Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 8 - Transient Lodging Facilities
Section 8.5 - UNITS, SLEEPING ROOMS AND SUITES: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Accessible units, sleeping rooms and suites shall comply with the following:
8.5.1 Accessible Route: Accessible units, sleeping rooms, and suites shall be on an accessible route. An accessible route shall connect all accessible spaces and elements including telephones, televisions, alarms clocks, and climate controls within the unit, sleeping room, or suite.
8.5.2 Elevators: An elevator is not required in a transient lodging facility that is less than three stories or that has less than 3000 square feet per story if all rooms are proportionately distributed in accordance with 521 CMR 8.4.1 and all public spaces are fully accessible.
8.5.3 Maneuvering Space: Accessible sleeping rooms shall have a 36 inch (36" = 914mm) clear width maneuvering space located along both sides of a bed, except that where two beds are provided, this requirement can be met by providing a 36 inch (36" = 9 14mm) wide maneuvering space located between the two beds.
8.5.4 Doors and doorways designed to allow passage into and within all accessible units, sleeping rooms, or suites shall comply with 521 CMR 26.00: DOORS AND DOORWAYS.
8.5.5 Visitor Identification: Every entry door to each accessible unit shall have a means by which the person can visually identify a visitor before opening the door. This may be achieved by any of the following means:
8.5.6 Storage: If fixed or built-in storage such as cabinets, shelves, closets, and drawers are provided in accessible spaces, at least one of each type of storage space shall comply with 521 CMR 34.00: STORAGE.
8.5.7 Controls: All controls in accessible units, sleeping rooms, and suites shall comply with 521 CMR 39.00: CONTROLS.
8.5.8 Accessible spaces: Where provided as part of an accessible unit, sleeping room, or suite, the following spaces shall be accessible and shall be on an accessible route:
8.5.9 Patios, Terraces, and Balconies: Where it is necessary to utilize a door threshold or a change in level between the interior and exterior greater than 1/2 inch (1/2" = 13mm) to protect the integrity of the unit from water or snow damage, equivalent facilitation such as raised decking or a ramp shall be provided.
See Fig. 8a.
8.5.10 Kitchenettes: When provided, kitchens and kitchenettes in accessible units, sleeping rooms, and suites shall comply with the requirements for Group 2B Kitchens in 521 CMR 45.00: GROUP 2 KITCHENS.
8.5.11 Wet Bars: When provided as an accessory to an accessible unit, sleeping room or suite, wet bars or similar amenities shall be accessible, on an accessible route, and comply with the following: