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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1108 - SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES › Subsection 1108.4 - Judicial facilities

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Judicial facilities shall comply with Sections 1108.4.1
				  through 1108.4.3.
1108.4.1
Courtrooms.
Each courtroom shall be
accessible
and
				comply with Sections 1108.4.1.1 through 1108.4.1.5.
1108.4.1.1
Jury box.
A
wheelchair space
complying with ICC A117.1 shall be provided
				within the jury box.
Exception:
Adjacent companion seating is not
				  required.
1108.4.1.2
Gallery seating.
Wheelchair spaces
complying with ICC
				A117.1 shall be provided in accordance with Table 1108.2.2.1. Designated aisle
				seats shall be provided in accordance with Section 1108.2.5.
1108.4.1.3
Assistive listening systems.
An assistive listening system must be provided. Receivers shall be
				provided for the assistive listening system in accordance with Section
				1108.2.7.1.
1108.4.1.4
Employee work stations.
The judge's bench, clerk's station, bailiff's
				station, deputy clerk's station and court reporter's station shall be located
				on an
accessible route
. The vertical access to elevated
				employee work stations within a courtroom is not required at the time of
				initial construction, provided a
ramp
, lift or elevator
				complying with ICC A117.1 can be installed without requiring reconfiguration or
				extension of the courtroom or extension of the electrical system.
1108.4.1.5
Other work stations.
The litigant's and counsel stations, including the lectern, shall be
accessible
in accordance with ICC A117.1.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.1 - General

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Accessible
building features and facilities
				  shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1109.2 through 1109.14.
Exception:
Type A units
and
Type B units
shall comply with ICC A117.1.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.2 - Toilet and bathing facilities

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. Each toilet room and bathing room shall be
accessible
. Where a floor level is not required to be
				  connected by an
accessible route
, the only toilet rooms or
				  bathing rooms provided within the facility shall not be located on the
				  inaccessible floor. At least one of each type of fixture, element, control or
				  dispenser in each
accessible
toilet room and bathing room
				  shall be
accessible
.
Exceptions:
1. In toilet rooms or bathing rooms accessed
				only through a private office, not for
common
or
public use
and intended for use by a single occupant, any of
				the following alternatives are allowed:
1.1.
				Doors are permitted to swing into the clear floor space, provided the door
				swing can be reversed to meet the requirements in ICC A117.1;
1.2. The height requirements for the water
				closet in ICC A117.1 are not applicable;
1.3. Grab bars are not required to be
				installed in a toilet room, provided that reinforcement has been installed in
				the walls and located so as to permit the installation of such grab bars;
				and
1.4. The requirement for
				height, knee and toe clearance shall not apply to a lavatory.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.3 - Sinks

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Where sinks are provided, at least 5 percent but not less
				  than one provided in
accessible
spaces shall comply with ICC
				  A117.1.
Exception:
Mop or service sinks are not
				  required to be
accessible
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.4 - Kitchens and kitchenettes

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Where kitchens and kitchenettes are provided in
accessible
spaces or rooms, they shall be
accessible
in accordance with ICC A117.1.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.5 - Drinking fountains

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Where drinking fountains are provided on an exterior site,
				  on a floor or within a secured area, the drinking fountains shall be provided
				  in accordance with Sections 1109.5.1 and 1109.5.2.
1109.5.1
Minimum number.
No
				fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided. One drinking fountain
				shall comply with the requirements for people who use a wheelchair and one
				drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for standing persons.
Exception:
A single drinking fountain that
				  complies with the requirements for people who use a wheelchair and standing
				  persons shall be permitted to be substituted for two separate drinking
				  fountains.
1109.5.2
More than the minimum number.
Where more than the minimum number of
				drinking fountains specified in Section 1109.5.1 are provided, 50 percent of
				the total number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with the
				requirements for persons who use a wheelchair and 50 percent of the total
				number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with the requirements for
				standing persons.
Exception:
Where 50 percent of the drinking
				  fountains yields a fraction, 50 percent shall be permitted to be rounded up or
				  down, provided that the total number of drinking fountains complying with this
				  section equals 100 percent of the drinking fountains.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.6 - Elevators

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Passenger elevators on an
accessible route
shall be
accessible
and comply with Section
				  3001.3.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.7 - Lifts

