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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 38 - AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES (ATMS) › Section 38.1 - GENERAL

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Where only one automated teller machine (ATM) is provided, it shall comply with 521 CMR 38. Where two or more are provided at a location, then only one must comply. Each machine required to be
accessible
shall be on an
accessible
route.
Exception: Drive up teller machine.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 38 - AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES (ATMS) › Section 38.3 - CLEARANCES AND REACH RANGE

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Free standing or built-in units not having a
clear space
under them shall provide a
clear floor space
in front that allows a forward or a parallel approach to the unit allowing a person in a wheelchair to access the controls and dispensers. The highest operable part of controls, dispensers, receptacles, and other operable equipment shall be placed within at least one of the reach ranges specified in
521 CMR 6.5, Forward Reach
and
521 CMR 6.6, Side Reach
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 38 - AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES (ATMS) › Section 38.4 - EQUIPMENT FOR PERSONS WITH VISION IMPAIRMENTS

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Instructions and all information for use on the
accessible
units shall be made
accessible
to and independently usable by persons with vision impairments.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 39 - CONTROLS › Section 39.1 - GENERAL

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Controls and operating mechanisms in
accessible spaces
, along
accessible routes
, or as parts of
accessible elements
shall be
accessible
and shall comply with 521 CMR 39. For example: light switches and dispenser controls shall be accessible and shall comply with the requirements of 521 CMR 39.00.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 39 - CONTROLS › Section 39.3 - HEIGHT

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The highest operable part of controls, dispensers, receptacles, and other operable equipment shall be placed within at least one of the reach ranges specified in
521 CMR 6.5, Forward Reach
and
521 CMR 6.6, Side Reach
.
39.3.1 Electrical and communications system receptacles on walls shall be mounted between 15 inches (15" = 381mm) and 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) above the floor, measured at the center line of the lowest receptacle.
Exception: These requirements do not apply where the use of special equipment dictates otherwise or where electrical and communications systems receptacles are not normally intended for use by building occupants.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 39 - CONTROLS › Section 39.5 - OPERATION

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Controls and operating mechanisms shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate controls shall be no greater than five lbs.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 40 - ALARMS › Section 40.1 - GENERAL

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If emergency warning systems are provided, then they shall include both audible alarms and visual alarms.
40.1.1
Sleeping accommodations
for persons with hearing impairments (
See
521 CMR 8.4.5
) shall have an alarm system that complies with
521 CMR 40.4
.
40.1.2 Emergency warning systems in medical care
facilities
may be modified to suit standard health care alarm design practice.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 40 - ALARMS › Section 40.2 - AUDIBLE ALARMS

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If provided, audible emergency alarms shall produce a sound that exceeds the prevailing equivalent sound level in the room or space by at least 15 dbA or exceeds any maximum sound level with a duration of 60 seconds by 5 dbA, whichever is louder. If an audible alarm in an adjacent space provides the proper decibel level within a room, then only the visual alarm is needed. Sound levels for alarm signals shall not exceed 120 dbA.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 40 - ALARMS › Section 40.3 - VISUAL ALARMS

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At a minimum, visual signal appliances, if provided, shall be provided in
buildings
and
facilities
in each of the following areas: restrooms, meeting rooms, hallways, lobbies, classrooms, and any general usage areas open to the public.
40.3.1 Visual alarm signal appliances shall be integrated into the
building
or
facility
alarm system. If single station audible alarms are provided, then single station visual alarm signals shall be provided.
40.3.2 Visual alarm signals shall have photometric features in accordance with NFPA 72, Section 7.5, 2002.
40.3.3 Visual alarm signals shall be located in accordance with NFPA 72, Section 7.5, 2002.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 40 - ALARMS › Section 40.4 - AUXILIARY ALARMS

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Units and
sleeping accommodations
shall have a visual alarm connected to the
building
emergency alarm system or shall have a standard 110-volt electrical receptacle into which such an alarm can be connected and a means by which a signal from the
building
emergency alarm system can trigger such an auxiliary alarm.
40.4.1 When visual alarms are in place the signal shall be visible in all areas of the unit or room.
40.4.2 Instructions for use of the auxiliary alarm or receptacle shall be provided.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 41 - SIGNAGE › Section 41.1 - GENERAL

