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74-86 (Laundromat Shea) 2004-2005 BOARD OE HEALTH CITY HALL COMPLAINT RECORD Date:6 Name of Address: ey Time: q;�%J . Map: Parcel: omplalnant: i(pyy�� Ll i Gen/nun-4 —ti/ ITe1:5ats' i_ NATURE OF COMPLAINT: ���� if s3- ? y _, / . y s T Location: —76) Date of Inspection: Time: Owner: Address: Taken by: Da INSPECTOR'S REPORT: tlr'lal*daIIUn YES Action Taken: Inspector Signature O tD OF HEALTH OFFICE OF THE (EMBERS RPMIS,R.N.,MPH,CHAIR THI SCRIMCEAUR Y FLEITMAN,M.D. STAFF feMia,R.S.,M.S.,C.N.O. for of Public Health RR.N,Pudic Health Nur se Heon,Clerk 3, 2004 E. Shea iple Street ,MA 01062 BOARD OF HEALTH CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01030 Shea, intact me immediately at 587-1214 regarding a complaint and situation involving you Mat at 76-84 Maple Street. I would like to resolve this complaint by discussing it with coming to the terms of a voluntary plan to rectify the situation at hand. r, if I do not hear from you before September 1,2004,1 will be forced to begin action by g State Codes and sending you a formal letter with correction orders. ate your telephone call soon. y, .Mathieu :of Public Health (413)587-1214 FAX(413)587-1221 FFICES OF VI ST. JAMES must JAMES JOEY AT LAW 82%MAPLE STREETS 01082 FLORENCE,MASSA TEL FAX F (413)L586-9440 586-3341 September 7. 2004 VIA FAX and L'S Map: 597_11c11 ! of Health if Northampton Ernest.1. Mathieu :tor of Public Health Your letter of.August 23,2004 and your fax of September 3,2004 r Mr. Mathieu: fax is in response to o your handwritten note dated September 3. 2004 and faxed to m)' office 2.01, tg with a copy of 24: er reading these documents, 1 am not able to discern any requirement in these sections of the de of Massachusetts Regulations that my client provide hot water in the washing machines at self-service laundromat on Maple street in Florence. [erefore. in the absence of any code requirement to do so. my client does not intend to furn ish t water to the washing machines. Very truly yours, ? - V William St. James kz F HEALTH 3ERS PARIS,R.N.,MPH OUR,MHEd,CHES 'MAN,M.D. AFF i,R.S.,M.S..C.N.O. Public Health 2.5.,Sanitary Inspector I.,Public Health Nurse Neon,Clerk OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS ORDER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS her 20, 2004 ty E. Shea Maple Street ce,MA 01062 elf Service Laundromat, 74-86 Maple Street SON FOR INSPECTION: Complaints by Customers 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01080 (413)587-1214 FAX(413)587-1221 Mr. Shea, ieptember d at The Self Service Laundromat located a 174 8f 6 Maple Street owned or operated by you, s ompliance with 248 CMR: Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. letter will certify that the inspection revealed violation(s)which are listed below. OLATIONS OF 248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF UMBERS AND GAS FITTERS In buildings were people are employed,hot water shall be provided. Hot 2(3) & 2.14 (1)(b) water must be supplied to all plumbing fixtures which normally need or require hot water for their proper use and function. ORDER: Provide hot water to all washing machines in laundry facility. der State Plumbing b ng Code, you are hereby orderedrtonthe correct the following violations la the State Plumbing Code,y ctober 1.2004. you be aggrieved by this order,you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of ou will be given an opportunity to be heard and to A request must be received in writing to the office of the Board of Health within seven (7) witnesses of and order. At said evidence Y witnesses and documentary evidence as to why this order should thisoffice to1e nspecttandawn. ve the right to be represented by an attorney. You may ,opies of all relevant inspection or investigation reports, orders,notices and other :nary information relative to this property. feel free to contact the Board of Health office, at 587-1214, if you have any questions ping this matter. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. This inspection is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. -ely, t 7. Mathieu,R.S.,M.S., C.H.O. tor of Public Health )sures ified Mail 7003 0500 0005 2476 5677 Lawrence Lepine Plumbing&Gas Inspector 248 CMIt BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS 14 t t ORS 2R1 continued (5) Y hzazs- The Board may vary the application of any provision of 248 CMR with respect to any paueular case when, in its opinion unusual or omsordnar: aralmstances wren special terms or rondtions The variance upon petition of the Board of Health or Health Department shall be in writing and a copy of the request shall be filed with the local plumbing inspector- be accompanied with a non-refundable check in an amount to be The written request