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MAFMA
Facility Management Resources and Links
MAFMA has compiled the following list of links on topics relevant to facilities operations ann maintenance. Please forward other suggested links to Francis.Tagan@state.ma.us for addition to this list.
1. American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
There are two distinctly separate sets of accessibility laws with which state-owned facilities must comply when doing repairs and in maintaining and operating facilities.
I. American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
All state, county and municipally owned and leased building must satisfy the requirement of equal access under Title II of the ADA. (Note: Title II has very different requirements than Title III, which applies to privately owned buildings used by the public.) Public agencies occupying privately owned buildings may have programmatic requirements.
The ADA is a civil rights law and is enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice, NOT by building inspectors.
In 1992, the ADA required state and municipal entities to conduct a Self Evaluation and Transition Plan for the programs, services and activities in their facilities. If these were not accessible to and usable by people with disabilities because of physical barriers, the barriers needed to be removed or a program/operational accommodation put in place to assure equal benefit. Additionally, any policy or procedure that treats people with disabilities differently had to be examined.
Removing physical barriers includes adding elements like accessible toilet rooms. When this work is done it must be done in compliance with the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) AND 521 CMR, the Accessibility regulations of the state of Massachusetts, applying the more stringent of the two.
Department of Justice Information Center
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm
Dept. of Justice ADA Regulations and Technical Assistance Materials
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm
Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/errors.pdf
II. 521 CMR, the Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (AAB)
The regulations of the AAB are part of the Massachusetts Building Code, although they are published in a separate document. Local and state building inspectors are required to enforce these regulations but they may not grant waivers or leniency. All interpretations and variances must be requested from and issued by the Architectural Access Board.
Massachusetts Architectural Access Board
Architectural Access Board Rules and Regulations, 521 CMR
Architectural Access Board Rules and Regulations, 521 CMR, 1968 - 1998
Architectural Access Board Statute, MGL Chapter 22: Section 13A
The MA Office on Disability (MOD) is the state’s advocacy agency that serves people with disabilities of all age. Its primary mission is to ensure access!
All state agencies are required under Title II of the ADA to have an ADA Coordinator, a grievance procedure, and signage indicating who is responsible for making accommodations for persons with disabilities. See ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for more information.
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2. Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
MA Dept. of Environmental Protection,
Asbestos Information & Resource Guide:
http://www.mass.gov/dep/air/asbguid.htm
The Division of Occupational Safety's (DOS's) Asbestos Program:
http://www.mass.gov/dos/asbestos/index.htm
OSHA Asbestos Advisor:
http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/oshasoft/asbestos/index.html
3. Bloodborne Pathogens
U.S. Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration:
http://www.osha.gov/pls/.....
OSHA compliance:
http://www.freeoshainfo.com/pubpages/bbp.htm
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4. Carbon Dioxide Monitors
MA Department of Fire Services
http://www.mass.gov/dfs/osfm/pubed/flyers/carbon_monoxide_ff.pdf
http://www.mass.gov/dfs/index.shtm
5. Chloro-fluorocarbons (CFC) (Refrigeration)
Chlorofluorocarbons - CFC's
http://www.c-f-c.com/supportdocs/cfcs.htm
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6. Clean Air Act (CAA)
MA Department of Environmental Protection
http://www.mass.gov/dep/air/
Health and Human Services
http://www.mass.gov/portal/site/massgovportal/....
7. Cross Connection Control – Backflow Prevention
Mass DEP
http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/drinking/welltips.pdf
MassDEP Contacts: Water & Wetlands
http://www.mass.gov/dep/about/organization/watcon.htm#gw
8. Elevators
Department of Public Safety
http://www.mass.gov/dps/elevator.htm
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9. Emergency Preparedness and Response
MA Emergency Management Agency
http://www.mass.gov/....
Department of Public Health
http://www.mass.gov/dph/topics/bioterrorism/bt.htm
Homeland Security
Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness (Cut and Paste)
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/slgcpfactsheet.pdf
Exercises
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/exercises.htm
Lessons Learned and Information Sharing
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/llis.htm
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10. Energy Efficiency – Sustainable Design
MA DEP – Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
http://www.mass.gov/envir/Sustainable/compliance/CSI_Accomp.htm
US General Services Administration
http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/home.do?tabId=0
MA
Operational Services Division-Environmentally Preferable
Products (EPP)
11. Ergonomics
U.S. Department of Labor ©© Occupational Safety & Health Administration
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/
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12. Fire Codes
Department of Fire Services, Massachusetts
http://www.mass.gov/dfs/index.shtm
NFPA
http://www.nfpa.org
13. Hazard Communications Program- Employee Right to Know
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety
http://www.mass.gov/dos/rtk/index.htm
OSHA
http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/rights.html
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14. Hazardous Energy Sources
OSHA
http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/factsheet-lockout-tagout.pdf
15. Hazardous Waste – Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/rcraonline/
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Toxics and Hazards
http://www.mass.gov/dep/toxics/
Hazardous Waste Management
http://www.mass.gov/dep/recycle/hazwaste.htm
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16. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Hazardous Materials Release Plan)
OSHA
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/....
