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NEW 2006 REGULATIONS 

“The new 521 CMR is now available online.  Please note that 521 CMR will become effective on July 27, 2006.  In the interim, one has the option of complying with either the previous regulations in their entirety or these regulations in its entirety, not a combination of both.  The decision of which regulations will be followed must be made before applying for a building permit.

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BOARD INTERPRETATIONS 

RAMPS OVER AMUSEMENT RIDE CABLES

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NEWS PORTABLE TOILETS

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 SECTION 10.3, PARKING AT MULTIPLE DWELLING UNIT OCCUPANTS

The Architectural Access Board is aware of the difficulty in complying with the literal language of Section 10.3 when it is not known who the occupants of dwelling units will be prior to construction. Therefore, it is the Board’s opinion that when designing and laying out parking lots reserved for tenants of multiple dwellings, when fifteen or more spaces are provided the number of accessible parking spaces provided shall be determined by Section 23.2.1 (Formula for Required Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces) of 521 CMR at the time of initial construction.  When less than fifteen spaces are provided, a minimum of one accessible parking space must be capable of being provided.  The AAB will be amending its regulations in the future, however, in the interim, compliance with Section 23.2.1 will satisfy Section 10.3 of 521 CMR in regards to the number of accessible parking spaces to be allotted for dwelling unit occupants.

This interpretation was unanimously accepted by the Board Members on April 8, 2006.

Notice Regarding 521 CMR 39.4: Location of Control , viz Location of Light Switches within the 18 inch Latch Pull-Side of the Door 

ELECTRONIC FORMS
You may file complaints with the AAB electronically.

Microsoft WORD versions of AAB complaint forms are available for download, and can be completed on your PC and returned by E-mail to the AAB.

Completed forms are to be returned to Thomas P. Hopkins, AAB Director.

PLAN REVIEW
Due to staffing limitations the AAB is no longer able to conduct plan reviews of buildings or parts of a building or facility.