HomeMy WebLinkAboutBrooks School Boat House - Correspondence - 1160 GREAT POND ROAD 3/15/2022 CHARLES D.BAKER
GOVERNOR EDWARD A. PALLESCHI
UNDERSECRETARY OF CONSUMER
KARYN E. POLITO Commonwealth of Massachusetts AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS
REGULATION
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Division of Occupational Licensure
MIKE KENNEALY 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710 LAYLA D'EMILIA
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SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND Boston, Massachusetts 02118 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
March 15, 2022
Christopher Howe
CDHA Consulting
16 Winsor Road
Somerville, MA 02144
Re: 22-PV-166 Brooks School Boat House 1160 Great Pond road North Andover
Dear Mr. Howe:
Please be advised that on March 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers
and Gas Fitters held a remote board meeting where they deliberated on and voted unanimously to
grant the variance requests from 248 CMR, Section 10.10 (18)b (lb), on the condition of the
Petitioner providing to the Board a letter from the Department of Environmental Protection
indicating that the extension of sewer lines to the boathouse site is prohibited. On March 10,
2022, the Board received a letter from the Department of Environmental Protection confirming
the above.
This variance decision is, based on the presentation, information and documentation provided by
the applicant and is applicable to this end user and this site only. All other plumbing and gas
fitting work if applicable shall comply with the rules and regulations of 248 CMR 3.00 through
10.00 and all other applicable statutes and codes.
Sincerely,
For the Board,
Karen R. Brann
Executive Director
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters
CC: Steven Galinsky, Plumbing and Gas Inspector
TELEPHONE: (617) 701-8600 FAX: (617)701-8652 TTY/TDD: (617) 701-8645 http://www.mass.gov/dpl
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January 12,2022
Stephen Casey,Health Inspector
Health Department
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
North Andover,MA 01845
Re: Brooks School Boathouse Plumbing Variance
On the behalf of Brooks School in North Andover,we are currently in the process of preparing a
Massachusetts State Plumbing Board variance application for the above referenced project.As required by
the State Plumbing Board,we are"petitioning"you,the local Board of Health,prior to submitting our
variance application.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project involves the construction of a new freestanding 2 story building. As shown on sheet
A2.0 the lower level of the building will provide boat storage,while the upper level is intended to provide
program,exercise,and training space. The Lower Level is approximately 3,000 square feet in area and the
Upper Level is approximately 2,250 square feet in area.
The building is primarily a group A3 Assembly occupancy. It has been designed to accommodate a total
occupant load of 60 occupants.This occupant load is consistent with the maximum number of occupants
that may be served by two restrooms (one serving each gender). [248 CMR 10.10 Table 1]
As indicated on the attached Site Diagram,the boathouse is to be located close to the shoreline of Lake
Cochichewick. We have learned that the lake is a "Class A Surface Water Source" (per 310 CMR 22.00
Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulations) and that the boathouse will be located in a "Zone A Surface
Water Supply Protection Zone". The Zone A Surface Water Supply Protection Zone is indicated on the
attached site plan. The boundary of the zone A Surface Water Supply Protection Zone is indicated by the
dark blue dashed line on the Site Plan Diagram.
COMPLIANCE ISSUE
Per 310 CMR 22.20B(3b) "Within the Zone A of all surface water supplies and tributaries as defined in 310
CMR 22.02,all sewer lines and appurtenances are prohibited,except as required to eliminate existing or
potential pollution to the water supply,or where the crossing of tributaries is necessary to construct a public
sewer system.Where the exception is met,watertight construction of sewer lines and manholes shall be
used."
PLUMBING CODE REQUIREMENT
248 CMR section 10.10(18)b(1 b) requires that restroom facilities be provided in the building,in the quantities
required by 248 CMR section 10.10 Table 1. As described above,sewer lines (and therefore restrooms) are
prohibited in zone A.
PROPOSAL
As a compliance alternative to the restroom facilities required by 248 CMR section 10.10(18)b(1 b)we are
proposing the construction of a remote restroom facility beyond the limits of the zone A Surface Water
Supply Protection Zone. The proposed location is indicated on the site plan diagram. A floor plan of the
proposed remote facility is included on sheet SKA-001 of the attached drawing set. The restroom facility
would be located approximately 500 feet from the boathouse,and would be located such that all users of
the boathouse pass the restroom facility when travelling to and from the boathouse.
