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North Andover Health Department
Community and Economic Development Division
July 20,2023
Board of State Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
1000 Washington Street
Boston,MA 02118
RE:Variance to Plumbing Code 248 CRM 10.10-7(c)4 for 510 Rea Street,North Andover,MA 01845
Dear Board:
The North Andover Health Department has approved the variance request for the above referenced
address. It is our opinion that this variance request is appropriate with regard to the shower waste outlet
requirement being changed from a 2-inch drain to a 4-inch threshold pan and no more than 2.5 GPM shower
head.Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
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Shanene Pierce
Health Inspector,Town of North Andover
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North Andover Health Department
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Division of Professional Licensure
Board of State Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
1000 Washington Street• Boston • Massachusetts • 02118-6100
VARIANCE FROM STATE PLUMBING CODE
PRE-INSTALLATION Tub/Shower Conversion
$86.00 application fee payable to "Commonwealth of Massachusetts"
DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION IF PLUMBING WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED
Use only for converting an existing residential bathtub to a shower
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
(Sectionl)APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicant Name: Firm Name(if applicable): Date:
It a or Positjon with Fir ("licable): Type of Work:
New Construction: Renovation:
Street Address: City/Town: State: Zip Code:
Cell Phone: Work Phone: Email:
jharris@ritewindow.com
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE INITIALED.
IF LEFT BLANK, THE FORM WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
1.I have included with this application written documentation that the local Board of Health has been petitioned regarding this INRIAL BEL W
variance request."(variance requests for City of Boston must include petition to Inspectional Services)
Note:No Board of Health petition Is required for buildings owned,used or leased by the State of Massachusetts.
2.1 have included all necessary supporting documentation regarding this variance request. I LOW
3.1 have included a non-refundable check for$86.00 payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. INI L ELOW
Note:No payment is required for buildings owned,used,or leased by the State of Massachusetts.
4.The unusual or extraordinary circumstance or established hardship that warrants special terms or conditions is clearly stated in IT AL FLOW
(Section 5)an the second page of this application 14
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S.I understand that this variance request is for one instance at the location information stated in(Section 3) of this application.
6.I certify that the plumbing work relevant to the information stated in(Section 5)has not yet been performed. AL BELOW
l 7. I certify that the existing bathtub drain is not accessible. BELOW
8. I certi y that the shower will only have one shower head functional at any one time. IN AL BELOW
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' "Additionally,any response by the Board of Health or Health Department must be provided,however,the Board may waive this
requirement so long as the petition was made in a timely manner."
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(Section 2)OWNER OF THE PROPERTY WHERE THE VARIANCE IS LOCATED:(Please leave blank if information is the same as in Section(1))
Individual Name: 7m-�
(if applicable):
Street Address: City/Town: State: Zip Code:
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Cell Phone: Work Phone: Email:
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(Section 3)LOCATION OF VARIANCE:(Please leave blank if this information is the same as in Section(2))
Name of proposed or current occupier of the building:
Street Address: City/Town: Zip Code:
(Section 4)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Plumber's Name(if available): Plumbing Firm Name(if available): Work Phone:
Name of Plumbing Inspector: Date Inspector was informed of this Variance Request:
Plumbing Code Section(s)Relevant to this Variance Request:
Has Plumbing Work Begun at the Location of this Variance Request:
Yes: ❑ No:z Date Work Began:
(Section S)VARIANCE INFORMATION:(Please explain in detail the established hardship relative to this variance request)
Plumbing Code Section(s)Relevant to this Variance Request:
Converting tub/shower combo to a walk in shower. The pipe is inaccessible without a major
renovation as well as through additional units due to location. So the homeowner is requesting
to continue the use of the existing 1.5" drain as without the conversion will have a hardship.
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By checking this box - I hereby certify under palns and penalties of perjury that the information entered on this application request, including
supporting documentation,is true and accurate and is riled in accordance with Chapter 142,section 13 of the General Laws and 248 CMR,the Massachusetts
State Plumbing Code. I certify that all work performed prior to this request for a variance meets the requirements of 248 CMR and that I am only seeking a
variance for work that has not yet commenced. I also certify that I understand that this Is a request for the Board to allow an exception to the requirements of
the Massachusetts State Plumbing Code and does not constitute an appeal of an inspector's decision.
Signature of Applicant Date: 7z��/C)-
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