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Platform (wheelchair) lifts are permitted to be a part of a
				  required
accessible route
in new construction where indicated
				  in Items 1 through 10. Platform (wheelchair) lifts shall be installed in
				  accordance with ASME A18.1.
1. An
accessible route
to a performing area and speaker platforms in
				Group A occupancies.
2. An
accessible route
to
wheelchair spaces
required to comply with the
wheelchair space
dispersion
				requirements of Sections 1108.2.2 through 1108.2.6.
3. An
accessible route
to
				spaces that are not open to the general public with an
occupant
				load
of not more than five.
4. An
accessible route
within a
dwelling
or
sleeping unit
.
5. An
accessible route
to
				wheelchair seating spaces located in outdoor dining terraces in Group A-5
				occupancies where the
means of egress
from the dining terraces
				to a
public way
are open to the outdoors.
6. An
accessible route
to
				jury boxes and witness stands; raised courtroom stations including judges'
				benches, clerks' stations, bailiffs' stations, deputy clerks' stations and
				court reporters' stations; and to depressed areas such as the well of the
				court.
7. An
accessible
				route
to load and unload areas serving amusement rides.
8. An
accessible route
to
				play components or soft contained play structures.
9. An
accessible route
to
				team or player seating areas serving areas of sport activity.
10. An
accessible route
where existing exterior
site
constraints make use of a ramp or
				elevator infeasible.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.8 - Storage

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Where fixed or built-in storage elements such as cabinets,
				  shelves, medicine cabinets, closets and drawers are provided in required
accessible
spaces, at least one of each type shall contain
				  storage space complying with ICC A117.1.
1109.8.1
Lockers.
Where lockers
				are provided in
accessible
spaces, at least five percent, but
				not less than one, of each type shall be
accessible
.
1109.8.2
Shelving and display
				units.
Self-service shelves and display units shall be located on an
accessible route
. Such shelving and display units shall not be
				required to comply with reach-range provisions.
1109.8.3
Coat hooks and shelves.
Where coat hooks and shelves are provided in toilet rooms or toilet
				compartments or in dressing, fitting or locker rooms, at least one of each type
				shall be
accessible
and shall be provided in
accessible
toilet rooms without toilet compartments,
accessible
toilet compartments and
accessible
dressing, fitting and locker rooms.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.9 - Detectable warnings

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Passenger transit platform edges bordering a drop-off and
				  not protected by platform screens or
guards
shall have a
detectable warning
.
Exception:
Detectable warnings
are not required at bus stops.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.10 - Seating at tables, counters and work surfaces

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Where seating or standing space at fixed or built-in tables,
				  counters or work surfaces is provided in
accessible
spaces, at
				  least 5 percent of the seating and standing spaces, but not less than one,
				  shall be
accessible
. In Group I-3 occupancy visiting areas at
				  least 5 percent, but not less than one, cubicle or counter shall be
accessible
on both the visitor and detainee sides.
Exceptions:
1. Check-writing surfaces at check-out aisles
				not required to comply with Section 1109.11.2 are not required to be
accessible
.
2. In
				Group I-3 occupancies, the counter or cubicle on the detainee side is not
				required to be
accessible
at noncontact visiting areas or in
				areas not serving
accessible
holding cells or
sleeping
				unit
s.
1109.10.1
Dispersion.
Accessible
fixed or built-in seating at
				tables, counters or work surfaces shall be distributed throughout the space or
				facility containing such elements and located on a level accessed by an
accessible route
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.11 - Service facilities

