[DSA-AC] Denotes a mandatory specification or requirement.
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SHALL
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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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[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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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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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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ELEVATOR, PASSENGER
[DSA-AC] An elevator used primarily to carry passengers.
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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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RAMP
A walking surface that has a running slope steeper than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope).
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ENTRANCE
[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 vertical access leading to...
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GRADE (Adjacent Ground Elevation)
[DSA-AC] The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving or sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line or, when the property line...
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STAIR
A change in elevation, consisting of one or more risers.
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DRIVEWAY
A vehicular way providing access between a public way and a building, parking facility, or other off-street area. A driveway may provide access to drive aisles in a parking facility.
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STAIR
A change in elevation, consisting of one or more risers.
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STAIRWAY
One or more flights of stairs, either exterior or interior, with the necessary landings and platforms connecting them, to form a continuous and uninterrupted passage from one level...
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Walk
An exterior prepared surface for pedestrian use, including pedestrian areas such as plazas and courts.
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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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[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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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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ACCESSIBILITY
[DSA-AC] Accessibility is the combination of various elements in a building, facility, site, or area, or portion thereof which allows access, circulation and the full use of the...
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SPACE
[DSA-AC] A definable area, such as a room, toilet room, hall, assembly area, entrance, storage room, alcove, courtyard, or lobby.
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TACTILE
[DSA-AC] An object that can be perceived using the sense of touch.