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We request that your office provide the required written documentation indicating that we have petitioned
your office,and that we have your permission to proceed with the variance process.We feel that the
proposed solution protects the public water supply as intended by the Massachusetts drinking water
regulations,with minimal health risk and inconvenience to the occupants of the building.
If you support,or take no exception to our proposed compliance alternative,we would greatly appreciate
it if you would indicate such in the written documentation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
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Paul Griffin, Brooks School-Chief Financial Officer
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Brooks School Boathouse plumbing variance
Chris Howe<cdh@cdhaconsulting.com> Tue, Dec 28, 2021 at 7:49 PM
To: "SCASEY@NORTHAN DOVE RMA.GOV" <SCASEY@northandoverma.gov>, "SGALINSKY@NORTHAN DOVE RMA.GOV"
<SGALINSKY@northandoverma.gov>, architect<doktor@olsonlewis.com>, Graham Salzberg <salzberg@olsonlewis.com>
Steve,
Thanks for speaking with me last week regarding the new boathouse at the Brooks School.
I've attached the current drawing set as well as a site plan diagram.
The proposed project involves the construction of a new freestanding 2 story building. As shown on sheet A2.0 the lower level of
the building will provide boat storage, while the upper level is intended to provide program, exercise, and training space. Each
level is approximately 3,000 square feet in area.
The maximum occupant load for the building will be 60 occupants. This occupant load corresponds with the maximum number of
occupants that can be accommodated by one single-user female restroom and one single-used male restroom. We arrived at that
occupant load based on Table 1 in section 10.10 of the Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR)and the assumption that
the population of the building will be 50% female and 50% male.
(18) Minimum Facilities for Building Occupancy Other than Residential.
(a) Application of Standards and Establishing Occupancy.
1. Applicability of Changes: the requirements set forth in 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table I
shall apply only to plumbing system installation,alteration or extension projects in which
the process of designing the plumbing work to be performed begins on or after
June 3, 1994.
2. When determining the number of plumbing fixtures after the population has been
established by the authority having jurisdiction,should a fraction occur,round up to next
fixture.
(b) Classification of Places of Assembly.
I. Assembly(General).
a. All places in which alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages are sold,or offered for
sale, to be consumed on the premises;any room or space used for public or private
banquets,feasts,dances,socials,card parties,weddings or for lodge or meeting halls
or rooms;skating rinks,gymnastics,public swimming pools,billiard,pool,bowling,
and table tennis rooms; halls or rooms used for public or private catering purposes,
funeral parlors, recreation rooms; broadcasting studios; private clubs and all other
places of similar occupancy shall be classified as general places of assembly.
b. Toilet facilities for each sex shall be provided in the amount specified in
248 CMR 10.10(18): Table I for assembly.
Table 1: Minimum Facilities For Building Occupancy.
Toilets Drinking Pertinent
Building Clarification Use Urinals Lavatories Water Bath! Other Regulations-
Group Males Each Sex Station Show. Fixtures 248 CMR
Females Males with drain 10.10(19)
Theaters A-1 I per 30 1 per 60 50% I per 100 1 per 1000 1 service (b),(i)I.,(m),
sink per (n),(p)
floor
Nightclubs,Pubs A-2 1 per 30 I per 50 50% 1 per 75 (b),(m),(n),(p)
Restaurants A-3 I per 30 1 per 60 50% 1 per 200 (b),(m),(a),(p)
Hall,Museums,Libraries etc. A-3 I per 50 I per 100 50% t per 200 (b),(i)1.,(m),
(n),(p)
Coliseums,Arenas A-3 1 per 30 1 per 60 50% 1 per 150 (b),(i)I.,(m),
(n),(p)
House of Worship A-4 I per 50 1 per 100 50% 1 per 200 (b),(c),(m),
(n),(p)
Stadiums etc. A-5 I per 30 1 per 60 50% I per 150 (i)l.,(m),(n),
(P)
Pool/Fitness Centers A-5 1 per 40 1 per 40 33°% 1 per 60 At least I for (i)1.,(m),(n),
one source every 40 (p)_ For pools,
see 105 CMR
for bather load.
