Public Meeting Notice  Board of Elevator Regulations Meeting - 11.3.26

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In accordance with the provisions of G. L. c. 30A, §20, and Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, notice is hereby given that a hybrid meeting of the Board of Elevator Regulations will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

It is anticipated that the topics shown below will be discussed at the aforementioned meeting: 

1. Roll Call.

2. VAR26-0051

   50 Western Avenue Boston  

   State ID: 1-P-27610

   Code Reference: 524 CMR 35.00 in reference to ASME A17.1-2013 Section 2.2.2.5

   Petitioner: Emma Molloy

   The petitioner is seeking a variance from 524 CMR 35.00 in reference to ASME A17.1-2013 Section 2.2.2. The project is requesting to install a sump pump located outside of the elevator pit. The building was constructed using post-tenson concrete, and the elevator pit is depressed into the foundation mat slab. Cutting into this area to add a sump pump pit is not advised by the Structural and Plumbing Engineers of Record.

3. VAR26-0060                                                                                                                

   0 Broadway Station Boston 

   New Install

   Code Reference: ASME A17.1 - 6.1.3.6.4

Petitioner: Jay Barfield

The petitioner is seeking a variance of ASME A17.1 - 6.1.3.6.4 for a new MBTA Escalator at Broadway Station as the headhouse security gate impedes on the escalator's Safety Zone when the station is closed.

4. VAR26-0061 & VAR26-0062

   53 Sturbridge Road Charlton                                                                          

   State IDs: 54-V-25117 & 54-V-25118

   Code Reference: 524 CMR 32.01

   Petitioner: Christine Parnell

   The petitioner is seeking a variance of 524 CMR 32.01, in which they are providing additional safety measures for the VRC’s hoistway ledge, in which they were recently cited in inspection(s).

5. VAR26-0066                                                                      

111 Foster Street Peabody

State ID: 229-P-57

Code Reference: A17.1.3.19.4.7

Petitioner: Christen Parsons

The petitioner is seeking a variance of A17.1.3.19.4.7 to allow the victaulic fitting and threaded adapter to be used.

6. Matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting.
7. Old business (The Board may or may not discuss):
   1. VAR26-0042 & VAR26-0043

   25 Northern Avenue Boston

   State ID: 1-E-16035 & 1-E-16036

   Code Reference: ASME A17.1-2013 Section 6.1.3.6.4 - Safety Zone

   Petitioner: Brennan Clarke

            The petitioner was before the board on July 7, 2026, and the board voted to place the item on a 120-day hold, which provided a deadline of November 4, 2026, for the applicant to investigate additional options for code compliance or provide documentation showing the scope of hardship. 

The petitioner is seeking a variance from ASME A17.1-2013 Section 6.1.3.6.4 - Safety Zone in which they are proposing a solution for the deficiency.

1. VAR26-0056

   Product Variance - Outlook Outdoor Elevator 

   Code Reference: ASME A17.1 (2025) Section 5.3.1.1.2 (b)

   Petitioner: Jason Ford

   The petitioner is seeking a Product Variance for the Outlook Outdoor Elevator, which is compliant except for ASME A17.1 (2025) Section 5.3.1.1.2 (b). As this is a completely shaftless elevator, there is no hatch cover closing an opening through the floor. Instead, it has a top obstruction safety pan covering the entire top of the cab. The top safety pan will shut the unit off in the up direction when 20 lbs. or more is placed on the top.

   1. VAR26-0055                                                                            

7 Blanchard Road Cambridge

New Install

Code Reference:524 CMR Chapter 26 Section 26.04 - Classification

Petitioner: Duncan MacArthur

The petitioner is seeking a variance of 524 CMR Chapter 26 Section 26.04, to formally request a determination of jurisdiction regarding a piece of equipment currently being installed. It is their position that this device does not fall under the purview of 524 CMR Section 26: Certain Elevator Equipment Used as Motor Vehicle Parking Devices.

If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to Cheryl Yebba at 617-701-8711. While the Board will do its best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested immediately before the meeting.

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