NOTICE

Official Interpretation of the Rules and Regulations of the
 Architectural Access Board 521 CMR

On Monday, March 27, 2006, the Architectural Access Board met in an effort to assist Amusement Venue Operators/Owners and the Building Inspection Community to resolve the confusion regarding what is an acceptable method of providing an accessible route for persons with disabilities over cabling that happens to cross over pedestrian routes.  The Board voted to allow tolerances to the requirements of 521 CMR, Section 24 (Ramps).  Please note that this vote only applies to these circumstances.  It is the Board’s hope that by the vote they have taken, there will be a benefit to those who wish to construct their own cable crossover boxes.  The staff of the AAB has developed a drawing that, although not to scale, clearly indicates what minimum and maximum dimensions and slopes the Board will allow when constructing cable crossover boxes.  Please see below.