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AAB Rules and Regulations

All versions of the Architectural Access Board's regulations (521 CMR) 1968 - Present

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 22, ยง 13A, the Architectural Access Board has issued regulations in order to make public buildings and facilities accessible to, functional for, and safe for use by persons with disabilities. These regulations, which are listed as Section 521 of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations, apply to all buildings and facilities in the Commonwealth that are open to members of the public including but not limited to, retail establishments, hotels and motels, multiple dwellings, educational facilities, medical facilities, detention facilities, places of worship, restaurants, and transportation facilities.

For questions on these regulations, please do not hesitate to contact the Board's Staff at 617-727-0660.

What you need to know

Currently In-Force Edition of 521 CMR (2006 Edition) 
Previous Editions of 521 CMR 

Contact Information

Address

1 Ashburton Place, Room 1310, Boston , MA 02108
directions 

Phone

617-727-0660

Online

Thomas Hopkins, Executive Director thomas.hopkins@mass.gov
William Joyce, Compliance Officer william.joyce@mass.gov
Karen Brann, Program Coordinator/Clerk for the Board karen.brann@mass.gov

Fax

617-727-0665
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