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The following types of
signage
shall be provided:
41.1.1 Signs that designate permanent rooms and
spaces
shall comply with
521 CMR 41.2, 41.5
and
41.6
. These include toilet room signs, room numbers, stair signs, etc.
Exception:
Building
directories, menus, and all other signs that are temporary are not required to comply.
41.1.2 Other signs that provide direction to, or information about, functional
spaces
of the
building
shall comply with
521 CMR 41.3, 41.4
, and
41.6
.
41.1.3 Elements and
spaces
of
accessible facilities
which shall be identified by the International Symbol of
Accessibility
(
See
Fig. 41a
) and which shall comply with
521 CMR 41.7, Symbols of Accessibility
are:
a. Parking
spaces
designated as reserved for individuals with disabilities;
b.
Accessible
passenger loading zones;
c.
Accessible entrances
when not all are
accessible
(inaccessible
entrances
shall have directional
signage
to indicate the route to the nearest
accessible entrance
);
d.
Accessible
toilet and bathing facilities when not all are
accessible
.
e.
Emergency egress
signs, which are required to be illuminated.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 41 - SIGNAGE › Section 41.2 - MOUNTING LOCATION AND HEIGHT

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Where permanent identification is provided for rooms and
spaces
, signs shall be installed on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door. Where there is no wall
space
to the latch side of the door, including at double leaf doors, signs shall be placed on the nearest adjacent wall.
41.2.1 Mounting location shall allow a person to approach within three inches (3" = 76mm) of
signage
without encountering protruding objects or standing within the swing of a door.
41.2.2 Mounting height shall be 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) above the finish floor to the centerline of the sign.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 41 - SIGNAGE › Section 41.3 - CHARACTER PROPORTION

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Letters and numbers on signs shall have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1, and a stroke-width-to-height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 41 - SIGNAGE › Section 41.4 - CHARACTER HEIGHT

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Characters and numbers on signs shall be sized according to the viewing distance from which they are to be read.
41.4.1 The minimum height of suspended or overhead characters is three inches (3" = 76mm) and is measured using an upper case X.
41.4.2 Lower case characters are permitted.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 41 - SIGNAGE › Section 41.5 - RAISED AND BRAILLED CHARACTERS AND PICTORIAL SYMBOL SIGNS

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Shall comply with the following:
41.5.1 Letters and numerals shall be raised one thirty-second of an inch (1/32" = 0.8mm), upper case, sans serif or simple serif type.
41.5.2 Letters and/or numerals shall be accompanied with Grade 2
Braille
.
41.5.3 Raised characters shall be at least 5/8" of an inch (5/8" = 16mm) high, but no higher than two inches (2" = 51mm).
41.5.4 Pictograms shall be accompanied by the equivalent verbal description placed directly below the pictogram. The border dimension of the pictogram shall be six inches (6" = 152mm) minimum in height.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 41 - SIGNAGE › Section 41.6 - FINISH AND CONTRAST

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The characters and background of signs shall be eggshell, matte, or other non-glare finish. Characters and symbols shall contrast with their background: either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 41 - SIGNAGE › Section 41.7 - SYMBOLS OF ACCESSIBILITY

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Facilities and elements required to be identified as
accessible
by 521 CMR 41.1.3 shall use the international symbol of
accessibility
. The symbol shall be displayed as shown in Fig. 41a.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 41 - SIGNAGE › Section 41.8 - VOLUME CONTROL TELEPHONES

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Telephones required to have a volume control under
521 CMR 37.5
, shall be identified by a sign containing a depiction of a telephone handset with radiating sound waves.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 41 - SIGNAGE › Section 41.9 - TEXT TELEPHONES (TTY)

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Text telephones
(
TTY
) required by
521 CMR 37.8, Text Telephones
shall be identified by the international
TTY
symbol (
See
Fig. 41c
). In addition, if a facility has a public
text telephone
(
TTY
), directional
signage
indicating the location of the nearest
text telephone
(
TTY
) shall be placed adjacent to all banks of telephones that do not contain a
text telephone
(
TTY
). Such directional
signage
shall include the international
TTY
symbol. If a
facility
has no banks of telephones but a public
text telephone
(
TTY
) is available, the directional signage shall be provided at the entrance (e.g., in a
building
directory).
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 41 - SIGNAGE › Section 41.10 - ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS

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In
assembly areas
where permanently installed
assistive listening systems
are required by
521 CMR 14.5, Assistive Listening Devices
the availability of such systems shall be identified with
signage
that includes the international symbol of access for hearing loss.
See
Fig 41b
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 42 - GROUP 1 BATHROOMS › Section 42.1 - GENERAL

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In
Group 1 dwelling units
, (see
521 CMR 9.2, Applicability
)
bathrooms
and
half bathrooms
shall comply with the following:
42.1.1 Number: If more than one
bathroom
is provided, whether a full bath or
half bath
, and one
bathroom
is a captive
bathroom
( a
bathroom
only entered through a bedroom) then both must comply unless the captive
bathroom
has two entries, one from the
bedroom
and one from the corridor, then only the captive
bathroom
is required to comply. If two common
bathrooms
are provided, then only one full
bathroom
must comply. If two captive
bathrooms
are provided, then both must comply.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 42 - GROUP 1 BATHROOMS › Section 42.2 - CLEAR FLOOR SPACE

