A building or facility, or portion thereof, used for the purpose of entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes. For the purposes of these requirements,...
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Assembly Area
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Circulation Path
An exterior or interior way of passage provided for pedestrian travel, including but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators, platform lifts, ramps, stairways, and...
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Standards: ADA Standard Section 1991
This of the ADA Standards covers the definition of the 1991 ADA Standards.
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Standards: ADA Standard Section 2010
This of the ADA Standards covers the definition of the 2010 ADA Standards.
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TRANSIT BOARDING PLATFORM
[DSA-AC] A horizontal, generally level surface, whether raised above, recessed below or level with a transit rail, from which persons embark/disembark a fixed rail vehicle.
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ENFORCING AGENCY
[DSA-AC] The designated department or agency as specified by statute or regulation.
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BUILDING OFFICIAL
The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative.
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AMUSEMENT RIDE
[DSA-AC] A system that moves persons through a fixed course within a defined area for the purpose of amusement.
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CATCH POOL
[DSA-AC] A pool or designated section of a pool used as a terminus for water slide flumes.
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BOARDING PIER
[DSA-AC] A portion of a pier where a boat is temporarily secured for the purpose of embarking or disembarking.
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BOAT SLIP
[DSA-AC] 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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TEEING GROUND
[DSA-AC] In golf, the starting place for the hole to be played.
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AMUSEMENT RIDE SEAT
[DSA-AC] A seat that is built-in or mechanically fastened to an amusement ride intended to be occupied by one or more passengers.
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CROSS SLOPE
[DSA-AC] The slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel.
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GRADE BREAK
[DSA-AC] The line where two surface planes with different slopes meet.
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[ADA Title II §35.104] 2010 Standards
[ADA Title II §35.104] 2010 Standards means the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which consist of the 2004 ADAAG and the requirements contained in §35.151.
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KEY STATION
[DSA-AC] Certain 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...
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HISTORIC BUILDINGS
[DSA-AC] See “Qualified historical building or property,” C.C.R., Title 24, Part 8.
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[ADA Title III §36.104] Private entity
[ADA Title III §36.104] Private entity means a person or entity other than a public entity.
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[ADA Title II §35.151(b)(4)(i)] Primary function
[ADA Title II §35.151(b)(4)(i)] Primary function. A “primary function” is a major activity for which the facility is intended. Areas that contain a primary function include, but are...
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BLENDED TRANSITION
[DSA-AC] A raised pedestrian crossing, depressed corner or similar connection that has a grade of 5 percent or less a circulation path at the level of the sidewalk or walk and the...
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DIRECTIONAL SIGN
[DSA-AC] A publicly displayed notice which indicates by use of words or symbols a recommended direction or route of travel.
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WET BAR
[DSA-AC] An area or space with a counter equipped with a sink and running water but without cooking facilities.
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AREA OF REFUGE
An area where persons unable to use stairways can remain temporarily to await instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.