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Service facilities shall provide for
accessible
features in accordance with Sections 1109.11.1
				  through 1109.11.5.
1109.11.1
Dressing, fitting and locker rooms.
Where dressing rooms, fitting rooms
				or locker rooms are provided, at least 5 percent, but not less than one, of
				each type of use in each cluster provided shall be
accessible
.
1109.11.2
Check-out aisles.
Where check-out aisles are provided,
accessible
check-out
				aisles shall be provided in accordance with Table 1109.11.2. Where check-out
				aislesserve different functions, at least one
accessible
check-out aisle shall be provided for each function. Where check-out
				aisles serve different functions,
accessible
check-out aisles
				shall be provided in accordance with Table 1109.11.2 for each function. Where
				check-out aisles are dispersed throughout the building or facility,
accessible
check-out aisles shall also be dispersed. Traffic
				control devices, security devices and turnstiles located in
accessible
check-out aisles or lanes shall be
accessible
.
TABLE 1109.11.2 ACCESSIBLE CHECK-OUT
				  AISLES
TOTAL CHECK-OUT AISLES OF EACH
							 FUNCTION
MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE CHECK-OUT AISLES OF
							 EACH FUNCTION
1 to 4
1
5 to 8
2
9 to 15
3
Over 15
3, plus 20% of additional aisles
1109.11.3
Point of sale and service
				counters.
Where counters are provided for sales or distribution of goods
				or services, at least one of each type provided shall be
accessible
. Where such counters are dispersed throughout the
				building or facility,
accessible
counters shall also be
				dispersed.
1109.11.4
Food
				service lines.
Food service lines shall be
accessible
.
				Where self-service shelves are provided, at least 50 percent, but not less than
				one, of each type provided shall be
accessible
.
1109.11.5
Queue and waiting
				lines.
Queue and waiting lines servicing
accessible
counters or check-out aisles shall be
accessible
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.12 - Controls, operating mechanisms and hardware

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Controls, operating mechanisms and hardware intended for
				  operation by the occupant, including switches that control lighting and
				  ventilation and electrical convenience outlets, in
accessible
spaces, along
accessible routes
or as parts of
accessible
elements shall be
accessible
.
Exceptions:
1. Operable parts that are intended for use
				only by service or maintenance personnel shall not be required to be
accessible
.
2.
				Electrical or communication receptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be
				required to be
accessible
.
3. Where two or more outlets are provided in
				a kitchen above a length of counter top that is uninterrupted by a sink or
				appliance, one outlet shall not be required to be
accessible
.
4.
				Floor electrical receptacles shall not be required to be
accessible
.
5.
				HVAC diffusers shall not be required to be
accessible
.
6.
				Except for light switches, where redundant controls are provided for a single
				element, one control in each space shall not be required to be
accessible
.
7.
				Access doors or gates in barrier walls and fences protecting pools, spas and
				hot tubs shall be permitted to have operable parts of the release of latch on
				self-latching devices at 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum and 48 inches (1219 mm)
				minimum above the finished floor or ground, provided the self-latching devices
				are not also self-locking devices, operated by means of a key, electronic
				opener, or integral combination lock.
1109.12.1
Operable window.
Where
				operable windows are provided in rooms that are required to be
accessible
in accordance with Sections 1107.5.1.1, 1107.5.2.1,
				1107.5.3.1, 1107.5.4, 1107.6.1.1, 1107.6.2.1.1, 1107.6.2.2.1 and 1107.6.4.1, at
				least one window in each room shall be
accessible
and each
				required operable window shall be
accessible
.
Exception:
Accessible
windows
				  are not required in bathrooms and kitchens.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1109 - OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES › Subsection 1109.14 - Recreational and sports facilities

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Recreational and sports facilities shall be provided with
accessible
features in accordance with Sections 1109.14.1
				  through 1109.14.4.
1109.14.1
Facilities serving a single building.
In Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies
				where recreational facilities are provided serving a single building containing
Type A units
or
Type B units
, 25 percent, but
				not less than one, of each type of recreational facility shall be
accessible
. Every recreational facility of each type on a site
				shall be considered to determine the total number of each type that is required
				to be
accessible
.
1109.14.2
Facilities serving multiple
				buildings.
In Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies on a single
site
where multiple buildings containing
Type A
				units
or
Type B units
are served by recreational
				facilities, 25 percent, but not less than one, of each type of recreational
				facility serving each building shall be
accessible
. The total
				number of each type of recreational facility that is required to be
accessible
shall be determined by considering every
				recreational facility of each type serving each building on the site.
1109.14.3
Other occupancies.
All
				recreational and sports facilities not falling within the purview of Section
				1109.14.1 or 1109.14.2 shall be
accessible
.
1109.14.4
Recreational and sports
				facilities exceptions.
Recreational and sports facilities required to be
accessible
shall be exempt from this chapter to the extent
				specified in this section.
1109.14.4.1
Bowling lanes.
An
accessible route
shall be provided to
				at least 5 percent, but no less than one, of each type of bowling
				lane.
1109.14.4.2
Court
				sports.
In court sports, at least one
accessible route
shall directly connect both sides of the court.
1109.14.4.3
Raised boxing or wrestling
				rings.
Raised boxing or wrestling rings are not required to be
accessible
.
1109.14.4.4
Raised refereeing, judging
				and scoring areas.
Raised structures used solely for refereeing, judging
				or scoring a sport are not required to be
accessible
.
1109.14.4.5
Raised diving boards and
				diving platforms.
Raised diving boards and diving platforms are not
				required to be
accessible
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1110 - SIGNAGE › Subsection 1110.1 - Signs

