Homeless Shelters

All homeless shelters shall comply with 105 CMR 410.000 with the following exceptions: (A) Homeless shelters are not required to provide a bathroom door capable of being closed to afford privacy as required by 105 CMR 410.110(A), provided entry into the room is designed to block the view from an adjacent room or common area. (B) Homeless shelters are not required to comply with the toilet and bathroom ratios established in 105 CMR 410.110(E). (C) Homeless shelters are not required to have a lock with a striker mechanism or provide keys to all occupants, as required by105 CMR 410.270(A)(3) and (B). (D) Homeless shelters are exempt from the minimum square footage requirements established in 105 CMR 410.420(D), provided the space should be configured to provide at least six feet head-to-head separation between bed occupants, wherever feasible. (E) Homeless shelters are not required to comply with the installation of screens on doorways required by 105 CMR 410.540(C). (F) Homeless shelters are not required to comply with the inspection requirement in 105 CMR 410.550(F), provided they establish pest management policies that include periodic inspection for pest infestation.