Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 10 - Means of Egress
Section 1007 - ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS
Subsection 1007.8 - Two-way communication
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 1007.8
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
A two-way communication system shall be provided at the elevator landing on each accessible floor that is one or more stories above or below the story of exit discharge complying with Sections 1007.8.1 and 1007.8.2.
Exceptions:
1. Two-way communication systems are not required at the elevator landing where the two-way communication system is provided within areas of refuge in accordance with Section 1007.6.3.
2. Two-way communication systems are not required on floors provided with exit ramps conforming to the provisions of Section 1010.
1007.8.1
System requirements.
Two-way communication systems shall provide communication between each required
location and the fire command center or a central control point location
approved by the fire department. Where the central control
point is not constantly attended, a two-way communication system shall have a
timed automatic telephone dial-out capability to a monitoring location or 911.
The two-way communication system shall include both audible and visible
signals.
1007.8.2
Directions. Directions for the use of the two-way communication system,
instructions for summoning assistance via the two-way communication system and
written identification of the location shall be posted adjacent to the two-way
communication system.
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