Bathing(Public Beaches) I per 20 1 per 50 33% 1 per 1000 1 per I Service(d),(m),(n),(p)
I000 Sink
As indicated on the attached Site Diagram,the boathouse is to be located close to the shoreline of Lake Cochichewick. We have
learned that the lake is a"Class A Surface Water Source"(per 310 CMR 22.00 Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulations)and that
the boathouse will be located in a"Zone A Surface Water Supply Protection Zone". The zone A Surface Water Supply Protection
Zone extends to a distance of 400 feet from the upper boundary of the bank of Lake Cochichewick. The boundary of the zone A
Surface Water Supply Protection Zone is indicated by the dark blue dashed line on the Site Plan Diagram.
Per 310 CMR 22.20B(3b)"Within the Zone A of all surface water supplies and tributaries as defined in 310 CMR 22.02, all sewer
lines and appurtenances are prohibited, except as required to eliminate existing or potential pollution to the water supply,or where
the crossing of tributaries is necessary to construct a public sewer system.Where the exception is met,watertight construction of
sewer lines and manholes shall be used."
Based on the above, the two restrooms indicated in the upper level floor plan on sheet A2.0 will not be permitted. As a
compliance alternative to the restroom facilities required by 248 CMR section 10.10(18)b(lb) we are proposing the construction
of a remote restroom facility beyond the limits of the zone A Surface Water Supply Protection Zone. The proposed location is
indicated by a green outline on the site plan diagram. A floor plan is included on sheet SKA-001 of the attached drawing set. The
restroom facility would be located just over 500 feet from the boathouse, and would be located such that all users of the boathouse
pass the restroom facility when travelling to and from the boathouse.
We are currently pursuing the necessary approvals for this compliance alternative and understand that the first step in the process
is review of the issue and proposed alternative design by the local Board of Health.
Please advise regarding the next steps in the process,whether the proposed compliance alternative may be approved locally, or
may only be approved by the State Plumbing Board.
Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Christopher Howe, RA
CDHA Consulting
Please note our new address:
16 Windsor Road
Somerville, MA 02144
(617)501-7021
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248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS
OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
10.10: continued
Women and men's toilet facilities shall be located within 300 feet.
4. Separate toilet facilities shall be provided for teachers and other staff employees.
These toilet facilities shall be in addition to the requirements of 248 CMR
10.10(18): Table 1, See Educational Use Group E (staff) for teacher occupancy toilet
facility requirements.
5. In addition to 248 CMR 10.10(18)(h)4., there shall be separate toilet facilities for
kitchen (staff) employees, which shall comply with the requirements of 248 CMR
10.10(18)(i)1. through 3. and Table 1, Educational Use Group E (staff) for kitchen
employee toilet facility requirements.
6. All secondary and post secondary schools that conduct sporting programs or physical
activities on the school premises or grounds and include a gymnasium where the
activities may be conducted shall provide separate men and women shower facilities to
accommodate the students.
7. All schools,which incorporate vocational trade programs where students may happen
to become unclean due to work activities, shall comply with 248 CMR 10.10(l 8)(h)6.
8. Emergency Wash Stations are required and shall be installed in the laboratory
classrooms of schools, college's and universities where flammable liquids and open
flame devices are used. See 248 CMR 10.13(1)(1)
(i) Employee Toilet Facilities for(Non-industrial) Establishments.
1. . In each establishment where people are employed, there shall be separate toilet
facilities for male and female employees. The toilet facilities shall be located in the
tenant establishment and shall be plainly designated for male or females.
2. Toilet facilities in establishments referred to in 248 CMR 10.10(18)0)1. within two
branch levels shall be acceptable. Toilet facilities shall not be required for mezzanines.
See 248 CMR 10.03. In no case may a toilet facility be located more than 300 feet in
developed direct distance away from the regular place of daily work activity of any
person for whose use it is required. Except where elevators accessible to the employees
are provided.
3. Gender-neutral toilet facilities may be allowed if they meet the requirements of
248 CMR 10.10(18)(m) and(r).
4. In business or commercial establishments(except industrial)where the total number
of employees that can be accommodated at any one time is 20 individuals and the total
gross space is less than 2,000 square feet, or do not have reasonable access(within 300
feet and on the same floor) to core or common toilet facilities, one toilet room located
within the establishment provided with the number of fixtures according to the standard
set forth in 248 CMR 10.10(l8): Table I for employee facilities, shall meet the
minimum requirement.