shall accompan' c the an m ount to be set by the Commissioner of Administration and Finance made payable of MA_ Any copy to the local inspector.Any varianc gamed or armed shall be in.writing ]0 B PrinaulGs d" f P ' 'des. 248 C MR is founded upon certain principles of environmental F sanitation and safety through properly designed,designed,acceptably installe and adequately ITtaitatCd Pbiznbme systems. construction may vary but the bath sanitary and safCy Some of iris details of plumbing the health of people are the same everywhere. As tbe intemrks ions desirable and r necessary to protect situations arise which me not specifically imared in 24S Car?be required,and et mom` made by die Board of State Examiners of covered in 248 CMK.the final in1C[ptQMann Plumbers and Gas Fines shall amply with all Ankles Tit of the State Sanitary Code and les The following principles of the E ' -- 1 Code. ^ut eedp Mee Haw •PonhIWater, All premises rote - (I) pro t.N of potable water. Such aorarmsupply shM not be cemented with thstbaeor'quedou swat anater supply shaft not lK rrAneaed with unsafe or questionable wart sources,nor shall it be subject to the boards ofbaddlow,baekpresstre or ba_^Wwpb0nage. (2) 4 A. W xemvired Numbing 6 rs, deices adequate to appurtenants Past be supplied with water m sufficient volume and as presorts enable them to function properly and without undue noise under normal condnoras of use blot neat be vtppEcd to all plumbing fixtures which h:nonSly Hot`uirors of wart use and 5mcaon wfikh normally need or require hot water for their proper W C .ervat;on Plumbing must be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water consistent with proper perfoxmapCe and cleaning. EllOCialbill2-5=32321111artiafathatitia. peeks and apPraataa f heating and storing water must be so designed and petalled as to guard again dangers from explosion or overheating 6 - thlll Pl md.'na Fixunes. ( )(a) Each family dwelling rubs haw at leas one water doss.one lavatory,one kitchen-type madam.to meet the one bathtub ar or shower and lmndaptneprssoon connections for?mulw+tip 8 dwellings housing the basic one laundry ors2tu a amactine for eves)'ten apes°"'"en or 6a bon thereat harmer,acc 1pundryaroy le One laundry tray or shall be acceptable for e y 20 meeting m or fraction eof,shall be acceptable in housing wading machine for every 20 apartments for the elderly with sufficient sanitary fauTites. All other structures for habitation must be equipped and Unitary resistant fixtures must be made of durable.smooth.voubsorbent material and must be free from concealed fouling surfaces. toilets ma (b) In uoxwei<d areas or arras of hardship.u movauve alternative talv�Sium be m lb be installed in place of a water rinvt The alternative terdmolagy toilet le the mamGa built I to NSF-t1 standards and installed in strict compliance _l4, e S and a t6. All reeonunendations and all applicable requirements of 248 CMR 2 plumbing components of the system shall be installed by licensed plumbers_ 248 CMFt-6 248 CMR'. BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS bll 1tRS 2.01: continued (5) r ' The Board may vary the application of any provision of 248 CMR with respect to any particular case when, in its opinion unusual or extraordinary circumstances warrant special terms or conditions. The variance upon petition of the Board of Health or Health Department shall be in writing and a copy of the request shall be filed with the local plumbing inspector. The written request shall be accompanied with a non-refundable check in an amount to be set by the Commissioner of Administration and Finance made payable to the Commonwealth of MA Any variance granted or denied shall be in writing with a copy to the local inspector. moles f P inrinles. 248 CMR is founded upon certain principles of environmental F d' adequately maintained sanitation and satery through properly designed,acceptably humlled,and equat y plumbing systems. Some of the details of plumbing construction may vary but the basic sanitary and safety principles desirable and necessary to protect the health of people are the same everywhere. As interpretations may be required, and as unforeseen situations tu Board h are State not specie R covered in 248 CM the final interpretation shall be made by Plumbers and Gas Fitters- with Articles otth Sate Sanitary Code and Ham Tin following principles shall comply of the Environmental Code. for tam;. — • I • :ars u , _ All premises intended for human habhton,occupancy,or use must be provided with a supply of potable water. Such awater supply shall not be connected with unsafe or e questionable eg�er sources nor shall it be subject to the hazards of backflow,backpr (2) •. • _ Plumbing fixtures, deices, and appurtenances must be supplied with water in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable them to function properly and without undue noise under normal conditions of use. t Hot W R.,.tirezl. Hot water must be supplied to all plumbing fixtures _ (which normally need or require hot water for their proper use and function W Cngervation. Plumbing must be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water consistent with prop&performance and cleaning. 