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Required
accessible
elements shall be
				  identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility at the following
				  locations:
1.
Accessible
parking spaces required by Section 1106.1 except
				where the total number of parking spaces provided is four or less.
2.
Accessible
passenger
				loading zones.
3.
Accessible
rooms where multiple single-user toilet or bathing
				rooms are clustered at a single location.
4.
Accessible
entrances
				where not all entrances are accessible.
5.
Accessible
check-out
				aisles where not all aisles are accessible. The sign, where provided, shall be
				above the check-out aisle in the same location as the check-out aisle number or
				type of check-out identification.
6. Family or assisted-use toilet and bathing
				rooms.
7.
Accessible
dressing, fitting and locker rooms where not all
				such rooms are
accessible
.
8.
Accessible areas of
				refuge
in accordance with Section 1007.9.
9. Exterior areas for assisted rescue in
				accordance with Section 1007.9.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1110 - SIGNAGE › Subsection 1110.2 - Directional signage

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Directional signage indicating the route to the nearest like
accessible
element shall be provided at the following
				  locations. These directional signs shall include the International Symbol of
				  Accessibility:
1. Inaccessible
				building entrances.
2. Inaccessible
				public toilets and bathing facilities.
3. Elevators not serving an
accessible route
.
4. At each separate-sex toilet and bathing
				room indicating the location of the nearest family or assisted-use toilet or
				bathing room where provided in accordance with Section 1109.2.1.
5. At
exits
and
exit
stairways
serving a required
accessible
space, but not providing an
approved
				accessible means of egress
, signage shall be provided in accordance
				with Section 1007.10.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 11 - Accessibility › Section 1110 - SIGNAGE › Subsection 1110.3 - Other signs

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Signage indicating special accessibility provisions shall be
				  provided as shown:
1. Each assembly
				area required to comply with Section 1108.2.7 shall provide a sign notifying
				patrons of the availability of assistive listening systems.
Exception:
Where ticket offices or windows are
				  provided, signs are not required at each assembly area provided that signs are
				  displayed at each ticket office or window informing patrons of the availability
				  of assistive listening systems.
2. At each door to an
area of
				refuge
, an exterior area for assisted rescue, an egress
stairway
,
exit
passageway
and
exit
discharge
, signage shall be provided
				in accordance with Section 1011.3.
3. At
areas of refuge
,
				signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1007.11.
4. At exterior areas for assisted rescue,
				signage shall be provided in accordance with Section 1007.11.
5. At two-way communication systems, signage
				shall be provided in accordance with Section 1007.8.2.
6. Within
exit
enclosures
, signage shall be provided in accordance with
				Section 1022.8.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1201 - GENERAL › Subsection 1201.1 - Scope

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The provisions of this chapter shall govern ventilation,
				  temperature control, lighting,
yards
and
courts
, sound transmission, room dimensions, surrounding
				  materials and rodent proofing associated with the interior spaces of
				  buildings.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1202 - DEFINITIONS › Subsection 1202.1 - General

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The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of
				  this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown
				  herein.
SUNROOM.
A one-story structure attached to a
				  building with a glazing area in excess of 40 percent of the gross area of the
				  structure's
exterior walls
and roof.
THERMAL ISOLATION.
A separation of conditioned
				  spaces, between a sunroom addition and a
dwelling unit
,
				  consisting of existing or new wall(s), doors and/or windows.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1203 - VENTILATION › Subsection 1203.1 - General

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Buildings shall be provided with natural ventilation in
				  accordance with Section 1203.4, or mechanical ventilation in accordance with
				  the
International Mechanical Code
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1203 - VENTILATION › Subsection 1203.2 - Attic spaces