5. In every business or commercial establishment where only one person is employed
or works,there shall be one toilet and one lavatory for use by the tenant provided in the
establishment or a core toilet facility shall be located within 300 feet of the tenant
establishment. Core or common facilities(defined in 248 CMR 10.10(18)(i)4.),located
on the same floor as the establishment being serviced and having separate designated
male and female toilet facilities may be used to meet this requirement. The number of
fixtures in the core or common toilet facilities shall be in accordance with 248 CMR
10.10(18): Table 1 for employee toilet facilities (non-industrial).
6. Where core toilet facilities are permitted and are in compliance with the occupancy
requirements as outlined in 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table 1 additional designated(male
and female)toilet facilities shall be permitted within the establishment. These fixtures
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248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS
OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
10.10: continued
3. Nothing in 248 CMR 10.10(18)(b)2.a. through c. shall apply to single or multiple
4 family dwellings, or to a place of incarceration or detention, a convent, or a monastery.
4. Plumbing fixtures for employees shall be included in 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table 1
for this type of occupancy.
5. When the occupancy ratio of 50% for each sex is not used to define fixture counts,
the Inspector shall be notified in writing before construction begins, indicating the
occupancy of each sex for the purpose of establishing fixture amounts.
(c) Assembly(Places of Worship - Church, Synagogue etc.).
1. In no case shall there be less than one toilet and one lavatory provided for each sex
to accommodate a congregation worship area.
2. Refer to 248 CMR 10.10(15) and(16)for baptistery and Sacrarium requirements.
3. For places of worship,which also have a function hall/multi-purpose area,the fixture
number requirements for the halls/areas shall be calculated separately.
4. If sufficient fixtures are installed to accommodate the total occupancy for the worship
area and the fixtures are located within 300 feet of toilet facilities in the same building
the requirements of 248 CMR 10.10(18)(c)1. and 3. shall not apply.
(d) Bathing Beach Toilet Facilities (Public). When the occupancy of a beach area can
exceed 4,000, toilets for the capacity in excess of 4,000 shall be installed at the rate of one
per 1,000 for women, and one per 2,000 for men.
(e) Day Care Toilet Facilities.
1. Refer to 102 CMR 7.00:Standards for the Licensure or Approval of Group Day Care
and School Age Child Care Programs(Office for Children),for requirements regarding
plumbing fixtures for this type occupancy.
2. Unisex toilet facilities(one toilet,and one lavatory)maybe installed for children six
years of age or younger. 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table 1 shall apply where more fixtures
are required.
(f) Police Station Lockup/Detention Area Facilities.
1. A combination toilet and lavatory with a protective detention shroud shall be
provided in each cell in where a person is detained for any part of a 24-hour day.
2. The lavatory shall be connected to the hot and cold water distribution systems.
3. Where individual toilet facilities are not required by 248 CMR 10.10(18)(f)1.,
fixtures shall be installed at the rate listed in 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table I for this type
occupancy.
(g) Dormitory Toilet Facilities.
1. Toilets in dormitory toilet facilities shall be of the elongated style and shall be
equipped with solid plastic non-porous seats of the open front type.
2. In a toilet facility that contains more than one toilet or a toilet and an urinal, each
toilet and urinal shall be separated by walls or partitions that will provide privacy.
3. Toilets, showers and lavatory facilities shall be accessible from within the building
and shall be placed so that passing through any part of another dwelling unit or room is
not required.
4. One laundry utility sink shall be installed for each 50 persons.
5. Toilet facilities, shower rooms and bathing rooms for males and females shall be
separate and so designated.
(h) Educational (School, College and University etc.) Toilet Facilities.
1. Each toilet facility shall have at least one lavatory except as provided by 248 CMR
10.10(l 8)(h)2.
2. In kindergarten or primary grades,unisex toilet facilities maybe installed for children
248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS
OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
10.10: continued
3. Nothing in 248 CMR 10.10(18)(b)2.a. through c. shall apply to single or multiple
family dwellings, or to a place of incarceration or detention, a convent, or a monastery.
