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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 13 - Medical Care Facilities › Section 13.10 - AUXILIARY VISUAL ALARMS

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Patient bedrooms shall be equipped with one of the following:
a. A visual alarm connected to the
building
emergency alarm system; or
b. 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.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 13 - Medical Care Facilities › Section 13.11 - TELEPHONES

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Telephones permanently installed in patient rooms shall have volume controls complying with
521 CMR 37.00: TELEPHONES
. An
accessible
electrical outlet within 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) of a telephone connection shall be provided to facilitate the use of an
assistive listening system
, which shall be provided by the
facility
upon request.
13.11.1 Deaf or hard of hearing patients shall be provided with a decoder and a
TTY
, on request, on a loaner basis.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 14 - Places of Assembly › Section 14.1 - GENERAL

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Places of assembly shall comply with all parts of 521 CMR, except as specified or modified in 521 CMR 14.00. Places of assembly shall include but not be limited to theaters, auditoriums, armories, lecture halls, arenas, stadiums, banquet rooms and conference rooms. Associated, support, or related areas, including but not limited to press boxes, lobbies, ticket offices, seating, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, toilet rooms, showers and green rooms, shall also be
accessible
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 14 - Places of Assembly › Section 14.2 - NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE SEATS

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Wheelchair spaces: In places of assembly with fixed seating, the minimum number of
accessible spaces
shall be computed in accordance with the following table:
Total Seating
Wheelchair Spaces
4 to 25
1
26 to 50
2
51 to 300
4
301 to 500
6
over 500
6, one additional space for each total seating capacity increase of 100.
14.2.1 Armless seats In addition to wheelchair seating locations, 1% of all fixed seats, but not less than one seat, shall be aisle seats with no armrests on the aisle side, or shall have removable or folding armrests on the aisle side. Each such seat shall be identified by a sign or marker. Signage notifying patrons of the availability of such seats shall be posted at the ticket office. Aisle seats are not required to be on a level surface.
See Fig. 14a.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 14 - Places of Assembly › Section 14.3 - ACCESSIBLE SPACE

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Each wheelchair
space
shall be 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) long and 36 inches (36" = 914mm) wide, shall be level, and shall comply with
521 CMR 29.00: FLOOR SURFACES
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 14 - Places of Assembly › Section 14.4 - PLACEMENT OF WHEELCHAIR SPACES

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Wheelchair
spaces
shall be an integral part of any fixed seating plan.
14.4.1 Distribution: Whenever more than 150 seats are provided, wheelchair seating locations must be provided in more than one location. Wheelchair seating locations shall be dispersed throughout all seating areas so as to provide a choice of admission prices and views comparable to those for the general public. Wheelchair seating locations shall also be provided in all areas including sky boxes and specialty areas. Where 150 or less seats are provided, wheelchair spaces may be provided in one location. In movie theaters, accessible seating locations shall not be located in the front third of the theater.
Exception:
Accessible
viewing positions may be clustered for bleachers, balconies, and other areas having sight lines that require slopes of greater than 5%. Equivalent
accessible
viewing positions may be located on levels having
accessible egress
.
14.4.2
Accessible Route
:
Accessible
seats shall adjoin, but in no way interfere with, an
accessible route
that also serves as a
means of egress
in case of emergency.
14.4.3 Companion seats: At least one companion fixed seat or portable seat, shall be provided next to each wheelchair seating
space
, for designated used by a companion. Companion seats must be comparable to the seats for the general public,
i.e.
, comfort, cup holders, etc. Companion seats must have signage installed indicating that the seats are reserved as companion seating for the
accessible
seating areas.
14.4.4 Placement of
Accessible Seats
: Readily removable seats may be installed in wheelchair
spaces
when the
spaces
are not required to accommodate wheelchair users.
See
Fig. 14a
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 14 - Places of Assembly › Section 14.5 - ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS

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In
spaces
such as concert and lecture halls, playhouses, movie theaters, and meeting rooms,
assembly areas
shall comply with the following:
14.5.1 An
assembly area
shall have a permanently installed assistive listening system if:
a. the
assembly area
accommodates at least 50 persons, or
b. if it has an audio-amplification system, and fixed seating.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 14 - Places of Assembly › Section 14.6 - ACCESS TO PERFORMING AREAS

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Where access is provided to the stage from within the place of assembly, an
accessible route
, within the place of assembly, from the wheelchair seating locations, to the stage/performing area must be provided.
See
Fig. 14b
. In addition, an
accessible route
that coincides with the route for performers must be provided to the backstage area.
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14.6.1 Access to the stage may be by the following:
a. a
ramp
complying with
521 CMR 24.00: RAMPS
b. a wheelchair lift complying with
521 CMR 28.12, Wheelchair Lifts
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 14 - Places of Assembly › Section 14.7 - BOX OFFICE TICKET COUNTERS AND CONCESSION STANDS

