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Home My WebLink About2257 MEETINGHOUSE WAY/RTE 149 5 7 1q'js6 OxfordNCB. 152 1/3 0RA ESSE LYE 10% i IS50 e7 oF� The Town of Barnstable BAMSTABM 9� 16 9. `0�' Department of Health Safety and Environmental Services '�Fo►�o+° Building Division Main Street,Hyannis MA 02601 Office: 50.8-862-4038 Ralph Crossen Fax: 508-790-6230 Building Commissioner February 3,2000 HOME INSPECTION RESULTS -,CCONANT-HOME -ATE. 14977, We conducted our inspection of the above property on 2/2/00. Our inspection was undertaken in order to evaluate long and short-range repair options for the Town. STRUCTURAL To begin with, a thorough inspection of=Cape Cod cellar(crawl space)was done. The joists are hand hewn average 6" diameter. They were mostly 2' on center. Carrying beams were various sizes but mostly over 8"x 10"which were more than adequate to carry the dead loads. Most of the joists were pegged to carrying beams and many were notched into the beams as well. The floor alone is all variable width wide pine with a relatively tight configuration. The foundation is structurally substandard as it is not below the frost line, nor is it grouted together well;,;The lower levels of the foundation are stacked field stone with brick laid on top grouted together. Much of the brick grout is falling out and in some areas, as is the case next to one of the window wells, completely broken up. As long as the loads above do not change measurably, this will simply stay this way and never become an emergency. I recommend masonry repairs sometime in the next 5 years. There are no footings in the crawl area for.the supports, instead stacked field stones are ti used. This is typical of older homes, and generally is not acceptable under current codes. These should be put in along with the masonry modifications within 5 years. The joists and carrying beams have significant termite and powder post beetle damage in ,' various areas. While much of this damage can be checked and ended with treatment, HOME INSPECTION REPORT - CONANT HOME, RTE 149 FEBRUARY 2, 2000 PAGE 2 some has progressed too far and will require reinforcement and"sistering" after treatment. The specific members that need to be replaced or reinforced will be specified later but suffice it to say that treatment and reinforcement is needed within one year. The center chimney is a classic center chimney which is built on piled fieldstone. This is unusual under today's standards but again, fairly stable given the age at this level. On the first floor, however, the chimney shows signs of structural problems. There are two fire boxes closed off and 2 structural fractures behind the bread warmer. The fireboxes should be repaired before the damage gets any worse. I would go out to bid on masonry work to repair this chimney as it is clearly the focal point in the house and should be addressed soon. The dampers are missing, the boxes need rebuilding, the top needs a cap and the base should be pointed or encased to stabilize the bottom against seasonal movement. The roof is in good shape and the flashings are sound; no work will be needed here for 20 years. The siding, however, has several areas where the cedar shingles are disintegrating with age. I recommend stripping and residing the house within 12 months. The front door and the left side door both have rot problems under the platform. These are both safety problems as well as construction problems and should be repaired within the next 60 days. A carpenter can do the work, and it will take a new kick board and a new bottom plate which is damaged in both places. The left side grading for about 20 linear feet touches the bottom course of shingles and should be regraded. I recommend doing this at the time of the new siding. The first floor bathroom -tiled tub shower enclosure is in need of repair as water is getting behind. This should be done soon as well. I recommend a tile man, four sheets of "Durock', new 4"tiles and grout. This needs attention soon. All old leaks in the living room and the ceiling in the bathroom.are cosmetic and do not need work at this time long as the roof is sound, these will be fine. PLUMBING: Within 6 months the second floor shower valve needs to be replaced. The kitchen faucet also needs to be replaced within 3 months. Both functions are basic maintenance. q:comm:misc:000203a 2 HOME INSPECTION REPORT - CONANT HOME, RTE 149 FEBRUARY 2, 2000 PAGE 3 A service contract should be established with an oil service company. When this is done, ask them to service the boiler as there are a couple of maintenance items that they will notice right away that need attention. Examples include excessive rust on the circulator and a burner with an unknown service record. The wel4up back,,feeds the house and other buildings on site. When the other buildings are razed, the pump house will need to be accessed and feeds to those buildings will need to be shut off. WIRING: 1. The side door fixture needs to be replaced- exposed lamp, not U.L. 2. The two front lights need replacing, or ground fixtures and replace single outlets on front. Note: These are hazardous. 3. The wall outlet by the rear kitchen door needs to be replaced - tension grip poor. 4. Several outlets are ungrounded-replace with two-wire outlets. 5. Cadet electric wall heater in bathroom may not have adaquete clearances from combustible wood, approxiamately 1 1/2". 6. Smoke.detectors should be installed. These items must be addressed within 6 months. q:comm:misc:000203a 3 oF.HE,q,�� The Town of Barnstable BARN Department of Health Safety and Environmental Services 039. prE0,,1A�01 Building Division 367 Main Street,Hyannis,MA 02601 Office: 508-790-6227 Ralph Crossen Fax: 508-790-6230 Building Commissioner Inspection Correction Notice Type of Inspection Location � 1�» <l9 4f:Zd& ,,,7,6,Rermit Number Owner -�ru�.y� f2r/S7�2a� Builder One notice to remain on jobsite, one notice on file in Building Department. The following items need correcting: caa XX g7f0/✓ tau.s� .S//�s �/z�v`Sc��/C� /�/.-spa f��is��.� �99�-�a.�,�=�r✓s�o�ra�o 7 G7 USG ol �� G �iia/l� �r�� /�ic�✓>— ,NUS•• •�-.s/�s� �� L�i77�rc�acrl o, 1cS Ji✓ LPG c�iGe Please call: 508-862-4038 Jor re-inspection. / G Inspected by Date oF,HE►�,,� The*.Town. of Barnstable BARNSTBA�BLE.� Department of Health Safety and Environmental Services t639• �0 • ' °rFo �0. 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