5) ^- fF 1 rnvnheatinf, Devices and appliances for heating and storing-water must be so designed and installed as to guard against dangers from explosion or overheating- (6) .r__.._a PI h'nv Frxuir . (a) Each fancily dwelling must have at lent one water closet,one lavatory,one kitchen-type sink,one bathtub or shower and laundry tray or connections for a washing machine,to meet the basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene. (In multiple dwellings housing families,one laundry tray or washing machine for every ten apartments,or fraction thereof, shall be acceptable as meeting laundry fac0ites in this Principle.) One laundry tray or washing machine for every 20 apartments or fraction thereof,shall be acceptable in housing for the elderly. eel with sufficient sanitary facilites. All other structures for habitation must be equipped Plumbing fixtures must be made of durable, smooth,nonabsorbent and corrosion resistant material and must be free from concealed fouling surfaces. (b) In unseweied areas or areas of hardship, innovative alternative technology toilets be may shall be installed in place of a water closet.The alternative technology toilet system to NSF-41 standards and installed in strict compliance with the ufactuurer s recommendations and all applicable requirements of 248 CMR 2.14, 2.15 an All plumbing components of the system shall be installed by licensed plumbers. 200' B�s Pn 248 CMR-6 8621,97 FFICES OF VI ST. JAMES JAM ST.JAMES JENEY AT LAW September 27,2004 82%MAPLE STREET 01062 FLORENCE,MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE AX(13)( 586-3341 586-9440 DELIVERED est Mathieu, R.S.,M.S.,C H.O. npton Board of Health in Street npton, MA 01060 Re: Self Service Laundromat, 74-86 Maple Street,Florence, MA Ir. Mtahieu: On behalf of my client, Timothy E. Shea,we hereby request a hearing before the Board of i regarding the Order to Correct Violations dated September 20,2004, which he received ruing the self-service laundromat located on Maple Street in Florence. We are hereby requesting a copy, "of all relevant inspection or investigation ned pn the Order orts, notices and other documentary information relative to this property" rrect Violations. Kindly notify me of the date and time of the hearing, and I look forward to receiving the e documents at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Very truly yours, Mr. Timothy Shea HEALTH 3ERS PARIS,R.N.,MPH OUR MHEd,ONES MAN,M.D. AFF ,R.S.,M.S.,C.H.O. Public Health LS.,Sanitary Inspector Public Health Nurse Heon,Clerk 8, 2004 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH CITY OF NORTHAMPTON ey William St. James Maple Street ce,MA 01060 elf Service Laundromat, 74-86 Maple Street-Hearing Date 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 (413)587-1214 FAX(413)587-1221 Attorney St. James, .r your request, a hearing date and time is set before the oah o H mo by garding the self- is laundromat located an Maple Street and owned by your ■r. 'E: Thursday,October 14,2004 01060 E : 6:45 P.M. IATION :Council on Aging,Memorial Ball Building,240 Main Street,Northampton, .osed are all documents relevant to this property and this issue. Please feel free to contact the Board of 7th office, at 587-1214, if you have any questions concerning this matter. •erely, est J. Mathieu, R.S ector of Public Health Timothy E. Shea 76-84 Maple Street Florence, MA 01062 Lawrence Lepine Plumbing &Gas Inspector aclosures Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure Office of Investigations 239 Causeway Street • Boston, Massachusetts 02114 INVESTIGATOR COVERAGE O � SSAC1R SETTS CITIES & TOWNS 0' BETH LINOSTROM DIRECTOR.OFFICE OF CONSUMER BUSINESS REGULATION ANNE L.COLLINS DIRECTOR,DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE 617 727-6092 Telephone----------617 727-6388 Norm antS---------------Hilaire r -- Norman St Hilaire-----Te]-.hone-------_617 727-1738 David Medeiros----"---Telephone-----"----- - (CITIES APPEAR IN CAPITAL LETTERS) INVESTIGATOR TR .__..__.............___. .._.. NSH ton....._........_ ........__.._.......... . . ......................................... ......... ............ TR met...._____. ._.._. DM .......... . ................. d...._.. . . . . . 