Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 28 - ELEVATORS
Section 28.5 - DOOR JAMB MARKINGS
Universal Citation: 521 CMR 28 MA Code of Regs 28.5
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Both jambs of all elevator hoistway entrances shall have raised and Braille floor designation jambs that are visible from within the car and the elevator lobby.
28.5.1 The center line of the characters shall be 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) above finish floor. See Fig. 28a.
28.5.2 Such characters shall be two inches (2" = 51mm) high and on a contrasting color background.
28.5.3 Permanently applied plates are acceptable if they are secured to the jambs.
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