HomeMy WebLinkAboutHealth Violation Letter 6123 ''' F YARMOUTH Board of
T O W N O Health
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-AESE 1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-24451 Health
Telephone(508)398-2231,ext. 1240 Division
Fax(508)760-3472
June 1,2023
JENIA DA SILVA
2 HOLLY LN
EAST SANDWICH, MA 02537
Re: Violation Letter/Maintenance Order Issued
Rental(s): 737 ROUTE 28(FRONT), SOUTH YARMOUTH,MA
JENIA DA SILVA:
A housing inspection in accordance with 105 CMR 410.000 Minimum Standards of Fitness for
Human Habitation was conducted at the above referenced property on May 3, 2023.
The following violations were found:
LOCATION VIOLATION CODE
KITCHEN: Countertop lifting. Reattach and seal. 410.100(A)
Install screen in window. 410.540(A)
Install screen in rear slider. 410.540(C)
Replace missing/broken floor tile at slider 410.100(D)
Repair subfloor at slider: weak 410.500(A)
lst FLOOR HALL: Repair broken floorboards at entry door 410.500(A)2
Install cover on baseboard radiator 410.235(A)14
Weatherize Entry Door 410.530(A)(3)a
LIVING ROOM: Remove furniture blocking Front Egress 410.260(C)
Install Handrail to 2"Fir(top) 410.520(A)1
BEDROOM(2nd Flr—Rear Left): Install screen in window 410.540(A)
Peeling paint: wall 410.470
BEDROOM(2nd Fir—Rear Right): Peeling paint: Closet wall 410.470
BEDROOM(2ND Flr—Front Right) Repair/replace torn screen 410.540(A)
Repair Room's Entry Door 410.500(A)2
Replace non-working outlet 410.235(A)12
BATHROOM (2°d Flr): Remove existing sealant and apply new at Tub 410.110(C)
Remove existing sealant and apply new at Floor 410.110(C)
Remove existing sealant and apply new:
Sink Backsplash 410.110(C)
ATTIC: Illegal Bedroom: Storage space cannot be used
for sleeping.Previously cited in 2021 410.010
Install coverplate on outlet 410.235(A)12
Install Handrail on stairway 410.520(A)1
Repair wall in stairway: exposed wiring 410.630(A)12
BASEMENT: Circuit Breakers unlabeled in 2'Service Panel
Exposed live wires 410.235(A)12
Negative pitch on exhaust pipe to Flue Pipe 410.235(A)4
Repair/replace broken window 410.530(A)1
Smoke Detector calling for battery 410.330(A)
EXTERIOR: Electrical Service Mast not secured to building 410.630(A)13
Electrical Meter Box not secured to building 410.630(A)13
NOTE: Yarmouth Electrical Inspector was notified.
Repair/replace all broken/missing light fixtures 410.630(A)13
Repair front steps—missing brick/mortar 410.630(A)12
Repair/replace handrail—right side stairs,top 410.520(A)1
Install screen doors on all egresses to exterior
(storm doors with inserts acceptable) 410.540(C)
Install screens on all windows 410.540(A)
Children under six observed living in residence. Ensure property is in compliance with
Massachusetts Lead-based Paint Laws. Submit proof of compliance to the Health Department.
Prior to any work commencing,you must obtain all necessary permits(Electrical,Plumbing,
Building, Septic).
All violations must be corrected within 30 days of receipt of this letter's date. If you will be
requesting an extension beyond this date, a hearing in accordance with 105 CMR 410.800
through 410.860 must be conducted.
Failure to comply with this order will subject you to a fine of$300.00 per day upon conviction in
Housing Court(105 CMR 410.920 through 410.930).
You also have the right to request in writing, a hearing before the Board of Health(105 CMR
410.800)within seven days of receipt of this order. You will be contacted with the date of the
hearing.
If you have any questions regarding these findings, please contact me directly.
Yours truly,
Logan Patrick
Housing Inspector, Yarmouth Board of Health
508-398-2231 ext 1248
1patrick@yarmouth.ma.us
Cc: Jay Gardner, Director of Health Department
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