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Enclosed
attics
and enclosed rafter spaces
				  formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof framing
				  members shall have cross ventilation for each separate space by ventilating
				  openings protected against the entrance of rain and snow. Blocking and bridging
				  shall be arranged so as not to interfere with the movement of air. A minimum of
				  1 inch (25 mm) of airspace shall be provided between the insulation and the
				  roof sheathing. The net free ventilating area shall not be less than
				  1/300 of the area of the
				  space ventilated, with 50 percent of the required ventilating area provided by
				  ventilators located in the upper portion of the space to be ventilated at least
				  3 feet (914 mm) above eave or cornice vents with the balance of the required
				  ventilation provided by eave or cornice vents.
1203.2.1
Openings into attic.
Exterior openings into the
attic
space of any building
				intended for human occupancy shall be protected to prevent the entry of birds,
				squirrels, rodents, snakes and other similar creatures. Openings for
				ventilation having a least dimension of
				1/16 inch (1.6 mm) minimum
				and 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum
				shall be permitted. Openings for ventilation having a least dimension larger
				than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) shall
				be provided with corrosion-resistant wire cloth screening, hardware cloth,
				perforated vinyl or similar material with openings having a least dimension of
				1/16 inch (1.6 mm) minimum
				and 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)
				maximum. Where combustion air is obtained from an
attic
area,
				it shall be in accordance with Chapter 7 of the
International
				Mechanical Code
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1203 - VENTILATION › Subsection 1203.3 - Under-floor ventilation

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The space between the bottom of the floor joists and the
				  earth under any building except spaces occupied by basements or cellars shall
				  be provided with ventilation openings through foundation walls or
exterior walls
. Such openings shall be placed so as to provide
				  cross ventilation of the under-floor space.
1203.3.1
Openings for under-floor
				ventilation.
The minimum net area of ventilation openings shall not be
				less than 1 square foot for each 150 square feet (0.67
				m2 for each 100 m2) of
				crawl-space area. Ventilation openings shall be covered for their height and
				width with any of the following materials, provided that the least dimension of
				the covering shall not exceed
				1/4 inch (6 mm):
1. Perforated sheet metal plates not less
				than 0.070 inch (1.8 mm) thick.
2.
				Expanded sheet metal plates not less than 0.047 inch (1.2 mm) thick.
3. Cast-iron grilles or gratings.
4. Extruded load-bearing vents.
5. Hardware cloth of 0.035 inch (0.89 mm)
				wire or heavier.
6.
				Corrosion-resistant wire mesh, with the least dimension not exceeding
				1/8 inch (3.2 mm).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1203 - VENTILATION › Subsection 1203.4 - Natural ventilation

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Natural ventilation of an occupied space shall be through
				  windows, doors, louvers or other openings to the outdoors. The operating
				  mechanism for such openings shall be provided with ready access so that the
				  openings are readily controllable by the building occupants.
1203.4.1
Ventilation area
				required.
The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be 4 percent
				of the floor area being ventilated.
1203.4.1.1
Adjoining spaces.
Where rooms and spaces without openings to the
				outdoors are ventilated through an adjoining room, the opening to the adjoining
				room shall be unobstructed and shall have an area of not less than 8 percent of
				the floor area of the interior room or space, but not less than 25 square feet
				(2.3 m2). The minimum openable area to the outdoors
				shall be based on the total floor area being ventilated.
Exception:
Exterior openings required for
				  ventilation shall be permitted to open into a
thermally
				  isolated
sunroom addition or patio cover provided that the openable
				  area between the sunroom addition or patio cover and the interior room shall
				  have an area of not less than 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room
				  or space, but not less than 20 square feet (1.86
				  m2). The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall
				  be based on the total floor area being ventilated.
1203.4.1.2
Openings below grade.
Where openings below grade provide required natural ventilation, the outside
				horizontal clear space measured perpendicular to the opening shall be one and
				one-half times the depth of the opening. The depth of the opening shall be
				measured from the average adjoining ground level to the bottom of the
				opening.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1203 - VENTILATION › Subsection 1203.5 - Other ventilation and exhaust systems

