HomeMy WebLinkAboutShawmut Ave. #11 - 3/11/2003TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Six Park Row, Mansfield, MA 02048
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
March 11, 2003
TO: John D'Agostino, Town Manager
FROM: Bertram M. Cook, Inspector of Buildings
RE: 11 Shawmut Avenue Property
Regarding your memo involving the above recently acquired property, I would like to
recommend that you make contact with the individual(s) residing at this address and set
up a time when the appropriate Department Heads can do a joint inspection. This would
be less inconvenient for the tenant. I think that would be a more appropriate way to
handle the inspection.
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Cc: Scott Leite
John Sullivan
Robert Bellavance
Richard Towne
memorandum
Town of Mansfield
Health Department
To: John D'Agostino, Town Manager
From: Scott Leite, Health Agent
Subject: 11 Shawmut Avenue
Date: March 13, 2003
As requested I have performed a housing inspection today at 11 Shawmut Avenue. Several
weeks ago, I sent letters to the occupants of the dwelling explaining the circumstances regarding
ownership of the property by the town and requested the occupants contact me to regarding
housing inspections. At this time I have heard only from Mrs.Fales.
Housing habitability standards are part of the Sanitary Code, which is administered by the Board
of Health for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The purpose of the housing code is
to ensure that the housing stock in the Commonwealth is maintained to a standard that protects
the health and well being of its citizens.
The basics of the housing code are to insure sanitary standards, such as the ability to bath, store
and prepare food and maintain body functions. It also makes sure that water, hot water, heat and
electricity are provided. The code extends to the correct installation and maintenance of the
electrical, water, waste water, heating and mechanical systems. It also requires that the
maintenance and weather tightness of the structure is maintained. All matters of egress all the
way out to the street are address in the manner of their safety and maintenance. The storage of
rubbish and garbage are part of the housing code.
The code also addresses the environmental concerns of asbestos and lead paint.
Should I find anything questionable in the structure, electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems,
notification is given to the proper inspector of the Building Department.
I have found the following at the former Fates property
1. Exterior stairways for the first floor need handrails and balusters.
2. The first floor living room suspended ceiling should be checked to make sure it is secure.
3. One first floor living room window has cracked glass.
4. The bath tub needs to be caulked.
5. There is asbestos insulation on the heating pipes in the cellar.
6. Since the building is about one hundred years old, the probability of lead paint being present is
high. It should be noted that all paint is in good condition and that there are no children living
there.
Items 1 and 2 should be addressed immediately, the remainder can be addressed at the conclusion
of the inspection of the second apartment when I return on the 24"'.
TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Six Park Row, Mansfield, MA 02048
March 3, 2003
Mr. Robert McBath
11 Shawmut Ave
Mansfield, MA 02048
Dear Mr. McBath,
At the request of the Town Manager, Mr. John D'Agostino, I have been asked to
conduct a Housing Inspection at your residence. Please contact me within three
(3) business days of receipt of this letter to set up an appointment. You can call
me at (508) 261-7366.
Health Agent
cc: John D'Agostino
Sent Certified/Return Receipt #7099 3400 0008 9406 2657
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