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I resent the implication of your letter dated April 25, 2003, "give necessary access" - the intent, I believe, it is meant to be condescending, arbitrary and not true. However, if you have direct knowledge of such actions observed by yourself or office, please disclose them, otherwise I want a retraction. The real concern is by re-introducing water to the mold the.whole process starts main. I hope this will resolve the mold problem and water leaks. Thank you for.your kind consideration. I 1p� es ay or P.O. Box 158, Hyannisport, Massachusetts 02647 L ,_ ?' Town of Barnstable " a r Regulatory Services e i6g9. � Thomas F. Geiler,Director Public Health Division Thomas McKean,Director 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4644 Fax: 508-790-6304 April 25, 2003 Mr. James Taylor Hastings Meadows Co 135 West Main Street A0 60X ) s$ Unit#21. } ,,;s�p�-�M A- Hyannis,MA 02601 o�o't7 NOTICE TO FOLLOW 105 CMR 410.000, STATE SANITARY CODE II - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION The property occupied by you located at 135 West Main Street, Hyannis (Hastings Meadow Condominiums, unit#21), was inspected on September 9, 2002 and on April 11, 2003 by Sam White, Health Inspector for the Town of Barnstable, because of a complaint. The following regulations of the State Sanitary Code must be followed: 105 CMR 410.810: The occupant of the dwelling shall give necessary parties access to the property, upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of making repairs or alterations as deemed necessary in the order letter sent by the Barnstable Public Health Division to First Property Management, dated April 25, 2003. Non-compliance could result in a fine of up to $500.00. Each day's failure to cojfply with an order shall constitute as separate violation. 0 S PER ORDER OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Thomas R. M cKean, R.S. opt Director of Public Health Town of Barnstable cc: First Property Management (/ 1 ► " ul 4L, Q:Healt d"flamesTaylor J � L�OFIME Tpy, ' Town of Barnstable uT � Regulatory Services BMWSTABLE, 9 MAS& Thomas F. Geiler,Director � i6gq. ��AlF039. Public Health Division Thomas McKean,Director 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4644 Fax: 508-790-6304 June 9, 2003 Mr. James Taylor P.O. Box 158 Hyannisport, MA 02647 Dear Mr. Taylor, I am in receipt of your letter dated June 3, 2003 and respond to your questions as follows: 1. The roof will be repaired/replaced if it is part of the photographed area found to be in violation by Health Inspector Samuel White R.S. during his previous inspection. If you are referring to some other area of the roof which has not been part of.a recorded violation by Mr. White, that area would not be part of the roof to be repaired/replaced. 2. I have not attended a meeting and I have no knowledge of any meeting held with First Management Company. There have been several phone calls made to and from First Management during recent weeks. Also,there was an inquiry made at the front counter from a woman representing the condominium trust several weeks ago. I was advised that Oceanside Company was hired; however the worker(s) cannot begin work until early July sometime due to a heavy workload and previously scheduled repair work at other sites. Sincerely yours, Thomas A. McKean;CHO i V�TFiE�� Town of Barnstable > Regulatory Services Fo�9. a$ Thomas F. Geiler, Director Public Health Division Thomas McKean, Director 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4644 Fax: 508-790-6304 July 17, 2003 First Property Management 832 Main Street,#F Osterville, MA 02655 RE: Hastings Meadows Condominiums, 135 West Main Street, Hyannis Unit#21 As discussed in our phone conversation on July 17, 2003, First Property Management is required to remove the mold from the attic, a result from the leaking roof. I personally inspected the condo unit and noted signs of mold:. All mold cleanup required by the Barnstable Public Health Division for First Property Management is to be done in the attic only. After discussing the situation with Thomas McKean, Director, Public Health Division, it was determined that any other mold in the condo unit is not a result from the leaking roof and is therefore not required to be removed by First Property Management. If you have any further questions, please contact the Public Health Division at (508) 862- 4644. Sincerely, 'Samuel H. White, R.S. Health Inspector Q:Health/WP/FirstPropertyManagement2 • r I oFtMME To of Barnstable do Regulatory Services aaarrsTnsi.E 9Q Mass. Thomas F. Geiler,Director -Vp 'i639 10 ✓ `� rEo 39 Public Health Division �N 1`o z Thomas McKean,Director ®3 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4644 Fax: 508-790-6304 June 9, 2003 Mr. James Taylor P.O. Box 158 Hyannisport,MA 02647 Dear Mr. Taylor, I am in receipt of your letter dated June 3, 2003 and respond to your questions as follows: 1. The roof will be repaired/replaced if it is part of the photographed area found to be in violation by Health Inspector Samuel White R.S. during his previous inspection. If you are referring to some other area of the roof which has not been part of.a recorded violation by Mr. White,that area would not be part of the roof to be repaired/replaced. 2. I have not attended a meeting and I have no knowledge of any meeting held with First Management Company. There have been several phone calls made to and from First Management during recent weeks. Also,there was an inquiry made at the front counter from a woman representing the condominium trust several weeks ago. I was advised that Oceanside Company was hired;however the worker(s) cannot begin work until early July sometime due to a heavy workload and previously scheduled repair work at other sites. Sincerely yours, Thomas A. McKean, CHO f JAME 'S Is . HERE 4.1Mc-... (508) 778-070 TOWiN HFAI DELIVERY CONFIRMATION# '7'3�- a Thomas McKean June 3, 2003 Director of Public Health 200 Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Dear Mr. McKean This is to confirm that Oceanside of 217 Thornton Drive, Hyannis will be at 135 West Main#21, Hyannis on July 7th 2003. Are they completing or fixing the roof leaks too? The water damage is now coming through to the second floor ceiling. Can you give me the date of your meeting with 1 st Management Co. concerning Unit#21 of Hastings Meadows. Thank you in advance for your kind consideration in this matter. a o cc/ 1. Mark Boudreau 2. Russell Haddleton 3. Oceanside 4. 1 st Management Co. P.O. Box 158, Hyannisport, Massachusetts 02647 . JAMES Is HERE (508) 778-0709 FR N 0 6 2003 TOWN OF BARN -TABLE HEALTH DEPT. DELIVERY CONFIRMATION# `7 3 a Oceanside June 3, 2003 217 Thornton Drive Hyannis, MA 02601 Dear Joshua Cohen, This is to confirm that on July 7, 2003 your company will complete the clean-up as described by the Disaster Specialist, completed by Regan Yerkot. Call my lawyer Russell Haddleton if a problem arrises. Thank you for your patience in this whole matter. cc 1. Beneficiary 2. Town of Barnstable 3. Health Department 4. 1 st Management Co. P.O. Box 158, Hyannisport, Massachusetts 02647 FROM : 1ST PROP. MGMT. PHONE NO. May. 22 2003 05:35PM P1 s First Property Management Telephone 508-420-0299 Fax 508-420-0789 832 Main St. Suite F Osterville, Ma. 02655 Date: 5-25-03 From: Hastings Meadow Condominium Association,Board of Trustees To: Thomas Mckean. Total Number of Pages to be Transmitted Plus Cover Sheet(0) Comments: With regard to the Health Department's,order to remediate mold growth in the attic of unit#21 135 West Main St. Hyannis, Ma,. That order stipulated that the work be completed in 30 days. The contractor, Oceanside Contractors has indicated that due to heavy work schedules the work cannot be performed until mid July. Therefore the Board of Trustees of the Hastings Meadow Condominiums requests an extension of the time permitted to complete that work until August 1, 2003, Having acted in good faith in this regard since discovery of this problem the Board hopes that the Health Department will look favorably upon this request. PROFESSIONAL MKTING ASSC P. 01 I d I 4 V , - E ��F„",p��IImIPIInmRLWew.w�w�.hRWAA®.m®.o.WwW�,A�we®m��.®.n�al,mah.a��ewwo+" io®muu.®wlRvm.udu. wlYl"Iwb�®.mao®.a ,®UWbma •.W.PYm�WYm��um..o.w��"aP.9��B�h®�oe�wem®��y...�,.�1e � I 9 JANI. I.IES Yti 'W h 0 q . s an, p eN,N�p n nll •NIIAInY Iviy II e ullln tltltltl UN'11b w" vN qp� Wdf�I'�!�I J�rf�v V �Y�p,1 pVd I��dtl LI ^I,}'�II Id`V d lel. 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'it, you are hereby notified that any OWo�gurd-, CoplOng, di trlbutk. n P i"e WA R. o;31E aY'Yy G fion in reIiaY1cu3 C7$Ole € '6'�,:�Y�T'Ytl,�1:}d:EfY d d:atl"klr:itl.,l d, ti u c tl u�:�,S herein i,..sRY°ia,li$i �r•t�i~'Yi�l�l.l;�'�;i.. N�o C:1,LT h.°!hii,lw� °'�IY;�I! III':; 11:i1aYN,�ly�lr'.1i��'.' lei N" dV:lii,°°Iy Otl"�'IY"I Yah �a.r, .�I•' ,�' ��:;. YIQ'u Y error, d:Yle,ptl „j.,a 1,jo:iY"y�lfl itl°k°Yumr�rµ�;¢��tl�IFWII IY tela pion ,e � :� �� l�J uM�I:�I+F.�s�li;:Pda}�ui�d Y'hOmErri"'Ib'eEI": a•yam.�,�.,m. w.�.d,�me �e.w... d,�,,,, ..".a-w.a�.®a�W _ � � Yb�. ,k)x 158, Hid-annialpC rt, Massachusetts 02647 i I 1 Town of Barnstable IRegulatory Services t ,,,•�e n � Thomas F. Geiler,Director Public Health Division Thomas McKean,Director 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Office: 508-862.4644 Fax: 508-790-6304 Mr. James Taylor April 25, 2003 Hastings Meadows Co 135 West Main Street A0 Bost 1 �$ Unit#21 t�ft*;spp�.