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INSPECTOR
LAWRENCE G. LEPINE
OF PLUMBING AND GASFITTING
October 9, 2009
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Division of Professional Licensure
Attn: Taylor E. Roth, Jr.
239 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114 Re: Scott A. Vachula
J.P.License #26988
28 Fifth Avenue
Northampton, MA 01060
Senior Inspector Roth:
On October 5, 2009, I re- inspected the above - referenced residence to verify that the gas
piping system was left in safe condition. The gas appliance has been removed and the piping
disconnected and capped.
Please contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Respectfully,
Lawrence G. Lepine
Plumbing & Gas Inspector
City of Northampton
CC: Anthony Patillo, Building Commissioner
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In addition, I spoke with Mr. David Meier during the week prior to his letter, and requested
that he copy me his correspondence with the Board.
This is all the information I have, regarding this issue, as of this date. Please contact me if I can
be of further assistance.
Respectfully,
1 Lawrence G. e
Plumbing & Gas Inspector
City of Northampton
CC: Anthony Patillo, Building Commissioner
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
212 Main Street • Municipal Building
Northampton, MA 010
INSPECTOR
LAWRENCE G. LEPINE
OF PLUMBING AND GASFITTING
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August 17, 2009
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Division of Professional Licensure
Attn: Taylor E. Roth, Jr.
239 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114 Re: Scott A. Vachula
J.P.License #26988
28 Fifth Avenue
Northampton, MA 01060
Senior Inspector Roth:
I am in receipt of your letter, dated August 11, 2009, requesting information regarding a gas
installation at 28 Fifth Avenue in Northampton, MA in November 2008.
On October 30, 2008, I received an application to do a gas piping installation at the above -
referenced address. This application was processed, and approved by me, as indicated by my
initials on the front, left side of the permit. On November 31, 2008, I inspected the gas piping and
witnessed a test of same with Scott Vachula present. The test and piping was satisfactory and was
passed by me. At that time, I made Scott aware of C.O. detector requirements and questioned
combustion air. Additionally, I was not contacted by the installing Plumber /Gas Fitter stating that
the work was ready for a final gas inspection. As a result, I was not aware of any gas venting
issues.
Also, no permits were received by my office for any corrective work. However, the
correspondence I received from the Adams Stove Company states that, on July 10, 2009, the owner
of Adams Stove, along with a plumber removed the stove at the request of the home owner,
Bonnie Cueman.
Enclosed with this letter are:
1) A copy of the gas permit application, dated October 30, 2009, with my initials, allowing the
gasfitter to begin work. Please review the reverse side of the permit for my notes and
comments.
2) A copy of a letter from Adams Stove Co., dated July 24, 2009, and received in my office on
July 27, 2009.