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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3104 - PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND TUNNELS › Subsection 3104.9 - Exit access travel

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The length of
exit
access
travel shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm).
Exceptions:
1.
Exit
access
travel distance on a
pedestrian
				walkway
equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler
				system
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall not exceed 250 feet
				(76 200 mm).
2.
Exit
access
travel distance on a
pedestrian walkway
constructed with both sides at least 50
				percent open shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm).
3.
Exit
access
travel distance on a
pedestrian
				walkway
constructed with both sides at least 50 percent open, and
				equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system
in
				accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, shall not exceed 400 feet (122 m).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3104 - PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND TUNNELS › Subsection 3104.10 - Tunneled walkway

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Separation between the tunneled walkway and the building to
				  which it is connected shall not be less than 2-hour fire-resistant construction
				  and openings therein shall be protected in accordance with Table
				  715.4.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3105 - AWNINGS AND CANOPIES › Subsection 3105.1 - General

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Awnings
or canopies shall comply with the
				  requirements of this section and other applicable sections of this
				  code.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3105 - AWNINGS AND CANOPIES › Subsection 3105.2 - Definition

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The following term shall, for the purposes of this section
				  and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meaning shown herein.
RETRACTABLE AWNING.
A retractable
awning
is a cover with a frame that retracts against a
				  building or other structure to which it is entirely
				  supported.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3105 - AWNINGS AND CANOPIES › Subsection 3105.3 - Design and construction

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Awnings
and canopies shall be designed and
				  constructed to withstand wind or other lateral loads and live loads as required
				  by Chapter 16 with due allowance for shape, open construction and similar
				  features that relieve the pressures or loads. Structural members shall be
				  protected to prevent deterioration.
Awnings
shall have frames
				  of noncombustible material,
fire-retardant-treated wood
, wood
				  of Type IV size, or 1-hour construction with combustible or noncombustible
				  covers and shall be either fixed, retractable, folding or
				  collapsible.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3105 - AWNINGS AND CANOPIES › Subsection 3105.4 - Canopy materials

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Canopies shall be constructed of a rigid framework with an
approved
covering that meets the fire propagation performance
				  criteria of NFPA 701 or has a
flame spread index
not greater
				  than 25 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3106 - MARQUEES › Subsection 3106.2 - Thickness

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The maximum height or thickness of a marquee measured
				  vertically from its lowest to its highest point shall not exceed 3 feet (914
				  mm) where the marquee projects more than two-thirds of the distance from the
				  property line to the curb line, and shall not exceed 9 feet (2743 mm) where the
				  marquee is less than two-thirds of the distance from the property line to the
				  curb line.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3106 - MARQUEES › Subsection 3106.3 - Roof construction

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Where the roof or any part thereof is a skylight, the
				  skylight shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 24. Every roof and
				  skylight of a marquee shall be sloped to downspouts that shall conduct any
				  drainage from the marquee in such a manner so as not to spill over the
				  sidewalk.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3106 - MARQUEES › Subsection 3106.4 - Location prohibited

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Every marquee shall be so located as not to interfere with
				  the operation of any exterior standpipe, and such that the marquee does not
				  obstruct the clear passage of
stairways
or
exit
discharge
from the building or the
				  installation or maintenance of street lighting.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3106 - MARQUEES › Subsection 3106.5 - Construction

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A marquee shall be supported entirely from the building and
				  constructed of noncombustible materials. Marquees shall be designed as required
				  in Chapter 16. Structural members shall be protected to prevent
				  deterioration.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3108 - TELECOMMUNICATION AND BROADCAST TOWERS › Subsection 3108.1 - General

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Towers shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
				  the provisions of TIA-222.
Exception:
Single free-standing poles used to
				  support antennas not greater than 75 feet (22 860 mm), measured from the top of
				  the pole to grade, shall not be required to be
				  noncombustible.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3108 - TELECOMMUNICATION AND BROADCAST TOWERS › Subsection 3108.2 - Location and access