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Shall comply with the following:
a. Location: The counter shall be on an
accessible route
.
b. Length: A portion of the counter or an auxiliary counter shall be at least 36 inches (36" = 914mm) in length.
c. Height: The counter shall not exceed 36 inches (36" = 914mm) above the finish floor.
d.
Clear Floor Area
: Provide
clear floor area
as defined in
521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS
.
e. Space Allowance and Reach Ranges:
See
521 CMR 6.5, Forward Reach
and
512 CMR 6.6, Side Reach
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 15 - Detention Facilities › Section 15.1 - GENERAL

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Detention
facilities
shall comply with 521 CMR, except as specified or modified in 521 CMR 15.00. Detention
facilities
shall include, but not be limited to, police stations, prisons, jails, houses of correction, juvenile detention centers, reformatories and other institutional occupancies where occupants are under some degree of restraint or restriction for security reasons.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 15 - Detention Facilities › Section 15.2 - PUBLIC AREAS

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In such
facilities
, public areas, including but not limited to areas for visitation and consultation, shall be
accessible
and shall be on an
accessible route
from the
entrance
of the
facility
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 15 - Detention Facilities › Section 15.3 - ENTRANCES

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Entrances
used by the general public, including those used by both visitors and inmates or detainees, including those that are secured, shall be
accessible
as required under
521 CMR 25.00: ENTRANCES
.
Exception:
Entrances
, doors and doorways designed to be operated only by security personnel shall be exempt from
521 CMR 26.2, 26.3, 26.4, 26.6, 26.7, 26.8, 26.9, and 26.11
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 15 - Detention Facilities › Section 15.4 - SECURITY SYSTEMS

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Where security systems are provided at entrances, an
accessible route
shall be provided through fixed security barriers. Where security barriers incorporate equipment such as metal detectors, fluoroscopes, or other similar devices which cannot be made
accessible
, an
accessible route
shall be provided adjacent to such security screening devices to facilitate an equivalent path of travel.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 15 - Detention Facilities › Section 15.5 - VISITING AREAS

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In non-contact visiting areas where inmates or detainees are separated from visitors, the following elements, where provided, shall be accessible and located on an
accessible
route.
15.5.1 Cubicles and counters. 5% but not less than one, of fixed cubicles shall be
accessible
according to
521 CMR 17.2, Seating
, on both the visitor and detainee or inmate sides. Where counters are provided, a portion at least 36 inches (36" = 914mm) in length shall be provided on both visitor and detainee or inmate side.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 15 - Detention Facilities › Section 15.7 - HOLDING CELLS AND GENERAL HOUSING CELLS OR ROOMS

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Minimum number: At least 3%, but not less than one, of the total number of housing or holding cells or rooms provided in the
facility
, shall be
accessible
.
15.7.1 Dispersion:
Accessible
cells or rooms shall be dispersed among all categories and types of general housing and holding areas.
15.7.2 Special hold or housing cells: In addition to the requirements of
521 CMR 15.6, Inmate Areas
where special holding or housing cells or rooms are provided, at least one serving each purpose shall comply. An
accessible
special holding or housing cell or room may serve more than one purpose. Cells or rooms subject to this requirement include, but are not limited to, those used for purposes of protective custody, disciplinary detention, detoxification, and medical isolation.
15.7.3 Beds: Beds shall have maneuvering space of at least 36 (36"= 914mm) wide along one side. Where more than one bed is provided in a room or cell, the maneuvering space provided at adjacent beds may overlap.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 15 - Detention Facilities › Section 15.8 - INMATE TOILETS

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Where provided within the
accessible
cells or rooms, the
bathrooms
shall comply with
521 CMR 30.00: PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS
.
Exception:
521 CMR 30.8 GRAB BARS
does not apply.
15.8.1 Inmate toilet and bathing
facilities
: At least one toilet room and bathing room shall be fully
accessible
and on an
accessible route
from the
accessible
cells or holding rooms.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 15 - Detention Facilities › Section 15.9 - ACCESSIBLE CELLS OR ROOMS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING

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In addition to the requirements of
521 CMR 15.6, Inmate Areas
at least 3% but not less than one, of general housing or holding cells or rooms equipped with audible emergency warning systems or permanently installed telephones shall comply with 521 CMR.
Exception: Visible alarms are not required where inmates or detainees are not allowed independent
means of egress
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 16 - Houses of Worship › Section 16.1 - GENERAL

