IFC reinforces roof deck rules while limits stand

IFC reinforces roof deck rules while limits stand

Restrictions on open air spaces as Boston assembly limits may remain until Rush

STAFF REPORTER

May 13, 2014

Faced with the possibility that assembly limits imposed on MITs Boston fraternities in October 2013 may continue through Rush week this September, the Interfraternity Council doubled down last week on a prohibition of the use of roof decks at all MIT fraternities in an attempt to ease tensions with the city of Boston.

The IFC has also put in place a provision that if Boston fraternities do not obtain licensure by Rush week, fraternities eligible to hold parties (those in Cambridge and Brookline) may do so only on Saturday of that week.

The assembly limits, enacted by the Boston Licensing Board, mandate that the number of people in an MIT Boston fraternity house at any time cannot exceed the residency limit, effectively restricting social gatherings and events.

The city of Boston has not specified a timeline regarding when licensure will be approved or what steps are being taken to expedite the process.

The Temporary Open Air Spaces Rule Provision

The Temporary Open Air Spaces Rule Provision, according to the IFC website, prohibits the use of roofs, roof decks, balconies, and ledges at all fraternity houses, except by maintenance personnel. The prohibition applies to all fraternities, including those in Cambridge and those which currently have licensed roof decks.

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IFC reinforces roof deck rules while limits stand