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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 28 - ELEVATORS › Section 28.10 - EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

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Where a service location is maintained in a
building
, a two-way emergency communication system shall be provided between the elevator car and the service location.
28.10.1 The highest operable part of a two-way communication system shall be a maximum of 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) from the floor of the car.
28.10.2 It shall be identified by a raised symbol and lettering complying with
521 CMR 41.00, SIGNAGE
, and located adjacent to the device.
28.10.3 The emergency intercommunication system shall not require voice communication. Lights that indicate that emergency contact has been made and is being responded to would meet this requirement.
28.10.4 If the system uses a handset, the length of the cord from the panel to the handset shall be at least 29 inches (29" = 737mm). Said handsets shall be equipped with hearing amplification.
28.10.5 If the system is located in a closed compartment the compartment door hardware shall conform to
521 CMR 39.00, CONTROLS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 28 - ELEVATORS › Section 28.12 - WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/ LIMITED USE ELEVATORS

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Platform lift devices, shall comply with the following:
28.12.1 General: Vertical wheelchair lift devices and Limited use elevators may be used as a part of an
accessible route
of travel in lieu of an elevator under any of the following circumstances.
a. To provide an
accessible route
to a performing area (stage) in an assembly occupancy.
b. To comply with the wheelchair viewing position line-of-sight and dispersion requirements of
521 CMR 14.4.1
.
c. In existing buildings where no other work is being performed, except for the installation of a vertical wheelchair lift.
d. In existing
buildings
of less than three
stories
in height or that have less than 3000 square feet per
story
unless the
building
is a shopping center, a shopping mall, or the professional office of a health care provider.
e. To provide vertical access where the distance between floors is less than a full
story
and where a
ramp
is not feasible.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 29 - FLOOR SURFACES › Section 29.2 - LEVEL CHANGES

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Ground and floor surfaces shall be of a common
level
throughout, except for the following permitted changes in
level
.
29.2.1 Changes in
level
up to and including ¼ inch (¼" = 6mm) may be vertical and without edge treatment. See
Fig. 29a
.
29.2.2 Changes in
level
greater than ¼ inch (¼" = 6mm) and less than ½ inch (½" = 13mm) shall be beveled with a slope no greater than one-in-two (1:2) (50%). See
Fig. 29a
.
29.2.3 Changes in
level
greater than ½ inch (½" = 13mm) are not allowed unless a
ramp
,
walkway
, or means of vertical access complying with 521 CMR is provided.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 29 - FLOOR SURFACES › Section 29.3 - CARPET

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When carpet or carpet tile is used on a ground or floor surface, it shall comply with the following:
29.3.1 Material: Carpet material shall be high density, non-absorbent, and the maximum pile thickness shall be ½ inch (½" = 13mm).
29.3.2 Installation: Carpet shall be adhered directly to the floor or shall be stretched tautly and securely fastened to floor surfaces at all edges.
29.3.3 Exposed edges: Edges of carpet exposed to traffic shall have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge. Edges perpendicular to the path of travel shall have edging strips no higher than _ of an inch (_" = 10mm) above the floor and shall have a beveled edge with a slope no greater than one-in-two (1:2) (50%).
29.3.4 Padding: If padding is installed, it shall not exceed ¼ of an inch (¼" = 6mm) in thickness and shall be secured taut to the floor.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 29 - FLOOR SURFACES › Section 29.4 - GRATINGS

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If gratings are located in walking surfaces, then they shall have
spaces
no greater than ½ inch (½" = 13mm) wide in one direction. If gratings have elongated openings, then they shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel. See
Fig. 29b
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.1 - GENERAL

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Each public toilet room provided on a
site
or in a
building
shall comply with 521 CMR.
a. In each adult public toilet room, at least one water closet and one sink in each location shall be
accessible
to persons in wheelchairs, or a separate
accessible
unisex toilet room shall be provided at each location. Adult water closets shall comply with the provisions of
521 CMR 30.1 through 30.13
b. Where children's toilet rooms are provided, at least one water closet and one sink in each location shall be
accessible
to children in wheelchairs, or a separate
accessible
unisex toilet room shall be provided at each location. Children's toilet rooms shall comply with the provisions of
521 CMR 30.14 through 30.20.
For purposes of 521 CMR, pre-kindergarten school is defined as a school which serves children from infancy up until but not including kindergarten. Elementary school is defined as a school which serves grades kindergarten through six.
30.1.1 The installation of unisex toilet room in
lieu
of fully
accessible
men's and women's room is permitted by 521 CMR.
See
also
521 CMR 30.2, Location
.
30.1.2 Portable Toilets: For single user portable toilets clustered at a single location, at least 5% but not less than one accessible toilet unit shall be installed at each cluster.
Accessible
units shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility. Portable units at construction sites used exclusively by
construction
personnel are not required to be
accessible.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.4 - DOORS TO SINGLE USER TOILET ROOMS

