Subsection 111.5 - PostingBuildings and structures shall be posted for occupancy as noted in this section.
111.5.1Posting of Use and Occupancy. A copy of the Certificate of Occupancy and Use shall be posted at the main entry or be made readily available for inspection.111.5.2Required Egress Posting. A suitably designed placard, approved by the building official shall be posted by the owner on all floors of every building and structure, except High Hazard, Factory, and 1-3 use occupancies, as defined in 780 CMR 3.00: Use and Occupancy Classification. In addition to the per floor requirement, all rooms used as a place of assembly or as an R-l sleeping space shall have the required egress posting. Said placard shall be securely fastened to the building or structure in a readily visible place, showing the means of egress paths per floor.111.5.3Place of Assembly Posting. A placard suitably designed in contrasting colors and approved by the building official, shall be posted by the owner in every room where practicable of every building and structure and part thereof designed for use as a place of public assembly (A-Use Groups). Said placard shall designate all of the occupant loads approved for each configuration within each room or space.111.5.4Replacement of Posted Signs. All posting signs shall be furnished by the owner and shall be of permanent design; they shall not be removed or defaced, and if lost, removed or defaced, shall be immediately replaced.111.5.5Periodic Posting Inspection. The building official may periodically inspect all existing buildings and structures except one- and two-family dwellings for compliance with 780 CMR in respect to posting; or may accept the report of such inspections from a registered design professional or others certified by the BBRS; and such inspections and reports shall specify any violation of the posting requirements of 780 CMR.780 CMR, ch. 1, pt. 2, 111, 111.5
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1532, eff. 10/11/2024.