�m A} Hyannis, MA 02601 ook7 NOTICE TO FOLLOW 105 CMR 410.000 STATE SANITARY CODE II - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION The property occupied by you located at 135 West Main Street, Hyannis (Hastings Meadow Condominiums, unit#21), was inspected on September 9, 2002 and on April 11, 2003 by Sam White, Health Inspector for the Town of Barnstable, because of a complaint. The following regulations of the State Sanitary Code must be followed: 105 CMR 410.810: The occupant of the dwelling shall give necessary parties access to the property, upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of making repairs or alterations as deemed necessary in the order letter sent by the Barnstable Public Health Division to First Property Management, dated April 25, 2003. Non-compliance could result in a fine of up to $500.00. Each day's failure to comply with an order shall constitute a separate violation. PER ORDER OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Thomas . McKean, R.S. Director of Public Health Town of Barnstable cc: First Property Management � L Q:Health/WP/JamesTaylor i t` , ,. , . � . � � p T, _ `. �. ,� ` iif ., z j �F. 3. ..+ .>. 1 S [' fi f .� ,�.t r �°'� E Y�6+ � a � �- �, y- E; sue. ,�,��e, � �" t ��,.. � 's -� �,*�,, �e .� r-�.'�.� bl� �t. t O b Vi 0 u S q. - r `fir, 6 ' 4, e . }+ y m40, to s,: k � ''•*�: '•�� ?'�" ,; nor... - "i `dahi�i�*Wnny c r : 4. - I �?TNE Town of Barnstable Regulatory Services Thomas F. Geiler, Director Public Health Division Thomas McKean,Director 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4644 Fax: 508-790-6304 April 25, 2003 First Property Management 832 Main Street, #F Osterville,MA 02655 NOTICE TO ABATE VIOLATIONS OF 105 CMR 410.000, STATE SANITARY CODE II - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION The property managed by you located at 135 West Main Street, Hyannis (Hastings Meadow Condominiums, unit#21), was inspected on September 9, 2002 and on April 11, 2003 by Sam White, Health Inspector for the Town of Barnstable, because of a complaint. The following violation of the State Sanitary Code was observed: 105 CMR 410.500: Chronic dampness in attic. Mold still remains on wood that was not replaced (near chimney). Pictures have been included to show this. Disaster Specialists Company was hired by the owner of the condominium unit #21 to sample and test for mold on September 27, 2002. A positive test result of Aspergillus/Penicillium was confirmed by the hired company. You are directed to correct the violations within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice, by replacing or thoroughly cleaning the mold-covered wood in the attic. The following website can be used for information on cleaning the mold: www.ci.nvc.nv.us/html/doh/html/eyi/moldrntl.htnd. Additionally, it is recom- mended that the insulation in the attic be replaced. You may request a hearing before the Board of Health if written petition requesting same is received within ten (10) days after the date the order is served. Non-compliance could result in a fine of up to $500.00. Each day's failure to comply with an order shall constitute a separate violation. PER ORDER OF THE B ARD OF HEALTH Thomas A. McKean, R.S. Director of Public Health Town of Barnstable cc: James Taylor Q:Health/WP/FirstPropertyManagement2 Town of Barnstable r c.E.o�+ Date: � Q FAX BARNSTna 9 MASS, g �ArF 039. a Number of pages including cover sheet: To: From: Town of Barnstable Health Division 200 Main Street Hyannis,MA 02601 Phone: Phone: 1 (508) 862-4644 Fax phone: Fax phone: 1 (508)790-6304 CC: REMARKS: ❑ Urgent ❑ For your review ❑ Reply ASAP ❑ Please comment —/4te Z.C�Iti� I PROFESSIONAL MKTING ASSC P. 01 :D . r a Isla . . A S Is I 1 ,il . 11 ryryAA,, c e - Ug pf��ypp'1 NN F-AX (508) 775.(64 18 1)Vicell'1bv_t.r 24. 2002 Dumin�„ (1'iVc RI C:)lcic 1 ndc:�z) 11D.51:11".�R. ,,.e Z;oixzrD:;lz1y P, C). moo i tlye:Rnrli , M.A 0260..1 1`0 'whOrll it ITl�.Jy t',Ua'1Cf:'r':13 I With regar—cl to 1.351 Wc,,.I. 13ijra. street. 11ya:YIY"1i3, NTf1, i..Ta"Iit' .21 we re;c:li,lesi" the. R�lllcld�'tlrR�: •I.. 1L'ic d to be c1canecl tc 0isaster apecla.list. 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A To: From: Town of Barnstable Health Division 200 Main Street Hyannis,MA 02601 Phone: Phone: 1,(508) 862-4644 Fax phone: Fax phone: 1 (508)790-6304 CC: REMARKS: ❑ Urgent ❑ For your review ❑ Reply ASAP ❑ Please comment 1 T f r� I CorIes olre �s ems. ;�°''t Y". e a r� ErPostage $ f ?.A (%- Certified Fee m ` N ostmark Return Receipt Fee /I ere � (Endorsement Required) Fee 0 (Endorsemen Restricted t Required) p e Total Postage a Fees $ " v 20M 0 Sent'- — — —-- ra First Property 41t ____________ 2 Main Street - # srreE 83 rl or P( � C'"'' Osterville, MA 02655 Certified Mail Provides: a A mailing receipt a A unique identifier for your mailpiece a A signature upon delivery, a A record of delivery kept by the Postal Service for two years Important Reminders: I i e Certified Mail may ONLY be combined with First-Class Mail r Priority Mail. o Certified Mail is not.available for any class of internatio"dal-m H. ..-a NO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED with Certified Mail. For valuables,please consider Insured or Registered Mail ..�� fir a For an additional fee,a Return Receipt may be,requested t provide proof of delivery.To obtain Return Receipt service,please compl8fe'nd attach a Return Receipt(PS Form 3811)to the article and add'applicabl'e postage to cover the fee.Endorse mailpiece"Return Receipt Requested".To receive a fee waiver for a duplicate return receipt,a USPS postmark on your Certified Mail receipt is required. a For an additional fee, delivery may be restricted to the addressee or ( , addressee's authorized agent.Advise the clerk or mark the mailpiece with the endorsement"Restricted Delivery". c,,,,• . a If a postmark on the Certified Mail receipt is desired,please present the arti- cle at the post office for postmarking. If a postmark on the Certified Mail receipt is not needed,detach and affix label with postage and mail. IMPORTANT:Save this receipt and present it when making an inquiry. I PS Form 3800,January 2001 (Reverse) 102595-M-01-2425 r � � f Town of Barnstable `f Regulatory Services Thomas F. Geiler, Director Public Health Division Thomas McKean,Director 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4644 Fax: 508-790-6304 April 25, 2003 First Property Management 832 Main Street, #F Osterville, MA 02655 NOTICE TO ABATE VIOLATIONS OF 105 CMR 410.000, STATE SANITARY CODE U - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION The property managed by you located at 135 West Main Street, Hyannis (Hastings Meadow Condominiums, unit#21), was inspected on September 9, 2002 and on April 11, 2003 by Sam White, Health Inspector for the Town of Barnstable, because of a complaint. The following violation of the State Sanitary Code was observed: 105 CMR 410.500: Chronic dampness in attic. Mold still remains on wood that was not replaced (near chimney). Pictures have been included to show this. Disaster Specialists Company was hired by the owner of the condominium unit #21 to sample and test for mold on September 27, 2002. A positive test result of Aspergillus/Penicillium was confirmed by the hired company. You are directed to correct the violations within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice, by replacing or thoroughly cleaning the mold-covered wood in the attic. . The following website can be used for information on cleaning the mold: www.ci.nvc.ny.us/html/doh/html/eui/moldrntl.htud. Additionally, it is recom- mended that the insulation in the attic be replaced. You may request a hearing before the Board of Health if written petition requesting same is received within ten (10) days after the date the order is served. Non-compliance could result in a fine of up to $500.00. Each day's failure to comply with an order shall constitute a separate violation. PER ORDER OF THE B ARD OF HEALTH Thomas A. McKean,R.S. Director of Public Health Town of Barnstable cc: James Taylor Q:Health/WP/Fi stPropertyManagement2 • � Gfh ( tti Er 0 F F I C I A L U S E Er Postage $ .n Q r- Certified Fee �•J O M Po Return Receipt Fee VC V7 (Endorsement Required) p C3 Restricted Delivery Fee O O (Endorsement Required) Total Postage&Fees Mr. James Taylor Ir Hastings Meadows,-Condominiums---- '4 .. 0 135 West Main Street— Unit #21 - N Hyannis, MA 02601 Certified Mail Provides: n A mailing receipt n A unique identifier for.your mailpiece o A signature upon delivery a A record of delivery kept by the Postal Service forRwo years Important Reminders: a Certified Mail may ONLY be combined with FirstrClass Mail or Priority Mail. o Certified Mail is not available for any class onternational'mail. o NO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROWOED with Certif ed Mail. 