Section 8.2 - PUBLIC AND COMMON USE AREASIn transient lodging facilities, common use and public use areas shall be designed and constructed to comply with 521 CMR. (See521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS.)
8.2.1 General: The public use areas in hotels, motels or inns shall include but not be limited to: the general public function areas, recreation areas, health facilities, pools, meeting areas, restaurants, lounges, public toilet rooms, public telephones, vending areas, laundry rooms, other amenities installed for the use of occupants, walks, elevators, and all public entrances as well as the stairs and corridors to the accessible units.8.2.2 Registration counters shall comply with the following:a. Location: The counter shall be on an accessible route.b. Length: A portion of the counter or an auxiliary counter shall be at least 36 inches (36" = 914mm) in length.c. Height: That portion of the counter shall not exceed 36 inches (36" = 914 mm) above the finish floor.d.Clear Floor Area: Shall be provided in front of the counter.