Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 33 - DRESSING, FITTING AND CHANGING ROOMS
Section 33.6 - SEAT

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 33 MA Code of Regs 33.6

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Every accessible dressing, fitting and changing room shall have a seat/bench that complies with the following:

33.6.1 The seat/bench shall be 24 inches by 48 inches (24" x 48" = 610mm by 1219mm) and fixed to the wall along the shorter dimension.

33.6.2 The seat shall be mounted 17 inches to 19 inches (17" to 19" = 432mm to 483mm) above the finish floor and open below with a minimum of 12 inches (12" = 305mm) in height measured from the floor. See Fig. 33b.

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33.6.3 Clear floor space shall be provided alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the seat.

33.6.4 The seat and attachments shall comply with the requirements for structural strength in 521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS.

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