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Towers shall be located such that guy wires and other
				  accessories shall not cross or encroach upon any street or other public space,
				  or over above-ground electric utility lines, or encroach upon any privately
				  owned property without the written consent of the owner of the encroached-upon
				  property, space or above-ground electric utility lines. Towers shall be
				  equipped with climbing and working facilities in compliance with TIA-222.
				  Access to the tower sites shall be limited as required by applicable OSHA, FCC
				  and EPA regulations.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3109 - SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES › Subsection 3109.2 - Definition

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The following word and term shall, for the purposes of this
				  section and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meaning shown
				  herein.
SWIMMING POOLS.
Any structure intended for
				  swimming, recreational bathing or wading that contains water over 24 inches
				  (610 mm) deep. This includes in-ground, above-ground and on-ground pools; hot
				  tubs; spas and fixed-in-place wading pools.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3109 - SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES › Subsection 3109.3 - Public swimming pools

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Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a
				  fence at least 4 feet (1290 mm) in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in
				  the fence shall not
permit
the passage of a 4-inch-diameter
				  (102 mm) sphere. The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with
				  self-closing and self-latching gates.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3109 - SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES › Subsection 3109.5 - Entrapment avoidance

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Suction outlets shall be designed and installed in
				  accordance with ANSI/APSP-7.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3110 - AUTOMATIC VEHICULAR GATES › Subsection 3110.2 - Definitions

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The following word and term shall, for the purposes of this
				  section and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meaning shown
				  herein.
VEHICULAR GATE.
A gate that is intended for use
				  at a vehicular entrance or exit to a facility, building or portion thereof, and
				  that is not intended for use by pedestrian traffic.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3110 - AUTOMATIC VEHICULAR GATES › Subsection 3110.3 - Vehicular gates intended for automation

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Vehicular gates intended for automation shall be designed,
				  constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F
				  2200.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3110 - AUTOMATIC VEHICULAR GATES › Subsection 3110.4 - Vehicular gate openers

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Vehicular gate openers, when provided, shall be
listed
in accordance with UL 325.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.1 - Scope and Purpose

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The purpose of section 3111 is to establish reasonable
				  standards for the use of facilities designed for other purposes to be safely
				  occupied temporarily as places of overnight accommodation. In this regard, the
				  State Building Code is not intended to serve as a barrier to those seeking to
				  assist individuals in need, but instead to offer a means to ensure that a
				  reasonable degree of life safety is provided.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.2 - Temporary Overnight Shelters - Defined

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For purposes of section 3111, a temporary overnight shelter
				  shall be defined as any building, facility, or space therein designed and used
				  primarily as a church or house of worship for religious services or instruction
				  or related activities which is owned or operated by a religious organization
				  and qualified for exemption under
				  26 U.S.C.
				  section 501(c)(3) of the
				  Internal Revenue Code. The primary use of the building, facility, or space
				  therein is for religious services or instruction but may, on occasion, provide
				  temporary overnight accommodation to a limited number of individuals for a
				  limited period of time as provided for. Other groups or organizations wishing
				  to offer overnight accommodations in buildings designed and constructed for
				  other purposes shall file an application for change of use in accordance with
				  section 105.
Temporary overnight shelters,
as addressed
				  in section 3111, shall be classified as R-l Use. Express administrative and
				  technical requirements found in section 3111 shall override more general
				  requirements found elsewhere in this code.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.4 - Shelter Operation