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Geiler,Director Public Health Division Thomas McKean,Director 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4644 Fax: 508-790-6304 April 25, 2003 Mr. James Taylor Hastings Meadows Condominiums 135 West Main Street Unit#21 Hyannis, MA 02601 NOTICE TO FOLLOW 105 CMR 410.000, STATE SANITARY CODE II - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION The property occupied by you located at 135 West Main Street, Hyannis (Hastings Meadow Condominiums,unit#21), was inspected on September 9, 2002 and on April 11, 2003 by Sam White, Health Inspector for the Town of Barnstable, because of a complaint. The following regulations of the State Sanitary Code must be followed: 105 CMR 410.810: The occupant of the dwelling shall give necessary parties access to the property, upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of making repairs or alterations as deemed necessary in the order letter sent by the Barnstable Public Health Division to First Property Management, dated April 25, 2003. Non-compliance could result in a fine of up to $500.00. Each day's failure to comply with an order shall constitute a separate violation. PER ORDER OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Thomas . McKean, R.S. Director of Public Health Town of Barnstable cc: First Property Management Q:Health/WP/JamesTaylor L White, Samuel From: McKean,Thomas Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 8:37 AM To: White, Samuel Subject: RE: 135 West Main St. - Hastings Meadows Condos I believe he gave a good effort so I would not issue any tickets at this time. A final order letter would be recommended. Please acknowledge in the letter that a majority of the roofing was replaced. It was difficult to see what was on the insulation in those dark pictures-could be dead mold spores. The letter should contain a sentence recommending removal. Please send a copy of the letter to Tom Geiler and Howard Wensley. Also please FAX a copy to Gary at OSHA (617) 565- 6923. -----Original Message----- From: White, Samuel Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 8:17 AM To: McKean,Thomas Subject:. 135 West Main St. - Hastings Meadows Condos Tom- What I plan to do regarding Mr.Taylor at Hastings Meadows Condos is to issue a final order letter to the property manager to correct the remaining problems of mold. Should I order that the insulation be replaced as well? Should this be an order letter, or should fines be sent since this is well past the finish deadline. However, the property manager believes they have done everything necessary to correct the problem. I'm thinking an order letter is probably best. What do you think? Sam Samuel H. White Health Inspector Town of Barnstable, Public Health Division 200 Main St. Hyannis, MA 02601 Phone: (508) 862-4644 Cell: (508) 294-1395 Fax: (508) 790-6304 email: samuel.white@town.barnstable.ma.us 1 JAMES J. A. GAVANAUGH, A D. 140 YARMOUTH RD.. HYANNIS,MA 02601 508 775-31 12 FAX 508 771-2850 December 11,2002 Thomas A. McKean, Director Director of Public Health Town of Barnstable 200 Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 RE:James Taylor(DOB: 11-15-50) Dear Mr. McKean: am writing to you regarding questions that have arisen by Mr. James Taylo rwho is a patient of mine,regarding property that he manages at 135 West Main Street in Hyannis. As you are probably aware, mold allergy and illness secondary to mold growth is a significant problem on the Cape due to moisture levels inherent to the area. Mold will grow in any area that is encouraged by dampness or condensation. It is important to appreciate that the correction of the problem because of the durability of the mold organism, must not only correct the source of the water leakage or condensation, but also removal of those parts of a building that have been exposed to the mold. As is often the case, moisture accumulates within a building wall because of the interface of warm and cold air. Mold in that area will invade the wood structure, not only insulation and wall boards. The wood itself must be removed along with other aspects of the wall and replaced by new building products that have not been exposed to moisture or to the mold. Testing for mold spores within a house must include air sampling from the suspected spaces, but also sampling of the materials such as wall board, insulation and studs if the evaluation is to be reliable. I enclose a copy of sampling that was recently done by us in a residence in Orleans that had been judged free of mold by an environmental specialist. The home owner continued to have symptoms of toxic mold disease. The bedroom and bath continue to show dangerous levels of mold spores and the source of the problem continues to lie within the walls of the house in the studs that were not replaced when the interior of the house was rebuilt to resolve ongoing problems of mold exposure. In Mr. Taylor's situation, it is inadequate to repair a roof and the visible areas of moisture damaged by the leaky roof. Further inspection with sampling for mold within the studs of the Structure must be accomplished and as appropriate the wood framing must be replaced if the mold problems are to be resolved. If questions arise,please contact me at my office. Very truly yours James J.A. 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ArticleNumberi, ; ;: 7001 '1940 `OOO5-371`9.9 -%I I(transfer from service label) fjil 1 ax#r £ar e i :� PS Form 3811,August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-01-M-03Bt UNITED STATES Public Health Divicion Town of BarnsWe 200 Main St Sender: Please pi�pYly&�e, address, and ZIF+4 in this box'- ' | I; 1 i+I E'D M l -i L 7®a i 1a q0 Cc0 3`7to 1 521 Town of Barnstable Regulatory Services g Y F � Thomas F. Geiler,Director Public Health Division Thomas McKean,Director 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4644 Fax: 508-790-6304 December 27, 2002 First Property Management , 832 Main Street,#F Osterville, MA 02655 NOTICE TO ABATE VIOLATIONS OF 105 CMR 410.000 STATE SANITARY CODE II -MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION The property managed by you located at 135 West Main Street, Hyannis (Hastings Meadow Condominiums, unit #21), was inspected on September 9, 2002 by Sam White, Health Inspector for the Town of Barnstable,because of a complaint. The following violation of the State Sanitary Code was observed: 105 CMR 410.500: Chronic dampness in attic. Disaster Specialists Company was hired by the owner of the condominium unit#21 to sample and test for mold on September 27, 2002. A positive test result of Aspergillus/Penicillium was confirmed by the hired company. You are directed to correct the violations within sixty (60) days of your receipt of this notice, by repairing or replacing the roof and to clean up the mold growth throughout the condo unit resulting from the roof and attic problem by following the instructions in the remediation section of the following website: www.ci.nyc.nv.us/htmUdoh/htmVepi/moldrptl.html. Enclosed is a copy of the remediation section of the website listed above. You may request a hearing before the Board of Health if written petition requesting same is received within ten (10) days after the date the order is served. Non-compliance could result in a fine of up to $500.00. Each day's failure to comply with an order shall constitute a separate violation. PER ORDER OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH PAL Thomas A. McKean, R.S. Director of Public Health Town of Barnstable Q:Health/WP/FirstPropertyManagement New York City Department of Health &Mental Hygiene -Environmental & Occupational... Page 1 of 5 3. Remediation In all situations, the underlying cause of water accumulation must be rectified or fungal growth will recur. Any initial water infiltration should be stopped and cleaned immediately. An immediate response (within 24 to 48 hours) and thorough clean up, drying, and/or removal of water damaged materials will prevent or limit mold growth. If the source of water is elevated humidity,relative humidity should be maintained at levels below 60% to inhibit mold growth.31 Emphasis should be on ensuring proper repairs of the building infrastructure, so that water damage and moisture buildup does not recur. Five different levels of abatement are described below. The size of the area impacted by fungal contamination primarily determines the type of remediation. The sizing levels below are based on professional judgement and practicality; currently there is not adequate data to relate the extent of contamination to frequency or severity of health effects. The goal of remediation is to remove or clean contaminated materials in a way that prevents the emission of fungi and dust contaminated with fungi from leaving a work area and entering an occupied or non-abatement area, while protecting the health of workers performing the abatement. The listed remediation methods were designed to achieve this goal, however, due to the general nature of these methods it is the responsibility of the people conducting remediation to ensure the methods enacted are adequate. The listed remediation methods are not meant to exclude other similarly effective methods. Any changes to the remediation methods listed in these guidelines, however, should be carefully considered prior to implementation. Non-porous (e.g., metals, glass, and hard plastics) and semi-porous (e.g., wood, and concrete) materials that are structurally sound and are visibly moldy can be cleaned and reused. Cleaning should be done using a detergent solution. Porous materials such as ceiling tiles and insulation, and wallboards with more than a small area of contamination should be removed and discarded. Porous materials (e.g., wallboard, and fabrics) that can be cleaned, can be reused, but should be discarded if possible. A professional restoration consultant should be contacted when restoring porous materials with more than a small area of fungal contamination. All materials to be reused should be dry and visibly free from mold. Routine inspections should be conducted to confirm the effectiveness of remediation work. The use of gaseous, vapor-phase, or aerosolized biocides for remedial purposes is not recommended. The use of biocides in this manner can pose health concerns for people in occupied spaces of the building and for people returning to the treated space if used improperly. Furthermore, the effectiveness of these treatments is unproven and does not address the possible health concerns from the presence of the remaining non-viable mold. For additional information on the use of biocides for remedial purposes, refer to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists'document, "Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control." 