or less pursuant to the regulations. In cases such as �s Ma ld.naD.T.E 84-86-59(1985),and F'<r pdis°—n „e n.. hkss,D.T.E 84-86-64(1985),the Department of Public Utilities stated that: The department has consistently required the existence of a contractual relationship to create liability between a utility and a customer(see Parks vs. Boston Gas Company D.T. 1425(1985)and cases cited therein). Here we deem... _ __ the obligations imposed by the code on the landlord to imply assent to a contractual relationship between the landlord and the utility company. Clearly, the code provides that the owner of a residential building must pay for electricity when it is not metered through a single meter serving only one dwelling unit. Therefore,lbe a debit adjustment on your bill fothis he period to from orLin the amount of S S. of record. There the P.O.Box 960,Nat tofoui,MA 01532-0950 900.322.3223•Fat 50B.357.4730•vvmNaBOaalGna.com The account must remain in your name as the responsible party until the violation pertaining to 105 CMR 410.354 and/or 410.254 is corrected and the Company is officially notified in writing of such Please bcorrection.dvised that if more than 30 days elapse between tthe effective date of correction and then for date of notice to National Grid of such correction,the propertya owner copy is of the ecoo notice paying f the the electric service mpi n until the date ve this the atter your prompt attention. utility company. Please give you wish to dispute this bill,you must notify the Consumer Division of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities at the following address within 60 days to request a hearing. Write: Massachusetts Dea tof Public Utilities, n Division,One South Station,Boston,MA 02110;or at 1-617-737-2836 bToll-Free 1-877-886-5066. If you have any questions,please call Customer Service at 1-800-322-3223,or visit us at www.NationalGrid.com. Sincerely, National Grid Customer Service This is an important notice. Please have it translated. But w avooimpmmueuva mmatib marl. uNr LA MOT RAN TIIoNNGOOLLN TR91:0 31n oNe6 maNccoo61110it Fats es as rmo inpmue.SVnse mrdsdaflaa. XN VRT LUNG Ora0lnt IS TnCMG LW.V Malin nflaL00e 9ro6u Avis invonau.%au mart imvr 4 fltL Ouesfra a trains. 000nalSW. prega CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna Hargraves DonSallom, Chair Joanne hin MD—Susanne Smith, MPH. MD STAFF:Merridith O'Leary, RS.Director—Daniel Wasiuk Inspector—Edmund Smith,Inspector—Lisa Steinbock RN, Nurse 2015 we Street :on MA 01060 erty Owner/Manager: isider this a letter of compliance for a violation notice citing cross-metering for the natural gas supply, u by the Northampton Health Department dated August 5,2015,for property located at 15 Cedar Street, ,ton,MA. he owner/manager of record and are therefore responsible for maintaining the property in accordance local and law. This office continue the cleaned, ed and doesn t represent any public and safety threat.property o are mandated to do the same. iu for your cooperation. L 1 Smith,Health Inspector npton Health Department Note: This is an important legal document that might affect your rights. Este es un documento legal importante que podria afectar sus derechos.. 01060 212 Ph (413) 587-1214 Fax(413)587-1221-1221