Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 23 - PARKING AND PASSENGER LOADING ZONES
Section 23.3 - LOCATION

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 23 MA Code of Regs 23.3

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Accessible parking spaces shall be located as follows:

23.3.1 Accessible parking spaces serving a particular building, facility or temporary event shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance.

23.3.2 In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility .

23.3.3 In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located closest to the accessible entrances, but in no case, more than three spaces from the accessible entrance.

Exception: Where accessible spaces cannot be located within 200 feet (200' = 61m) of an accessible entrance , an accessible passenger drop-off area shall be provided within 100 feet (100' = 30m) of an accessible entrance .

23.3.4 Garages: In multi-level garages where no elevator is provided, such spaces shall all be located near the accessible entrance. See special van requirement in 521 CMR 23.4.7.

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