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Sandra Starr Telephone (978) 688-9540
Public Health Director Fax (978) 688-9542
NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF HEALTH
ORDER LETTER
Issued under the provisions of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards
of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 410.000.
Date: January 2, 2002
To Owner of Record:
Alphonse Bielevich
101 Foster Street
North Andover, MA 01845
An authorized inspection was made of your property at the above referenced
address by North Andover Health Department personnel on January 2, 2002.
This inspection revealed violations of certain regulations of the State Sanitary
Code, Chapter II, as listed on the attached Violation Form. You are hereby ORDERED
to correct these violations within the time allotted on the enclosed form. Failure to
comply within the specified time period may result in further action by the North
Andover Board of Health.
You have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health if you feel this
order should be modified or withdrawn. A request for said hearing must be made in
writing and received by the Health Department within seven (7) days from the receipt
of this order. At said hearing you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to
present witnesses And documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified
or withdrawn. All affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the
hearing and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be
heard. You may be represented by an attorney. You have the right to inspect and
obtain copies of all relevant records concerning the matter to be heard.
Hand Delivery
BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535
ORDER LETTER
An authorized inspection of 101 Foster Street was performed by Board of Health staff
on January 2, 2002 at which violations of 105 CMR 410.000 Chapter II of the State
Sanitary Code, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation were found.
Failure to respond within the allotted time period may result in a Board of Health
finding that the dwelling is unfit for human habitation.
Violation Regulatory reference Re -inspection
LIVING ROOM
Entire premises in dire need of basic 410.602,
cleaning; cobwebs and thick dust on 410.750(I)
all surfaces in living room; smell of
urine and feces throughout the house.
Pile of trash knee-high on carpet in living
room in front of fireplace; may also be garbage
in pile. Numerous dead insects in cobwebs, on
tables and window sills throughout living/dining
area.
KITCHEN
Kitchen floor littered with bags of food and
trash that spills into hall; floor also covered
with spills, possibly fecal matter, and garbage.
All surfaces covered in tiers of canned and bottled
foods with some opened and/or spilled. Sink filled
with food encrusted dirty dishes; stove has old spills,
dirty pots and utensils covering all but one burner.
The refrigerator is filled with rotten and rotting
food, suchas hamburger and tomatoes. Large dark
spill down shelves, mold in food containers; good
food mixed in with the rotten.
BATHROOM
Fecal matter on floor around toilet with used toilet
paper. Soiled slacks on floor as well; bathtub soiled.
MASTER BEDROOM
Fecal matter on and beside bed, and on wall and
electric heater. Bed sheets fouled with both fecal
matter and urine, blankets, too.
BEDROOM #2
Piles and bags of old newspapers on the
floor and on the bed.
LAUNDRY ROOM
Downstairs laundry room filled with bags and
cartons of canned goods, juices and mason jars.
Five butternut squash lie on the floor at the foot
of the stairs.
The occupant of any dwelling unit shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean and
sanitary condition and free of garbage, rubbish, and other filth or causes of sickness
which may provide a food source of harborage for rodents, insects or other pests or
otherwise contribute to accidents or to the creation or spread of disease.
VIOLATIONS TO BE CORRECTED WITHIN 14 DAYS
Carpet should be washed/steam cleaned to remove
stains and odors.
Excess canned food in all rooms is to be stored
in cabinets or removed.
Kitchen counters are to be cleared,
cleaned and sanitized.
Spills on carpet are to be cleaned up and carpet cleaned.
Refrigerator must be cleared of rotten food,
thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, and. spoiled
food disposed of.
Floors and walls to be washed, cleaned
and sanitized as possible.
Premises are to be dusted and vacuumed
on a regular basis.
According to 105 CMR 410.750(I) "Failure to comply with any provisions of 105 CMR
410.600, 410.601, or 410.602 which results in any accumulation of garbage, rubbish, filth
or other causes of sickness which may provide a food source of harborage for rodents,
insects or other pests or otherwise contribute to accidents or to the creation of spread of
disease" is one of the cited conditions which are deemed to always have the potential to
endanger or materially impair the health or safety, and well-being of the occupants or
the public. Therefore, the homeowner and/or caretaker must immediately
complete certain activities within 7 days. These are as follows:
1. The master bedroom, linens, mattress, floors and walls must be
thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
2. All garbage and trash to be removed and disposed of properly.
3. Kitchen floor to be washed and sanitized.
4. Stove to be cleaned and put into accessible working order.
5. Kitchen sink cleared and made usable.
6. Bathroom floor, toilet, sink and bathtub are to be cleaned and
sanitized with a 20% bleach solution.
You may contract with a third party within five days to perform this work if you are
unable to complete it yourself. If such a contract is executed, you must forward a copy
to the Health Department at 27 Charles Street, North Andover. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact the Health Department either personally or by an
agent of your choice at 978-688-9540.