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Houses of worship shall comply with 521 CMR, except as specified or modified in 521 CMR 16.00. Houses of worship include but are not limited to churches, chapels, temples, synagogues and mosques.
Spaces
that must be accessible include those areas open to the congregation, administrative offices, and religious meeting halls and classrooms.
Exception
: Day care centers located in houses of worship are educational facilities and shall comply with
521 CMR 12.00: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 16 - Houses of Worship › Section 16.2 - NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE SEATS

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Shall comply with the following:
16.2.1 Wheelchair
spaces
: In houses of worship with fixed seating, the minimum number of
accessible
spaces
shall be computed in accordance with the following table.
Total Seating
Wheelchair Spaces
4 to 25
1
26 to 50
2
51 to 300
4
301 to 500
6
over 500
6, plus 1 additional space for each seating capacity increase of 100
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 16 - Houses of Worship › Section 16.3 - ACCESSIBLE SPACE

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Each wheelchair
space
shall be 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) long and 36 inches (36" = 914mm) wide, shall be
level
, and shall comply with
521 CMR 29.00: FLOOR SURFACES
.
See Fig. 16a
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 16 - Houses of Worship › Section 16.4 - PLACEMENT OF WHEELCHAIR SPACES

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Wheelchair
spaces
shall be an integral part of any fixed seating plan.
16.4.1 Distribution: Wheelchair spaces shall be proportionally distributed to provide people with physical disabilities a choice of lines of sight comparable to those for members of the general public.
16.4.2
Accessible Route
: Wheelchair
spaces
shall adjoin, but in no way interfere with, an
accessible route
that also serves as a
means of egress
in case of emergency.
16.4.3 Companion seats: At least one companion fixed seat shall be provided next to each wheelchair seating area.
16.4.4 Removable seats or pews: Readily removable seats or sections of pews may be installed in wheelchair
spaces
when the spaces are not required to accommodate wheelchair users.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 16 - Houses of Worship › Section 16.5 - ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS

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Where audible communication is integral to the
use
of the
space
, the
space
shall comply with the following:
16.5.1 An
assembly
area shall have a permanently installed
assistive listening system
if:
a. the
assembly
area accommodates at least 50 persons, has an audio-amplification system; and
b. it has fixed seating.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 17 - Restaurants › Section 17.1 - GENERAL

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Restaurants shall comply with 521 CMR, except as specified or modified in
521 CMR 17.00
. Restaurants shall include, but not be limited to, cafeterias, lounges, bars, and other places open to the public where food or beverages are served.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 17 - Restaurants › Section 17.2 - SEATING

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At least 5% but not less than one, of the tables shall be
accessible
, be on an
accessible route
, and in compliance with the following:
17.2.1 Distribution:
Accessible
tables shall be distributed by size and location throughout the
space
or
facility
. In establishments where separate areas are designated for smoking and non-smoking patrons, the required number of
accessible
tables shall be proportionally distributed between the smoking and non-smoking areas.
17.2.2 A 36 inch (36" = 914mm)
access aisle
shall be provided between all
accessible
tables. No seating shall overlap the
access aisle
.
See Fig. 17a
.
17.2.3
Clear floor space
as defined in
521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS
shall be provided at each seating space. Such
clear floor space
shall not overlap knee space by more than 19 inches (19" = 483mm).
See Fig. 17a
.
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17.2.4 Knee Clearances: If seating for people in wheelchairs is provided at tables or counters, knee spaces at least 27 inches (27" = 686mm) high, 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide, and 19 inches (19" = 483mm) deep shall be provided.
See Fig. 17b
.
17.2.5 Height of Tables or Counters: The tops of
accessible
tables and counters shall be from 28 inches to 34 inches (28" to 34" = 711mm to 864mm) above the finish floor or ground.
See Fig 17b
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 17 - Restaurants › Section 17.3 - DINING COUNTERS WITHOUT SERVICE

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At counters where food is consumed but there is no service, a 60 inch (60" = 1524mm) portion of the dining counter shall be
accessible
, on an
accessible route
, and in compliance with
521 CMR 17.2.5
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 17 - Restaurants › Section 17.4 - COUNTERS AND BARS WITH SERVICE

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At counters exceeding 34 inches (34" = 864mm) in height, where food or drink is served for consumption by customers seated on stools or standing at the counter, a portion of the main counter shall be
accessible
or service shall be available at
accessible
tables within the same area. The
accessible
portion shall be a minimum of 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) in length and comply with
521 CMR 17.2.4 and 17.2.5
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 17 - Restaurants › Section 17.6 - FOOD SERVICE LINES

