90 Wood Smoke Inspection 1986 BOARD OF HEALTH
JOHN T.JOYCE,Chairman
PETER C.KENNY.M.D.
MICHAEL R.PARSONS
PETER I.McERLAIN.Health Agent
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE 210 MAIN STREET
01060
BOARD OF HEALTH 1119)5866950 Ext. 213
ORDER TO CORRECT VIOLATION OF THE NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH "WOOD SMOKE" REGULATIONS
AT 90 Deerfield Drive, Florence
ORDER ADDRESSED TO:
Edwin & Louise Emerson DATE January 13, 1986
90 Deerfield Drive
Florence, 6'A 01060
Dear Edwin & Louise Emerson
An inspection at7:29 a. m. on January 10, 1986 by a representative of the Northampton
Board of Health revealed that smoke, in excess of 60% opacity, was being emitted from your
chimney at 90 Deerfield Drive for a period of 18 minutes (,cpeit aLladmd).
This condition violates the Northampton Board of Health "Regulations Governing Emissions
From Solid Fuel Burning Devices", the so-called "Wood Smoke Regulations" which went into
effect on November 29 , 1985.
Onder authority of Section 31C of Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws you are hereby
ordered to cease the operation of your wood stove (or other solid fuel burning device at
90 Deerfield Drive Assessor Map 29 , Lot 171 ) in violation of the regulation
'lease be advised that any future smoke emissions from your chimney in excess of the 60%
opacity (density) limit will be subject to the prescribed penalities.
You have a right to a hearing regarding this notice provided that a written request for such
a hearing is filed in the Board of Health Office within seven (7) days of the receipt of this
iotice.
In an effort to assist you in complying with the regulations we have enclosed a copy of our
]uidelines for Reducing Wood Smoke Pollution.
It should be noted that following the guidelines will not only reduce air pollution, but wi:.l
>e a more efficient use of your stove yielding more heat from less fuel and, also, it is safer
Is less creosote is produced.
If you have any questions concerning this notice, or the guidelines for reducing wood smoke
)ollution, please do not hesitate to contact the Board of Health Office.
Thank you, in advance, for your anticipated cooperation in our efforts to reduce wood smoke
)ollution.
Iery truly yours, /L/J///J
'eter J. McErlain
iealth Agent
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