4. Plumbing fixtures for employees shall be included in 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table 1
for this type of occupancy.
5. When the occupancy ratio of 50% for each sex is not used to define fixture counts,
the Inspector shall be notified in writing before construction begins, indicating the
occupancy of each sex for the purpose of establishing fixture amounts.
(c) Assembly(Places of Worship - Church, Sy!jagogue etc.).
1. In no case shall there be less than one toilet and one lavatory provided for each sex
to accommodate a congregation worship area.
2. Refer to 248 CMR 10.10(15) and(16)for baptistery and Sacrarium requirements.
3. For places of worship,which also have a function hall/multi-purpose area,the fixture
number requirements for the halls/areas shall be calculated separately.
4. If sufficient fixtures are installed to accommodate the total occupancy for the worship
area and the fixtures are located within 300 feet of toilet facilities in the same building
the requirements of 248 CMR 10.10(18)(c)1. and 3. shall not apply.
(d) Bathing Beach Toilet Facilities (Public). When the occupancy of a beach area can
exceed 4,000,toilets for the capacity in excess of 4,000 shall be installed at the rate of one
per 1,000 for women, and one per 2,000 for men.
(e) Day Care Toilet Facilities.
1. Refer to 102 CMR 7.00:Standards for the Licensure or Approval of Group Day Care
and School Age Child Care Programs(Office for Children),for requirements regarding
plumbing fixtures for this type occupancy.
2. Unisex toilet facilities(one toilet,and one lavatory)maybe installed for children six
years of age or younger. 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table 1 shall apply where more fixtures
are required.
(f) Police Station Lockup/Detention Area Facilities.
1. A combination toilet and lavatory with a protective detention shroud shall be
provided in each cell in where a person is detained for any part of a 24-hour day.
2. The lavatory shall be connected to the hot and cold water distribution systems.
3. Where individual toilet facilities are not required by 248 CMR 10.10(18)(f)1.,
fixtures shall be installed at the rate listed in 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table 1 for this type
occupancy.
(g) Dormitory Toilet Facilities.
1. Toilets in dormitory toilet facilities shall be of the elongated style and shall be
equipped with solid plastic non-porous seats of the open front type.
2. In a toilet facility that contains more than one toilet or a toilet and an urinal, each
toilet and urinal shall be separated by walls or partitions that will provide privacy.
3. Toilets, showers and lavatory facilities shall be accessible from within the building
and shall be placed so that passing through any part of another dwelling unit or room is
not required. ,
4. One laundry utility sink shall be installed for each 50 persons.
5. Toilet facilities, shower rooms and bathing rooms for males and females shall be
separate and so designated.
(h) Educational (School, College and Universi , etc.) Toilet Facilities.
1. Each toilet facility shall have at least one lavatory except as provided by 248 CMR
10.10(l 8)(h)2.
2. In kindergarten or primary grades,unisex toilet facilities maybe installed for children
248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS
OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
10.10: continued
Women and men's toilet facilities shall be located within 300 feet.
4. Separate toilet facilities shall be provided for teachers and other staff employees.
These toilet facilities shall be in addition to the requirements of 248 CMR
10.10(18): Table 1, See Educational Use Group E (staff) for teacher occupancy toilet
facility requirements.
5. In addition to 248 CMR 10.10(18)(h)4., there shall be separate toilet facilities for
kitchen (staff) employees, which shall comply with the requirements of 248 CMR
10.10(18)(i)1. through 3. and Table 1, Educational Use Group E (staff) for kitchen
employee toilet facility requirements.
6. All secondary and postsecondary schools that conduct sporting programs or physical
activities on the school premises or grounds and include a gymnasium where the
activities may be conducted shall provide separate men and women shower facilities to
accommodate the students.
7. All schools,which incorporate vocational trade programs where students may happen
to become unclean due to work activities, shall comply with 248 CMR 10.10(1 8)(h)6.
8. Emergency Wash Stations are required and shall be installed in the laboratory
classrooms of schools, college's and universities where flammable liquids and open
flame devices are used. See 248 CMR 10.13(1)(1)
(i) Employee Toilet Facilities for(Non-industrial) Establishments.
1. In each establishment where people are employed, there shall be separate toilet
facilities for male and female employees. The toilet facilities shall be located in the
tenant establishment and shall be plainly designated for male or females.