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Ventilation and exhaust systems for occupancies and
				  operations involving flammable or combustible hazards or other contaminant
				  sources as covered in the
International Mechanical Code
or the
International Fire Code
shall be provided as required by both
				  codes.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1204 - TEMPERATURE CONTROL › Subsection 1204.1 - Equipment and systems

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Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be
				  provided with active or passive space-heating systems capable of maintaining a
				  minimum indoor temperature of 68°F (20°C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm)
				  above the floor on the design heating day.
Exception:
Interior spaces where the primary
				  purpose is not associated with human comfort.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1205 - LIGHTING › Subsection 1205.1 - General

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Every space intended for human occupancy shall be provided
				  with natural light by means of exterior glazed openings in accordance with
				  Section 1205.2 or shall be provided with artificial light in accordance with
				  Section 1205.3. Exterior glazed openings shall open directly onto a
public way
or onto a
yard
or
court
in accordance with Section 1206.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1205 - LIGHTING › Subsection 1205.2 - Natural light

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The minimum net glazed area shall not be less than 8 percent
				  of the floor area of the room served.
1205.2.1
Adjoining spaces.
For
				the purpose of natural lighting, any room is permitted to be considered as a
				portion of an adjoining room where one-half of the area of the common wall is
				open and unobstructed and provides an opening of not less than one-tenth of the
				floor area of the interior room or 25 square feet (2.32
				m2), whichever is greater.
Exception:
Openings required for natural light
				  shall be permitted to open into a
thermally isolated
sunroom
				  addition or patio cover where the common wall provides a glazed area of not
				  less than one-tenth of the floor area of the interior room or 20 square feet
				  (1.86 m2), whichever is greater.
1205.2.2
Exterior openings.
Exterior openings required by Section 1205.2 for natural light shall open
				directly onto a
public way
,
yard
or
court
, as set forth in Section 1206.
Exceptions:
1. Required exterior openings are permitted
				to open into a roofed porch where the porch:
1.1. Abuts a
public way
,
yard
or
court
;
1.2. Has a ceiling height of not less than 7
				feet (2134 mm); and
1.3. Has a
				longer side at least 65 percent open and unobstructed.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1205 - LIGHTING › Subsection 1205.3 - Artificial light

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Artificial light shall be provided that is adequate to
				  provide an average illumination of 10 foot-candles (107 lux) over the area of
				  the room at a height of 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor
				  level.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1205 - LIGHTING › Subsection 1205.4 - Stairway illumination

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Stairways
within
dwelling
units
and
exterior stairways
serving a
dwelling
unit
shall have an illumination
				  level on tread runs of not less than 1 foot-candle (11 lux).
Stairs
in other occupancies shall be governed by Chapter
				  10.
1205.4.1
Controls.
The control for activation of the required
stairway
lighting
				shall be in accordance with NFPA 70.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1206 - YARDS OR COURTS › Subsection 1206.1 - General

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This section shall apply to
yards
and
courts
adjacent to exterior openings that provide natural
				  light or ventilation. Such
yards
and
courts
shall be on the same property as the building.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1206 - YARDS OR COURTS › Subsection 1206.2 - Yards

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Yards
shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm)
				  in width for buildings two
stories
or less above
grade
				  plane
. For buildings more than two
stories above
grade plane
, the minimum width of the
yard
shall be increased at the rate of 1 foot (305 mm) for each additional
story
. For buildings exceeding 14
stories
				  above
grade plane
, the required width of the
yard
shall be computed on the basis of 14
stories
				  above
grade plane
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1206 - YARDS OR COURTS › Subsection 1206.3 - Courts

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Courts
shall not be less than 3 feet (914
				  mm) in width.
Courts
having windows opening on opposite sides
				  shall not be less than 6 feet (1829 mm) in width.
Courts
shall
				  not be less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in length unless bounded on one end by a
public way
or
yard
. For buildings more than
				  two
stories above
grade plane
, the
court
shall be increased 1 foot (305 mm) in width and 2 feet
				  (610 mm) in length for each additional
story
. For buildings
				  exceeding 14
stories above
grade plane
, the
				  required dimensions shall be computed on the basis of 14
stories
				  above
grade plane
.
1206.3.1
Court access.
Access
				shall be provided to the bottom of
courts
for cleaning
				purposes.
1206.3.2
Air
				intake.
Courts
more than two
stories
in height shall be provided with a horizontal air intake at the bottom not less
				than 10 square feet (0.93 m2) in area and leading to
				the exterior of the building unless abutting a
yard
or
public way
.
1206.3.3
Court drainage.
The
				bottom of every
court
shall be properly graded and drained to
				a public sewer or other approved disposal system complying with the
International Plumbing Code
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1207 - SOUND TRANSMISSION › Subsection 1207.1 - Scope