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1. The party
				responsible for the operation of the temporary overnight shelter must notify
				the municipal building official and fire chief in writing at least 48 hours
				prior to each period of operation. The notification must include a statement as
				to the anticipated number of days the shelter will be in operation and an
				estimate as to the number of individuals who will be in occupancy per night.
				Notification shall similarly be made within 24 hours after use of the shelter
				has ended.
2. The temporary
				certificate of occupancy issued pursuant to section 3111.3 shall be
				conspicuously posted at the main entrance to the shelter.
3. A document shall be posted, in a location
				approved by the municipal building official and the head of the fire
				department, containing an accurate number and names of occupants on a nightly
				basis and a copy of Hie evacuation plan referenced section 3111.3 item 2.d.
				Such document shall also contain the names of all workers and volunteers who
				are overseeing or assisting in the usage on a nightly basis. The shelter shall
				be set up and operated in' accordance with the documentation submitted pursuant
				to section 3111.3 item 2. and any conditions mandated under section 3111.3 item
				3.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.5 - Access by Public Officials

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Access to the shelter for purposes of ensuring compliance
				  with section 3111 shall be granted upon request by the building official, fire
				  chief, health official, police chief or their respective designees.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.6 - Limitations of Use

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use shall be limited as described in this section and Table
				  3111.6.
1. A temporary overnight
				shelter identified with a *P* in Table 3111.6 and where smoke and CO
				detection/are battery-operated and not interconnected, may operate year-round
				for the following periods only:
a. not more
				than 52 days during a calendar year,
b. not more than seven consecutive days.
Note: Commencing January 1, 2013, all
temporary
				  overnight shelters
shall be equipped with operational, interconnected,
				  monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detection and notification alarm systems as
				  required by chapter 9.
Where the subject church/house of worship proper possesses a
				  NFP A13 fire sprinkler system throughout the building per the governing edition
				  of NFP A13 in effect when such system was installed, the
temporary
				  overnight shelter
can be located anywhere in the church/house of
				  worship, providing all other requirements of section 3111, inclusive are met If
				  the church/house of worship does not have an NFP A 13 fire sprinkler system
				  installed throughout the building then the location of the
temporary
				  overnight shelter
must conform to the requirements set forth in Table
				  3111.6 (partial fire sprinklering of the
temporary overnight shelter
is required under certain circumstances addressed in Table
				  3111.6).
TABLE 3111.6
Use Limitations for Temporary Overnight
								Shelters
Location in Building
Building Construction Type
IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
Basement (without direct access to outside)
PS
PS
PS
PS
NP
NP
PS
NP
NP
Basement (with direct access to outside)
P
P
P
P
P
P
p
P
PS
1st Floor
P
P
P
P
P
P
p
P
P
2nd Floor
P
P
P
P
P
P
p
P
P
3rd Floor
P
P
P
P
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
4"1 Floor and
								above
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
NP
P= Permitted,
see
section 3 111. 6.
				  PS=Permitted with sprinklers,
see
section 3111.6. NP=Not
				  Permitted.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.7 - Fire and CO Detection, Occupant Notification and Life Safety System Supervision through January 1,2013

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Subject to the provisions of section 3111.3, through January
				  1,2013, a
temporary overnight shelter
may install and utilize
				  battery only operated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and, off-premise
				  supervision (monitoring) of these life safety devices is not
				  required.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.8 - Fire and CO Detection, Occupant Notification and Life Safety System Supervision Commencing January 1, 2013

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All
temporary overnight shelters
are
				  required to install and have operational, an interconnected, monitored smoke
				  and carbon monoxide detection and notification alarm system no later than
				  January 1, 2013 as required in chapter 9.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.9 - Monitoring requirements

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Off premise monitoring of the interconnected smoke and carbon
				  monoxide detection and notification alarm system is required and shall conform
				  to the requirements in chapter 9 and NFPA 72 and NFPA 720, as
				  applicable.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.10 - General Installation Requirements and Alarm Signal Precedence

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Installation requirements for the interconnected, monitored
				  smoke and carbon monoxide detection and notification alarm systems shall be in
				  accordance with this code;
				  527 CMR 31.00:
Carbon
				  Monoxide Alarms;
the smoke alarm/detector and carbon monoxide
				  alarm/detector manufacturers' requirements; NFPA 72 and NFPA 720, all as
				  applicable. For alarm signal precedence, see section 916.5.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.11 - Location of Fire and CO Detection and Occupant Notification Appliances- Pre and Post 2012