2. Toilet facilities in establishments referred to in 248 CMR 10.10(18)0)1. within two
branch levels shall be acceptable. Toilet facilities shall not be required for mezzanines.
See 248 CMR 10.03. In no case may a toilet facility be located more than 300 feet in
developed direct distance away from the regular place of daily work activity of any
person for whose use it is required. Except where elevators accessible to the employees
are provided.
3. Gender-neutral toilet facilities may be allowed if they meet the requirements of
248 CMR 10.10(18)(m) and(r).
4. In business or commercial establishments(except industrial)where the total number
of employees that can be accommodated at any one time is 20 individuals and the total
gross space is less than 2,000 square feet, or do not have reasonable access(within 300
feet and on the same floor) to core or common toilet facilities, one toilet room located
within the establishment provided with the number of fixtures according to the standard
set forth in 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table I for employee facilities, shall meet the
minimum requirement.
5. In every business or commercial establishment where only one person is employed
or works,there shall be one toilet and one lavatory for use by the tenant provided in the
establishment or a core toilet facility shall be located within 300 feet of the tenant
establishment. Core or common facilities(defined in 248 CMR 10.10(18)(i)4.),located
on the same floor as the establishment being serviced and having separate designated
male and female toilet facilities may be used to meet this requirement. The number of
fixtures in the core or common toilet facilities shall be in accordance with 248 CMR
10.10(18): Table 1 for employee toilet facilities (non-industrial).
6. Where core toilet facilities are permitted and are in compliance with the occupancy
requirements as outlined in 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table I additional designated (male
and female)toilet facilities shall be permitted within the establishment. These fixtures
248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS
OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
10.10: continued
3. The number of toilets and lavatories shall be provided within reasonable access (as
defined in 248 CMR 10.10(18)0)4.) and in accordance with 248 CMR
10.10(18): Table I for industrial facilities.
4. Distance of direct access for industrial establishments requires that; in no case may
a toilet facility be located more than 300 feet in developed direct distance away from the
regular place of daily work activity of any persons for whose use it was designed. Except
where service elevators, accessible to the employees,are provided.
5. Each 20 linear-inches,or 18-inch circumference-inches of usable sink access will be
considered the equivalent of one lavatory.
6. In industries and manufacturing facilities with departments where there is excessive
exposure to substances or liquids or where the work performed may create dust and grit
conditions, one lavatory sink may be required for every five persons and in all cases, a
potable water supply of hot and cold water shall be provided.
(k) Medical and Health Care Building Toilet Facilities.
1. In all medical and health care buildings there shall be separate designated toilet
facilities on each floor for male and female patients and visitors.
2. The toilet facilities may be located in a common or core area on each floor so long
as the toilet facilities are within 300 feet of all offices.
3. Accessibility to the toilet facilities shall be direct;it shall not require going from one
medical office through another for access to the toilet facilities.
4. Handicap toilet facilities are required on each floor.
5. A minimum of one drinking fountain shall be installed for each set of toilet facilities.
(1) Covered Malls Toilet Facilities.
1. In all covered malls there shall be separate designated public toilet facilities for male
and females. These toilet facilities shall be centrally located in the common core area on
each floor.
2. These facilities are in addition to the requirements of 248 CMR 10.10(18)(i)
regarding toilet facilities for male and female employees.
3. When the occupancy exceeds 9,000, toilets shall be installed at the rate of one per
1,500 for women and one per 3,000 for men. Lavatories shall be installed as listed in
248 CMR 10.10(18): Table 1.
(m) Handicap Toilet Facility Requirement. Facility for the physically handicapped person:
1. Plumbing fixtures shall be installed in conformance with 521 CMR 30.0: Public
Toilets (for fixture dimension requirements only).
2. When public toilet facilities are to be installed, handicap plumbing fixtures shall
comply with the requirements of 248 CMR 10.10(18)(m).
3. Gender-neutral handicap toilet facilities maybe allowed by the Board by the variance
process as outlined in 248 CMR 3.04(2): Variances:
a. A variance is not required if the fixtures in an existing or proposed men's and
women's toilet facility and the fixtures in a gender-neutral handicapped toilet facility
meet the minimum fixture requirements of 248 CMR 10.10(18): Table 1. A
gender-neutral toilet may be counted only one time toward the total minimum fixture
requirements.
b. These toilet facilities shall be kept clear of obstructions at all times in accordance
with 105 CMR: Department of Public Health.