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This section shall apply to common interior walls,
				  partitions and floor/ceiling assemblies between adjacent
dwelling
units
or between
dwelling
units
and adjacent public areas such
				  as halls,
corridors
,
stairs
or service
				  areas.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1207 - SOUND TRANSMISSION › Subsection 1207.2 - Air-borne sound

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Walls, partitions and floor/ceiling assemblies separating
dwelling
units
from each other or from public
				  or service areas shall have a sound transmission class (STC) of not less than
				  50 (45 if field tested) for air-borne noise when tested in accordance with ASTM
				  E 90. Penetrations or openings in construction assemblies for piping;
				  electrical devices; recessed cabinets; bathtubs; soffits; or heating,
				  ventilating or exhaust ducts shall be sealed, lined, insulated or otherwise
				  treated to maintain the required ratings. This requirement shall not apply to
dwelling
unit
entrance doors; however, such
				  doors shall be tight fitting to the frame and sill.
1207.2.1
Masonry.
The sound
				transmission class of concrete masonry and clay masonry assemblies shall be
				calculated in accordance with TMS 0302 or determined through testing in
				accordance with ASTM E 90.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1207 - SOUND TRANSMISSION › Subsection 1207.3 - Structure-borne sound

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Floor/ceiling assemblies between
dwelling
units
or between a
dwelling
unit
and a public or service area within the structure shall
				  have an impact insulation class (IIC) rating of not less than 50 (45 if field
				  tested) when tested in accordance with ASTM E 492.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1208 - INTERIOR SPACE DIMENSIONS › Subsection 1208.1 - Minimum room widths

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Habitable spaces
, other than a kitchen,
				  shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm) in any plan dimension. Kitchens shall
				  have a clear passageway of not less than 3 feet (914 mm) between counter fronts
				  and appliances or counter fronts and walls.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1208 - INTERIOR SPACE DIMENSIONS › Subsection 1208.2 - Minimum ceiling heights

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Occupiable spaces,
habitable spaces
and
corridors
shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet
				  6 inches (2286 mm). Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, storage rooms and
				  laundry rooms shall be permitted to have a ceiling height of not less than 7
				  feet (2134 mm).
Exceptions:
1. In one- and two-family
dwellings
, beams or girders spaced not less than 4 feet (1219
				mm) on center and projecting not more than 6 inches (152 mm) below the required
				ceiling height.
2. If any room in a
				building has a sloped ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height for the room is
				required in one-half the area thereof. Any portion of the room measuring less
				than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the finished floor to the ceiling shall not be
				included in any computation of the minimum area thereof.
3.
Mezzanines
constructed in
				accordance with Section 505.1.
1208.2.1
Furred ceiling.
Any room with a furred ceiling shall be required
				to have the minimum ceiling height in two-thirds of the area thereof, but in no
				case shall the height of the furred ceiling be less than 7 feet (2134
				mm).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1208 - INTERIOR SPACE DIMENSIONS › Subsection 1208.3 - Room area

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Every
dwelling
unit
shall
				  have at least one room that shall have not less than 120 square feet (13.9
				  m2) of
net floor area
. Other
				  habitable rooms shall have a
net floor area
of not less than
				  70 square feet (6.5 m2).
Exception:
Every kitchen in a one- and
				  two-family
dwelling
shall have not less than 50 square feet
				  (4.64 m2) of
gross floor
				  area
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1208 - INTERIOR SPACE DIMENSIONS › Subsection 1208.4 - Efficiency dwelling units