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Buildings, facilities or spaces therein intended used as a
temporary overnight shelters
as defined in section 3111.2
				  shall incorporate, as applicable, smoke and carbon monoxide detection and
				  notification alarm systems in:
(1) All
				shelter sleeping areas;
(2) All
				egress routes directly serving the shelter areas;
(3) All common areas directly associated with
				the shelter areas.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.12 - Listing

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Smoke detectors/alarms shall be listed to UL 268; carbon
				  monoxide detectors/alarms shall be listed to IAS/CSA 6.19 or UL 2075 as
				  applicable.
Exception
: Prior January 1, 2013,
				  smoke alarms listed to UL 217 are allowed and battery-powered CO alarms, listed
				  to UL-2034 are allowed.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.13 - Power source

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The primary and secondary power sources for the low voltage
				  or wireless, interconnected, monitored smoke detection system shall conform to
				  the applicable requirements of NFPA 72; primary and secondary power
				  requirements for CO detectors shall conform to the applicable requirements of
				  NFPA 720.
Exception:
Prior to January 1, 2013,
				  smoke alarms listed to UL 217 are allowed and battery-powered CO alarms, listed
				  to applicable sections of UL-2034 are allowed.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.14 - Fire Sprinkler Locations When Utilized

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Where fire sprinklers are intended employed, as a minimum,
				  such fire sprinkler system(s), complying w/applicable portions of NFPA 13,
				  shall protect:
(1) All shelter
				sleeping areas;
(2) All egress
				routes directly serving the shelter areas;
(3) All common areas directly associated with
				the shelter areas
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3112 - TEMPORARY EMERGENCY USE › Subsection 3112.1 - General

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Except as noted herein, the provisions of section 3116 shall
				  apply to
temporary emergency uses.
3112.1.1
Permit Required.
Temporary emergency uses
shall not be operated or
				maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit from the municipal
				official having jurisdiction. '
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3112 - TEMPORARY EMERGENCY USE › Subsection 3112.3 - Certification

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A
temporary emergency use
shall be so
				  identified by a special certificate of use and occupancy as established for
				  such purpose
{see
the Department of Public Safety website
www.mass.gov/dps
for an example of this
				  special certificate of use and occupancy) by the municipal or state
building official
in consultation with other appropriate
				  municipal and state officials in accordance with procedures established for
				  such purposes.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3112 - TEMPORARY EMERGENCY USE › Subsection 3112.4 - Means of Egress

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All
temporary emergency uses
shall conform
				  to the
means of egress
requirements of Chapter 10 to the
				  degree practicable.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 32 - Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way › Section 3201 - GENERAL › Subsection 3201.1 - Scope

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The provisions of this chapter shall govern the encroachment
				  of structures into the public right-of-way.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 32 - Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way › Section 3201 - GENERAL › Subsection 3201.2 - Measurement

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The projection of any structure or portion thereof shall be
				  the distance measured horizontally from the
lot line
to the
				  outermost point of the projection.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 32 - Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way › Section 3201 - GENERAL › Subsection 3201.3 - Other laws

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The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to
				  permit the violation of other laws or ordinances regulating the use and
				  occupancy of public property.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 32 - Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way › Section 3201 - GENERAL › Subsection 3201.4 - Drainage

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Drainage water collected from a roof,
awning
, canopy or marquee, and condensate from mechanical
				  equipment shall not flow over a public walking surface.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 32 - Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way › Section 3202 - ENCROACHMENTS › Subsection 3202.1 - Encroachments below grade