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Shall be as defined in
521 CMR 6.4, Clear Floor or Ground Space for Wheelchairs
.
Clear floor space
shall be available at each fixture as shown below to enable users to reach fixture controls and to transfer out of a wheelchair. When a
bathroom
is adapted, the
clear floor space
must be able to be made free of obstructions, other than those shown in the diagram. The
clear floor space
for one fixture may overlap the
clear floor space
for other fixtures. The
clear floor space
for the tub or the water closet is measured from the closest edge of that fixture. The
clear floor space
for the sink may extend a maximum of 19 inches (19" = 483mm) under the sink. Wing walls may not intrude on the minimum
clear floor space
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 42 - GROUP 1 BATHROOMS › Section 42.3 - MANEUVERING SPACE

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Shall be available so that, at a minimum, a person using a wheelchair can enter, close the door, use each of the fixtures, reopen the door, and exit. See
Fig. 42a
and
42b
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 42 - GROUP 1 BATHROOMS › Section 42.4 - DOORS

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Shall be capable of complying with
521 CMR 26.5, Width
through
521 CMR 26.11, Door Hardware
.
42.4.1 Operation: Doors may swing into the
bathroom
if the swing of the door does not impede
clear
floor space
. If the door impedes the
clear floor space
, the doors shall be capable of being adapted to swing out, fold or slide.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 42 - GROUP 1 BATHROOMS › Section 42.5 - WATER CLOSETS

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Shall comply with the following:
42.5.1
Clear Floor Space
: As defined in
521 CMR 42.2, Clear Floor Space
, shall be provided or shall be capable of being provided without
structural change
in at least one of two specific locations at the water closet. One shall be beside the water closet with its short edge parallel to the wall behind the water closet. The other shall be in front of the water closet with its long edge parallel to the wall behind the water closet.
42.5.2 Location:
a. When a water closet is located between a wall and a fixture, its centerline shall be 18 inches (18" = 457mm) from the wall. If the
clear floor space
is provided in front of the water closet, the centerline of the water closet shall be a minimum of 15 inches (15" = 381mm) from the closest edge of the fixture.
See
Fig. 42c
.
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b. When a water closet is located between two fixtures, its centerline shall be 18 inches (18" = 457mm) from a bathing fixture and a minimum of 15 inches (15" = 381mm) from other types of fixtures.
See
Fig. 42c
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 42 - GROUP 1 BATHROOMS › Section 42.6 - SINKS

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At least one sink in a
bathroom
must meet the following:
42.6.1 Vanity Cabinets: If a cabinet is provided under a sink, it shall be capable of being removed without structural change.
42.6.2 Knee
Space
Width: The sink shall have or be capable of having a knee
space
of 30 inches (30" = 762mm) in width.
42.6.3 Knee
Space
Depth: The front edge of the sink fixture, or the countertop in which a sink is located, shall be a minimum of 19 inches (19" = 482mm) from the back wall or shall be capable of being relocated to create a
space
of that depth under the sink.
42.6.4 Height: The sink shall be capable of being relocated without structural change.
42.6.5
Clear Floor Space
: Shall be provided at the sink, as defined in
521 CMR 42.2, Clear Floor Space
and shall be perpendicular to the face of the sink and may extend under the sink.
See
Fig. 42d
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 42 - GROUP 1 BATHROOMS › Section 42.7 - BATHING FIXTURES

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If more than one bathing fixture is provided in a
bathroom
, at least one must meet the requirements of 521 CMR 42.
42.7.1 Bathtubs shall comply with the following:
a. Size: Bathtubs shall be at least a nominal 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) long.
b.
Clear Floor Space
: At the bathtub, as defined in
521 CMR 42.2, Clear Floor Space
shall be parallel to the face of the tub.
c. Wall Reinforcement: All tub walls shall be capable of structurally supporting the future installation of grab bars from six inches (6" = 152mm) above the tub rim to a height of 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) above the tub bottom and shall extend the length and width of the tub.
d. Door Enclosure: Tracks for sliding doors or enclosures mounted on the rim of a bathtub must be capable of removal to provide a smooth tub rim for transfer.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 43 - GROUP 1 KITCHENS › Section 43.1 - GENERAL

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In all
Group 1
Dwelling units, kitchens shall be designed so that when a unit is adapted a person in a wheelchair has access to the sink, cooking surface, refrigerator, and a food preparation surface and can turn around without having to leave the kitchen.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 43 - GROUP 1 KITCHENS › Section 43.2 - CLEAR FLOOR SPACE

