Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 36 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS
Section 36.2 - CLEARANCES
Universal Citation: 521 CMR 36 MA Code of Regs 36.2
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Shall comply with the following:
36.2.1 Wall and post-mounted cantilevered units allowing only a front approach shall have a clear knee space between the bottom of the apron and the floor or ground.
a. The knee space shall be at least 27 inches (27" = 686mm) high, 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide, and 17 inches to 19 inches (17" to 19" = 432mm to 483mm) deep. See Fig. 36b and 36c.
b. These units shall also have a minimum clear floor space to allow a person in a wheelchair to approach the unit facing forward. See Fig. 36b and 36c.
36.2.2 Free-standing units not having a knee space under them shall have a clear floor space that allows a person in a wheelchair to make a parallel approach to the unit. See Fig. 36d. This clear floor space shall comply with 521 CMR 6.6, Side Reach.
36.2.3 Built-in units shall comply with the following:
a. Where a drinking fountain is cantilevered or wall mounted along an accessible route it shall comply with the requirements of 521 CMR 20.6, Protruding Objects.
b. Where a drinking fountain is cantilevered in a recess, the recess shall be not less than 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide, and the fountain shall comply with 521 CMR 36.2.1. See Fig. 36e.
c. Where a drinking fountain is located in a recess and has no knee space below, the recess depth shall not exceed the fountain depth and the fountain shall have a clear floor space that allows a person in a wheelchair to make a parallel approach to the unit (See Fig. 36d). This clear floor space shall comply with 521 CMR 6.4, Clear Floor or Ground Space for Wheelchairs.
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