Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 31 - Special Construction › Section 3111 - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS › Subsection 3111.3 - Approval and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
In order to
				operate a
temporary overnight shelter,
a temporary certificate
				of occupancy must first be issued by the building official. Application for a
				certificate shall be made as follows:
1. The
				application must contain information demonstrating that the structure meets the
				following requirements:
a. It has been issued
				a valid certificate of occupancy for its current use.
b. It is or will be equipped with a
				functioning sprinkler system or is suitably protected by a hard-wired smoke
				and/or heat detection and alarm system, and a carbon monoxide detection system.
				Until January 1,2013, battery operated detectors may be approved by the
				municipal building official and fire chief depending upon the location and in
				conformance with the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations
				527 CMR 31.00:
Carbon
				Monoxide Alarms
for carbon monoxide (CO) requirements. Commencing
				January 1, 2013 the facility must be protected with fire protection systems in
				accordance with section 3111.6, Table 3111.6 and sections 3111.7 through
				3111.14.
c. It contains adequate
				means of egress relative to the number of approved overnight
				occupants.
d. It contains adequate
				emergency lighting and egress signage.
e. It contains the necessary facilities in
				accordance with the applicable guidelines promulgated by the Massachusetts
				Department of Public Health.
f.
				Attestation that the structure meets the requirements of the Architectural
				Access Board's regulations at 521 CMR.
g. Attestation that the location is equipped
				with a hard-wired land line phone for use in the event of an
				emergency.
2. The
				application must include the following:
a.
				Zoning approval (if applicable).
b.
				A plot plan (internet accessed satellite maps may be sufficient if properly
				labeled).
c. A plan for compliance
				with the applicable guidelines promulgated by the Massachusetts Department of
				Public Health.
d. A fire safety and
				evacuation plan The plan shall include, but not be limited to:
i. The identification of the anticipated
				nightly occupant load.
ii. A
				diagram of the bed and personal space layout.
iii. The identification of exits and aisles
				leading thereto.
iv. Outline of
				procedures for accounting for employees and occupants after evacuation.
v. Outline of procedures for the
				evacuation of occupants with special needs.
vi. At time of activation, the Head of the
				Fire Department shall be provided with the identification of the preferred and
				any alternative person responsible for reporting fires and other emergencies to
				the fire department.
vii. At time
				of activation, the Head of the Fire Department shall be provided with a plan
				for assignment of personnel responsible for oversight of evacuation.
viii. A plan for training of employees
				relative to emergency evacuation.
e. Identification of an on-site individual
				responsible for ensuring compliance with section 3111.