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State Sanitary Code Update 14 Hamblen Street – Cody informed the Board that a discussion will take place on the inspections that have taken place at 14 Hamblen Street since June and in August. Cody stated that this will be a change for both parties to speak to the Board who will make a determination by Wednesday, October 5, 2011, as to whether or not this case gets forwarded to Concord District Court or the case is dropped or whatever decision the Board decides. Cody informed the Board that when he inspected the property on th, th September 13glass was still observed on the property from the August 15 inspection. Cody wanted the Board to know about that and make a decision as to whether or not this constitutes going forward with Concord District Court. Cody also advised the Board that hazardous materials were observed on the property that could be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Collections free of charge. Cody would like to see that both parties determine a suitable time when those hazardous materials will be removed from the house. Attorney Robert Fassanella representing the tenant Dr. Victoria Smith, submitted Exhibit 1 to the Board which lists approximately 30 violations that were cited by the Health Department. Fassanella stated that Dr. Victoria Smith, who is a single mother of two, expected the property to meet the minimum standards of the State Sanitary Code. Fassanella said the property was far from compliance as noted in the 30 violations. He also stated that during the first week, there was a sewer backup in the basement in addition to a rusty leaking oil tank in the basement. Mr. Fassanella continued to cite many of the violations not corrected mentioned in Gerard Cody’s order to correct. Attorney James Donovan appeared before the Board representing Newton Dubs, the owner of the property at 14 Hamblen Street along with Newton Dubs. Attorney Donovan stated that a landscaper was hired to clean the backyard which included the removal of glass, nails, construction debris, etc. Cody also asked that the landlord remove the hazardous materials in a timely manner and he asked that the tenant and the landlord work together. After a discussion, Cody stated that the Board of Health will make a decision in writing. Copies of the final determination will be on file on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in the Health Division and in the Town Clerk’s Office. 15 Saddle Club Road – Cody advised the Board that it was revealed that there may be a cross connection. This residence had a well permit for irrigation only. Upon a recent multi-departmental inspection, it revealed that they are using the same water from the well for irrigation also as drinking water and they also have pipes that are inter-connected going into their heating system without any separation and it circulates back in from the heating system into their hot water tank. Cody mentioned it appears they are co-mingling their heating system water with their drinking water even though it is from the same source, the Board may not approve. Cody said the owner of the property said he tests the water regularly and he held up some papers but would not allow Cody to see the papers. Cody asked the homeowner for copies of the water testing report. The Building Commissioner who had been in contact with the State Plumbing Board advised Cody that at the time there were no requirements on how the geothermal systems should be set up but now that has changed so now they are trying to figure out how to address the cross connection plumbing part. Cody mentioned that once he gets the analytical results, the Board can make a determination whether this well is an approved source.