Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 1 - Scope and Administration
Part 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 111 - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Subsection 111.5 - Posting

111.5.1 Posting of Use and Occupancy. A copy of the certificate of occupancy shall be posted at the main entry or be made readily available for inspection.

111.5.2 Required Egress Posting. A suitably designed placard, approved by the building official shall be posted by the owner on all floors of every building and structure, except High Hazard, Factory, and 1-3 use occupancies, as defined in Chapter 3: Use and Occupancy Classification. In addition to the per floor requirement, all rooms used as a place of assembly or as an R-l sleeping space shall have the required egress posting. Said placard shall be securely fastened to the building or structure in a readily visible place, showing exiting paths per floor.

111.5.3 Place of Assembly Posting. A placard suitably designed in contrasting colors and approved by the building official, shall be posted by the owner in every room where practicable of every building and structure and part thereof designed for use as a place of public assembly (use groups A). Said placard shall designate all of the occupant loads approved for each configuration within each room or space.

111.5.4 Replacement of Posted Signs. All posting signs shall be furnished by the owner and shall be of permanent design; they shall not be removed or defaced, and if lost, removed or defaced, shall be immediately replaced.

111.5.5 Periodic Posting Inspection. The building official may periodically inspect all existing buildings and structures except one and two family dwellings for compliance with this code in respect to posting; or may accept the report of such inspections from a registered design professional or others certified by the BBRS; and such inspections and reports shall specify any violation of the posting requirements of this code.