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Doors to single user toilet rooms may swing into the room if the door has a self-closing device and maneuvering space is provided in accordance with
521 CMR 26.6
. The door may swing into the room if there is a clear floor space of 30 inches by 48 inches (30" = 762mm by 48" = 1219mm) beyond the swing of the door.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.5 - CLEAR FLOOR SPACE

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An unobstructed turning space complying with
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space
shall be provided within an
accessible
toilet room The
clear floor space
at fixtures and controls, the
accessible route,
and the turning
space
may overlap.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.6 - TOILET STALLS

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If toilet stalls are provided, then at least one shall be a standard
accessible
toilet stall. Where six or more stalls are provided in a toilet room, at least one alternate
accessible
toilet stall
(See
Fig. 30c
) shall be provided in addition to the standard
accessible
toilet stall.
Accessible
toilet stalls shall be on an
accessible route.
30.6.1 Standard
Accessible
Toilet Stall: Standard
accessible
toilet stalls shall be at least 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) wide and 72 inches (72" = 1829mm) deep.
See
Fig. 30a and 30b
. Arrangements shown for standard
accessible
toilet stalls may be reversed to allow either a left- or right-hand approach. Water closets in
accessible
stalls shall be located on the 60 inch (60" = 1524mm) wall and shall comply with
521 CMR 30.7, Water closets
.
a.
Accessible
toilet stalls shall have a door that swings out or slides and has a 32 inch (32" = 813mm) clear opening.
b. The stall door shall have an automatic self-closing hinge device, a pull device on both sides of the door to assist in closing and opening the door, and a lock located approximately 36 inches (36" = 914mm) above the floor that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.
c. There shall be 18 inches (18" = 457mm) of clear space on the latch pull side of the door.
d. A coat hook shall be provided at a maximum height of 54 inches (54" = 1372mm) above the floor.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.7 - WATER CLOSETS

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That are required to be
accessible
shall comply with the following:
30.7.1
Clear floor space: Clear floor space
for water closets not in stalls shall comply with
Fig. 30d
.
Clear
floor space
may be arranged to allow either a left-handed or right-handed approach to the water closet.
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30.7.2 Location: The center line 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 at least 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) clearance between the front edge of the water closet and the nearest wall or fixture.
30.7.3 Height: Water closets shall be 17 inches to 19 inches (17" to 19" = 432mm to 483mm) high, measured to the top of the water closet seat.
See
Fig. 30e
.
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30.7.4 Seats: Water closet seats shall not be spring mounted to return to a lifted position.
30.7.5 Flush Controls: Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic and shall comply with
521 CMR 39.5, Operation
. Controls for flush valves shall be mounted on the wide side of water closet no more than 44 inches (44" = 1120mm) above the floor.
30.7.6 Toilet Paper Dispensers: 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 24 inches (24" = 610mm) 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 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.8 - GRAB BARS

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For the
standard
accessible
toilet
stall the water closet shall have two grab bars 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) long, one on the wall in back of the water closet and one on the side wall closest to the water closet.
For the
alternate
accessible
toilet
stall the water closet shall have two parallel grab bars, 42 inches long (42" = 1067m) installed on the side walls and located a minimum of six inches (6" = 76mm) from the interior corner.
30.8.1 Location: The side grab bar shall be located a maximum of 12 inches (12" = 305mm) from the interior corner. The rear grab bar shall be located a maximum of six inches (6" = 152mm) from the interior corner.
30.8.2 Height: Grab bars shall be set at a height of 33 to 36 inches (33" to 36" = 838mm to 914mm) above and parallel to the floor. Where a tank prevents location of the rear grab bar, a bar may be installed three inches (3" = 76mm) above the tank. Where a flushometer prevents the location of a 42 inch (42" = 1067mm) rear grab bar, one grab bar, 36 inches (36" = 914mm) shall be installed to the side of the flushometer, located three inches (3" = 76mm) from the closest edge of the flushometer.
30.8.3 Thickness: Grab bars shall be between 1¼ inches and 1½ inches (1¼" to 1½" = 32mm to 38mm) in outside diameter, have a 1½ inch (1½" = 38mm) clearance between the bar and the wall.
See
Fig. 30f
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30.8.4 Material: Grab bars shall also be non-rusting and acid-etched or roughened. Grab bars shall comply with the
structural strength
defined in
521 CMR 5.00, DEFINITIONS
.
30.8.5 Dispensers or other devices shall not be mounted above the grab bars.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.9 - SINK