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An efficiency living unit shall conform to the requirements
				  of the code except as modified herein:
1. The unit shall have a living room of not
				less than 220 square feet (20.4 m2) of floor area.
				An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor area
				shall be provided for each occupant of such unit in excess of two.
2. The unit shall be provided with a separate
				closet.
3. The unit shall be
				provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities,
				each having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in front.
				Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.
4. The unit shall be provided with a separate
				bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1209 - ACCESS TO UNOCCUPIED SPACES › Subsection 1209.1 - Crawl spaces

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Crawl spaces shall be provided with a minimum of one access
				  opening not less than 18 inches by 24 inches (457 mm by 610
				  mm).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1209 - ACCESS TO UNOCCUPIED SPACES › Subsection 1209.2 - Attic spaces

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An opening not less than 20 inches by 30 inches (559 mm by
				  762 mm) shall be provided to any
attic
area having a clear
				  height of over 30 inches (762 mm). A 30-inch (762 mm) minimum clear headroom in
				  the
attic
space shall be provided at or above the access
				  opening.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1209 - ACCESS TO UNOCCUPIED SPACES › Subsection 1209.3 - Mechanical appliances

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Access to mechanical appliances installed in under-floor
				  areas, in
attic
spaces and on roofs or elevated structures
				  shall be in accordance with the
International Mechanical
				  Code
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1210 - SURROUNDING MATERIALS › Subsection 1210.1 - Floors and wall base finish materials

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In other than
dwelling
units
, toilet, bathing and shower room floor finish materials
				  shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface. The intersections of such
				  floors with walls shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent vertical base that
				  extends upward onto the walls at least 4 inches (102 mm).
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1210 - SURROUNDING MATERIALS › Subsection 1210.2 - Walls and partitions

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Walls and partitions within 2 feet (610 mm) of urinals and
				  water closets shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface, to a height of 4
				  feet (1219 mm) above the floor, and except for structural elements, the
				  materials used in such walls shall be of a type that is not adversely affected
				  by moisture.
Exceptions:
1.
Dwelling units
and
sleeping units
.
2.
				Toilet rooms that are not accessible to the public and which have not more than
				one water closet.
Accessories such as grab bars, towel bars, paper dispensers
				  and soap dishes, provided on or within walls, shall be installed and sealed to
				  protect structural elements from moisture. For walls and partitions also see
				  Section 2903.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 12 - Interior Environment › Section 1210 - SURROUNDING MATERIALS › Subsection 1210.3 - Showers

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Shower compartments and walls above bathtubs with installed
				  shower heads shall be finished with a smooth, nonabsorbent surface to a height
				  not less than 70 inches (1778 mm) above the drain inlet.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 13 - Commercial Energy Efficiency › Section 1301 - GENERAL › Subsection 1301.1 - Scope

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1301.1.1 Revise
				subsection as follows:
[E] 1301.1.1
Criteria
. Buildings shall be designed and constructed in
				accordance with the International Energy Conservation Code-2018 ("IECC") as
				modified by 780 CMR 13.00. These amendments are intended to expressly apply to
				the IECC, and are also applicable, in intent, to ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1.
Exception 1 : Temporary structures, as regulated by section
				  3103, do not need to comply with the building envelope requirements of 780 CMR
				  13.00.
Exception 2 : Applications for building permits and related
				  construction and other documents filed through August 7, 2020 may comply either
				  with 780 CMR 13.00 and 780 CMR 115.00:
Appendix AA
, effective
				  February 7, 2020, or with the versions of those provisions in effect
				  immediately prior to February 7, 2020, but not a mix of both. After August 7,
				  2020, concurrency with the prior version of 780 CMR ends, and all applications
				  for building permits and related construction and other documents shall comply
				  with 780 CMR effective February 7, 2020 only.
Informational Note: Amendments to the IECC contained
				  within 780 CMR 1300.1 are identified by the letter "C" followed by the
				  applicable section number
.
C103.2 Insert after Subsection C13.2(12) the
				following:
13. Solar Ready roof zone in
				accordance with Appendix CA
14. EV
				Ready Space locations in accordance with C405.10
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS › Chapter 14 - Exterior Walls › Section 1401 - GENERAL › Subsection 1401.1 - Scope

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The provisions of this chapter shall establish the minimum
				  requirements for exterior walls;
exterior wall
coverings;
exterior wall
openings; exterior windows and doors;
				  architectural
trim
; balconies and similar projections; and bay
				  and oriel windows.