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Shall be measured at the face of the base cabinets or appliances, (excluding cabinet hardware and appliance hardware) and shall be provided at the time of first occupancy as follows:
43.2.1 L-shaped kitchens shall have a minimum
clear floor space
of 48 inches by 48 inches (48" x 48" = 1219mm x 1219mm).
See
Fig. 43a
.
43.2.2 U-shaped kitchens shall provide a minimum
clear floor space
of 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) between opposing base cabinets or appliances.
See
Fig. 43b
.
43.2.3 Galley kitchens shall provide a minimum
clear floor space
of 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) between opposing base cabinets or appliances.
See
Fig. 43c
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 43 - GROUP 1 KITCHENS › Section 43.3 - SINKS

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Shall comply with the following:
43.3.1 Sink Cabinet: The base cabinet under the sink shall be capable of being removed to provide a knee space of 30 inches (30" = 762mm) in width.
43.3.2 Sink Depth: The sink bowl shall not exceed 6½ inches (6½" = 165mm) in depth. Where more than one bowl is provided, only one bowl must meet this requirement.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 43 - GROUP 1 KITCHENS › Section 43.4 - COOKING UNITS

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Shall comply with the following to ensure that both burners and ovens can be made functional and safe for a person in a wheelchair.
43.4.1 In-Counter cooktops: If a cooktop is provided, its base cabinet shall be capable of being removed to provide future kneespace the width of the cooktop but not less than 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide. Cooktops shall have controls located at the front or side of the unit.
43.4.2 Wall Ovens: If a wall oven is provided, the floor of the wall oven shall be located 30 inches (30" = 762mm) above the floor.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 43 - GROUP 1 KITCHENS › Section 43.5 - WALL CABINETS

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Walls shall be capable of structurally supporting wall cabinets at any location from 42 inches to 54 inches (42" to 54" = 1067mm to 1372mm) from the floor to the bottom of the inside of the cabinet.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 43 - GROUP 1 KITCHENS › Section 43.7 - REFRIGERATORS

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Space
shall be provided so that the refrigerator can be located so that its doors can be opened to 180 degrees. If doors cannot be opened to 180 degrees, a minimum of 30 inches (30"= 762mm) of counter
space
next to the refrigerator shall be provided.
43.7.1 Where refrigerators are provided with less than nine cubic feet of capacity,
521 CMR 43.7,
Refrigerators
shall not apply.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 44 - GROUP 2 BATHROOMS › Section 44.1 - GENERAL

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In all
dwelling units
required to be
Group 2A
units, (
see
521 CMR 9.4 Group 2A Dwelling Units
) all
bathrooms
and
half bathrooms
shall comply with 521 CMR 44, exclusive of the bold and italicized text which refer to
Group 2B
units. In
facilities
required to have
Group 2B bathrooms
, such as hotels, motels, inns and health facilities, the
bathroom
shall comply with 521 CMR including the bold and italicized text which refer to
Group 2B
units.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 44 - GROUP 2 BATHROOMS › Section 44.2 - WHEELCHAIR TURNING SPACE

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Bathrooms
shall have or be capable of having wheelchair turning space which complies with
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space
without coming into contact with any fixtures. See
Fig. 44a
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 44 - GROUP 2 BATHROOMS › Section 44.3 - DOORS

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Shall comply with
521 CMR 26.5, Width
through
521 CMR 26.11, Door Hardware
. Doors shall swing out, fold or slide. Doors may swing into the
bathroom
only if the door does not impede the wheelchair turning
space
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 44 - GROUP 2 BATHROOMS › Section 44.4 - WATER CLOSETS

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Shall comply with the following:
44.4.1 Location: The centerline of the water closet shall be located 18 inches (18" = 457mm) from the nearest side wall and at least 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) from the farthest side wall or the closest edge of an adjacent fixture. There shall be 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) clear from the front edge of the water closet to the nearest wall or fixture.
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44.4.2 Height: The top of the water closet seat shall be 15 inches to 19 inches (15" to 19" = 381mm to 483mm) above the floor.
In Group 2B bathrooms, the water closet seat shall be 17 inches to 19 inches (17"-19" = 470mm to 483mm) above the floor
.
44.4.3 Operation: The flush activator shall be operable with a closed fist and shall not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Water closet flush control shall be located on the
accessible
side of the water closet.
44.4.4 Wall Reinforcement: Walls adjacent to and behind the water closet shall be capable of structurally supporting the future installation of grab bars from 32 to 38 inches (32" to 38" = 813mm to 965mm) above the floor. The back wall shall have reinforcement from the interior corner to a distance of six inches (6" = 152mm) beyond the widest part of the water closet. The side wall shall have reinforcement from the interior corner to a distance of six inches (6"= 152mm) beyond the front edge of the water closet, unless interrupted by a door or other fixture, then the reinforcement shall be installed as far as possible.
In Group 2B bathrooms, two grab bars, one 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) long and one 36 inches (36" = 914mm) long shall be installed at the water closet between 33 inches (33" = 838mm) and 36 inches (36" = 914mm) above and parallel to the floor. The 42 inch (42" = 1067mm) grab bar shall be mounted on the side wall closest to the water closet, no more than 12 inches (12" = 305mm) from the back wall. The 36 inch (36" = 914mm) grab bar shall be mounted on the back wall six inches (6" = 152mm) from the interior corner and may be located up to three inches (3" = 76mm) above the top of the water closet tank.
44.4.5 Toilet Paper Dispensers: The toilet paper dispensers shall be located on the side wall closest to the water closet. The centerline of the roll shall be set at a minimum height of 19 inches (19" = 483mm) above the floor. Dispensers that control delivery or that do not permit continuous paper flow are not allowed.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 44 - GROUP 2 BATHROOMS › Section 44.5 - SINKS

