Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter CHAPTER 51 - MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTIAL CODE
Chapter 3 - BUILDING PLANNING
Section R301
Subsection 301.1
Subsection 311.1
Universal Citation: 311.1 MA Code of Regs 311.1
Current through Register 1543, March 14, 2025
Revise and replace section R311.1: Means of Egress as follows:
R311.1 : Means of Egress: Dwelling units shall be provided with a primary and secondary means of egress in accordance with this section. Each means of egress shall provide a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal travel from all portions of the dwelling unit to the egress doors. The primary means of egress shall not require travel through a garage but the secondary means of egress may. The required egress doors shall open directly into a public way or to a yard or court that opens to a public way.
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