3.1 Level I: Small Isolated Areas (10 sq. ft or less) - e.g., ceiling tiles, small areas on walls a. Remediation can be conducted by regular building maintenance staff. Such persons should receive training on proper clean up methods, personal protection, and potential health hazards. This training can be performed as part of a program to comply with the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). b. Respiratory protection (e.g.,N95 disposable respirator), in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134), is recommended. Gloves and eye protection should be worn. c. The work area should be unoccupied. Vacating people from spaces adjacent to the work http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/html/epi/moldrptl.html 12/27/02 New York City,Department of Health &Mental Hygiene -Environmental & Occupational... Page 2 of 5 area is not necessary but is recommended in the presence of infants (less than 12 months old), persons recovering from recent surgery, immune suppressed people, or people with chronic inflammatory lung diseases (e.g., asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and severe allergies). d. Containment of the work area is not necessary. Dust suppression methods, such as misting (not soaking) surfaces prior to remediation, are recommended. e. Contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be removed from the building in a sealed plastic bag. There are no special requirements for the disposal of moldy materials. f. The work area and areas used by remedial workers for egress should be cleaned with a damp cloth and/or mop and a detergent solution. g. All areas should be left dry and visibly free from contamination and debris. 3.2 Level II: Mid-Sized Isolated Areas (10 - 30 sq. ft.) - e.g., individual wallboard panels. a. Remediation can be conducted by regular building maintenance staff. Such persons should receive training on proper clean up methods, personal protection, and potential health hazards. This training can be performed as part of a program to comply with the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). b. Respiratory protection (e.g., N95 disposable respirator), in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134), is recommended. Gloves and eye protection should be worn. c. The work area should be unoccupied. Vacating people from spaces adjacent to the work area is not necessary but is recommended in the presence of infants (less than 12 months old), persons having undergone recent surgery, immune suppressed people, or people with chronic inflammatory lung diseases (e.g., asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and severe allergies). d. The work area should be covered with a plastic sheet(s) and sealed with tape before remediation, to contain dust/debris. e. Dust suppression methods, such as misting (not soaking) surfaces prior to remediation, are recommended. f. Contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be removed from the building in sealed plastic bags. There are no special requirements for the disposal of moldy materials. g. The work area and areas used by remedial workers for egress should be HEPA vacuumed(a vacuum equipped with a High-Efficiency Particulate Air filter) and cleaned with a damp cloth and/or mop and a detergent solution. h. All areas should be left dry and visibly free from contamination and debris. 3.3 Level III: Large Isolated Areas (30 - 100 square feet) - e.g., several wallboard panels. A health and safety professional with experience performing microbial investigations should be http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/htn-fl/doh/htmVepi/moldrptl.html 12/27/02 New York City Department of Health &Mental Hygiene -Environmental & Occupational... Page 3 of 5 consulted prior to remediation activities to provide oversight for the project. The following procedures at a minimum are recommended: a. Personnel trained in the handling of hazardous materials and equipped with respiratory protection, (e.g., N95 disposable respirator), in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection standard(29 CFR 1910.134), is recommended. Gloves and eye protection should be worn. b. The work area and areas directly adjacent should be covered with a plastic sheet(s) and taped before remediation, to contain dust/debris. c. Seal ventilation ducts/grills in the work area and areas directly adjacent with plastic sheeting. d. The work area and areas directly adjacent should be unoccupied. Further vacating of people from spaces near the work area is recommended in the presence of infants (less than 12 months old), persons having undergone recent surgery, immune suppressed people, or people with chronic inflammatory lung diseases (e.g., asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and severe allergies). e. Dust suppression methods, such as misting (not soaking) surfaces prior to remediation, are recommended. f. Contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be removed from the building in sealed plastic bags. There are no special requirements for the disposal of moldy materials. g. The work area and surrounding areas should be HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with a damp cloth and/or mop and a detergent solution. h. All areas should be left dry and visibly free from contamination and debris. If abatement procedures are expected to generate a lot of dust (e.g., abrasive cleaning of contaminated surfaces, demolition of plaster walls) or the visible concentration of the fungi is heavy (blanket coverage as opposed to patchy), then it is recommended that the remediation procedures for Level IV are followed. 3.4 Level IV: Extensive Contamination (greater than 100 contiguous square feet in an area) A health and safety professional with experience performing microbial investigations should be consulted prior to remediation activities to provide oversight for the project. The following procedures are recommended: a. Personnel trained in the handling of hazardous materials equipped with: i. Full-face respirators with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cartridges ii. Disposable protective clothing covering both head and shoes iii. Gloves b. Containment of the affected area: http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/html/epi/moldrptl.html 12/27/02 New York City Department of Health &Mental Hygiene - Environmental & Occupational... Page 4 of 5 i. Complete isolation of work area from occupied spaces using plastic sheeting sealed with duct tape (including ventilation ducts/grills, fixtures, and any other openings) ii. The use of an exhaust fan with a HEPA filter to generate negative pressurization iii. Airlocks and decontamination room c. Vacating people from spaces adjacent to the work area is not necessary but is recommended in the presence of infants (less than 12 months old), persons having undergone recent surgery, immune suppressed people, or people with chronic inflammatory lung diseases (e.g., asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and severe allergies). d. Contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be removed from the building in sealed plastic bags. The outside of the bags should be cleaned with a damp cloth and a detergent solution or HEPA vacuumed in the decontamination chamber prior to their transport to uncontaminated areas of the building. There are no special requirements for the disposal of moldy materials. e. The contained area and decontamination room should be HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with a damp cloth and/or mop with a detergent solution and be visibly clean prior to the removal of isolation barriers. f. Air monitoring should be conducted prior to_occupancy to determine if the area is fit to reoccupy. 3.5 Level V: Remediation of HVAC Systems 3.5.1 A Small Isolated Area of Contamination (<10 square feet) in the HVAC System a. Remediation can be conducted by regular building maintenance staff. Such persons should receive training on proper clean up methods,personal protection, and potential health hazards. This training can be performed as part of a program to comply with the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). b. Respiratory protection (e.g., N95 disposable respirator), in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134), is recommended. Gloves and eye protection should be worn. c. The HVAC system should be shut down prior to any remedial activities. d. The work area should be covered with a plastic sheet(s) and sealed with tape before remediation, to contain dust/debris. e. Dust suppression methods, such as misting (not soaking) surfaces prior to remediation, are recommended. f. Growth supporting materials that are contaminated, such as the paper on the insulation of interior lined ducts and filters, should be removed. Other contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be removed in sealed plastic bags. There are no special requirements for the disposal of moldy materials. g. The work area and areas immediately surrounding the work area should be HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with a damp cloth and/or,mop and a detergent solution. http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/htn-d/epi/moldrptl.html 12/27/02 •New York City Department of Health &Mental Hygiene-Environmental & Occupational... Page 5 of 5 f • h. All areas should be left dry and visibly free from contamination and debris. i. A variety of biocides are recommended by HVAC manufacturers for use with HVAC components, such as, cooling coils and condensation pans. HVAC manufacturers should be consulted for the products they recommend for use in their systems. 