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Shall comply with the following:
44.5.1
Adaptability
: The sink, its plumbing, and the walls adjacent to the sink shall be designed so that the sink can be relocated vertically and so that the sink installation meets the definition of
structural strength
.
44.5.2 Vanity Cabinets: Where a cabinet or vanity is provided under a sink, it shall be removable or replaceable to provide a knee space that complies with
521 CMR 44.5.4
and
44.5.5
.
In Group 2B bathrooms, base cabinets can be used only if kneespace is also provided.
44.5.3 Height: The sink shall be capable of being relocated vertically, in the future, without requiring
structural change
to the walls of the
bathroom
. A sink with kneespace shall be installed or be capable of being installed, with at least 27 inches (27" = 686mm) of clearance from the floor to the bottom of the sink or counter apron.
In Group 2B bathrooms, the sink rim or counter surface shall be installed at a height of 34 inches (34" = 864mm) from the floor and there shall be at least 29 inches (29" = 737mm) of clearance from the floor to the bottom of the sink or counter apron.
44.5.4 Kneespace width: The sink shall have or be capable of having, without
structural change
, a knee space of 30 inches (30" = 762mm) in width, centered on the sink.
In Group 2B bathrooms, a kneespace of 30 inches (30" = 762mm) in width must be provided
.
44.5.5 Kneespace depth: The front edge of the sink or the front edge of the countertop in which a sink is located, shall be a minimum of 22 inches (22" = 559mm) from the back wall or be capable of being relocated to create a space 22 inches (22" = 559mm) deep from the back wall to the front edge of the sink.
In Group 2B bathrooms, the front edge of the sink or the front edge of the countertop in which a sink is located, shall be a minimum of 22 inches (22" = 559mm) from the back wall.
44.5.6 Piping: All piping under the sink shall be offset to the back wall so that persons in wheelchairs have maximum possible kneespace.
In Group 2B bathrooms, the hot water and waste pipes under the sink shall be offset to the back wall and insulated.
44.5.7 Hardware: Faucets shall be operable with a closed fist and shall not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 44 - GROUP 2 BATHROOMS › Section 44.7 - GRAB BARS

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Grab bars shall be non-rusting and slip resistant, shall be between 1¼ inches and 1½ inches (1¼" to 1½" = 32mm to 38mm) in outside diameter, and shall be located 1½ inches (1½" = 38mm) clear from the wall. Grab bars shall also meet the definition of
structural strength
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 44 - GROUP 2 BATHROOMS › Section 44.8 - MIRRORS

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Shall comply with the following:
44.8.1 A mirror over a sink shall be installed at or be capable of being relocated to a height of 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) from the floor to the bottom edge of the mirror's reflecting surface.
44.8.2 The top of the mirror shall be at least 72 inches (72" = 1829mm) above the floor.
In Group 2B bathrooms, a mirror shall be installed with the bottom no more than 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) above the floor and the top no less than 72 inches (72" = 1829mm) above the floor.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 44 - GROUP 2 BATHROOMS › Section 44.9 - MEDICINE CABINETS

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If medicine cabinets are provided, one medicine cabinet shall be installed or be capable of being relocated so that the inside bottom surface is at a height of 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) above the floor. If the medicine cabinet is also the only mirror, the bottom of the mirror shall be no higher than 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) above the floor.
In Group 2B bathrooms, the medicine cabinet shall be installed with its inside bottom surface at a height of 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) above the floor.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS › Section 45.1 - GENERAL

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In all dwellings required to be
Group 2A
units (see
521 CMR 9.4 Group 2 Dwelling Units
) all kitchens shall comply with 521 CMR 45, exclusive of the bold and italicized text which refers to
Group 2B
units. In
facilities
required to provide
Group 2B
units, such as hotels, motels, and inns, the kitchen shall comply with 521 CMR 45 plus the bold and italicized text that refers to
Group 2B
units.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS › Section 45.2 - CLEAR FLOOR SPACE

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A
clear floor space
complying with
521 CMR 6.4, Clear Floor or Ground Space for Wheelchairs
shall be provided in front of those appliances which have no kneespace including but not limited to: refrigerators and wall ovens.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS › Section 45.3 - WHEELCHAIR TURNING SPACE