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Sinks, including vanities, shall comply with the following:
30.9.1
Clear floor space:
A
clear floor space
complying with
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space
shall be provided in front of a sink to allow forward approach. The
clear floor space
shall be on an
accessible route
and shall extend no more than a maximum of 19 inches (19" = 483mm) underneath the sink.
See
Fig. 30g
.
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30.9.2 Height: Sinks shall be mounted with the rim no higher than 34 inches (34" = 864mm) above the finish floor.
See
Fig. 30h
. Sinks shall also extend a minimum of 17 inches (17" = 432mm) from the wall to the front of the sink or counter.
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30.9.3 Knee Clearance: Knee clearance shall be provided underneath the sink which is 27 inches (27" = 685mm) minimum from the floor to the underside of the sink and extends eight inches (8" = 205mm) minimum measured from the front edge underneath the sink back towards the wall; if a minimum of nine inches (9" = 230mm) of toe clearance is provided, a maximum of six inches (6" = 150mm) of the 48 inches (48"= 1220mm) of clear floor space required at the fixture may extend into the toe space.
See
Fig. 30h
30.9.4 Depth: Sink depth shall not exceed six inches 6½ inches (6½" = 165mm).
30.9.5 Piping: Sink traps and drains shall be located as close to rear walls as possible. Hot water and drain pipes exposed under sinks shall be recessed, insulated, or guarded. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under sinks.
30.9.6 Faucets: Faucets shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, of twisting of the wrist. Lever-operated, push-type, touch-type, or electronically controlled mechanisms are acceptable designs. If self-closing valves are used the faucet shall remain open for at least ten seconds.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.10 - URINALS

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Where one or more urinals is provided, at least one urinal shall be
accessible. See
Fig. 30i
.
30.10.1 Height:
Accessible
urinals shall be stall-type or wall-hung with an elongated rim at a maximum of 17 inches (17" = 432mm) above the finish floor.
30.10.2
Clear floor space:
A
clear floor space
shall be provided in front of a
n accessible
urinal to allow forward approach. This
clear space
shall adjoin or overlap
an accessible route
and shall comply with
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space
. Urinal shields that do not extend beyond the front edge of the urinal rim may be provided with 29 inches (29" = 73 7mm) clearance between them.
30.10.3 Flush Controls: Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic, and shall comply with
521 CMR 39.5, Operation
and shall be mounted no more than 44 inches (44" = 1118mm) above the finish floor.
See
Fig. 30i
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.11 - MIRROR

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The top of any shelf and or bottom of any mirror that is provided above a sink shall be set with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface no higher than 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) above the finish floor.
See
Fig. 30i
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.12 - DISPENSERS

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Towel dispensers, drying devices, or other types of devices and dispensers shall have at least one of each device mounted within the
zone of reach.
At least one of each device shall be located within reach of a person using the
accessible
sink and shall comply with
521 CMR 39.5, Operation
.
See
Fig. 30i
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.13 - CONTROLS AND RECEPTACLES

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If controls, receptacles, or other equipment is provided, then at least one of each shall be on an
accessible route
and shall comply with
521 CMR 39.00: CONTROLS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.14 - CHILDREN'S WATER CLOSETS

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Where provided, shall comply with the following:
30.14.1
Clear floor space: Clear floor space
for water closets shall comply with
521 CMR 30.5, Clear Floor Space. Clear floor space
may be arranged to allow either a left-handed or right-handed approach.
30.14.2 Location: The center line of the water closet shall be located 11 inches (11 " = 279mm) from the nearest side wall for pre-kindergarten; 11 to 15(11" to 15" = 279mm to 381mm) for kindergarten to third grade and 15 to 18 inches (15" to 18" = 381mm to 457mm) for fourth grade to sixth grade. The water closet shall also be located 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) from the center line of the water closet to the opposite wall or closest edge of next fixture.
30.14.3 Height: Water closets shall be set at a height measured from the floor to the top of the seat as follows:
Pre-kindergarten:
11½" to 12½" (292mm to 318mm)
Kindergarten to third grade:
12" to 15" (305mm to 381mm)
Fourth grade to sixth grade:
15" to 17" (381mm to 432mm)
30.14.4 Flush Controls: Controls for flush valves on water closets used by children shall be mounted on the wide side of water closet within 20 to 30 inches (20" to 30" = 508mm to 762mm) above the floor.
30.14.5 Toilet paper dispensers: Toilet paper dispensers used by children shall be centered above finished floor, as follows:
Pre-kindergarten:
14" (356mm)
Kindergarten to third grade:
14" to 17" (356mm to 432mm)
Fourth grade to sixth grade:
17" to 19" (432mm to 483mm)
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.15 - CHILDREN'S GRAB BARS