4. Wherever drinking fountains are provided,a drinking fountain shall accessible to the
physically impaired.
5. Additional sanitary facilities for the physically impaired;handicap toilet stalls placed
248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS
OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
10.10: continued
3. Toilets for public use shall be of the elongated style and the seats shall be solid
plastic, non-porous and of the open front type. Refer to 248 CMR 10.10(5)(a)through
(e).
4. When a urinal(s)is provided in a toilet facility the floor areas one foot in front of the
urinal lip and one foot on each side of the urinal and the wall areas to four feet above the
finished floor surface, shall be protected by non-absorbent building products and
material. Wood and fiber boards are prohibited in these areas. Refer to 248 CMR
10.10(7)(c).
5. In a toilet facility with more than one toilet, or with a toilet and a urinal, each toilet
shall be enclosed. Each urinal shall be side shielded for privacy.
6. When two or more urinals are required, a shield shall be provided between urinals.
(o) Laundries. Laundry facilities requirements. A washing machine connection that
consists of a piping arrangement that includes a cold water supply,hot water supply and a
sufficient drain connection shall be provided in conformance with the following:
1. One and Two Family Dwelling. At least one washing machine connection.
2. Multiple Dwellings.
a. Non-elderly Housing. In multiple dwellings that are not restricted to the elderly,
one washing machine connection for every ten dwelling units, or fraction thereof.
b. Elderly Housing. In housing that is restricted to the elderly,one washing machine
connection for every 20 dwelling units or fraction thereof.
c. Dormitories. In dormitories, one washing machine connection for every ten
dwelling units or fraction thereof. For purposes of post-secondary school residential
dormitories,the Board interprets one dwelling unit to be equivalent to four students.
d. The washing machine connection shall be located so that each occupant in the
dwelling has access to the washing machine that may be affixed to the washing
machine connection.
(p) Urinals.
1. Urinals may be substituted for toilets where indicated in 248 CMR 10.10(19): Table
1 are listed by percentage.
2. Urinals listed for elementary, secondary, post-secondary and industrial
factory/warehouse are in addition to the toilets required.
3. When urinals are used at least one shall be set for handicapped use.
(q) Bathroom Group Defined. a bathroom group shall consist of one bath tub or shower
stall, one toilet, and one lavatory.
(r) Use of Gender-neutral Toilet Rooms. For purposes of the minimum fixture
requirements of 248 CMR, wherever 248 CMR 10.00 requires two or more toilet fixtures
designated by gender,those facilities may be replaced with single use Gender-neutral toilet
rooms pursuant to one of the following options:
1. Every gender designated toilet fixture is replaced with an equal number of single use
gender-neutral toilet rooms (such that there are no gender designated fixtures); or
2. Where the code requires four or more toilet fixtures combined for males and females,
gender designated fixtures may be replaced by single use Gender-neutral toilet rooms in
increments of two such that for every male designated fixture replaced by a
Gender-neutral toilet room, a female designated fixture must also be replaced by a
Gender-neutral toilet room,and vice-versa(e.g.instead of three men's toilets,four female
toilets,there may be installed two men's toilets,three female toilets, and two single use
Gender-neutral toilet rooms).
248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS
OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
10.10: continued
Table 1: Minimum Facilities For Building Occupancy.
Toilets Drinking Pertinent
Building Clarification Use Urinals Lavatories Water Bath/ Other Regulations.
