2010 ADA Definition
Place of Public Accommodation: Place of public accommodation means a facility operated by a private entity whose operations affect commerce and fall within at least one of the following categories –
(1) Place of lodging, except for an establishment located within a facility that contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that actually is occupied by the proprietor of the establishment as the residence of the proprietor. For purposes of this part, a facility is a "place of lodging" if it is – (i) An inn, hotel, or motel; or
(ii) A facility that – (A) Provides guest rooms for sleeping for stays that primarily are short-term in nature (generally 30 days or less) where the occupant does not have the right to return to a specific room or unit after the conclusion of his or her stay; and
(B) Provides guest rooms under conditions and with amenities similar to a hotel, motel, or inn, including the following – (1) On- or off-site management and reservations service;
(2) Rooms available on a walk-up or call-in basis;
(3) Availability of housekeeping or linen service; and
(4) Acceptance of reservations for a guest room type without guaranteeing a particular unit or room until check-in, and without a prior lease or security deposit.
(2) A restaurant, bar, or other establishment serving food or drink;
(3) A motion picture house, theater, concert hall, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment;
(4) An auditorium, convention center, lecture hall, or other place of public gathering;
(5) A bakery, grocery store, clothing store, hardware store, shopping center, or other sales or rental establishment;
(6) A laundromat, dry-cleaner, bank, barber shop, beauty shop, travel service, shoe repair service, funeral parlor, gas station, office of an accountant or lawyer, pharmacy, insurance office, professional office of a health care provider, hospital, or other service establishment;
(7) A terminal, depot, or other station used for specified public transportation;
(8) A museum, library, gallery, or other place of public display or collection;
(9) A park, zoo, amusement park, or other place of recreation;
(10) A nursery, elementary, secondary, undergraduate, or postgraduate private school, or other place of education;
(11) A day care center, senior citizen center, homeless shelter, food bank, adoption agency, or other social service center establishment; and
(12) A gymnasium, health spa, bowling alley, golf course, or other place of exercise or recreation.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
907.5.2.3.3.1 Wired equipment.
For wired equipment, the fire alarm power supply and circuits shall have not less than 5-percent excess capacity to accommodate the future addition of visible alarm notification appliances...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
1009.6.3 Size
Each area of refuge shall be sized to accommodate two wheelchair spaces that are not less than 30 inches by 52 inches (762 mm by 1320 mm)....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
202.4 Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas
If a private entity has constructed or altered required elements of a path of travel at a place of public accommodation or commercial facility in accordance with the specifications in the...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Business Connection: Maintaining Accessibility in Museums
Introduction
Institute for Museum and Library Services, there are about 17,500 museums across the United States that care for more than 750 million objects and live specimens in order to engage the public...
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Regulatory Support Documents > Regulatory Impact Analyses > Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
3.3.4. Audio Description Device Scoping Requirements
For audio description devices, NATO in its public comments suggested that movie theaters maintain one audio description device for every two auditoriums, with a minimum of two devices...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
Fraudulent purchase of designated accessible seating. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Moreover, the Department recognizes that the implementation of some of its proposals, such as those relating to the public identification of accessible seating, increase the potential for...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Inquiries Concerning Disability
For example if an employee with a non-apparent disability requests a reasonable accommodation, an employer may require medical information that indicates the employee has an ADA disability...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
What Does It Mean to be Qualified?
For purposes of employment, a person is qualified if the person is able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
Introduction
It is one of a series of publications issued by Federal agencies under section 506 of the ADA to assist individuals and entities in understanding their rights and duties under the Act....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description (NPRM)
Movie Captioning Coverage (Section-by-Section Analysis)
who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have low vision have access to all of a public accommodation’s services, absent a legitimate defense. ...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
206.3 Location
Department of Transportation regulation 49 CFR 37.21, elements such as ramps, elevators, or other circulation devices, fare vending or other ticketing areas, and fare collection areas shall be placed...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
E102.2 ANSI/HFES (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This standard provides ergonomic guidance and specifications for the design of accessible software for use at work, in the home, in educational settings, and in public places....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Development of the 2004 ADA/ABA Guidelines
accommodation on the vessel....
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What's New
City of Plant City: ADA Coordinator
with administrative staff to plan and develop methods for addressing deficiencies in policies and procedures, barrier removal, program design, requests for reasonable modifications and accommodations...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-206.3 Location
Access Board's Note to Reader:
The Department of Transportation's ADA Standards include additional requirements for the location of accessible routes:
[ADA Title II - Public Transportation...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-206.3 Location
Access Board's Note to Reader:
The Department of Transportation's ADA Standards include additional requirements for the location of accessible routes:
[ADA Title II - Public Transportation...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-206.3 Location
Access Board's Note to Reader:
The Department of Transportation's ADA Standards include additional requirements for the location of accessible routes: [ADA Title II - Public Transportation...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Appendix to 29 CFR Part 1630—Interpretive Guidance on Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Section 1630.2(p) Undue Hardship
The fact that that particular accommodation poses an undue hardship, however, only means that the employer is not required to provide that accommodation....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Update - A Primer for State and Local Governments (Title II Primer)
Access to Programs and Services in Existing Facilities
receive the benefits or services provided by the public entity....
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities
Door Opening Force
Door Opening Force
If you’re using a door pressure gauge, place it where you would push open the door.
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock B400 Series Sign Bench with Contour Seat
And it’s built to be a public use bench with durable features....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Contact Mat (BE9026)
For use in residential homes, assistive living homes, schools, hotels, and other public venues....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
§27.127(a)(2)
(2) Advises the applicant or recipient that the matter in question has been set for hearing at a stated place and time....