972 CMR, § 4.03

Current through Register 1537, December 20, 2024
Section 4.03 - Proof of Violations

Any person suspecting a violation of St. 1973, c. 470 should take steps to properly document the violation and be prepared to testify as a witness. The following information and material will be helpful in supporting any enforcement action:

(1)Statement of Facts. A brief written statement outlining the alleged violation should be submitted to the local building inspector's office and a copy retained by the complainant. The statement should include the following information:
(a) Location of the violation including street address and assessors' map number.
(b) Type of violation-describing the specific section of St. 1973, c. 470 that is being violated and indicating whether the violation involves construction or demolition.
(c) The name(s) and address(es) of the violators. This should include the owner, builder, machinery operators and other persons participating in the work.
(d) Name and address of the person reporting the violation.
(e) List of possible witnesses and names and addresses of any persons observing the violation.
(2)Photographs. Photographs of the work in progress with sufficient detail so as to identify the extent of the violation and the person doing the work. The date, time and location of the photograph should be written on the back of each photograph along with the name(s) and address(es) of the photographers.

972 CMR, § 4.03