This of the ADA Standards covers the definition of the 2010 ADA Standards.
Search Results "Definitions"
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Standards: ADA Standard Section 2010
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Administrative Authority
A governmental agency that adopts or enforces regulations and guidelines for the design, construction, or alteration of buildings and facilities.
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Catch Pool
A pool or designated section of a pool used as a terminus for water slide flumes.
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Boat Slip
That portion of a pier, main pier, finger pier, or float where a boat is moored for the purpose of berthing, embarking, or disembarking.
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Play Area
A portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for children.
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Children’s Use
Describes spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and younger.
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Restricted Entrance
An entrance that is made available for common use on a controlled basis but not public use and that is not a service entrance.
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Path of Travel
[35.151(b)(4)(ii) & 36.403(e)] (1) A "path of travel" includes a continuous, unobstructed way of pedestrian passage by means of which the altered area may be approached,...
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Primary Function
[35.151(b)(4)(i)] & 36.403(b)] A major activity for which the facility is intended. Areas that contain a primary function include, but are not limited to, [the customer...
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Private Entity
[36.104] A person or entity other than a public entity.
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Public Building or Facility
A building or facility or portion of a building or facility designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity subject to title II of the ADA and...
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Public Entrance
An entrance that is not a service entrance or a restricted entrance.
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Public Way
Any street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to a public street, which has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for...
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Teeing Ground
In golf, the starting place for the hole to be played.
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Transient Lodging
A building or facility containing one or more guest room(s) for sleeping that provides accommodations that are primarily short-term in nature. Transient lodging does not include...
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Vehicular Way
A route provided for vehicular traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking facility.
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Wheelchair Space
Space for a single wheelchair and its occupant.
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Key Station
Rapid and light rail stations, and commuter rail stations, as defined under criteria established by the Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 37.47 and 49 CFR 37.51, respectively.
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Occupant Load
The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion of a building is designed.
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Common Use
Interior or exterior circulation paths, rooms, spaces, or elements that are not for public use and are made available for the shared use of two or more people.
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Cross Slope
The slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel (see running slope).
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Detectable Warning
A standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or other elements to warn of hazards on a circulation path.
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Amusement Attraction
Any facility, or portion of a facility, located within an amusement park or theme park which provides amusement without the use of an amusement device. Amusement attractions include,...
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Amusement Ride
A system that moves persons through a fixed course within a defined area for the purpose of amusement.