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Encroachments below grade shall comply with Sections
				  3202.1.1 through 3202.1.3.
3202.1.1
Structural support.
A part of a building erected below grade that
				is necessary for structural support of the building or structure shall not
				project beyond the
lot lines
, except that the footings of
				street walls or their supports which are located at least 8 feet (2438 mm)
				below grade shall not project more than 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the street
lot line
.
3202.1.2
Vaults and other enclosed spaces.
The construction and
				utilization of vaults and other enclosed spaces below grade shall be subject to
				the terms and conditions of the applicable governing authority.
3202.1.3
Areaways.
Areaways
				shall be protected by grates,
guards
or other
approved
means.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 32 - Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way › Section 3202 - ENCROACHMENTS › Subsection 3202.2 - Encroachments above grade and below 8 feet in height

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Encroachments into the public right-of-way above grade and
				  below 8 feet (2438 mm) in height shall be prohibited except as provided for in
				  Sections 3202.2.1 through 3202.2.3. Doors and windows shall not open or project
				  into the public right-of-way.
3202.2.1
Steps.
Steps shall not project more than 12 inches (305 mm) and
				shall be guarded by
approved
devices not less than 3 feet (914
				mm) high, or shall be located between columns or pilasters.
3202.2.2
Architectural features.
Columns or pilasters, including bases and moldings shall not project more than
				12 inches (305 mm). Belt courses, lintels, sills, architraves, pediments and
				similar architectural features shall not project more than 4 inches (102
				mm).
3202.2.3
Awnings.
The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest part of any
awning
, including valances, shall be 7 feet (2134 mm)
				minimum.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 32 - Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way › Section 3202 - ENCROACHMENTS › Subsection 3202.3 - Encroachments 8 feet or more above grade

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Encroachments 8 feet (2438 mm) or more above grade shall
				  comply with Sections 3202.3.1 through 3202.3.4.
3202.3.1
Awnings, canopies, marquees
				and signs.
Awnings
, canopies, marquees and signs shall
				be constructed so as to support applicable loads as specified in Chapter 16.
Awnings
, canopies, marquees and signs with less than 15 feet
				(4572 mm) clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into or occupy more
				than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk measured from the building.
				Stanchions or columns that support
awnings
, canopies, marquees
				and signs shall be located not less than 2 feet (610 mm) in from the curb
				line.
3202.3.2
Windows,
				balconies, architectural features and mechanical equipment.
Where the
				vertical clearance above grade to projecting windows, balconies, architectural
				features or mechanical equipment is more than 8 feet (2438 mm), 1 inch (25 mm)
				of encroachment is permitted for each additional 1 inch (25 mm) of clearance
				above 8 feet (2438 mm), but the maximum encroachment shall be 4 feet (1219
				mm).
3202.3.3
Encroachments
				15 feet or more above grade.
Encroachments 15 feet (4572 mm) or more
				above grade shall not be limited.
3202.3.4
Pedestrian walkways.
The installation of a pedestrian walkway over a public right-of-way shall be
				subject to the approval of the applicable governing authority. The vertical
				clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest part of a
pedestrian walkway
shall be 15 feet (4572 mm)
				minimum.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 32 - Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way › Section 3202 - ENCROACHMENTS › Subsection 3202.4 - Temporary encroachments

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Where allowed by the applicable governing authority,
				  vestibules and storm enclosures shall not be erected for a period of time
				  exceeding seven months in any one year and shall not encroach more than 3 feet
				  (914 mm) nor more than one-fourth of the width of the sidewalk beyond the
				  street
lot line
. Temporary entrance
awnings
shall be erected with a minimum clearance of 7 feet (2134 mm) to the lowest
				  portion of the hood or
awning
where supported on removable
				  steel or other
approved
noncombustible
				  support.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3301 - GENERAL › Subsection 3301.2 - Storage and placement

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Construction equipment and materials shall be stored and
				  placed so as not to endanger the public, the workers or adjoining property for
				  the duration of the construction project.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3302 - CONSTRUCTION SAFEGUARDS › Subsection 3302.1 - Remodeling and additions

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Required
exits
, existing structural
				  elements, fire protection devices and sanitary safeguards shall be maintained
				  at all times during remodeling,
alterations
, repairs or
additions
to any building or structure.
Exceptions:
1. When such required elements or devices are
				being remodeled, altered or repaired, adequate substitute provisions shall be
				made.
2. When the existing building
				is not occupied.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3302 - CONSTRUCTION SAFEGUARDS › Subsection 3302.2 - Manner of removal

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Waste materials shall be removed in a manner which prevents
				  injury or damage to persons, adjoining properties and public
				  rights-of-way.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3303 - DEMOLITION › Subsection 3303.1 - Construction documents

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Construction documents
and a schedule for
				  demolition must be submitted when required by the
building
				  official
. Where such information is required, no work shall be done
				  until such
construction documents
or schedule, or both, are
approved
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3303 - DEMOLITION › Subsection 3303.2 - Pedestrian protection

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The work of demolishing any building shall not be commenced
				  until pedestrian protection is in place as required by this
				  chapter.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3303 - DEMOLITION › Subsection 3303.3 - Means of egress

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A party wall balcony or
horizontal
exit
shall not be destroyed unless and until a substitute
means of egress
has been provided and
approved
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3303 - DEMOLITION › Subsection 3303.4 - Vacant lot

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Where a structure has been demolished or removed, the vacant
				  lot shall be filled and maintained to the existing grade or in accordance with
				  the ordinances of the jurisdiction having authority.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3303 - DEMOLITION › Subsection 3303.5 - Water accumulation

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Provision shall be made to prevent the accumulation of water
				  or damage to any foundations on the premises or the adjoining
				  property.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3303 - DEMOLITION › Subsection 3303.6 - Utility connections

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Service utility connections shall be discontinued and capped
				  in accordance with the
approved
rules and the requirements of
				  the applicable governing authority.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3304 - SITE WORK › Subsection 3304.1 - Excavation and fill

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Excavation and fill for buildings and structures shall be
				  constructed or protected so as not to endanger life or property. Stumps and
				  roots shall be removed from the soil to a depth of at least 12 inches (305 mm)
				  below the surface of the ground in the area to be occupied by the building.
				  Wood forms which have been used in placing concrete, if within the ground or
				  between foundation sills and the ground, shall be removed before a building is
				  occupied or used for any purpose. Before completion, loose or casual wood shall
				  be removed from direct contact with the ground under the building.
3304.1.1
Slope limits.
Slopes
				for permanent fill shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in two units
				horizontal (50-percent slope). Cut slopes for permanent excavations shall not
				be steeper than one unit vertical in two units horizontal (50-percent slope).
				Deviation from the foregoing limitations for cut slopes shall be permitted only
				upon the presentation of a soil investigation report acceptable to the
building official
.
3304.1.2
Surcharge.
No fill or
				other surcharge loads shall be placed adjacent to any building or structure
				unless such building or structure is capable of withstanding the additional
				loads caused by the fill or surcharge. Existing footings or foundations which
				can be affected by any excavation shall be underpinned adequately or otherwise
				protected against settlement and shall be protected against later
				movement.
3304.1.3
Footings
				on adjacent slopes.
For footings on adjacent slopes, see Chapter
				18.
3304.1.4
Fill supporting
				foundations.
Fill to be used to support the foundations of any building
				or structure shall comply with Section 1804.5. Special inspections of compacted
				fill shall be in accordance with Section 1704.7.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3305 - SANITARY › Subsection 3305.1 - Facilities required

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Sanitary facilities shall be provided during construction,
				  remodeling or demolition activities in accordance with the
International Plumbing Code
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS › Subsection 3306.1 - Protection required