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Shall comply with
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space
, to permit a person using a wheelchair to turn around without coming into contact with any fixtures. In addition, when a sink and a cooktop are located 15 inches (or less) (15" = 381mm) apart, the counter shall provide or shall be capable of providing continuous
clear
kneespace at least 29 inches (29" = 737mm) in height.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS › Section 45.4 - SINKS

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Shall comply with the following:
45.4.1 Sink cabinet: If a base cabinet is provided under the sink, it shall be removable to provide a kneespace that complies with
521 CMR 45.4.2
and
45.4.3
.
In Group 2B units, base cabinets shall not be installed unless kneespace is provided
.
45.4.2 Kneespace: A
clear
kneespace shall be provided or be cap able of being provided under the sink, 19 inches (19" = 482mm) deep and at least 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide.
In Group 2B units, kneespace shall be provided
.
45.4.3 Height: The sink shall be capable of being relocated vertically in the future, without structural change to the walls of the kitchen.
In Group 2B units, the kitchen sink shall be located so that there is 27 inches (27" = 685mm) from the floor to the underside of the sink
.
45.4.4 Countertop: A counter space at least 15 inches (15" = 381mm) wide shall be provided on one side of the sink, at the same height as the sink. This may overlap with one of the 15 inch (15" = 381mm) spaces required in
521 CMR 45.5.4
.
In Group 2B units, the countertop shall be set at 34 inches (34" = 863mm) above the floor to the top of the counter
.
45.4.5 Sink depth: Sink bowls shall not exceed 6½ in ches (6½ = 165mm) in depth and shall have drains offset to the rear.
45.4.6 Piping: Water pipes and drain traps shall be located as close to the rear wall of the kneespace and as high off the floor as possible to provide maximum kneespace. If there is no base cabinet under the sink, pipes and traps shall be insulated or covered.
45.4.7 Disposals: If a garbage disposal has a remote switch, it shall be located on the front face (apron) of the counter located to the left or right of the sink but not in front of the sink.
45.4.8 Sink Hardware: Faucets shall be operated by a single lever. A spray hose shall be provided or a knockout provided on the sink for the future installation of a spray hose.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS › Section 45.5 - COOKTOPS

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Standard ranges shall not be the only cooking surface. Cooktops shall be provided and shall comply with the following:
45.5.1 Base cabinets: If a base cabinet is provided under the cooktop, it shall be removable to provide kneespace that complies with
521 CMR 45.5.2
and
45.5.3
.
In Group 2B units, base cabinets shall not be installed unless kneespace can be provided
.
45.5.2 Kneespace: A
clear
kneespace shall be provided or be capable of being provided under the cooktop, 19 inches (19" = 482mm) deep and at least 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide.
In Group 2B units, kneespace shall be provided
.
45.5.3 Height: The cooktop shall be capable of being relocated vertically in the future, without
structural change
to the walls of the kitchen.
In Group 2B units, the kitchen cooktop shall be located so that there is 29 inches (29" = 737mm) from the floor to the underside of the cooktop
.
45.5.4 Countertop: A counter space at least 15 inches (15" = 381mm) wide shall be provided on one side of the cooktop, at the same height as the cooktop. This may overlap with one of the 15 inch (15" = 381mm)
spaces
required in
521 CMR 45.4.4.
45.5.5 Controls: Cooktop controls shall be located at the front or side of the appliance. Exhaust hood: if the controls for a hood are located higher than 54 inches (54" = 1372mm) above the floor, a switch shall be provided at the front face (apron) of counter.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS › Section 45.6 - OVENS

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All microwave ovens, if built-in, and at least one conventional oven shall comply with the following:
45.6.1 Height: The floor of the oven shall be 30 inches (30" = 762mm) above the floor.
45.6.2 Oven type: The oven shall be self-cleaning or continuous cleaning.
45.6.3 Control location: Oven controls shall be located within the
zone of reach
as defined by 521 CMR.
45.6.4 Where a bottom-hinged oven door is provided, a retractable "bread board" type shelf shall be provided in the counter immediately adjacent to the oven door. Where a side-hinged oven is provided, the retractable "bread board" type shelf shall be provided directly under the oven.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS › Section 45.7 - WALL CABINETS

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Walls shall be capable of structurally supporting wall cabinets so that the inside bottom surface of the cabinet is capable of being located between 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) and 54 inches (54" = 1372mm) above the floor.
In Group 2B units, the wall cabinets shall be mounted so that the inside bottom surface of the cabinet is no higher than 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) from the floor.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS › Section 45.8 - BASE CABINETS