3.5.2 Areas of Contamination (>10 square feet) in the HVAC System A health and safety professional with experience performing microbial investigations should be consulted prior to remediation activities to provide oversight for remediation projects involving more than a small isolated area in an HVAC system. The following procedures are recommended: a. Personnel trained in the handling of hazardous materials equipped with: i. Respiratory protection (e.g., N95 disposable respirator), in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection standard(29 CFR 1910.134), is recommended. ii. Gloves and eye protection iii. Full-face respirators with HEPA cartridges and disposable protective clothing covering both head and shoes should be worn if contamination is greater than 30 square feet. b. The HVAC system should be shut down prior to any remedial activities. c. Containment of the affected area: i. Complete isolation of work area from the other areas of the HVAC system using plastic sheeting sealed with duct tape. ii. The use of an exhaust fan with a HEPA filter to generate negative pressurization. iii. Airlocks and decontamination room if contamination is greater than 30 square feet. d. Growth supporting materials that are contaminated, such as the paper on the insulation of interior lined ducts and filters, should be removed. Other contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be removed in sealed plastic bags. When a decontamination chamber is present, the outside of the bags should be cleaned with a damp cloth and a detergent solution or HEPA vacuumed prior to their transport to uncontaminated areas of the There are no special requirements for the disposal of moldy materials. e. The contained area and decontamination room should be HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with- a damp cloth and/or mop and a detergent solution prior to the removal of isolation barriers. f. All areas should be left dry and visibly free from contamination and debris. g. Air monitoring should be conducted prior to re-occupancy with the HVAC system in operation to determine if the area(s) served by the system are fit to reoccupy. h. A variety of biocides are recommended by HVAC manufacturers for use with HVAC components, such as, cooling coils and condensation pans. HVAC manufacturers should be consulted for the products they recommend for use in their systems. http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/htnil/doh/htn-d/epi/moldrptl.html 12/27/02 i White, Samuel From: McKean,Thomas Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 12:00 PM To: White, Samuel Subject: 135 West Main Street Hi Sam, You should have received an email which I forwarded to you from Howard Wensley this morning regarding the James Taylor complaint. Howard Wensley also called me today regarding this.The problem is the order letter lacked a requirement to clean up the mold growth. An appropriate standard to use for the clean up is at <www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/html/epi/moldrptl.html>. Please update the letter to include this requirement and send it via certified mail to the owner. Also, on the top right corner of the letter, please indicate it is send by certified mail with the certificate number. I 1 . i f; 1 I PROFESSIONAL MKTING ASSC P. 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Article Number I (Transfer from service label) i 4 ' 1 f i , Jill I i j l f 1 I 1 11 I PS Form 3811,Aug6st`2001' Domestic Return Receipt 102595-01-M-0381 I I UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First-Class Mail Postage&Fees Paid USPS Permit No.G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box • Public Health MUM Town of Bamstable 200 Main St. Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601 I IS�t?4SI�It!-�4tllf?9t1tl�''1?1lt111}}1��littS�tj�'l41�:{ll4t�t�ll ram,. � �•..;�. t _ x Town of Barnstable , R a% X- ."R * Regulatory Services � � ga "1M Thomas F. Geiler,Director Public Health Division Thomas McKean,Director 200 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4644 Fax: 508-790-6304 November 18, 2002 First Property Management 832 Main Street,#F Osterville, MA 02655 NOTICE TO ABATE VIOLATIONS OF 105 CMR 410.000 STATE SANITARY CODE II - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION The property managed by you located at 135 West Main Street, Hyannis (Hastings Meadow Condominiums, unit #21), was inspected on September 9, 2002 by Sam White, Health Inspector for the Town of Barnstable,because of a complaint. The following violation of the State Sanitary Code was observed: 105 CMR 410.500: Chronic dampness in attic. Disaster Specialists Company was hired by the owner of the condominium unit#21 to sample and test for mold on September 27, 2002. A positive test result of Aspergillus/Penicillium was confirmed by the hired company. You are directed to correct the violations within sixty (60) days of your receipt of this notice, by repairing or replacing the roof. You may request a hearing before the Board of Health if written petition requesting same is received within ten (10) days after the date the order is served. Non-compliance could result in a fine of up to $500.00. Each day's failure to comply with an order shall constitute a separate violation. PER ORDER OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH McKean, R.S. Director of Public Health Town of Barnstable I Q:HealdVWP/FirstPropertyManagement HOBBS&WARREN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS FORM 30C BOARD OF HEALTH �, s-l� 6� CIT TO N W L DEPARTMENT o —____—_—__ ADDRESS (Tb p' �' 2 �LLEPH NE Address 3g O.—P'If 2k � _ Occupant f- Floor Apartment No. 2I No.of Occupants No. of Habitable Rooms No.Sleeping Rooms __-- No. dwelling or rooming units__ No.Stories__ Name and address of owner — Remarks Reg. Vio. YARD Out Bld s.: Fences: Garbage and Rubbish Containers.- Drainage Infestation Rats or other: STRUCTURE EXT. Steps,Stairs, Porches: Dual Egress:and Obst'n.: ❑ B ❑ F ❑ M Doors,Windows: Roof Gutters, Drains: Walls: Foundation: Chimney: BASEMENT en. anitation: c Dampness: 0-1 Stairs: c `New Piclis Li htin STRUCTURE INT. Hall,Stairway: Obst'n.: Al 11 Hall, Floor,Wall,Ceiling: Hall Lighting: Hall Windows: HEATING Chimneys: Lb Ak I fliz 0 1 v-1 IDZ Central ❑ Y ❑ N Equip. Repair !L) ve- TYPE: Stacks, Flues,Vents: s PLUMBING: Supply Line: b,. all ❑ MS ❑ ST ❑ P Waste Line: H.W.Tanks Safety and Vent(s)MR.t? ELECTRICAL Panels, Meters,Cir.: ❑ 110 ❑ 220 Fusing,Grnd.: AMP: Gen.Cond. Distrib. Box.- Gen. Basement Wiring: DWELLING UNIT Ventil. L to . Outlets Walls Ceils. Wind. Doors Floors Locks Kitchen Bathroom Pantry Den Living Room Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Hot Water Facil. Sup.Ten.,Gas, Oil, Elect.: Stacks, Flues,Vents,Safeties: Kitchen Facilities Sink Stove Bathing,Toilet Facil. Vent., Plumb.,Sanit'n.: Wash Basin, Shower or Tub: Infestation Rats, Mice, Roaches or Other.- Egress Dual and Obst'n: General Building Posted Locks on Doors: ONE OR MORE OF THE VIOLATIONS CHECKED ABOVE IS A CONDITION WHICH MAY MATERIALLY IMPAIR THE HEALTH OR SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THE OCCUPANT AS DETERMINED BY 105CMR 410.750 OF THE CODE OR THE AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR. (See Over) "THIS INSPE EP T I SIGNED AND CERTIFIED UNDER THE PAINS AND PENALTIES F INSPECTOR _ TITLE _ A.M i DATE [ 3o-6� TIME �0- y� _ M. - n A.M. THE NEXT SCHEDULED REINSPECTION 04k. �QAS P.M. ,:, a� :r:,'Y7. ,..., :•,:y,. ,.,xn .,.•r..J, i , ... .yw:, Y +:�,.+nHrt+t" ;"ti'k r .,;ww'7"�I... .n.. i a+T:tt ,'"y.!L.lYM1 :rpt�trt«$ ,v.R. ,yaa .•,Y77 ,rrr ..�„ , 410.750: Conditions Deemed'to Endanger or Impair.Health or Safety 1 The following conditions, when.found to exist in residential premises, shall be deemed,conditions which may endanger or impair the health, or safety and well-being of a person or persons'occupying the premises. This listing is composed of those items 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. Because Chapter 11, 105 CMR 410.100 through 410.620 state minimum requirements of fitness for human habitation, any other violation has.the potential to fall within this category in any given specific situation but may not do so in every case and therefore is not included in this listing. Failure to include shall in no way be construed as a determination that other violations or conditions may not be found to fall within this category. Nor shall failure to include affect the duty of the local health official to order repair or correction of such violation(s) pursuant to 105 CMR 410.830 through 410.833 nor shall failure to include affect the legal obligation of the person to whom the order is issued to comply with such order. (A) Failure to provide a supply of water sufficient in quantity, pressure and temperature, both hot and cold, to meet the ordinary needs of the occupant in accordance with 105 CMR 410.180 and 410.190 for a period of 24 hours or longer. (B) Failure to provide heat as required by 105 CMR 410.201 or improper venting or use of a space heater or water heater as prohibited by 105 CMR 410.200(B) and 410.202. (C) Shutoff and/or failure to restore electricity or gas. (D) Failure to provide the electrical facilities required by 105 CMR 410.250(B), 410.251(A), 410.253 and the lighting in com- mon area required by 105 CMR 410.254. (E) Failure to