15 Wood Smoke Inspection 1990 OF HEALTH
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KENNY,M.D.
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A[EALAIN.Health Agent
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
NOTICE OF WOOD SMOKE INSPECTION
Date
Paul Sustick
15 Manhan Street
Northampton, MA 01060
210 MAIN STREET
01080
p30)586-8950 Ev.212
January 25 , 1990
Mr. Sustick:
Northampton Board of Health has adopted a regulation and instituted an
ection Program in order to reduce wood smoke pollution in the city .
so-called "Wood Smoke" Regulation (copy enclosed)limits the opacity
density) of smoke from wood stoves (and other solid fuel burning devices)
6: 25 a .m.
purpose of this letter is to inform oyou s smoke in excess o: the opacity
99 : 15�--tt Januory— at 15 Manhan Street
Lt was minat emitted ade your chimney
determination was made by certified observers from the Board of health .
emphasize that you are not prohibited from using your wood stove ,rather
urge you to build small hot fires which result in less pollution .
enclosed guidelines suggest wood burning practices which, if followed,
1 enable you to comply with the regulation , while allowing a more effi-.
ant use of your wood stove.
:ae eiptr oft thist noticel to determine compliance with the regulations of the
you have any questions concerning this notice or about wood stove opera-
on , please do not hesitate to contact the Board of Health Office .
ank you , in advance , for your cooperation with our efforts to reduce wood
oke pollution in Northampton .
,ry truly yours ,
r/
?ter J . McErlain
=_alth Agent
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