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Food service lines, including but not limited to: cafeterias, buffet tables and salad bars, shall comply with the following:
17.6.1
Clear
Width: Food selection aisles, including
entrance
and exit, shall have a minimum
clear
width of 36 inches (36" = 914mm), with a preferred
clear
width of 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) to allow passage by other customers around a person using a wheelchair.
See Fig. 17c
.
17.6.2 Tray slides shall be mounted no higher than 34 inches (34 " = 864mm) above the floor.
See Fig. 17c.
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17.6.3 If self-service shelves are provided, at least 50% of each type must be within the
zone of reach
defined in
521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 17 - Restaurants › Section 17.7 - TABLEWARE AND CONDIMENT AREAS

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Self-service shelves and dispensing devices for tableware, dishware, condiments, food and beverages shall be installed to comply with
zone of reach
as defined in
521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS
.
See Fig. 17d
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 17 - Restaurants › Section 17.8 - RAISED PLATFORMS

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Where a head table or speaker's lectern is located on a raised platform, the platform shall be
accessible
in compliance with
521 CMR 24.00: RAMPS
, or
521 CMR 28.00: ELEVATORS
. Open edges of a raised platform shall be protected by a curb or by placement of tables.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 17 - Restaurants › Section 17.9 - VENDING MACHINES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

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Spaces for vending machines and other equipment shall be located on an
accessible route
and shall comply with
zone of reach
as defined in
521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 17 - Restaurants › Section 17.10 - CASH REGISTER

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Where payment is made at a cash register, the counter shall be no higher than 36 inches (36" = 914mm) from the floor to the top of the counter.
See Fig. 17e
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.1 - GENERAL

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Transportation terminals shall comply with 521 CMR, except as specified or modified in 521 CMR 18.00. Transportation terminals shall include but not be limited to airports, bus and train stations, marine terminals, subway stops,
commuter rail
,
light rail
, and
rapid rail
transit stations.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.2 - ACCESSIBLE ROUTE

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At all newly
constructed
,
reconstructed
,
altered
or
remodeled
stations, an
accessible route
shall connect all terminal
buildings
or station houses, platforms, parking areas and street
entrances
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.4 - PLATFORM ACCESS

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To facilitate access to subway cars, airplanes, buses, trains, and other means of public transportation, platforms shall comply with the following:
18.4.1 Platform to Vehicle Gaps: At newly
constructed
,
reconstructed
,
altered
, or
remodeled
stations, the distance between platform and vehicle at boarding platforms shall not exceed three inches (3" = 76mm) in the horizontal plane and ½ an inch (½" = 13mm) in the vertical plane. Where
construction
constraints result in platform to vehicle gaps that exceed these requirements, a bridge plate designed to eliminate such gaps shall be made available at every door of the vehicle where passengers are boarding or disembarking. Where construction constraints in
light rail
stations result in platform to vehicle gaps that exceed the requirements a device used to bridge the gap must be a minimum of 36 inches wide or the width of the opening, whichever is greater and the slope shall not exceed 1:12. Exception: a slope between 1:10 (10%) and 1:12 (8.3%) is allowed for a single rise of a maximum of three inches (3" = 76mm).
18.4.2 Platform Warnings: Platform edges at newly
constructed
,
reconstructed
,
altered
, or
remodeled
stations shall have a yellow (Federal Yellow 33538) band of
detectable warning
at least 24 inches (24" = 610mm) in width except where there is no defined platform edge, the warnings shall be placed far enough from the tracks to allow for the dynamic envelope of vehicles using tracks at those terminals.
See Fig 18a
.
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a.
Detectable warnings
shall consist of raised truncated domes with a base diameter of nominal 0.9 inches (0.9" = 23mm), a height of nominal 0.2 inches (0.2" = 5mm) and a center-to-center spacing between domes which are farthest apart in a configuration, of nominal 2.35 inches (2.35" = 60mm) and shall contrast visually with adjoining surfaces, by a minimum of 40%.
b. The material used to provide contrast shall be an integral part of the walking surface.
c.
Detectable warnings
used on interior surfaces shall differ from adjoining walking surfaces in resiliency or sound-on-cane contact.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.5 - COMMUTER, LIGHT RAIL AND RAPID RAIL TRANSIT TERMINALS