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The water closet shall have two grab bars, 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) long, one mounted on the wall in back of the water closet and one on the side wall closest to the water closet and located no more than six inches (6" =152mm) from the interior corner. Where a tank prevents location of the rear grab bar, a bar may be installed three inches (3" = 76mm) above the tank. Where a flushometer prevents the location of a 42 inch (42" = 1067mm) rear grab bar, one grab bar, 36 inches (36" = 914mm) shall be installed to the side of the flushometer, located three inches (3" = 76mm) from the closest edge of the flushometer.
30.15.1 Height: Grab bars shall be mounted from the floor to the top of the grab bar as follows:
Pre-kindergarten:
18" to 20" (457mm to 508mm)
Kindergarten to third grade:
20" to 25" (508mm to 635mm)
Fourth grade to sixth grade:
25" to 27" (635mm to 686mm)
30.15.2 Thickness: The outside diameter of grab bars shall be as follows:
Pre-kindergarten:
1" (25mm)
Kindergarten to sixth grade:
1¼" to 1½" (32mm to 38mm)
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.16 - CHILDREN'S SINK

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Sinks including vanities shall comply with the following:
30.16.1
Clear floor space:
A
clear floor space
complying with
521 CMR 30.5, Clear Floor Space
shall be provided in front of a sink to allow a forward approach. The
clear floor space
shall be on an
accessible route
and shall extend no more than a maximum of 19 inches (19" = 483mm) underneath the sink.
30.16.2 Height: Sinks shall be mounted with the rim no higher than 30 inches (30" = 762mm) above the finish floor. A clearance of at least 25 inches (25" = 635mm) above the finish floor to the bottom of the apron shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance shall be at least 30 inches (30"= 762mm) wide and 19 (19" = 483mm) deep.
30.16.3 Piping: Sink traps and drains shall be located as close to rear walls as possible. Hot water and drain pipes exposed under sinks shall be recessed, insulated, or guarded. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under sinks.
30.16.4 Faucets: Faucets shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Lever-operated push-type, touch-type, or electronically controlled mechanisms are acceptable designs. If self- closing valves are used, the faucet shall remain open for at least ten seconds.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.17 - CHILDREN'S URINALS

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Where one or more urinal is provided, at least one urinal shall be
accessible.
30.17.1 Height: The
accessible
urinal shall be stall-type or wall-hung with an elongated rim at a maximum of 15 inches (15" = 381mm) above the finish floor.
30.17.2 Flush Controls: Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic, and shall be mounted no more than 44 inches (44" = 1120mm) above the finish floor.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.18 - CHILDREN'S MIRROR

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The top of any shelf and or bottom of any mirror which is provided above a sink shall be set with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface no higher than 31 inches (31" = 787mm) above the finish floor.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.19 - CHILDREN'S DISPENSERS

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Towel dispensers, drying devices, or other types of devices and dispensers shall have at least one of each device mounted within the
zone of reach,
and at least one of each device shall be located within reach of a person using the
accessible
sink.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS › Section 30.20 - CHILDREN'S CONTROLS AND RECEPTACLES

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If controls, receptacles, or other equipment are provided, then at least one of each shall be mounted no higher than 36 inches (36" = 914mm) above the floor to the centerline of the operable portion of the control.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 31 - BATHING ROOMS › Section 31.1 - GENERAL

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Each public bathing room provided on a
site
or in a
building
shall comply with 521 CMR. Bathing rooms in
Multiple dwellings
shall comply with
521 CMR 42.00: GROUP 1 BATHROOMS
and
521 CMR 44.00: GROUP 2 BATHROOMS
instead of 521 CMR 31.00. Showers in hotels shall also comply with the requirements of 521 CMR 31. In each bathing room where a shower or bathtub is provided at least one of each shall be
accessible
to persons in wheelchairs or an accessible unisex bathing room shall be provided.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 31 - BATHING ROOMS › Section 31.4 - DOORS

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All doors to
accessible
bathing rooms shall comply with
521 CMR 26.00: DOORS AND DOORWAYS
. Doors shall not swing into the
clear floor space
required for any fixture.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 31 - BATHING ROOMS › Section 31.6 - CLEAR FLOOR SPACE

