Subsection 3117.2 - Construction DocumentsA written request for the temporary emergency change of occupancy and use is required in accordance with 780 CMR Chapter 1 sections 105, 107 and 111, which, at a minimum, includes but is not limited to the following:
3117.2.1 Permit application documents shall include sufficient information to describe the current conditions of the existing building and the proposed temporary emergency use. Documents shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Address and description of the building.2. Intended temporary emergency use.3. Intended length of the temporary emergency use.4. Emergency action plan for the temporary emergency use as required by 527 CMR 1.005. Narrative description of the existing fire and life safety systems in the building.6. Identification of deficiencies of the temporary emergency use from the code requirements for the intended use (i.e. fire alarm or detection systems, automatic sprinkler systems, means of egress, etc.) If deficiencies are identified, the applicant shall propose a temporary life safety system to effect evacuation in the event of an emergency as well as procedures for notification to first (emergency) responders.3117.2.1Life Safety Systems. All temporary emergency uses shall, at a minimum, provide smoke and carbon monoxide detection and notification compliant with 780 CMR Chapter 9 for the intended emergency use, and shall be provided in sleeping areas, in common areas, and areas along the path of egress.780 CMR, ch. 31, 3117, 3117.2
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1532, eff. 10/11/2024.