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NSH /TOWN C C17 777 anal 1 RISER 177TI CA All 7071DAA LAUNDROMAT SURVEY le Street Laundromat de Street rot water supplied .ence Laundry s Street water supplied asant Street Laundromat asant Street it water supplied arket Street Laundromat arket Street )t water supplied iasonic Street Laundromat [asonic Street .ot water supplied tote: Prices vary( $4.00, $2.50,$2.25,$1.50,$1.25,)Based on the size of the washing aachine FFICES OF M ST. JAMES .1AM ST.JAMES ORNEY AT LAW January 13, 2005 Lest Mathieu, R.S.,M.S.,C.H.O. npton Board of Health Lin Street Upton, MA 01060 Re: Self Service Laundromat, 74-86 Maple Street,Florence 82%MAPLE STREET FLORENCE,MASSACHUSETTS 01062 TELEPHONE 13)t 586-3341 58fi 8440 4r. Mathieu: I am writing to respond to your recent telephone call inquiring whether my client,Timothy !a, Trustee,intends to reopen his Laundromat. You also asked why he closed the omat in the absence of a Board of Health order to do so. In response to your first question,my client indicates that whether he opens the romat again depends on the results of his appeal to the Board of Health. Kindly indicate this decision may be forthcoming. I look forward to hearing from you. Mr. Timothy Shea • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure 239 Causeway Street • Boston, Massachusetts 02114 -y 9, 2005 BETH LINDSTROM DIRECTOR,OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS&BUSINESS REGULATION ANNE L.COLLINS DIRECTOR,DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE nest Mathieu,R.S.,M.S., C.H.O. mpton Board of Health ain Street tmpton,MA 01060 Advisory Opinion—Hot water for washing machines in a commercial Laundromat. Mr.Mathieu: writing in response to your inquiry regarding the above referenced matter. I have included pplicable Plumbing Code sections in which I base my opinion. washing machine eauinoed with a my interpretation that hot water must be supplied to any tnd cold water connection.. Failure to provide hot water to such washers would constitute a Ation of 248 CAR Board rules and regulations. of the for a Laundromat ariance o the Plumbing Code supply corda accordance with 248 CMR washing le owner and/or operator shines,he/she may apply (5). mid you have further questions,please feel free to call me at your earliest convenience. of truly C. Medeiros ate Investigator 617427-7406 FAX-617-727-1944 WEB-http://WWw.mass.gov/reg APPLICABLE CODE REFERENCES Variances. The Board may vary the application of any provision of 248 CMR with to any particular case when, in its opinion unusual or extraordinary circumstances special terms or conditions.The variance upon petition of the Board of Health or Health nent shall be in writing and a copy of the request shall be filed with the local plumbing Dr. itten request shall be accompanied with a non-refundable check in an amount to be set by rnmissioner of Administration and Finance made payable to the Commonwealth of MA. iriance granted or denied shall be in writing with a copy to the local inspector. s whichnormallylne d Water require hot water for their proper supplied s and function.plumbing ;1)Potable 1)PPo s.. Every er Supg equipped with plumbing fixtures and used for human occupancy r habitation shall be provided with a potable supply of cold water in the amounts and at the ressures specified in 248 CMR 2.14. For permanent residences or buildings in which people re employed,hot water shall be provided. (7) Hot Water Supply Svstem. In residences and buildings intended for continuous ipancy, hot water shall be supplliedto all plumbing fixtures ag and ma ipm nt used for ing, washing, culinary purpose, Page 2 HEALTH 3ERS PARIS,R.N.,MPH OUR,MHEd,CHES MAN,M.O. 4FF R.S.,M.S.,C.H.O. ?ubllc Health S.,Sanitary Inspector .,Public Health Nurse Heon,Clerk OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 ry 23, 2005 cy William St. James Maple Street ce, MA 01060 elf Service Laundromat, 74-86 Maple Street 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01030 (413)587-1214 FAX(413)587-1221 kttomey St. James, ;ending you this letter at the direction of the Board of Health. This letter is to inform you that the I Members have decided to not enforce the requirement of providing hot water to your washing ines at you Laundromat business located on Maple Street, as per your request at your hearing held on .sday,October 14, 2004. Please accept our apologies in the delay of this decision, since the research is matter was time intensive. ever the Board is requiring you to provide hot water to your hand washing sink(s) and utility sink for urpose of allowing proper hand washing practices for your maintenance people and to have hot water operly clean your equipment and facility. se do not hesitate to call if you have any questions regarding this decision. est J. Mathieu,R.S., M.S., C.H.O. ector of Public Health Timothy E. Shea 76-84 Maple Street Florence,MA 01062 Lawrence Lepine Plumbing& Gas Inspector