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Pedestrians shall be protected during construction,
				  remodeling and demolition activities as required by this chapter and Table
				  3306.1. Signs shall be provided to direct pedestrian traffic.
TABLE 3306.1 PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
HEIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION
DISTANCE FROM CONSTRUCTION TO LOT LINE
TYPE OF PROTECTION REQUIRED
8 feet or less
Less than 5 feet
Construction railings
5 feet or more
None
More than 8 feet
Less than 5 feet
Barrier and covered walkway
5 feet or more, but not more than one-fourth the
							 height of construction
Barrier and covered walkway
5 feet or more, but between one-fourth and one-half
							 the height of construction
Barrier
5 feet or more, but exceeding one-half the height of
							 construction
None
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS › Subsection 3306.2 - Walkways

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A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel in front
				  of every construction and demolition site unless the applicable governing
				  authority authorizes the sidewalk to be fenced or closed. Walkways shall be of
				  sufficient width to accommodate the pedestrian traffic, but in no case shall
				  they be less than 4 feet (1219 mm) in width. Walkways shall be provided with a
				  durable walking surface. Walkways shall be
accessible
in
				  accordance with Chapter 11 and shall be designed to support all imposed loads
				  and in no case shall the design live load be less than 150 pounds per square
				  foot (psf) (7.2 kN/m2).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS › Subsection 3306.3 - Directional barricades

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Pedestrian traffic shall be protected by a directional
				  barricade where the walkway extends into the street. The directional barricade
				  shall be of sufficient size and construction to direct vehicular traffic away
				  from the pedestrian path.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS › Subsection 3306.4 - Construction railings

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Construction railings shall be at least 42 inches (1067 mm)
				  in height and shall be sufficient to direct pedestrians around construction
				  areas.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS › Subsection 3306.5 - Barriers

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Barriers shall be a minimum of 8 feet (2438 mm) in height
				  and shall be placed on the side of the walkway nearest the construction.
				  Barriers shall extend the entire length of the construction site. Openings in
				  such barriers shall be protected by doors which are normally kept
				  closed.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS › Subsection 3306.6 - Barrier design

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Barriers shall be designed to resist loads required in
				  Chapter 16 unless constructed as follows:
1. Barriers shall be provided with 2-inch by
				4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) top and bottom plates.
2. The barrier material shall be a minimum of
				3/4-inch (19.1 mm) boards or
				1/4-inch (6.4 mm) wood
				structural use panels.
3. Wood
				structural use panels shall be bonded with an adhesive identical to that for
				exterior wood structural use panels.
4. Wood structural use panels
				1/4 inch (6.4 mm) or
				5/16 inch (23.8 mm) in
				thickness shall have studs spaced not more than 2 feet (610 mm) on center
				(o.c.).
5. Wood structural use
				panels 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) or
				1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in
				thickness shall have studs spaced not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center
				provided a 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) stiffener is placed horizontally
				at midheight where the stud spacing exceeds 2 feet (610 mm) o.c.
6. Wood structural use panels
				5/8 inch (15.9 mm) or thicker
				shall not span over 8 feet (2438 mm).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS › Subsection 3306.7 - Covered walkways

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Covered walkways shall have a minimum clear height of 8 feet
				  (2438 mm) as measured from the floor surface to the canopy overhead. Adequate
				  lighting shall be provided at all times. Covered walkways shall be designed to
				  support all imposed loads. In no case shall the design live load be less than
				  150 psf (7.2 kN/m2) for the entire structure.
Exception:
Roofs and supporting structures of
				  covered walkways for new, light-frame construction not exceeding two
stories
above
grade plane
are permitted to be
				  designed for a live load of 75 psf (3.6kN/m2) or the
				  loads imposed on them, whichever is greater. In lieu of such designs, the roof
				  and supporting structure of a covered walkway are permitted to be constructed
				  as follows:
1. Footings shall be
				continuous 2-inch by 6-inch (51 mm by 152 mm) members.
2. Posts not less than 4 inches by 6 inches
				(102 mm by 152 mm) shall be provided on both sides of the roof and spaced not
				more than 12 feet (3658 mm) on center.
3. Stringers not less than 4 inches by 12
				inches (102 mm by 305 mm) shall be placed on edge upon the posts.
4. Joists resting on the stringers shall be
				at least 2 inches by 8 inches (51 mm by 203 mm) and shall be spaced not more
				than 2 feet (610 mm) on center.
5.
				The deck shall be planks at least 2 inches (51 mm) thick or wood structural
				panels with an exterior exposure durability classification at least
				23/32 inch (18.3 mm) thick
				nailed to the joists.
6. Each post
				shall be knee braced to joists and stringers by 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102
				mm) minimum members 4 feet (1219 mm) long.
7. A 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm)
				minimum curb shall be set on edge along the outside edge of the deck.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS › Subsection 3306.8 - Repair, maintenance and removal