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The
accessible
fixtures and controls required in 521 CMR 31 shall be on an
accessible route
. An unobstructed wheelchair turning space complying with
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space
shall be provided. The
clear floor spaces
at fixtures and controls, the
accessible route
, and the wheelchair turning
space
may overlap.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 31 - BATHING ROOMS › Section 31.7 - SHOWER STALLS

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Accessible
shower stalls shall comply with the following:
31.7.1 Size: Shower stall size and
clear floor space
shall comply with
Fig. 31a
or
b
. The shower stall in
Fig. 31a
shall be 36 inches by 36 inches (36" by 36" = 914mm by 914mm). The shower stall in
Fig. 31b
will fit into the 30 by 60 inch (30" by 60" = 762mm by 1524mm)
space
required for a bathtub. There shall be no more than a ½ inch (½" = 13mm) lip, beveled at a slope no steeper than one-in-two (1:2) (50%).
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31.7.2 Floors: Floors shall be pitched to drain within the stall no steeper than one-in-50 (1:50) or (2%). Floors shall be carborundum, grit-face tile, or other slip resistant surface.
31.7.3 Controls: Showers shall operate by a single lever with a thermostatic and/or pressure balance mixing valve, and except in shower stalls 36 by 36 inches (36" by 36" = 914mm by 914mm) all controls shall be located on the center wall adjacent to the hinged seat. Faucets and other controls shall be located as shown in
Fig. 31c
and d and shall comply with
521 CMR 39.00: CONTROLS
.
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31.7.4 Seat: A folding seat shall be provided in the 36 inch by 36 inch (36" by 36" = 914mm by 914mm) shower stalls and shall be as shown in
Fig. 31c
. The seat shall be on the wall opposite the controls. In a 30 inch by 60 inch minimum (30" by 60" = 762mm by 1524mm) shower stall, a seat shall be provided. It shall be a folding type and shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the controls as shown in
Fig. 31d
.
a. The seat shall be mounted 17 inches to 19 inches (17" to 19" = 432mm to 483mm) above the
bathroom
floor and shall extend the full depth of the stall.
b. The structural strength of seats and their attachments shall comply with the definition of structural strength in
521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS
.
c. The seat shall be padded.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 31 - BATHING ROOMS › Section 31.9 - BATHTUBS

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Accessible
bathtubs shall comply with the following:
31.9.1
Clear floor space
:
Clear floor space
in front of bathtubs shall be as shown in
Fig. 31e
and
31f
.
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31.9.2 Seat: A removable in-tub seat or a built-in seat at the head end of the tub shall be provided as shown in
Fig. 31g
, and
31h
. Seats shall be mounted securely and shall not slip during use. The
structural strength
of seats and their attachments shall comply with the definition of
structural strength
in
521 CMR 5, DEFINITIONS
.
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31.9.3 Grab Bars: Grab bars shall be provided as shown in
Fig. 31g
and
h
.
a. The top grab bar shall be placed horizontally between 33 and 36 inches (33" = 838mm and 36" = 914mm) above the floor line and the lower grab bar shall be placed approximately 15 inches (15" = 381mm) below the top grab bar.
b. The
structural strength
of grab bars and their attachments shall comply with the definition of
structural strength
in
521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS
.
c. Grab bars shall be between 1¼ inches to 1½ inches (1¼" to 1½" = 32mm to 38mm) in outside diameter, have a 1½ inch (1½" = 38mm) clearance between the bar and the wall. See
Fig. 30f
.
d. Grab bars shall also be non-rusting and acid-etched or roughened.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 31 - BATHING ROOMS › Section 31.10 - MIRRORS AND SHELVES

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If mirrors and shelves are provided, then at least one of each shall be
accessible
. The top of any shelf and the bottom of any mirror which is provided above a sink shall be set with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface no higher than 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) above the floor. A full length mirror is also allowed.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 31 - BATHING ROOMS › Section 31.11 - CONTROLS AND DISPENSERS

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If controls, dispensers, receptacles, or other equipment are provided, then at least one of each shall be on an
accessible route
and shall comply with
521 CMR 39.00: CONTROLS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 32 - KITCHENS › Section 32.1 - GENERAL

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Non-commercial kitchens in public facilities such as classrooms and community rooms shall provide a
clear space
of 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) in diameter, measured 12 inches (12" = 305mm) above the floor. For requirements for kitchens in
multiple dwellings
, see
521 CMR 43.00: GROUP 1 KITCHENS
and
521 CMR 45.00: GROUP 2 KITCHENS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 32 - KITCHENS › Section 32.2 - COUNTER TOPS

