HomeMy WebLinkAboutNotice of Fire Violation 2025TOWN OF YAR]VOUTH
FIRE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION
96 OLD MAIN STREET, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664
Telephone (508) 398-22'1 2
NOTICE OF ORDER
FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS
TO: NL GROCERY I EXCHANGE LLC
C/O TARLIN LLOYD DS & I RABB & GOLDBERG A
Care Of Address
PO BOX 6500
AHOLD FINANCIAL SVC
CARLISLE, PA I70I3
January 6,2026
During an inspection conducted on December 16,2025, the Fire Department determined
that the property located at 17-31 Long Pond Drive, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts,
classified as an assembly occupancy, is in violation of the Massachusetts Fire Code due to
the failure to properly maintain the automatic sprinkler system. The automatic sprinkler
system is a required life safety system, and its impaired condition constitutes an unsafe
condition under MGL c. 148 $ 34A, presenting a risk to occupants and property.
Violation
Failure to maintain the automatic sprinkler system in proper working order as required
Code Authority and References
. 527 CMR 1.00 S 13.3.3 - Required fire protection systems shall be maintained in
accordance with their applicable NFPA standards.. 527 CMR 1 .00 S 13.3.3.1 - The building owner is responsible for the inspection, testing,
and maintenance of fire protection systems.
. NFPA 25 - Standard for the lnspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire
Protection Systems, which establishes required inspection, testing, maintenance, and
corrective actions.
This notice is issued pursuant to 527 CMR 1.00, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire
Safety Code, and MGL c. 148 $ 34A, as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
which authorizes the Fire Department to require correction of unsafe conditions in
assembly occupancies and to ensure the proper maintenance of required life safety
systems.
. 527 CMR 1.00 S 1.7.2 - Authorizes the Authority Having Jurisdiction to issue orders
necessary to correct violations and ensure compliance.. MGL c. 148 $ 34A - Authorizes the Fire Department to order the correction of unsafe
conditions and to restrict or prohibit occupancy or use of assembly occupancies when such
conditions exist.
Order and Required Action
You are hereby ordered to
Correct the unsafe condition by restoring the automatic sprinkler system to full operable
condition in accordance with NFPA 25, including all required inspection, testing,
maintenance, and repairs.
Submit a Sprinkler System Deficiency Correction Plan, prepared by a licensed fire
protection contractor, detailing identified deficiencies, corrective actions, and an estimated
completion date.
Maintain the sprinkler system in service and protected from impairment until compliance is
achieved, unless otherwise directed in writing by the Fire Department.
Respectfully,
Lt. Michael Oliva
Yarmouth Fire Prevention
Pursuant to MGL c. 148 $ 34A and 527 CMR 1.00, the Fire Department hereby determines
that the failure to maintain the automatic sprinkler system constitutes an unsafe condition
in an assembly occupancy.
Failure to comply with this order by January 14,2026, may result in enforcement action,
including orders restricting or prohibiting occupancy or use of the assembly space
pursuant to MGL c. 148 $ 34A, as well as enforcement actions, penalties, or legal
proceedings authorized under 527 CMR 1 .00 S 1 .7.13 and other applicable Massachusetts
law.
lf you have any questions or believe this notice has been issued in error, contact the Fire
Prevention Bureau immediately.