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Pedestrian protection required by this chapter shall be
				  maintained in place and kept in good order for the entire length of time
				  pedestrians may be endangered. The owner or the owner's agent, upon the
				  completion of the construction activity, shall immediately remove walkways,
				  debris and other obstructions and leave such public property in as good a
				  condition as it was before such work was commenced.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3306 - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS › Subsection 3306.9 - Adjacent to excavations

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Every excavation on a site located 5 feet (1524 mm) or less
				  from the street
lot line
shall be enclosed with a barrier not
				  less than 6 feet (1829 mm) high. Where located more than 5 feet (1524 mm) from
				  the street
lot line
, a barrier shall be erected when required
				  by the
building official
. Barriers shall be of adequate
				  strength to resist wind pressure as specified in Chapter 16.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3307 - PROTECTION OF ADJOINING PROPERTY › Subsection 3307.1 - Protection required

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Adjoining public and private property shall be protected
				  from damage during construction, remodeling and demolition work. Protection
				  must be provided for footings, foundations, party walls, chimneys, skylights
				  and roofs. Provisions shall be made to control water runoff and erosion during
				  construction or demolition activities. The person making or causing an
				  excavation to be made shall provide written notice to the owners of adjoining
				  buildings advising them that the excavation is to be made and that the
				  adjoining buildings should be protected. Said notification shall be delivered
				  not less than 10 days prior to the scheduled starting date of the
				  excavation.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3308 - TEMPORARY USE OF STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY › Subsection 3308.1 - Storage and handling of materials

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The temporary use of streets or public property for the
				  storage or handling of materials or of equipment required for construction or
				  demolition, and the protection provided to the public shall comply with the
				  provisions of the applicable governing authority and this chapter.
3308.1.1
Obstructions.
Construction materials and equipment shall not be placed or stored so as to
				obstruct access to fire hydrants, standpipes, fire or police alarm boxes, catch
				basins or manholes, nor shall such material or equipment be located within 20
				feet (6096 mm) of a street intersection, or placed so as to obstruct normal
				observations of traffic signals or to hinder the use of public transit loading
				platforms.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3308 - TEMPORARY USE OF STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY › Subsection 3308.2 - Utility fixtures

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Building materials, fences, sheds or any obstruction of any
				  kind shall not be placed so as to obstruct free approach to any fire hydrant,
				  fire department connection, utility pole, manhole, fire alarm box or catch
				  basin, or so as to interfere with the passage of water in the gutter.
				  Protection against damage shall be provided to such utility fixtures during the
				  progress of the work, but sight of them shall not be
				  obstructed.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3309 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS › Subsection 3309.1 - Where required

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All structures under construction,
alteration
or demolition shall be provided with not less than
				  one
approved
portable fire extinguisher in accordance with
				  Section 906 and sized for not less than ordinary hazard as follows: [F]
1. At each
stairway
on all
				floor levels where combustible materials have accumulated.
2. In every storage and construction
				shed.
3. Additional portable fire
				extinguishers shall be provided where special hazards exist, such as the
				storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 33 - Safeguards during Construction › Section 3309 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS › Subsection 3309.2 - Fire hazards

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The provisions of this code and the
International
				  Fire Code
shall be strictly observed to safeguard against all fire
				  hazards attendant upon construction operations.