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Counter tops that contain sinks and cooking units shall provide a minimum of 15 inches (15" = 381mm) of clear countertop on at least one side of the cooking unit and on at least one side of the sink and shall have a clear space underneath that complies with
521 CMR 32.6, Kneespace
. Countertops shall be mounted no higher than 34 inches (34" = 864mm) above the finish floor. See
Fig. 32a
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 32 - KITCHENS › Section 32.4 - PANTRY UNIT

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A tall cabinet at least 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide and 72 inches (72" = 1829mm) in height may be installed in lieu of making overhead cabinets
accessible
. If walk-in pantry is provided, the door to the pantry shall fully comply with
521 CMR 26.00: DOORS AND DOORWAYS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 32 - KITCHENS › Section 32.6 - KNEESPACE

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Access
space
for the knees and feet of wheelchair users shall be provided under cooktops and sinks, and elsewhere as
space
and storage considerations permit.
32.6.1 All such spaces shall be at least 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide, 27 inches (27" = 686mm) high, and 19 inches (19" = 483mm) deep.
32.6.2 Where sink and cooking units are within 15 inches (15" = 381mm) of each other, access space under the counter shall be continuous at a height of 27 inches (27" = 686mm) to the underside of the counter.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 32 - KITCHENS › Section 32.7 - SINK

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Sinks shall comply with the following:
32.7.1
Clear floor space
: A
clear floor space
, complying with
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space
shall be provided in front of a sink to allow forward approach. The
clear floor space
shall be on an
accessible route
and shall extend a maximum of 19 inches (19" = 483mm) underneath the sink. See
Fig. 30g
.
32.7.2 Sinks shall be mounted with the rim no higher than 34 inches (34" = 864mm) above the finish floor.
32.7.3 Sink depth shall not exceed eight inches (8" = 203mm).
32.7.4 Sink traps and drains shall be located as close to rear walls as possible. Plumbing pipes shall be recessed, insulated, or guarded. There shall be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under sinks.
32.7.5 Faucets shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Lever-operated, push-type, touch-type, or electronically controlled mechanisms are acceptable designs.
32.7.6 Garbage disposals, when provided, shall be controlled by switches under the counter at the front.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 32 - KITCHENS › Section 32.8 - COOKING UNITS

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Shall comply with the following: See
Fig. 32b
.
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32.8.1 Cooking units shall be the in-counter type with controls at the front of counter or counter faces, and with open access
space
under the counter.
32.8.2 Where hoods are provided above cooking units, controls shall be located no higher than 54 inches (54" = 1372mm) above the floor, but shall not be located behind cooking units.
32.8.3 Ovens shall be the wall-oven type, set at a height such that bottoms of doors are 30 inches (30" = 762mm) above the floor.
32.8.4 Bottom-hinged ovens shall provide retractable "bread board" type shelf concealed in the counter, adjacent to the oven door. If side-hinged, the "bread board" type shelf shall be located under the oven.
32.8.5 Ovens shall also be self-cleaning, or continuous cleaning.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 32 - KITCHENS › Section 32.9 - REFRIGERATORS

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May be combination refrigerator-freezers with two doors side by side, or may be two door freezer-above-the-refrigerator units or refrigerator-above-the-freezer units, provided the bottom of such freezer or refrigerator is no higher than 44 inches (44" = 1118mm) above the floor. See
Fig. 32c
. Refrigerators shall be self-defrosting.
Exception: In kitchenettes an undercounter type refrigerator is acceptable.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 33 - DRESSING, FITTING AND CHANGING ROOMS › Section 33.2 - DISTRIBUTION

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5%, but never less than one, in each cluster of dressing, fitting and changing rooms shall be
accessible
. Where separate sex dressing, fitting or changing rooms are provided, at least one such room for each sex shall be provided.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 33 - DRESSING, FITTING AND CHANGING ROOMS › Section 33.3 - LOCATION

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Accessible
dressing, fitting and changing rooms shall be on an
accessible route
complying with
521 CMR 20.00: ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
. A wheelchair turning space complying with
521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space
shall be provided in every
accessible
dressing, fitting and changing room entered through a swinging door, sliding door or curtain.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 33 - DRESSING, FITTING AND CHANGING ROOMS › Section 33.4 - SIZE

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The
accessible
dressing, fitting or changing room should be a minimum of five feet by six feet (5'-0" by 6'-0" = 1524mm by 1829mm). A
clear
floor area of 60 inches in diameter (60" = 1524mm), measured at 12 inches (12" = 305mm) above the floor, shall be provided in every
accessible
dressing, fitting or changing room. See
Fig. 33a
.
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33.4.1 No door shall swing into any part of the turning space.
33.4.2 A coat hook shall be provided within the dressing, fitting or changing room and located no higher than 54 inches (54" = 1372mm) above the floor.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 33 - DRESSING, FITTING AND CHANGING ROOMS › Section 33.6 - SEAT

