[DSA-AC] A facility in existence on any given date, without regard to whether the facility may also be considered newly constructed or altered under this code.
Search Results "Definitions"
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EXISTING BUILDING OR FACILITY
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WHEELCHAIR SPACE
A space for a single wheelchair and its occupant.
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VEHICULAR WAY
[HCD 1-AC, DSA-AC] A route provided for vehicular traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking facility.
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KITCHEN OR KITCHENETTE
[DSA-AC] A room, space or area with equipment for the preparation and cooking of food.
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MAIL BOXES
[DSA-AC] Receptacles for the receipt of documents, packages or other deliverable matter. Mail boxes include, but are not limited to, post office boxes and receptacles provided by...
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[ADA Title III §36.104] 2010 Standards
[ADA Title III §36.104] 2010 Standards means the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which consist of the 2004 ADAAG and the requirements contained in subpart D of this part.
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TEXT TELEPHONE
[DSA-AC] Machinery or equipment that employs interactive text-based communications through the transmission of coded signals across the standard telephone network. Text telephones...
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AUTOMATIC DOOR
[DSA-AC] A door equipped with a power operated mechanism and controls that open and close the door automatically upon receipt of a momentary actuating signal. The switch that begins...
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ACCESSIBLE SPACE
[DSA-AC] A space that complies with the accessibility provisions of this code.
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TTY
[DSA-AC] An abbreviation for teletypewriter. Machinery that employs interactive text-based communication through the transmission of coded signals across the telephone network. TTYs...
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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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POWDER ROOM
[DSA-AC] A room containing a water closet (toilet) and a lavatory, and which is not defined as a bathroom.
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ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
[DSA-AC & HCD 1-AC] A continuous unobstructed path connecting accessible elements and spaces of an accessible site, building or facility that can be negotiated by a person with a...
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OCCUPANT LOAD
The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion thereof is designed.
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[ADA Title III §36.403(b)] Primary function
[ADA Title III §36.403(b)] Primary function. A "primary function" is a major activity for which the facility is intended. Areas that contain a primary function include, but are not...
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STRUCTURAL FRAME
[DSA-AC] The columns and the girders, beams and trusses having direct connections to the columns and all other members that are essential to the stability of the building or facility...
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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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CATCH POOL
[DSA-AC] A pool or designated section of a pool used as a terminus for water slide flumes.
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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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REMODELING
[DSA-AC] See “Alteration.”
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OCCUPIABLE SPACE
A room or enclosed space designed for human occupancy in which individuals congregate for amusement, educational or similar purposes or in which occupants are engaged at labor, and...
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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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WET BAR
[DSA-AC] An area or space with a counter equipped with a sink and running water but without cooking facilities.