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Shall comply with the following:
45.8.1 Each cabinet shall be capable of being removed to provide
clear
kneespace for persons using wheelchairs.
45.8.2 Corners: Cabinets located at the inside corner of an L-shaped counter shall have or be capable of providing a built-in lazy susan.
45.8.3 Drawers: At least one base cabinet shall provide a drawer or drawers.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS › Section 45.9 - CABINET HARDWARE

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Shall comply with the following:
45.9.1 Type: Opening devices shall not require twisting, pinching or grasping to operate.
45.9.2 Location: Cabinet opening devices shall be located at the tops of base cabinet doors and at the bottom of wall cabinet doors.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS › Section 45.10 - REFRIGERATORS

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When the refrigerator is provided with the unit, it may be combination refrigerator-freezers with two doors side by side, or may be two door freezer-above-the-refrigerator units, provided the floor of such freezer is no higher than 44 inches (44" = 1118mm) above the floor, and shall be self-defrosting.
45.10.1 Location: The refrigerator shall be located so that its doors are capable of being opened 180 degrees and so that it meets minimum
clear floor space
and
zone of reach
requirements in
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space
,
521 CMR 6.5, Forward Reach
and
521 CMR 6.6, Side Reach
.
45.10.2 Counterspace: A counter
space
at least 15 inches (15" = 381mm) wide shall be provided on one side of the refrigerator. This may overlap with one of the 15 inch spaces (15" = 381mm) required in
521 CMR 45.4.4
or
45.5.4
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 46 - GROUP 1 BEDROOMS › Section 46.1 - BEDROOMS IN GROUP UNITS

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Group 1
units shall provide or be capable of providing, wheelchair turning
space
as defined in
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space
,
clear
of the door swing, at one side of the bed in the primary bedroom (based on a full size bed). Where more than one bedroom is provided, an additional bedroom shall also provide or be capable or providing wheelchair turning space (based on one twin size bed).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 46 - GROUP 1 BEDROOMS › Section 46.2 - DOORS

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Doors to all bedrooms required to comply under
521 CMR 46.1
, shall comply with
521 CMR 26.00: DOORS AND DOORWAYS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 47 - GROUP 2 BEDROOMS › Section 47.1 - BEDROOMS IN GROUP 2 UNITS

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Group 2A
units shall provide or be capable of providing wheelchair turning
space
in compliance with
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair turning space
. Said wheelchair turning space shall be or capable of being
clear
of the door swing and located at one side of the bed in the primary bedroom (based on a full size bed). Where more than one bedroom is provided, an additional bedroom shall also provide or be capable of providing such wheelchair turning
space
(based on one twin size bed).
In Group 2B units, the bedrooms shall provide wheelchair turning space in compliance with 521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space. Said wheelchair turning space shall be provided, clear of the door swing and located at one side of the bed in the primary bedroom, (based upon a full size bed). Where more than one bedroom is provided, an additional bedroom shall also provide such wheelchair turning space (based on one twin size bed).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 522 CMR - BOARD OF BOILER RULES › Title 522 CMR 1.00 - General Provisions › Section 1.03 - Standards Adopted

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The standards listed in
				522
				CMR 1.03 are adopted and hereby incorporated
				as part of 522 CMR. Boilers and Pressure Vessels subject to 522 CMR shall be
				constructed in accordance with the ASME standards or other recognized
				engineering standards in effect at the time of the manufacture. References to
				the external standards throughout 522 CMR shall be to the specific external
				standards adopted in
				522
				CMR 1.03, unless otherwise clearly
				stated.
ANSI/ASHRAE
15-2019
Safety Standard for Refrigeration
				Systems
34-2019
Designation and Safety Classification of
				Refrigerants
ANSI/IIAR
1-2017
Definitions and Terminology Used in IIAR
				Standards
2-2021
American National Standard for Design of Safe
				Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
4-2020
American National Standard for Installation of
				Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
6-2019
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Closed
				Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
ASME
Code for Pressure Piping
,
				B31
B31.1-2020
Power Piping
B31.3-2018
Process Piping
B31.5-2019
Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer
				Components
B31.9-2020
Building Service Piping
ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel
				Code
, 2019
Section I - Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
Section II - Materials
* Part A - Ferrous Materials Specifications
* Part B - Nonferrous Materials Specifications
* Part C - Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and
				Filler Metals
* Part D - Properties
Section III - Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility
				Components
Section IV - Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers
Section VIII - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications
Section X - Fiber-reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels
Section XI - Division 1 Rules for In-service Inspection of
				Nuclear Power Plant Components
ASME CSD-1-2018
Controls and Safety Devices
				for Automatically Fired Boilers
Part CG: General
Part CM: Testing and Maintenance
Part CW: Steam and Waterside Control
National Board Inspection Code
,
				2019 Edition
* Part 1 - Installation
* Part 2 - Inspection
* Part 3 - Repairs and Alterations
* Part 4 - Pressure Relief Devices
NFPA 85
Boiler and Combustion Systems
				Hazards Code
- 2019 Edition
References to the external standards throughout 522 CMR shall
				be to the specific external standards adopted in 522 CMR 1.03, unless otherwise
				clearly stated.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 522 CMR - BOARD OF BOILER RULES › Title 522 CMR 1.00 - General Provisions › Section 1.04 - Department Jurisdiction