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Every
accessible
dressing, fitting and changing room shall have a seat/bench that complies with the following:
33.6.1 The seat/bench shall be 24 inches by 48 inches (24" x 48" = 610mm by 1219mm) and fixed to the wall along the shorter dimension.
33.6.2 The seat shall be mounted 17 inches to 19 inches (17" to 19" = 432mm to 483mm) above the finish floor and open below with a minimum of 12 inches (12" = 305mm) in height measured from the floor. See
Fig. 33b
.
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33.6.3
Clear floor space
shall be provided alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the seat.
33.6.4 The seat and attachments shall comply with the requirements for
structural strength
in
521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 33 - DRESSING, FITTING AND CHANGING ROOMS › Section 33.7 - MIRROR

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Where mirrors are provided in changing rooms a full-length mirror measuring at least 18 inches wide by 54 inches high (18" by 54" = 457mm by 1372mm), shall be mounted 18 inches (18" = 457mm) above the finish floor, in a position affording a view to a person on the bench as well as to a person in a standing position. See
Fig. 33b
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 34 - STORAGE › Section 34.3 - HEIGHT

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Accessible
storage
spaces
shall be within at least one of the reach ranges specified in
521 CMR 6.5, Forward Reach
and
521 CMR 6.6, Side Reach
. See
Figure 6k, 6l, 6m
and
6n
. Clothes rods or shelves shall be a maximum of 54 inches (54" = 1372mm) above the finish floor for a side approach. Where the distance from the wheelchair to the clothes rod or shelf exceeds ten inches (10" = 254mm) (as in closets without
accessible
doors), the height and depth to the rod or shelf shall comply with Fig.
34a and 34b
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 34 - STORAGE › Section 34.4 - HARDWARE

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Hardware for
accessible
storage
facilities
shall comply with
521 CMR 26.11, Door Hardware
. Touch latches and U-shaped pulls are acceptable. See
Fig. 34c.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 35 - TABLES AND SEATING › Section 35.1 - FIXED TABLES AND BUILT-IN SEATING

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Where fixed tables or built in seating are provided, at least 5%, but not less than one, of the fixed tables shall be
accessible
, be on an
accessible route
, and shall comply with the following. There shall be no fixed seats at
accessible
tables.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 35 - TABLES AND SEATING › Section 35.2 - DISTRIBUTION

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Accessible
fixed 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
fixed tables shall be proportionally distributed between the smoking and non-smoking areas.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 35 - TABLES AND SEATING › Section 35.3 - CLEARANCES

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Between fixed
accessible
tables there shall be at least a 36 inch (36" = 914mm)
access aisle
. No seating shall overlap the
access aisle
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 35 - TABLES AND SEATING › Section 35.4 - CLEAR FLOOR SPACE

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Clear floor space
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. 35a
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 35 - TABLES AND SEATING › Section 35.5 - KNEE CLEARANCES

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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. 35b
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 35 - TABLES AND SEATING › Section 35.6 - HEIGHT OF TABLES OR COUNTERS

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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.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 36 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS › Section 36.1 - GENERAL

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Drinking fountains shall include water coolers. Drinking fountains, when provided, shall comply with the following requirements.
36.1.1 Where only one drinking fountain is provided on a floor it shall be
accessible
. A single drinking fountain can be installed by the use of a "high-low" fountain; See
Fig. 36a
.
36.1.2 Where more than one drinking fountain is provided on a floor, one in each location shall be
accessible
and shall be on an
accessible route
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 36 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS › Section 36.2 - CLEARANCES

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Shall comply with the following:
36.2.1 Wall and post-mounted cantilevered units allowing only a front approach shall have a
clear
knee
space
between the bottom of the apron and the floor or ground.
a. The knee space shall be at least 27 inches (27" = 686mm) high, 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide, and 17 inches to 19 inches (17" to 19" = 432mm to 483mm) deep. See
Fig. 36b
and
36c
.
b. These units shall also have a minimum
clear floor space
to allow a person in a wheelchair to approach the unit facing forward. See
Fig. 36b
and
36c
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 36 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS › Section 36.3 - SPOUT LOCATION

