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Deborah A. ligan ('60) 727-0660 0-800-828-7222
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January 22, 1991 1�1 _ c R g M R
Richard Shea '11Wp.�Sj1 LS U S
c/o Multi-Service Health � 26:19"4 1991
76 Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA 01060 IFPt 0i 8UI!D�rJ Ing^�r,
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RE: Multi Service Health, 76 Pleasant Street, Northampton
Dear Mr. Shea:
Upon information received by the Architectural Access Board,your facility referenced above has been reported to
violate M.G.L. c. 22, Section 13A and the Rules and Regulations (CMR 521) promulgated thereunder. Reported
violations include the following items, referenced to the 1982 Rules and Regulations (copies of applicable sections
are attached).
SECTION: REPORTED VIOLATION•
25.2 Slope of ramp exceeds one-in-twelve (1:12).
25.4 Handrails are not provided on both sidesof ramp.
25.5 Surface of ramp is not made of a non-slip material.
30.1 Public toilet rooms are not accessible.
Under Massachusetts law, the Board is authorized to lake legal action against violators of its regulations; including
but not limited to an application for a court order preventing the further use of an offending facility. The Board also
has the authority to impose fines of up to$1,000.00 per day, per violation for willful noncompliance with its regulations.
You are requested to notify this Board in writing of the steps you have taken or plan to take to comply with the above
cited regulations. Unless the Board receives such notification within fourteen (14)days of receipt of this letter, it will
take necessary legal action to enforce its regulations as set forth above. If you have any questions, you may contact
this office.
•I Sincerely yours
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Chairman
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cc: Local Building Inspector
Local Handicapped Commission
Independent Living Center
Complainant