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(1)
Enforcement
. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 146, § 5, the
			 Division shall enforce M.G.L. 146, and 522 CMR, except when otherwise
			 provided.
(2) District Engineering
			 Inspectors may enter any premises pursuant to M.G.L. c. 146, §
			 5.
(3)
Inspection
. A District Engineering Inspector shall
			 perform the First Inspection of a Boiler or Pressure Vessel as required by
			 M.G.L. c. 146, § 6.
(a)
Boilers
. All Boilers and their Appurtenances shall be
			 thoroughly inspected externally and internally under the specifications of
			 522 CMR
			 2.00:
Power Boilers
and
			 522 CMR
			 4.00:
Heating Boilers and Other Heat Storage
			 Sources
, except:
1. those specified
			 in M.G.L. c. 146, § 7, which includes Boilers of railroad locomotives,
			 motor vehicles or steam fire engines brought into the Commonwealth for
			 temporary use in times of emergency;
2. Boilers used in private
			 residences;
3. those used for
			 heating purposes which carry pressures not exceeding 15 pounds to the square
			 inch and have less than four square feet of grate surface; and
4. Boilers of not more than three-horse
			 power.
Upon written application made to it by the Owner/User of a
				Boiler or Pressure Vessel, the Board may, when the public interest and
				convenience require, extend the time for the making of such inspection for a
				period not to exceed six months as the Board may determine.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 522 CMR - BOARD OF BOILER RULES › Title 522 CMR 1.00 - General Provisions › Section 1.05 - Variance Procedure

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(1)
Application
. An Owner/User or an Engineer in Charge
			 may apply to the Board for a variance from 522 CMR. In order for the Board to
			 approve a variance, the applicant shall demonstrate that such approval would
			 not compromise public safety or otherwise undermine the purpose of 522 CMR.
			 Application for a variance shall be made on a form approved by the Board for
			 this purpose with supporting documentation and shall be signed by the
			 applicant.
(2) Upon receipt of an
			 application for variance, the Board shall review the application with
			 supporting documentation. The Board may either:
(a) Grant the variance as requested or with
			 conditions that the Board deems appropriate;
(b) Deny the variance request;
(c) Request additional
			 information/clarification from the applicant; or
(d) Commence an adjudicatory hearing to
			 further review the variance request. Hearings will be held in accordance with
			 the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, and
			 801
			 CMR 1.02:
Informal/Fair Hearing
			 Rules
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 522 CMR - BOARD OF BOILER RULES › Title 522 CMR 1.00 - General Provisions › Section 1.06 - Inspection Extension Request Procedure

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(1)
Application
. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 146, § 6, an
			 Owner/User or Engineer in Charge may apply to the Chief for an extension of a
			 Certificate prior to its expiration. The extension period shall not exceed six
			 months.
(a) Application for an inspection
			 extension shall be made on a form approved by the Board for this purpose, shall
			 be signed by the applicant, and shall include a letter from an Authorized
			 Inspector or, if not insured, a letter from a District Engineering Inspector.
			 The letter shall provide guidance to the Chief on the condition of the
			 Boiler.
(b) Upon receipt of an
			 application, the Chief shall review the request as soon as practicable and make
			 a decision to either:
1. Grant the extension
			 as requested;
2. Grant the
			 extension with conditions;
3. Deny
			 the extension request; or
4.
			 Request additional information.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 522 CMR - BOARD OF BOILER RULES › Title 522 CMR 1.00 - General Provisions › Section 1.07 - Decommissioning

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(1) Whenever a Boiler or Pressure Vessel is
			 determined to be detrimental to public safety by either a District Engineering
			 Inspector or Authorized Inspector, said Boiler or Pressure Vessel shall be
			 removed from service and Decommissioned. The Authorized Inspector or District
			 Engineering Inspector shall remove the Certificate of the unsafe or dangerous
			 Boiler or Pressure Vessel. The Authorized Inspector shall notify the Chief
			 within 14 days after the removal from service of the Boiler or Pressure Vessel,
			 on a form approved by the Chief, the name of the Owner/User, location where the
			 Boiler or Pressure Vessel was removed from service and Decommissioned, and the
			 Mass Tag number of the Decommissioned Boiler or Pressure Vessel.
(2) Whenever a Boiler or Pressure Vessel has
			 been removed from service and Decommissioned it shall have had the fuel source,
			 power, outlet and supply piping permanently disconnected from the Boiler or
			 Pressure Vessel so that it is rendered inoperable.