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To facilitate access to
commuter, light rail
, and
rapid rail
transit vehicles, the following shall be provided:
18.5.1 Platforms at new stations: At newly
constructed
stations serving
commuter rail
coaches, access shall be provided to all passengers and to all coaches of the train by means of a full length raised platform. For purposes of 521 CMR 18, a newly
constructed
station is defined as any station stop where passenger services has not heretofore been provided or where no regularly scheduled passenger service has been provided for five or more years.
See Fig. 18b
.
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a. Such platforms shall be at least 60 inches (60"=1524mm) in
clear
width
b. Such platforms shall provide overhead shelter from rain and snow along a total of at least 150 feet (150' = 46m) of their length and at all access
ramps
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.6 - FARE TRANSACTION

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At least one fare transaction area of each type, at each accessible entrance shall be accessible and shall have a minimum 36 inch (36" = 914mm) wide path of travel. Where transaction counters are provided, they shall comply with the requirements set forth in 521 CMR 7.2.1a., b., c., and d. Where provided, coin or card slots shall comply with
521 CMR 6.5 Forward Reach
or
521 CMR 6.6 Side Reach
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.7 - ENTRY/EXIT GATE

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At least one entry and one exit gate shall be
accessible
and shall have a
clear
opening of not less than 32 inches (32" = 813mm) wide. If one gate serves as both entry/exit, it shall have a
clear
opening of not less than 32 inches (32" = 813mm) wide.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.8 - HAZARDOUS VEHICULAR AREAS

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Detectable warnings
shall be provided where a
walk
crosses or adjoins a
vehicular way
and the pedestrian and vehicular areas are not separated by curbs, railings, or other
elements
. The boundary between the areas shall be defined by a continuous
detectable warning
which is 24 inches (24" = 610mm) wide, complying with
521 CMR 18.4.2(a), (b)
, and
(c)
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.10 - AT GRADE CROSSINGS

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Where public
sidewalks
cross rail systems at grade, the surface of the continuous passage shall be level and flush with the rail top at the outer edge and between the rails. The horizontal gap on the inner edge of each rail shall be the minimum necessary to allow passage of wheel flanges and shall not exceed 2½ inches (2½" = 64mm). Where tracks cross a
sidewalk
, 24 inch (24" = 610mm) wide
detectable warnings
complying with
521 CMR 18.4.2a
shall be placed on both sides of the tracks across the entire width of the
sidewalk
, at a sufficient distance from the tracks to allow clearance for the widest vehicle using those tracks. Where multiple tracks are part of the same level crossing,
detectable warnings
should be placed alongside the outermost track, and not within the sets of tracks.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.12 - TIER I MARINE FACILITIES

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Tier I marine facilities
are docks and/or piers that service scheduled waterborne passenger vessels with a vessel length of 40 feet (40' = 12m) or greater. These
facilities
shall provide persons with disabilities
unassisted access
measured under nominal marine conditions throughout spring tide range or 9½ feet (9.5' = 2996mm) whichever is less.
Tier I marine facilities
shall comply with the following:
18.12.1
Unassisted Access
between the land or fixed facility and a floating vessel, with or without an intervening floating structure, shall be provided.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.13 - MARINE RAMPS

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shall comply with the following:
18.13.1 Handrails:
Marine ramps
shall be equipped with handrails which comply with
521 CMR 24.5 Handrails
.
Exception: At the top and bottom of the
marine ramp
, the upper and lower rails shall be connected with a circular return extending a minimum of 12 inches (12" = 305mm) beyond the edge of the
ramp
. It is not intended that handrail extensions be horizontal during all tidal or weather conditions.
18.13.2 Width: The
clear
width of the
marine ramp
shall be a minimum of 36 inches (36" = 914mm) measured between the handrails.
18.13.3 Platforms:
Marine ramps
shall terminate in
level
platforms that are a minimum of 48 inches (48"= 1219mm) by 48 inches (48" = 1219mm),
clear
and unobstructed by handrails, door swings,
entrances
, or other projections. Such platforms shall occur at the top and bottom of each
ramp
and at intervals not exceeding the maximum
ramp
length as described in Table 1:
Table 1
RAMPS
MAXIMUM RAMP LENGTH (
excluding transition plates
)
1:12 but less than 1:14
Not to exceed 30 feet (9m)
1:14 but less than 1:16
Not to exceed 35 feet (11m)
1:16 but less than 1:18
Not to exceed 40 feet (12m)
1:18 but less than 1:20
Not to exceed 45 feet (14m)
1:20 and over
Unlimited length
18.13.4
Transition Plates
shall be a maximum of eight feet (8' = 2438mm) in length and shall have slopes less than or equal to 1:12.
Transition plates
longer than 18 inches (18" = 457mm) shall be equipped with handrails complying with
521 CMR 18.11.1
. These handrails must be parallel to the handrails on the
marine ramp(s)
, but may not necessarily be continuous with them.
Transition plates
shall be at least as wide as the
ramp
. The change in level between the end of the
transition plate
and the adjoining
level
surface shall be no greater than ½ an inch (½" = 13mm).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.14 - BRIDGE PLATES

