Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 23 - PARKING AND PASSENGER LOADING ZONES
Section 23.7 - PASSENGER LOADING ZONE

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 23 MA Code of Regs 23.7

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

If passenger loading zones are provided, at least one of them shall comply with the following:

23.7.1 Wherever a passenger loading zone or parking area is provided, an accessible route to an accessible entrance is required.

23.7.2 Passenger loading zones shall provide an access aisle at least 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) wide and 20 feet (20' = 6096mm) long, adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space.

23.7.3 If there are curbs between the access aisle and the vehicle pull-up space, then a curb cut complying with 521 CMR 21.00: CURB CUTS, shall be provided.

23.7.4 Vehicle standing spaces and access aisles shall be level with surface slopes not exceeding 1:50 (2%) in all directions.

23.7.5 Vertical Clearance: A minimum of nine feet, six inches (9'6" = 2896mm) of vertical clearance shall be provided at accessible passenger loading zones and along at least one vehicle access route to such areas from site entrance(s) and exit(s).

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