[DSA-AC] An architectural or mechanical component of a building, facility, space or site.
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ELEMENT
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ACCESSIBLE
[DSA-AC] A site, building, facility, or portion thereof that is approachable and usable by persons with disabilities in compliance with this code.
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ENTRANCE
[HCD 1, HCD 2, HCD-1/AC and DSA-AC] Any access point to a building or portion of a building or facility used for the purpose of entering. An entrance includes the approach walk, the...
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GUARD [DSA-AC] OR GUARDRAIL
A building component or a system of building components located at or near the open sides of elevated walking surfaces that minimizes the possibility of a fall from the walking...
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PEDESTRIAN
[DSA-AC] An individual who moves in walking areas with or without the use of walking assistive devices such as crutches, leg braces, wheelchairs, white cane, service animal, etc.
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PICTOGRAM
[DSA-AC] A pictorial symbol that represents activities, facilities, or concepts.
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MEZZANINE
[DSA-AC] An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of any story with an aggregate floor area of not more than one-third of the area of the room or space in which...
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WORKSTATION
[DSA-AC] An area defined by equipment and/or work surfaces intended for use by employees only, and generally for one or a small number of employees at a time. Examples include ticket...
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APPROVED
[DSA-AC] “Approved” means meeting the approval of the enforcing agency, except as otherwise provided by law, when used in connection with any system, material, type of construction,...
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[ADA Title II §35.104] State
[ADA Title II §35.104] State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Trust...
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STRUCTURE
That which is built or constructed.
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SITE
A parcel of land bounded by a lot line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way.
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HANDRAIL
A horizontal or sloping rail intended for grasping by the hand for guidance or support.
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STAGE
A space within a building utilized for entertainment or presentations, which includes overhead hanging curtains, drops, scenery or stage effects other than lighting and sound.
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[ADA Title III §36.104] State
[ADA Title III §36.104] State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Trust...
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SITE
A parcel of land bounded by a lot line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way.
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SHALL
[DSA-AC] Denotes a mandatory specification or requirement.
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AISLE
[DSA-AC] A circulation path between objects such as seats, tables, merchandise, equipment, displays, shelves, desks, etc., that provides clearances in compliance with this code.
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Accessible
A site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with this part.
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Addition
An expansion, extension, or increase in the gross floor area or height of a building or facility.
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[ADA Title III §36.104] Commerce
[ADA Title III §36.104] Commerce means travel, trade, traffic, commerce, transportation, or communication – (1) Among the several States; (2) Between any foreign country or any...
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ELEVATOR, PASSENGER
[DSA-AC] An elevator used primarily to carry passengers.
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GUARD [DSA-AC, HCD 1, HCD 2 & HCD 1-AC] OR GUARDRAIL
A building component or a system of building components located at or near the open sides of elevated walking surfaces that minimizes the possibility of a fall from the walking...
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AISLE
[DSA-AC] A circulation path between objects such as seats, tables, merchandise, equipment, displays, shelves, desks, etc., that provides clearances in compliance with this code.