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Vessels using
bridge plates
at boarding and disembarking areas, access shall comply with the following:
18.14.1 A maximum slope of 1:8 to 1:10 is allowed for a maximum rise of three inches (3" = 76mm). A maximum slope that is less steep than 1:10 and no steeper than 1:12 is allowed for a maximum rise of six inches (6" = 152mm).
18.14.2
Bridge Plates
shall have a minimum
clear
width of at least 36 inches (36" = 914mm).
18.14.3
Bridge Plates
longer than six feet (6' = 1829mm) are
marine ramps
and shall comply with
521 CMR 18.13, Marine Ramps
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.15 - FLOATING AND FIXED DOCKS

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The edge of all floating and fixed docks shall provide at least one of the following:
a. Handrails that comply with
521 CMR 24.5, Handrails
;
b. Curbs that are at least four inches (4" = 102mm) high and are preceded by
detectable warnings
that comply with 521 CMR; or
c.
Detectable warnings
that comply with 521 CMR.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.16 - ACCESSIBLE ROUTE

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There shall be an
accessible route
to and throughout the
marine facility
that connects the vessels boarding area with all other areas and services available to the public within the
marine facility
. The
accessible route
shall comply with
521 CMR 20.00: ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 18 - Transportation Terminals › Section 18.17 - ANCILLARY FACILITIES

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Where provided within the marine facility, ancillary facilities such are fare transaction areas, public toilets, public telephones, vendor(s) stands, etc., shall comply with 521 CMR.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.1 - GENERAL

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Recreational
facilities
shall comply with 521 CMR, except as specified or modified in 521 CMR 19.00. Recreational
facilities
shall include but not be limited to courts, rinks, swimming pools, gymnasiums, stadiums, health and sports clubs, radio control facilities, whirlpools, jacuzzis, gyms, weight lifting areas, playgrounds, zoos, fairgrounds, beaches, piers, docks, bandstands, gazebos, parks, bowling alleys, picnic areas, video arcades and campsites. All areas open to and used by the public, including but not limited to locker rooms, shower
facilities
, saunas, steam rooms, suntanning rooms, weight rooms, aerobics and dance rooms, tennis, racquet and squash courts and spectator areas in recreation
facilities
shall be
accessible
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.2 - WATER FACILITIES

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Swimming pools, lap pools, wading pools, diving pools used for scuba or general swimming, and whirlpools and jacuzzis in all locations subject to 521 CMR shall be
accessible
.
19.2.1 Access Devices:
Accessibility
to water
facilities
shall be by means of any of the following:
a. A 34 inch (34" = 864mm) wide
ramp
with a slip resistant surface extending into the shallow end of the pool. Such
ramps
shall have a slope not exceeding one-in-six (1:6), and shall have handrails on both sides.
See Fig. 19a
.
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b. A lifting device.
c. When the water level of the pool is above the level of the path of travel, a raised coping may be utilized as a transfer area, if it is 18 inches (18" = 457mm) above the path of travel and is a minimum of 18 inches wide (18" = 457mm).
See Fig. 19b
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.4 - LOCKER ROOMS

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Shall have a 36 inch (36" = 914mm) wide
accessible route
around all lockers.
19.4.1 Lockers: At least 5% of the lockers, but not less than one, shall be
accessible
and shall have locking/opening devices that are operable with a closed fist and mounted no higher than 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) from the floor.
19.4.2 Seating: If benches are provided, there shall be a 36 inch (36" = 914mm) wide aisle between benches and lockers and a five foot turning diameter near the
accessible
lockers.
See Fig. 19c
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.5 - CAMPSITES

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Shall comply with the following:
19.5.1 Campsite Access: At least 5% of campsites shall be
accessible
and dispersed among those campsites that could be reached from an
accessible route
. Areas leading into such
sites
should be paved or hard packed.
19.5.2 Tables: At least 5% of tables shall be
accessible
. Tables for the
accessible sites
shall provide
clear space
under the table top not less than 30 inches wide (30" = 762mm) and 19 inches (19" = 483mm) deep per seating space and not less than 27 inches (27" = 686mm)
clear
from the ground to the underside of the table.
See Fig. 19d
.
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19.5.3 Public restrooms and shower
facilities
, where provided, shall comply with
521 CMR 30.00:
PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS
and
521 CMR 31.00: BATHING ROOMS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.6 - PICNIC AREAS AND HIGHWAY REST AREAS

