Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 9 - Multiple Dwellings
Section 9.2 - APPLICABILITY
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
New construction: Multiple dwellings, for which building permits for new construction are issued on or after September 1, 1996 shall meet the requirements of 521 CMR 9.3, Group 1 Dwelling Units and 521 CMR 9.4, Group 2 Dwelling Units.
9.2.1 Renovation and reuse: Any building previously occupied for any purpose, which is converted, renovated, reconstructed, altered or remodeled for residential use after this date is exempt from 521 CMR 9.3 Group 1 Dwelling Units.
9.2.2 Renovation and reuse of dwelling units is subject to 521 CMR 9.4, Group 2 Dwelling Units through 521 CMR 9.5, Dwelling Unit Interiors provided the work being performed, in a three year period, exceeds 30% of the full and fair cash value of the building (See 521 CMR 3.3.2). Work performed to public use and common use areas however, is subject to all of 521 CMR 3.3.