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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
Fire Department
Central Fire Headquarters – Fire Prevention Office
124 MAIN STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845
Andrew Melnikas
Telephone (978) 688-9593
Fire Chief
FAX (978) 688-9594
Lt. F. McCarthy
amelnikas@townofnorthandover.com
Fire Prevention Officer
fmccarthy@townofnorthandover.com
Town of North Andover
Planning Department
1600 Osgood St.
North Andover, Ma
May 24, 2012
Judy,
Chief Melnikas and I reviewed the proposed plan of development for 26 Main St. An 8 unit 2 story Town
House development by Jeffco, Inc. known as Pond View. The Departments major concern would be
accessibility to the structure in the event of a fire or other emergency requiring fire apparatus. We have
met with the builder, Doug Ahern on this concern. He has provided the department with a site plan
detailing the parking arrangements in and around this structure. The Department is satisfied with the
parking arrangements spelled out on the plan. There shall be 12 feet of unobstructed travel way to access
the structure and a total of 18 feet in front of the structure for ladder truck operations. Both the 12 foot
access and 18 foot clearance must be marked as fire lanes according to MA. General Law CMR 527 10.03
\[10\] It is imperative these lanes be free of obstruction at all times and maintained in perpetuity.
The Department also requires the fire sprinkler main control valve be attached to the exterior of the
building enclosed in a structure with key access, this room shall be heated during the winter season to
prevent the valve from freezing. A fire hydrant shall be installed within 50 feet of the fire department
connection.
Fire alarms and carbon monoxide warning systems shall be installed in accordance with the existing
building code. \[8\]
If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact me anytime.
Regards,
Lt Frederick McCarthy
Fire Prevention
978-688-9590