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Shall comply with the following:
19.6.1 Access: All
facilities
shall be
accessible
and shall be on an
accessible route
that is paved or hard packed. If
curb cuts
are provided, they shall comply with
521 CMR 21.00: CURB CUTS
.
19.6.2 Tables: At least 5% of tables, where provided shall be
accessible
and shall comply with
521 CMR 19.5.2.
19.6.3 Public restrooms, where provided, shall comply with
521 CMR 30.00: PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS
and
521 CMR 31.00: BATHING ROOMS
.
19.6.4 Public telephones, where provided, shall comply with
521 CMR 37.00: PUBLIC TELEPHONES
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.8 - MARINE FACILITIES

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Marine facilities
are docks and/or piers that service waterborne passenger vessels with a vessel length of 40 feet (40' = 12m) or greater. These
facilities
shall provide persons with disabilities unassisted access measured under nominal marine conditions throughout spring tide range or 9½ feet (9½' = 2996mm) whichever is less. Marine
facilities
shall comply with the following:
19.8.1
Unassisted Access
between the land or fixed
facility
and a floating vessel, with or without an intervening floating structure, shall be provided.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.9 - MARINE RAMPS

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shall comply with the following:
19.9.1 Handrails:
Marine ramps
shall be equipped with handrails which comply with
521 CMR 24.5
Handrails
.
Exception: At the top and bottom of the
marine ramp
the upper and lower rails shall be connected with a circular return extending a minimum of 12 inches (12" = 305mm) beyond the edge of the
ramp
. It is not intended that handrail extensions be horizontal during all tidal or weather conditions.
19.9.2 Width: The
clear
width of the
marine ramp
shall be a minimum of 36 inches (36" = 914mm) measured between the handrails.
19.9.3 Platforms:
Marine ramps
shall terminate in level platforms that are a minimum of 48 inches (48"= 1219mm) by 48 inches (48" = 1219mm),
clear
and unobstructed by handrails, door swings,
entrances
, or other projections. Such platforms shall occur at the top and bottom of each
ramp
and at intervals not exceeding the maximum
ramp
length as described in Table 1:
Table 1
RAMPS
MAXIMUM RAMP LENGTH
(excluding transition plates)
1:12 but less than 1:14
Not to exceed 30 feet (9m)
1:14 but less than 1:16
Not to exceed 35 feet (11m)
1:16 but less than 1:18
Not to exceed 40 feet (12m)
1:18 but less than 1:20
Not to exceed 45 feet (14m)
1:20 and over
Unlimited length
19.9.4
Transition Plates
shall be a maximum of eight feet (8' = 2438mm) in length and shall have slopes less than or equal to 1:12.
Transition plates
longer than 18 inches (18" = 457mm) shall be equipped with handrails complying with
521 CMR 19.9.1
. These handrails must be parallel to the handrails on the
marine ramp(s
), but may not necessarily be continuous with them.
Transition plates
shall be at least as wide as the
ramp
. The change in level between the end of the
transition plate
and the adjoining level surface shall be no greater than ½ an inch (½" = 13mm).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.10 - BRIDGE PLATES

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Vessels using
bridge plates
to provide access at boarding and disembarking areas shall comply with the following:
19.10.1 A maximum slope of 1:8 to 1:10 is allowed for a maximum rise of three inches (3" = 76mm). A maximum slope that is less steep than 1:10 and no steeper than 1:12 is allowed for a maximum rise of six inches (6" = 152mm).
19.10.2
Bridge plates
shall have a minimum clear width of at least 36 inches (36" = 914mm).
19.10.3
Bridge Plates
longer than six feet (6' = 1829mm) are marine
ramps
and shall comply with
521 CMR 19.9, Marine Ramps
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.11 - FLOATING AND FIXED DOCKS

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The edge of all floating and fixed docks shall provide at least one of the following:
a. Handrails that comply with
521 CMR 24.5, Handrails
;
b. Curbs that are at least four inches (4" = 102mm) high and are preceded by
detectable warnings
that comply with 521 CMR; or
c.
Detectable warnings
that comply with 521 CMR.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.12 - ACCESSIBLE ROUTE

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There shall be an
accessible route
to and throughout the
marine facility
that connects the vessels boarding area with all other areas and services available to the public within the
marine facility
. The
accessible route
shall comply with
521 CMR 20.00: ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 19 - Recreational Facilities › Section 19.13 - ANCILLARY FACILITIES

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Where provided within the
marine facility
, ancillary
facilities
such are fare transaction areas, public toilets, public telephones, vendor(s) stands, etc., shall comply with 521 CMR.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 20 - Accessible Route › Section 20.1 - GENERAL

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An
accessible route
shall provide a continuous unobstructed path connecting
accessible spaces
and
elements
inside and outside a
facility
.
Accessible routes
may include but are not limited to
walks
, halls, corridors, aisles, skywalks, and tunnels.
Accessible routes
may not include stairs, steps, or escalators, even if the stairs and steps are required to be
accessible
under 521 CMR.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 20 - Accessible Route › Section 20.2 - LOCATION

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Within the boundary of the
site
, an
accessible route(s)
shall be provided from
accessible
parking,
accessible
passenger loading zones, and public streets or
sidewalks
to the
accessible building entrance
they serve. The
accessible route(s)
shall coincide with the route for the general public.
20.2.1 At least one
accessible route
shall connect
accessible buildings
,
facilities
,
elements
and
spaces
that are on the same
site
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 20 - Accessible Route › Section 20.3 - WIDTH

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An
accessible route
shall have a minimum
clear
width of 36 inches (36" = 914 mm) except at doors and at openings less than 24 inches (24" = 610mm) deep where it shall comply with
521 CMR 26.00: DOORS AND DOORWAYS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 20 - Accessible Route › Section 20.4 - TURNS

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If a person in a wheelchair must make a turn around an obstruction, the minimum
clear
width of the
accessible route
shall comply with
Fig. 20a or 20b
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 20 - Accessible Route › Section 20.5 - PASSING SPACE

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If an
accessible route
has less than 60 inches (60" = 1524mm)
clear
width, then passing
spaces
at least 60 inches by 60 inches (60" x 60" = 1524mm by 1524mm) shall be located at intervals not to exceed 200 feet (200' = 61m). A T-intersection of two corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 20 - Accessible Route › Section 20.6 - PROTRUDING OBJECTS

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Objects shall not reduce the
clear
width of an
accessible route
or maneuvering
space
(
see
Fig. 20c
) and must comply with
521 CMR 20.6.1
.
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20.6.1 Objects projecting from walls (for example, telephones) with their leading edges between 27 inches and 80 inches (27" and 80" = 686mm and 2032mm) above the finished floor shall protrude no more than four inches (4" = 102mm) into walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles and shall not have sharp or abrupt edges.
See
Fig. 20d
.
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20.6.2 Objects mounted with their leading edges at or below 27 inches (27" = 686mm) above the finished floor may protrude any distance as long as they do not reduce the
accessible route
below 36 inches (36" = 914mm).
See
Fig. 20e
.
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20.6.3 Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may have a maximum overhang of 12 inches (12" = 305mm) measured between 27 inches and 80 inches (27" and 80" = 686mm and 2032mm) above the ground or finished floor.
See
Fig. 20f
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 20 - Accessible Route › Section 20.7 - HEADROOM

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Walks
, halls, corridors, passageways, aisles, or other circulation
spaces
shall have a minimum of 80 inches (80" = 2032mm)
clear
headroom.
See
Fig. 20d
. If vertical clearance of an area adjoining an
accessible route
is reduced to less than 80 inches (80" = 2032mm), a barrier shall be provided to warn blind or visually-impaired persons of the reduced headroom.
See
Fig. 20g
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 20 - Accessible Route › Section 20.9 - SLOPE AND CROSS SLOPE

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An
accessible route
with a
running slope
steeper than 1:20 (5%) is a
ramp
and shall comply with
521 CMR 24.00: RAMPS
. Nowhere shall the
cross slope
of an
accessible route
exceed 1:50 (2%). (Refer to 521 CMR 2.4.4d)
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 20 - Accessible Route › Section 20.10 - CHANGES IN LEVELS

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Changes in levels along an
accessible route
shall comply with
521 CMR 29.2, Level Changes
.
See
Fig 20h
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 20 - Accessible Route › Section 20.11 - EGRESS

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Accessible routes
serving any
accessible space
or
element
shall also serve as a
means of egress
for emergencies or connect to an
accessible area of rescue assistance
.
20.11.1 All
spaces
or
elements
required to be accessible by 521 CMR shall be provided with no less than one accessible
means of egress
.
a. Where more than one
means of egress
is required under 780 CMR (The Massachusetts State Building Code) from any
accessible space
or
element
, each space or element shall be served by not less than two accessible
means of egress
.
Exception: For the purpose of 521 CMR 20.11, fire escapes shall be exempt.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 21 - Curb Cuts › Section 21.1 - GENERAL

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Whenever
sidewalks
,
walkways
, or curbs on streets and ways are
constructed
,
reconstructed
, or
repaired
,
curb cuts
are required. All
curb cuts
shall comply with the following: