[Adopted 6-18-2002]
This article is intended to promote the public health and general
welfare. This article is adopted by the authority of MGL c. 111, § 31.
The Board of Health recognizes the many health issues surrounding
indoor air quality and the use of indoor carpeting, particularly in
areas receiving heavy foot traffic in public buildings frequented
by citizens of the Town. The Board of Health further recognizes sensitivity
to environmental conditions created by the use of indoor carpeting
by those individuals most susceptible, specifically children, the
elderly and those individuals with respiratory and allergic conditions.
[Amended 2-27-2007]
Henceforth, no carpeting of any kind shall be installed, replaced
or repaired within any building owned, operated or maintained by the
Town of Harvard, or any of its agents, subdivisions, committees or
assignees.
The Board of Health may grant a variance to this article upon
request and careful consideration of all factors, including the anticipated
usage by the public.
