Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 45 - GROUP 2 KITCHENS
Section 45.10 - REFRIGERATORS

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 45 MA Code of Regs 45.10

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

When the refrigerator is provided with the unit, it may be combination refrigerator-freezers with two doors side by side, or may be two door freezer-above-the-refrigerator units, provided the floor of such freezer is no higher than 44 inches (44" = 1118mm) above the floor, and shall be self-defrosting.

45.10.1 Location: The refrigerator shall be located so that its doors are capable of being opened 180 degrees and so that it meets minimum clear floor space and zone of reach requirements in 521 CMR 6.3, Wheelchair Turning Space, 521 CMR 6.5, Forward Reach and 521 CMR 6.6, Side Reach.

45.10.2 Counterspace: A counter space at least 15 inches (15" = 381mm) wide shall be provided on one side of the refrigerator. This may overlap with one of the 15 inch spaces (15" = 381mm) required in 521 CMR 45.4.4 or 45.5.4.

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