247 Wood Smoke Inspection 1987 J:
MEMORANDUM
Mr. Matthew Mickiewicz
ROM: Peter J. Mcfrlain
Atz-
OBJECT: Wood Smoke Regulations
ATE: January 16, 1987
Attached please find the information
"Wood Smoke" Regulations.
If you have any questions concerning
of Health office.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
210 Main Street - City Hall
Northampton, MA 01060
you reouested concerning Northampton's
this matter, please contact the Board
IRD OF HEALTH
JOYCE.Chairman
C.KENNY.M.D.
EL H.PARSONS
1.McEHLAIN.Health Agent
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
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210 MAIN STREET
01090
013)5866950 Ext.213
TO CORRECT VIOLATION OF THE NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH "WOOD SMOKE" REGULATIONS
247 Brookside Circle
ADDRESSED TO:
•
Matthew & Noreen Mickiewicz
247 Rronksida Cinote
DATE January 13 , 1987
Florence , MA 01060
Matthew & Noreen Mickiewicz :
ispection at7 : 46 a.m. on January_, 12 198 7 by a representative of the Northampton
of Health revealed that smoke, in excess of 4Op opacity, was being emitted from your
iey at 247 Brookside Circle for a period of 25 minutes (report attached) .
condition violates the Northampton Board of Health "Regulations Governing Emissions
Solid Fuel Burning Devices", the so-called "Wood Smoke Regulations" which went into
:t on January 12 1987 .
authority of Section 31C of Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws you are hereby
led to cease the operation of your wood stove (or other solid fuel burning device at
7 Brookside Circle Assessor Map 36 , Lot 708 ) in violation of the regulations.
3e be advised that any future smoke emissions from your chimney in excess of the 40%
ity (density) limit will be subject to the prescribed penalities.
lave a right to a hearing regarding this notice provided that a written request for such
wring is filed in the Board of Health Office within seven (7) days of the receipt of this
ce.
n effort to assist you in complying with the regulations we have enclosed a copy of our
elines for Reducing Wood Smoke Pollution.
hould be noted that following the guidelines will not only reduce air pollution, but will
more efficient use of your stove yielding more heat from less fuel and, also, it is safer
ess creosote is produced.
ou have any questions concerning this notice, or the guidelines for reducing wood smoke
ution, please do not hesitate to contact the Board of Health Office.
I< you, in advance, for your anticipated cooperation in our efforts to reduce wood smoke
ution.
truly yours,
:r J. McErlain
.th Agent
Certified Mail II P525 163 082
)ARD OF HEALTH
T.JOYCE.Chairman
6 C.KENNY.M.D.
AEL A PARSONS
1 J.McERLAIN.Health Agent
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
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