Sincerely,
C;ry 1
Sandra Starr
Public Health Director
CC: Board of Health
File
Alan Bielevich
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Town of North Andover
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27 Charles Street ` °�= -�• �" '
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 9SS�cHuSEs
Sandra Starr Telephone (978) 688-9540
Public Health Director Fax (978) 688-9542
NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF HEALTH
ORDER LETTER
Issued under the provisions of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards
of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 410.000.
Date: January 2, 2002
To Owner of Record:
Alphonse Bielevich
101 Foster Street
North Andover, MA 01845
An authorized inspection was made of your property at the above referenced
address by North Andover Health Department personnel on January 2, 2002.
This inspection revealed violations of certain regulations of the State Sanitary
Code, Chapter II, as listed on the attached Violation Form. You are hereby ORDERED
to correct these violations within the time allotted on the enclosed form. Failure to
comply within the specified time period may result in further action by the North
Andover Board of Health.
You have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health if you feel this
order should be modified or withdrawn. A request for said hearing must be made in
writing and received by the Health Department within seven (7) days from the receipt
of this order. At said hearing you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to
present witnesses and documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified
or withdrawn. All affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the
hearing and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be
heard. You may be represented by an attorney. You have the right to inspect and
obtain copies of all relevant records concerning the matter to be heard.
Hand Delivery
BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535
ORDER LETTER
An authorized inspection of 101 Foster Street was performed by Board of Health staff
on January 2, 2002 at which violations of 105 CMR 410.000 Chapter II of the State
Sanitary Code, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation were found.
Failure to respond within the allotted time period may result in a Board of Health
finding that the dwelling is unfit for human habitation.
Violation
LIVING ROOM
Entire premises in dire need of basic
cleaning; cobwebs and thick dust on
all surfaces in living room; smell of
Regulatory reference
410.602,
410.750(I)
urine and feces throughout the house.
Pile of trash knee-high on carpet in living
room in front of fireplace; may also be garbage
in pile. Numerous dead insects in cobwebs, on
tables and window sills throughout living/ dining
area.
KITCHEN
Kitchen floor littered with bags of food and
trash that spills into hall; floor also covered
with spills, possibly fecal matter, and garbage.
All surfaces covered in tiers of canned and bottled
foods with some opened and/or spilled. Sink filled
with food encrusted dirty dishes; stove has old spills,
dirty pots and utensils covering all but one burner.
The refrigerator is filled with rotten and rotting
food, such as hamburger and tomatoes. Large dark
spill down shelves, mold in food containers; good
food mixed in with the rotten.
BATHROOM
Fecal matter on floor around toilet with used toilet
paper. Soiled slacks on floor as well; bathtub soiled.
MASTER BEDROOM
Fecal matter on and beside bed, and on wall and
electric heater. Bed sheets fouled with both fecal
matter and urine, blankets, too.
Re -inspection
BEDROOM #2
Piles and bags of old newspapers on the
floor and on the bed.
LAUNDRY ROOM
Downstairs laundry room filled with bags and
cartons of canned goods, juices and mason jars.
Five butternut squash lie on the floor at the foot
of the stairs.
- The occupant of any dwelling unit shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean
and sanitary condition and free of garbage, rubbish, and other filth or causes of
sickness which may provide a food source of harborage for rodents, insects or other
pests or otherwise contribute to accidents or to the creation or spread of disease.
VIOLATIONS TO BE CORRECTED WITHIN 14 DAYS
Carpet should be washed/steam cleaned to remove
stains and odors.
* Excess canned food in all rooms is to be stored
in cabinets or removed.
* Kitchen counters are to be cleared,
cleaned and sanitized.
* Spills on carpet are to be cleaned up and carpet cleaned.
Refrigerator must be cleared of rotten food,
thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, and spoiled
food disposed of.
* Floors and walls to be washed, cleaned
and sanitized as possible.
* Premises are to be dusted and vacuumed
on a regular basis.
According to 105 CMR 410.750(I) "Failure to comply with any provisions of 105 CMR
410.600, 410.601, or 410.602 which results in any accumulation of garbage, rubbish, filth
or other causes of sickness which may provide a food source of harborage for rodents,
insects or other pests or otherwise contribute to accidents or to the creation of spread of
disease' is one of the cited conditions which are deemed to always have the potential to
endanger or materially impair the health or safety, and well-being of the occupants or
the public. Therefore, the homeowner and/or caretaker must immediately
complete certain activities within 7 days. These are as follows:
1. The master bedroom, linens, mattress, floors and walls must be
thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
2. All garbage and trash to be removed and disposed of properly.
3. Kitchen floor to be washed and sanitized.
4. Stove to be cleaned and put into accessible working order.
5. Kitchen sink cleared and made usable.
6. Bathroom floor, toilet, sink and bathtub are to be cleaned and
sanitized with a 20% bleach solution.
You may contract with a third party within five days to perform this work if you are
unable to complete it yourself. If such a contract is executed, you must forward a copy
to the Health Department at 27 Charles Street, North Andover. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact the Health Department either personally or by an
agent of your choice at 978-688-9540.
Sincerely,
Sandra Starr
Public Health Director
CC: Board of Health
File
Alan Bielevich