provide a safe supply of water. (F) Failure to provide a toilet and maintain a sewage disposal system in operable condition as required by 105 CMR 410.150(A)(1)and 410.300. (G.) Failure to provide adequate exits, or the obstruction of any exit, passageway or-common area caused by any object, including garbage or trash, which prevents egress in case of an emergency 105 CMR 410.450, 410.451 and 410.452. (H) Failure to comply with the security requirements of 105 CMR 410.480(D). (1) Failure to comply with any provisions of 105 CMR 410.600, 410.601 or 410.602 which results in any accumulation of gar- bage, rubbish, filth or other causes of sickness which may provide a food source or harborage for rodents, insects or other pests or otherwise contribute to.accidents or to the creation or spread of disease. (J) The presence of leadbased paint on a dwelling or dwelling unit inviolation of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control; 105 CMR 460.000. (See M.G.L. c. 111 @@ 190 through 199.) (K) Roof,foundation, or other structural defects that may expose the occupant or anyone else to fire, burns, shock, accident or other dangers or impairment to health or safety. ` (L) Failure to install electrical, plumbing, heating and gas-burning facilities in accordance with accepted plumbing, heating, gas-fitting and electrical wiring standards or failure-to maintain such facilties as are required by 105 CMR 410.351 and 410.352, so as to expose the occupant or anyone else to fire, burns, shock, accident or other danger or impairment to health or safety. (M) Any defect in asbestos material used as insulation or covering on a pipe, boiler or furnace which may result in the release of asbestos dust or which may result in the release of powdered, crumbled or pulverized asbestos material in violation of 105 CMR 410.353. (N) Failure to provide a smoke detector required by 105 CMR 410.482. (0) Any of the following conditions which remain uncorrected for a period of five or more days following the notice to or knowledge of the owner of said condition or conditions: (1) Lack of a kitchen sink of sufficient size and capacity for washing dishes and kitchen utensils or lack of a stove and oven or any defect that renders either inoperable. (2) Failure to provide a washbasin and shower or bathtub as required in 105 CMR 410.150(A)(2) and 410.150(A)(3)or any defect which renders them inoperable. (3) Any defect in the electrical, plumbing or heating system which makes such system or any part thereof in violation of generally accepted plumbing, heating, gasfitting, or electrical wiring standards that do not create an immediate hazard. (4) Failure to maintain a safe handrail or protective railing for every stairway, porch balcony, roof or similar place as required by 105 CMR 410.503(A)and 410.503(B). (5) Failure to eliminate rodents, cockroaches, insect infestations and other pests as required by 105 CMR 410.550. (P) Any other violation of 105 CMR 410.000 not enumerated in 105 CMR 410.750(A)through (0)shall be deemed to be a con- dition which may endanger or materially impair the health or safety and well-being of an occupant upon the failure of the owner to remedy said condition within the time so ordered by the Board of Health. (p .-.,..r.-ti-.-..-.��,�,,.�,,,�„��.Y..�,.-.+...,,yi.�•y.,,,+,use-.,,.::.,....,,.,,<,,,.w�...`.,...-�.++.�....vr...y.TM,,.�-,s�}�.y•.•v ,- w v. ,ty..-�,«r-•-G�'_. _.,.,,,.K�,�.,-„-,i`.t^' xc , 1 FORM '30 HOBBS&WARREN ,M THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS �I�W BOARD OF HEALTH !6 CITY/•OWN DEPARTMENT ADDRESS ,M TELEPHONE Address _ Occupant �'�+� J"_7T�4 Floor _Apartment No. *�_ _ No.of Occupants__- No. of Habitable Rooms----No.Sleeping Rooms_ __ _ No.dwelling or rooming units __ No. Stories Name and address of owner Remarks Reg. Vio. YARD Out Bld s.: Fences: Garbage and Rubbish 1 Containers: Drainage Infestation Rats or other: STRUCTURE EXT. Steps,Stairs, Porches: Dual Egress:and Obst'n.: ❑ B ❑ F ❑ M Doors,Windows: Roof Gutters, Drains.- Walls.- Foundation: Chimney: BASEMENT Gen:Sanitation h4q t 4 Dam ne__.. ss: c 9 Stairs: 4,r� ��%, �,, ,� R ,�r�->_ �fi 4 s a %,.r f., 4 STRUCTURE INT. Hall,Stairway: Obst'n.: I;L Hall, Floor,Wall,Ceilin : 10()S4 'A e;k, � ��E;r 3 ..ia_rt. Hall lighting: as .J Hall Windows: ,, I _ HEATING Chimneys: t 6Il °ruP'�wv. I6/lci 107, _-. Central E] Y N_ Equip. Repair - TYPE: Stacks, Flues,Vents: y F�c i Q.0 PLUMBING: Supply Line: , , rti1 t rl-,,,6, ❑ MS ❑ ST ❑ P Waste Line: ,'-nc'� H.W.Tanks Safety and Vent(s) ELECTRICAL Panels, Meters,Cir.: ❑ 110 ❑ 220 Fusing,Grnd.: AMP: Gen.Cond. Distrib. Box: Gen. Basement Wiring: DWELLING UNIT Ventil. L to . Outlets Walls Ceils. Wind. Doors Floors Locks Kitchen Bathroom Pantry Den Living Room Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom, 4 Hot Water Facil. Sup.Ten., Gas, Oil, Elect.: Stacks, Flues,Vents,Safeties: Kitchen Facilities Sink Stove ,Bathing,Toilet Facil. Vent., Plumb.,Sanit'n.: Wash Basin, Shower or Tub: Infestation Rats, Mice, Roaches or Other.- Egress Dual and Obst'n: General Building Posted Locks on Doors: f ONE OR MORE OF THE VIOLATIONS CHECKED ABOVE IS A CONDITION WHICH MAY MATERIALLY IMPAIR THE HEALTH OR SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THE OCCUPANT AS DETERMINED BY 105CMR 410.750 OF THE CODE OR THE AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR. (See Over) "THIS INSPECTION REPS,T IS SIGNED AND CERTIFIED UNDER THE PAINS AND PENALTIES OF DER`URY ! INSPECTOR TITLE _ = .M. DATE ( ;Z. TIME f fl.� _ P.M. .� ._....,. A.M. THE NEXT SCHEDULED REINSPECTION tW '- `= P.M. 410.750: Conditions Deemed to Endanger or Impair Health or Safety The following conditions, when found to exist in residential premises, shall be deemed conditions which may endanger or impair the heaith, or safety and well-being of a person or persons occupying the premises. This listing is composed of those items 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. Because Chapter 11, 105 CMR 410.100 through 410.620 state minimum requirements of fitness for human habitation, any other violation has the potential to fall within this category in any given specific situation but may not do so in every case and therefore is not included in this listing. Failure to include shall in no way be construed as a determination that other violations or conditions may not be found to fall within this category. Nor shall failure to include affect the duty of the local health official to order repair or correction of such violation(s) pursuant to 105 CMR 410.830 through 410.833 nor shall failure to include affect the legal obligation of the person to whom the order is issued to comply with such order. (A) Failure to provide a supply of water sufficient in quantity, pressure and temperature, both hot and cold, to meet the ordinary needs of the occupant in accordance with 105 CMR 410.180 and 410.190 for a period of 24 hours or longer. (B) Failure to provide heat as required by 105 CMR 410.201 or improper venting or use of a space heater or water heater as prohibited by 105 CMR 410.200(B) and 410.202. (C) Shutoff and/or failure to restore electricity or gas. (D) Failure to provide the electrical facilities required by 105 CMR 410.250(B), 410.251(A), 410.253 and the lighting in com- mon area required by 105 CMR 410.254. (E) Failure to provide a safe supply of water. (F) Failure to provide a toilet and maintain a sewage disposal system in operable condition as required by 105 CMR 410.150(A)(1)and 410.300. (G) Failure to provide adequate,exits, or the obstruction of any exit, passageway or common area caused by any object, including garbage or trash, which prevents egress in case of an emergency 105 CMR 410.450, 410.451 and 410.452. (H) Failure to comply with the security requirements of 105 CMR 410.480(D). (1) Failure to comply with any provisions of 105 CMR 410.600, 410.601 or 410.602 which results in any accumulation of gar- bage, rubbish, filth or other causes of sickness which may provide a food source or harborage for rodents, insects or other pests or otherwise contribute to accidents or to the creation or spread of disease. (J) The presence of leadbased paint on a dwelling or dwelling unit in violation of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control, 105 CMR 460.000. (See M.G.L. c. 111 @@ 190 through 199.) (K) Roof, foundation, or other structural defects that may expose the occupant or anyone else to fire, burns, shock, accident or other dangers or impairment to health or safety. (L) Failure to install electrical, plumbing, heating and gas-burning facilities in accordance with accepted plumbing, heating, gas-fitting and electrical wiring standards or failure to maintain such facilties as are required by 105 CMR 410.351 and 410.352, so as to expose the occupant or anyone else to fire, burns, shock, accident or other danger or impairment to health or safety. (M) Any defect in asbestos material used as insulation or covering on a pipe, boiler or furnace which may result in the release of asbestos dust or which may result in the release of powdered, crumbled or pulverized asbestos material in violation of 105 CMR 410.353. (N) Failure to provide a smoke detector required by 105 CMR 410.482. (0) Any of the following conditions which remain uncorrected for a period of five or more days following the notice to or knowledge of the owner of said condition or conditions: (1) Lack of a kitchen sink of sufficient size and capacity for washing dishes and kitchen utensils or lack of a stove and oven or any defect that renders either inoperable. (2) Failure to provide a washbasin and shower or bathtub as required in 105 CMR 410.150(A)(2) and 410.150(A)(3)or any defect which renders them inoperable. (3) Any defect in the electrical, plumbing or heating system which makes such system or any part thereof in violation of generally accepted plumbing, heating, gasfitting, or electrical wiring standards that do not create an immediate hazard. (4) Failure to maintain a safe handrail or protective railing for every stairway, porch balcony, roof or similar place as required by 105 CMR 410.503(A)and 410.503(B). (5) Failure to eliminate rodents, cockroaches, insect infestations and other pests as required by 105 CMR 410.550. (P) Any other violation of 105 CMR 410.000 not enumerated in 105 CMR 410.750(A)through (0) shall be deemed to be a con- dition which may endanger or materially impair the health or safety and well-being of an occupant upon the failure of the owner to remedy said condition within the time so ordered by the Board of Health. JAMES IS HERE Voice (508) 778-0709 FAX (508) 775-6418 1 � � a2 U � -4e) W J (t L" 4 Servicing Lending Institutions Since 1984 P.O. Box 158, Hyannisport, Massachusetts 02647 fit!f EN AM R l ........... !d ZL We Make Disasters Disappear Mold Sample Results," 135 West Main Street Unit 21 44 Hyannis, MA Prepared by: Regan G. Yerhot IAQ Project Manager Mold Remediation Specialist Disaster Specialists P.O. Box 480 Sandwich, MA 02563 Septexrber 2602 lr< ' r t. 3. s, 7 i Disaster Specialists P.O. Box 480 Sandwich, MA 02563 508-888-1113 s 800-675-3622 . FAX: 508-888-2951 ,�aP •;�1 Disaster Specialists P.O.Box 480 Sandwich,MA 02563 (508)888-1113 (508)888-2951 (Fax) TAYLOR-TESTING Room: General Lab Analysis costs 6.00 EA@ 65.00= 390.00 Air-O-Cell Cassettes 5.00 EA@ 10.00= 50.00 Hygienist,sample collection 3.00 HR@ 115.00= 345.00 Report writing 4.00 HR@ 55.00= 220.00 Travel Time 3.00 HR@ 55.00= 165.00 Shipping and handling 1.00 EA@ 25.00= 25.00 0.00 SF Walls 0.00 SF Ceiling 0.00 SF Walls&Ceiling 0.00 SF Floor 0.00 SY Flooring 0.00 LF Floor Perimeter 0.00 SF Long Wall 0.00 SF Short Wall 0.00 LF Ceil.Perimeter 10/07/2002 Pa e: 2 TAYLOR-TESTING g October 4, 2002 Mr. Jim Taylor 135 West Main Street Unit 21 Hyannis,MA Dear Mr. Taylor: Disaster Specialists of Sandwich, Massachusetts is pleased to present this report for the mold spore investigation by our Indoor Air Quality(IAQ)Project Manager performed at the home located at 135 West Main Street, unit 21 in Hyannis, Massachusetts on Friday, September 27, 2002. Background: Disaster Specialists was informed that there has been noticeable mold growth in the attic of your unit for a number of years. The mold is visible on the plywood of the attic and the sheetrock in the attic. The relative humidity levels were extremely high, on the day of testing, 82%. A indoor environments should be kept at 40-60%. The intrusion of moisture is a concern as this can result in fungal growth. For fungi to grow there must be adequate moisture present, a food source and the proper temperature. In homes, nearly all building materials and furnishings can serve as a food source. The temperature, which is comfortable for occupants, is also conducive to fungal growth. Growing fungi can release spores into the air resulting in health problems. This is the concern for the occupants in the home at 135 West Main Street, unit 21 in Hyannis, Massachusetts. To identify the type of contamination which may be occurring in the basement and potentially throughout the home,Disaster Specialists recommended air and surface samples to be taken. Air samples were recommended to test for any spores that had already become airborne. Ambient conditions on the day of testing were 70's and windy. Results and Discussion: Presented below is a discussion of the sampling results for this project. Conclusions are then provided in regards to how this data may affect the occupants of the home. Also, included in this section is a spreadsheet listing the samples taken, a description of the locations and the results. Visual Inspection: T Outside inspection: I The home is a two-story condominium. There was visible discoloration on the I roof of the condominium and the gutters seemed to have experienced damage in the past as well. Indoor Inspection: Attic: There was visible mold on the plywood and the sheetrock in the attic. There is no cross ventilation in the attic,which can cause the relative humidity levels to rise in the humid summer months. There was a strong odor in the attic. Second floor: There was visible mold growth in the bathroom above the window. The water appears to be coming from a leak in the roof. An exhaust fan also needs to be run in the bathroom during each use of the shower. First floor: There was no visible mold growth in the first floor of the condominium. Air Sample Results: Five non-viable air samples were taken at the home. Two samples were taken in the attic, one in each bedroom on the second floor and one in the living room for a non- complaint area sample. The results from attic and the bedroom with the pull down to the attic indicated extreme amplification of Aspergillus/Penicillium. The samples were collected using a Zefron remote mini-pump. The samples were collected on Air-O-Cell cassettes and analyzed at EMSL Analytical Laboratories in Westmont,New Jersey. Samples are analyzed via light microscopy at the standardized magnification of 600X. The results are reported as total spores or particulates seen. This number is representative of both viable and non-viable spores. This technique does not involve cultivation, so the identification of spores at the species level is not possible. This method does give a complete representation of all particulates in the air at the time of testing. Cultured samples are representative of the species that are able to be cultured in the specific medium used during the incubation process only. However, cultured samples are able to distinguish between Aspergillus and Penicillium, unlike the non- viable sampling. Mold spore exposure is considered to be a health hazard by Occupational Safety and Health Association(OSHA)when they are in concentrations of over 1000 viable colony forming units/m3. A number of experts have adopted 2000 counts/m3 of air as a maximum for a clean building. Just as important as the total count, these experts have set limits for species that are known to generate more significant allergic reactions (i.e., penicillium and aspergillus at less than 1000 c/m3 each) as well as species that have toxigenic properties (i.e.,stachybotrys or fusarium are not acceptable in indoor air at any level). The first sample taken from the attic,near the visible water and mold damage and had a total of>28,434 counts/m3. Of the total, >27,429 counts/m3 were identified as AspergilluslPehicillium, 549 counts/m3 were Cladosporium, 183 counts/m3 were Basidiomycete, 183 counts/m3 were unidentifiable and 91 counts/m3 were identified as Hyphae Aspergillus/Penicillium species are classified together because they are hard to distinguish between due to their similarities in morphology when they are uncultured. Both species are classified as allergens,which can cause allergic or asthmatic symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and runny nose. They have also been associated with sinus and respiratory irritation. There are both common in indoor and outdoor environments. (See Mold Descriptions for more information). The second sample was also taken in the attic. The sample had a total spore count of>28,160 counts/m3. Of the total,>27,429 counts/m3 were identified as Aspergillus/Penicillium, 457 counts/m3 were Cladosporium, 91 counts/m3 were Basidiomycete and 183 counts/m3 were unidentifiable. The third sample was taken in the right bedroom on the second floor. The sample was taken after the attic pull down had been left open for a while. The sample had a total spore count of 20,480 counts/m3. Of the total, 19,383 counts/m3 were Aspergillus/Penicillium, 91 counts/m3 were Cladosporium, 183 counts/m3 were Basidiomycete, and 823 counts/m3 were identified as unidentifiable. The fourth sample was taken in the left bedroom. The sample had a total spore count of 4,571 counts/m3. Of the total, 3,474 counts/m3 were Aspergillus/Penicillium, 183 counts/m3 were Cladosporium, 274 counts/m3 were Basidiomycete and 640 counts/m3 were identified as unidentifiable. The fifth sample was taken in the living room, as a non-complaint area. An outside comparison is usually taken,but due to rain, an ambient sample was not taken. The sample had a total spore count of 2,560 counts/m3. Of the total, 1,189 counts/m3 were Aspergillus/Penicillium, 366 counts/m3 were Cladosporium, 274 counts/m3 were Basidiomycete and 731 counts/m3 were identified as unidentifiable. The analytical sensitivity was 91 counts/m3. Surface Sample: One surface sample was taken in the home to determine if any spores were not airborne yet and were actively growing on the affected areas. One sample was taken in the attic. The sample showed Cladosporium to be heavy in the sample. Cladosporium was represented in the air samples as well. Conclusion/Recommendations: The air samples and surface sample indicate that there is an airborne fungal amplification occurring in the home. Aspergillus/Penicillium and Cladosporium are found at elevated levels within the attic and left bedroom. The main concern is for the occupants of the home. It is Disaster Specialists recommendations that anyone experiencing any symptoms while being in the home should not remain inside. Those who are more susceptible are those with a compromised immune system, infants, elderly or those with any respiratory problems. The remediation steps recommended