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The spouts of drinking fountains and water coolers shall comply with the following:
36.3.1 Spouts shall be located at the front of the unit and shall direct the water flow in a trajectory that is parallel or nearly parallel to the front of the unit.
36.3.2 The spout shall provide a flow of water at least four inches (4" = 102mm) high to allow the insertion of a cup or glass under the flow of water.
36.3.3 On an
accessible
drinking fountain with a round or oval bowl, the spout must be positioned so the flow of water is within three inches (3" = 76mm) of the front edge of the fountain.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 36 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS › Section 36.4 - SPOUT HEIGHT

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Spouts shall be no higher than 36 inches (36" = 914mm), measured from the floor or ground surface to the spout outlet. See
Fig. 36a
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 36 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS › Section 36.5 - CONTROLS

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Controls shall comply with the following:
36.5.1 Controls shall be front-mounted or side-mounted near the front edge of the drinking fountain.
36.5.2 Controls shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. Knob-type faucets are not permitted. The force required to activate the controls shall be no greater than five lbs.
36.5.3 Other types of controls may be installed in addition to, but not instead of, hand operated controls.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 37 - PUBLIC TELEPHONES › Section 37.2 - CLEAR FLOOR OR GROUND SPACE

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Unless otherwise specified, a
clear floor space
that allows either a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair shall be provided at
accessible
telephones.
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37.2.1 The
clear floor space
shall comply with
521 CMR 6.5 Forward Reach
or
521 CMR 6.6 Side Reach
. If a front approach is provided and the clear floor area includes knee
space
under the telephone, the knee space shall be at least 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide and 30 inches (30" = 762mm) high.
37.2.2 Bases, enclosures, and fixed seats shall not impede approaches to telephones by people who use wheelchairs.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 37 - PUBLIC TELEPHONES › Section 37.3 - MOUNTING HEIGHT

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The highest operable part of the telephone, including dial, handset and coin deposit slots, shall be within the reach ranges specified in
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 37 - PUBLIC TELEPHONES › Section 37.4 - PROTRUDING OBJECTS

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Accessible
telephones shall be located on
accessible routes
and shall comply with
521 CMR 20.6, Protruding Objects
. See
Fig. 37b
.
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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 37 - PUBLIC TELEPHONES › Section 37.5 - HEARING AID COMPATIBLE AND VOLUME CONTROL TELEPHONES

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All telephones shall be hearing aid compatible and shall be equipped with a volume control.
37.5.1 Volume controls, capable of a minimum of 12 dbA and a maximum of 18 dbA above normal, shall be provided. If an automatic reset is provided then 18 dbA may be exceeded.
37.5.2 Instructions for use of the volume control shall be attached to or next to the telephone.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 37 - PUBLIC TELEPHONES › Section 37.7 - TELEPHONE BOOKS

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Telephone books, if provided, shall be located in a position that complies with 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 37 - PUBLIC TELEPHONES › Section 37.8 - TEXT TELEPHONE (TTY)

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Telephone Distribution: Where two or more telephones are provided in the same location, one shall be equipped with a
Text telephone
(
TTY
). The
text telephone
(
TTY
) shall be permanently affixed within the telephone enclosure. If an acoustic coupler is used, the telephone cord shall be at least 29 inches (29" = 737mm) long to allow connection of the
text telephone
(
TTY
) to the telephone receiver.
Exception: Where single interior public pay phones are provided in a stadium, or arena, a convention center, a hotel with a convention center, a covered mall, a public use area of a governmental
building
, in or adjacent to a hospital emergency room, recovery room or hospital waiting room, then it shall be equipped with a
text telephone
(
TTY
).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 37 - PUBLIC TELEPHONES › Section 37.9 - TELEPHONES WITH SHELF AND OUTLET

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When three or more telephones are provided in a bank, one shall be designed to accommodate a portable
text telephone
(
TTY
) and shall be equipped with a shelf and an electrical outlet within or adjacent to the telephone enclosure. The telephone handset shall be capable of being placed flush on the surface of the shelf. The shelf shall be at least nine inches wide by 12 inches deep (9" x 12" = 229mm x 305mm) and shall have six inches (6" = 152mm) minimum vertical clearance.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board › Title 521 CMR 37 - PUBLIC TELEPHONES › Section 37.10 - SIGNAGE

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Symbols of accessibility and directional
signage
shall be provided to comply with the following:
37.10.1
Text telephone
(
TTY
) shall be identified by the international
TTY
symbol. See
Fig. 41c
.
37.10.2 Directional
Signage
for
text telephone
(
TTY
):
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 which do not contain a
text telephone
(
TTY
). Such directional signage shall include the international
TTY
symbol.
Signage
for hearing amplified telephone shall be identified with signage depicting a telephone handset earpiece with radiating sound waves and shall be placed on the wall above the amplified telephone or in a location on or near the phone so that it can be easily seen and located.