Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 36 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS
Section 36.5 - CONTROLS
Universal Citation: 521 CMR 36 MA Code of Regs 36.5
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Controls shall comply with the following:
36.5.1 Controls shall be front-mounted or side-mounted near the front edge of the drinking fountain.
36.5.2 Controls shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. Knob-type faucets are not permitted. The force required to activate the controls shall be no greater than five lbs.
36.5.3 Other types of controls may be installed in addition to, but not instead of, hand operated controls.
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