by Disaster Specialists included the removal of all mold contaminated building materials in attic; sheetrock, insulation or any other porous building material that are unable to be cleaned. Certified Mold Remediators, wearing full personal protective equipment, should do the removal under containment. The containment should be built using 6-mil poly and a negative air machine should be used to contain the contamination. An air scrubber is recommended to clean the contaminated air within the chambers. The contaminated materials should be bagged in 6-mil poly bags,before being removed out of the chamber. Once all of the building materials are removed, the cleaning process should include HEPA(High Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuuming and a wipe down of all surfaces with an anti-microbial. All contents in the second floor should be cleaned and stored in a clean area. All non-porous items can be HEPA vacuumed and wipe clean with a disinfectant. All porous items that have only level 2 contamination(elevated airborne spores) should be cleaned, if they can, by HEPA vacuuming,washing or replacing,which ever is the most effective way of removing the mold. All walls, ceilings and floors should be HEPA vacuumed and wiped with a disinfectant. All carpets should be HEPA vacuumed. All soft furniture and linens should be HEPA vacuumed and disinfected. All lampshades,window shades,windows and light fixtures should be HEPA vacuumed and disinfected. Any staining on the framework should be removed using a hand sander; this removes the Hyphae, the mold root system. Swab samples should be taken to ensure the contamination has been properly removed. Lastly,before reconstruction begins the remaining frame should be sealed with an anti-microbial sealant. Limitations The contents of this report are based on Disaster Specialists' test results taken on Friday, September 27, 2002. All data collected is compared with industry guidelines and recommendations are given based on the known information given to Disaster Specialists by homeowner and/or others involved in the services call into Disaster Specialists. APPENDIX t:)Ijf 17VI 4VU4 rjj.j 0_,�P_j room cm 3\j vbm4A, 4' LC5: An- A/ 145 OL.S4 ., r value. 3. Skin fragment debris is an indication of general cleanliness in the area sampled. The amount of debris is graded from I to 4, with 4 indicating the highest concentration. High background concentrations may obscure small spores such the Penicillium/Aspergillus as group. Counts from axeas with a 4 'background debris rating should be regarded as"minimum value counts". The actual concentration may be higher thari the reported value, 4. EMSL, Analytical Inc. cannot be held responsible for overloading of samples. Sample volumes are left to the discretion of the company and/or persons conducting the fieldwork. Inter retation is left to the rAmnany and/or Ver4ons who conducted the fieldworh. Comparison or-indoor airborne spore concentration levels to outdoor spore concentration levels should be performed. If the total indoor airborne concentration levels are significantly higher than the IeVeiS Outside the building, that cnn indicate the Possible Presence of a fungal reservoir and amplification inside the building. L k Description of Mold Acremonium This mold is commonly found in soil and on dead plant material. Indoors it grows on wet building materials like drywall, ceiling tiles and building paper.Acremonium should be considered allergenic and may be a pathogen for immunocompromised individuals. Alternaria Commonly found in outdoor air, on many kinds of plants and foodstuffs and prefers rotting farmland manure. It may be resistant to fungicides.Alternaria is considered an occasional contaminant of water damaged building materials which contain cellulose. Although Alternaria is a notable source of fungal allergy,pathogenic infections are also reported infrequently. Aspergillus There are a wide variety of species of Aspergillus. Some are considered opportunistic pathogens and may cause pulmonary infections. Some members also produce mycotoxins and have been implicated in causing allergic reactions and hypersensitivity pneumontis. Aspergillus type organisms are some of the first fungi to grow on water-damaged materials and are frequently found in water-damaged structures. Although they are commonly found in the outdoor environment, the outdoor frequency is generally considered low. Aureobasidium This yeast-like fungus is commonly found on caulk or damp window frames in bathrooms.Aureobasidium may be pink or black in color. Although it seldom causes infections it can be allergenic. This is one type of mold that is a type of mildew. It will grow in cooler climates and along with Cladosporium is commonly found growing on siding. Basidiospores Frequently associated with dry rot,Basidiomycetes are primarily mushrooms and toadstools,puffballs,rusts and smuts. High levels of these spores can contribute to allergies in indoor environments.Poria incrassata is a particularly destructive fungal organism that falls into this classification.Poria has resulted in the collapse of severely infested buildings. Botryis Most commonly associated with plants,Botrytis can cause allergic asthma after indoor exposure. High levels are likely to be found in greenhouses or other indoor areas with high humidity and large number of plants. Ceratocystis/Ophiostoma This is a very common plant pathogen that is frequently found on lumber in lumber yards and is built into most homes. It has not been well studied and has not been reported to be pathogenic or a producer of mycotoxins or allergens. Chaetomium Commonly found on deteriorating wood products, Chaetomium frequently emits a musty odor and is frequently found on water-damaged drywall. It's health effects have not been well studied, however some rare compounds have on occasion been identified as mutagenic. Cladosporium Cladosprium is the gerneral the most frequently encountered in both outdoor and indoor air. It is frequently found in elevated levels in water-damaged environments. Some species may be resistant to certain types of treated lumber. Epicoccum A secondary invader of plant materials,Epicoccum can grow at higher temperatures than many fungi allowing it to be a human skin pathogen. Colonies produce a wide variety of colors depending on the food source. Although it may be isolated from water-damaged building materials, it is generally thought of as atypical outdoor organism. Fusarium Found in soils and on plants world wide,Fusarium can invade corn and barley and produce toxins at lower temperatures than many fungi. Fusarium has affected water- damaged carpets and a variety of other building materials and can cause infection in immunocompromised individuals. Its spores are typically slimy and may be difficult to isolate from air samples. It has also been implicated in exacerbation of allergies and asthma and may produce mycotoxins. Mucor This mold is found world wide and is frequently present in air samples.Mucor commonly grows on dung and moist hay. It is fast growing opportunistic and may cause rare infection in immunocmpromised individuals. It is considered a mild allergen. Penicillium Penicillium species are common contaminants on various substances. This organism causes food spoilage, colonizes leather objects and is an indicator organism for dampness indoors. Some species are known to produce mycotoxins. The health of occupants may be adversely affected in an environment that has amplification of Penicillium. M Penicillium is one of the first fungi to grow on water-damaged materials and has been implicated in causing allergic reactions and hypersensitivity pneumontis. It commomly produces a strong musty odor. Pithomyces Found in decaying wood, soil and plant material,Pithomyces is not known to cause infection or major health problems in humans. It has been found growing on paper but is not commonly found growing indoors. Rhizopus Frequently found in house dust, soil, fruits, nuts and seeds,Rhizopus often grows in fruit and vegetable garbage, or in forgotten leftover food. Exposure to large numbers of Rhizopus spores has reportedly caused respiratory complications.Rhizopus can be an allergen and opportunistic pathogen for immunocompromised individuals, especially those with diabetic ketoacidosis,malnutrition, or severe burns. Stachybotrys chartarum Stachybotrys grows well on extremely wet building materials containing cellulose that have remained wet for more than a week. It produces mycotoxins that can irritate the skin and mucous membranes. One potent mycotoxin produced by Stachybotrys is called satratoxin; it is also toxic when inhaled. Extreme care should be taken when this organism is amplified indoors. Trichoderma One of the most wide spread soil fungi, Trichoderma grows in carpet, on unglazed ceramics and on paper in damp homes. Some species produce metabolites related to trichothecenes which can be toxic and may cause symptoms like those associated with Stachybotrys chartarum. It is also an allergen and may infect immunocompromised individuals. Hocladium Isolated from soil,wood and decaying plant material, Nocladium grows on very wet walls and particleboard. Because of its high water requirements it is considered an excellent indicator of water damage. This genera is allergenic, contributing to the allergy load especially in those with Alternaria allergy. Wallemia Found world wide in house dust, air samples, dry foodstuffs and soil. Wallemia attacks materials with low water activity, is an allergen and may produce mycotoxins. It is known to grow materials with high salt content. I