Comm. of Massachusetts – Dept. of Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response Advisory Committee
http://www.mass.gov/dph/bioterrorism/advisorygrps/decon_minutes_12_02.htm
17. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts – Health and Human Services
http://www.mass.gov/portal/site/.....
Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/
Fundamentals of IAQ in Buildings
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/i-beam_html/...
Green Guard Environmental Institute
http://www.greenguard.org/
Green Seal
http://www.greenseal.org/
Master Painters Institute
http://www.paintinfo.com/
Duct Cleaning
http://www.nadca.com/download/NADCA_General_Specifications_2005.doc
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18. Integrated Pest Management
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ipm/
Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture
Schools
http://massnrc.org/ipm/
19. Lead-Based Paint
Comm. of Massachusetts-Health and Human Services
Massachusetts Lead Law Information
http://www.mass.gov/portal/site/....
EPA
http://www.epa.gov/lead/
National Lead Information Center
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/nlic.htm
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20. Lead in Drinking Water
Mass DEP
http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/drinking/lead01.htm
MWRA
http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/04water/html/qual6leadinfo.htm
EPA
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead/index.html
21. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
MSDS National Repository
http://www.msdssearch.com/
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22. Mercury Prevention
MA DEP
http://www.mass.gov/dep/recycle/hazardous/mercury.htm
MA Sustainability Program
http://www.mass.gov/envir/Sustainable/resources/Res_main.htm
MA Department of Public Health
http://www.mass.gov/dph/topics/mercury.htm
EPA
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/mercury/index.htm
23. Mold
EPA
http://www.epa.gov/mold/mold_remediation.html
International Center for Toxology in Medicine
http://www.ictm.com/
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24. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) (Stormwater)
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
http://www.mass.gov/envir/smart_growth_toolkit/....
MWRA
http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/harbor/html/npdes_091503.htm
EPA
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/
25. Paint
Master Painters Institute
http://www.paintinfo.com/
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26. Permit-Required Confined Spaces
MA Division of Occupational Safety
http://www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-405.htm
OSHA
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/.....
27. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
MA Dept of Public Health
http://www.mass.gov/dph/bioterrorism/advisorygrps/decon_program.htm
OSHA
http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/ppe-factsheet.pdf
http://www.free-training.com/osha/ppe/ppemenu.htm
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28. Playground Safety
US PIRG Nationwide Survey of Public Playgrounds
http://www.uspirg.org/home/reports/report-archives/toy-safety/toy-safety-reports/playing-it-safe-the-sixth-nationwide-safety-survey-of-public-playgrounds
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/....
29. Radon
MA Health and Human Services
http://www.mass.gov/portal/site/....
EPA
http://www.epa.gov/radon/radonqa1.html
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30. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
MA DEP
http://mass.gov/dep/water/drinking.htm
EPA
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/sdwa/basicinformation.html
31. Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
MA Department of Fire Services
http://www.mass.gov/dfs/osfm/fireprevention/ust/index.htm
EPA
http://www.epa.gov/OUST/
32. Utilities
MA Dept. of Telecommunications and Energy
http://www.mass.gov/dte/links.htm
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Associations and Additional Resources
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
http://www.ari.org/
American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association (ASHE)
http://www.ashe.org
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE)
http://www.ashrae.org
Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA)
http://www.appa.org
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
http://www.boma.org/
Carpet & Rug Institute
http://www.carpet-rug.com/
Cleaning & Maintenance Management Magazine
http://www.cmmonline.com
Cleaning Management Institute (CMI)
http://www.cm-instituteonline.com/
Energy Star
http://www.energystar.gov/
Facility Zone – Search Site
http://www.facilityzone.com/
International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
http://www.ifma.org/
National Association of State Facilities Administrators (NASFA)
http://www.nasfa.net
National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA)
http://www.nfpa.org
School Facilities Magazine
http://www.schoolfacilities.com
Soap & Detergent Association (SDA)
http://www.sdahq.org/
US Center for Disease Control & Prevention – National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
http://cpsc.gov/
US Department of Energy –Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
http://www.eere.energy.gov/
US Department of Labor- Occupational & Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
http://www.osha.gov/
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
http://www.epa.gov/
US Fed World – Easy Access to Government Information
http://www.fedworld.gov/
US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
http://www.fema.gov/
US Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov/
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