Group Females Males Males Each Sex Station Show. Fixtures 248 CMR
with drain 10.10(19)
Theaters A-1 I per 30 1 per 60 50% 1 per 100 1 per 1000 1 service (b),(i)l.,(m),
sink per (n),(p)
floor
Nightclubs,Pubs A-2 1 per 30 1 per 50 50% 1 per 75 (b),(m), (n), (p)
Restaurants A-3 1 per 30 1 per 60 50% 1 per 200 (b),(m),(n),(p)
Hall,Museums,Libraries etc. A-3 1 per 50 1 per 100 50% 1 per 200 (b),(i)l.,(m),
(n),(p)
Coliseums,Arenas A-3 I per 30 1 per 60 50% 1 per 150 (b),(i)l.,(m),
(n),(P)
House of Worship A-4 1 per 50 1 per 100 50% 1 per 200 (b),(c),(m),
(n),(P)
Stadiums etc. A-5 1 per 30 1 per 60 50% 1 per 150 (i)l.,(m),(n),
(p)
Pool/Fitness Centers A-5 I per 40 1 per 40 33% 1 per 60 At least 1 for (i)L,(m),(n),
one source every 40 (p). For pools,
see 105 CMR
for bather load.
Bathing(Public Beaches) 1 per 200 1 per 500 33% 1 per 1000 1 per 1 Service (d),(m),(n),(p)
1000 Sink
Day Care Facility(Child) E-I-3 1 per 20 1 per 20 1 per 20 1 Service (e),(m),(n)
Sink
(Staff) N/A 1 per 20 1 per 25 33% 1 per 40 (i),(m),(n),(p)
Detention Facility(Detainee) I-3 1 per 6 1 per 8 33% 1 per 6 1 per 8 (f), (m), (p)
(Staff) N/A 1 per 20 1 per 25 33% 1 per 40 (i),(m),(n),(p)
Dwellings(Single) R One Bathroom Group and One Kitchen Sink (o),(q)
(Multiple) R One Bathroom Group and One Kitchen Sink per Unit I(o),(q)
(Hotel/Motel) R One Bathroom Group per Unit (m),(q)
(Dormitories) R-2 1 per 6 1 per 8 33% 1 per 8 I per 8 1 Service (g),(m),(n),(p)
Sink per
Floor
Educational (Kindergarten) E 1 per 20 1 per 20 1 per 20 1 per 75 (h),(i),(m),(n),
(Elementary) E 1 per 30 1 per 60 1 per 60 1 per 60 1 per 75 1 Service (p)
Sink Per
(Secondary) E 1 per 30 1 per 90 1 per 90 1 per 90 1 per 75
Floor
(Post Secondary) E 1 per 90 1 per 180 1 per 180 1 per 180 1 per 75
Staff) E 1 per 20 1 per 25 33% 11 per 40
Employee(Non-industrial)* 1 per 20 1 per 25 33% 1 per 40 1 Service (i),(m), (n),(p)
Sink per
Floor
248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS
OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
10.10: continued
Toilets Drinking Pertinent
Building Clarification Use Urinals Lavatories Water Bath/ Other Regulations.
Group Males Each Sex Station Show. Fixtures 248 CMR
Females Males with drain 10.10(19)
Employee(Industrial Factory/ F I per 15 1 per 20 1 per 40 1 per 30 1 per 15 (j),(m),(n),(p)
Warehouse and Similar Usage
Institution
Hospital(Private/Semi) I 1 per Room 1 per Room I Per each 1 per 15 1 Service (i),(in),(n)
set of rest- (in ICU)
rooms
Nursing Homes: 1 per 12 Sink
1 toilet and 1 (inpatient
lavatory with direct facilities
access from each other Per
bedroom(shared than
by 8 beds max), ICU)
can be unisex. Floor
1 per 6
patients
(Psychi-
atric
Hosp.)
1 per 8
(Rehab
facility)
Nursing Homes(Ward) 1 per 8 1 per 10 33% 1 per 10 1 per 15 (i),(m),(n),(p)
Malls(Covered) M 1 per 750 1 per 50% 1 per 2000 1 per 2000 (i),(1),(m),(n),
1500 (p)
Medical/Health Care Building B 1 per 45 1 per 55 50% 1 per 200 1 Per each (i),(k), (m),(n),
set of rest- (p)
rooms
(may be a l Service
Water
Station,
without Sink
drain)
Office Buildings B 1 per 20 1 per 25 33% 1 per 50 1 per Floor Per (i),(m),(n),(p)
(may be a
Water
Station, Floor
without
drain)
Retail(Mercantile) M 1 per 20 1 per 20 33% 1 per 40 (i),(in),(n),(p)
Waiting Rooms(Airports, A 1 per 35 1 per 75 50% 1 per 200 1 per 500 (b),(m),(n),(p)
Railroad and Rnc Station-)