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 > Guidelines > 2013 Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG)
309.3 Height
Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in 308....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2013 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG)
309.3 Height
Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in 308. ...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
1134A.7 Water closets
Where the water closet is not placed adjacent to a side wall capable of accommodating a grab bar, the bathroom shall have provisions for installation of floor-mounted, foldaway or similar...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Spectrum Aquatics Gallatin Water Powered Assisted Access Lift
The Gallatin water powered assisted access lift is designed to accommodate both in-ground pools and spas without customization....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
LS-80 Basic Stationary IR System
It can accommodate four (4) listeners....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock PQT3-4 Square Pedestal Table Using Recycled Plastic
Or choose a powder coat finish (in place of galvanized finish) in your choice of color.
SIZE: 48” square table top....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock SQT3-4 Series Square Portable Table - Using Lumber or Recycled Plastic
Or choose a powder coat finish (in place of galvanized finish) in your choice of color.
SIZE: 48" X 59-1/4" table top....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock PQT3-4 Square Pedestal Table Using Lumber
Or choose a powder coat finish (in place of galvanized finish) in your choice of color.
SIZE: 48” square table top....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-705.1.2.3 Islands or cut-through medians
pedestrian islands or cut-through medians shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum in depth extending the full width of the pedestrian path or cut-through less 2 inches (51 mm) maximum on each side, placed...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-810.6.2 Routes and destinations
Signs covered by this requirement shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be placed in uniform locations within the system....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-810.6.2 Routes and destinations
Signs covered by this requirement shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be placed in uniform locations within the system....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-705.1.2.3 Islands or cut-through medians
pedestrian islands or cut-through medians shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum in depth extending the full width of the pedestrian path or cut-through less 2 inches (51 mm) maximum on each side, placed...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Play Areas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
Summary
Emphasis is placed on ensuring that children with disabilities are generally able to access the diversity of components provided in a play area....
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12181(7)(L)
(L) a gymnasium, health spa, bowling alley, golf course, or other place of exercise or recreation....
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12181(7)(C)
(C) a motion picture house, theater, concert hall, stadium, or other place of exhibition entertainment;...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
10.3.1(5)
Signs shall be placed at frequent intervals and shall be clearly visible from within the vehicle on both sides when not obstructed by another train....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.85(b)
(b) On flights where advance seat assignments are not offered, you must provide seating accommodations under this section by allowing passengers to board the aircraft before other passengers...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12182(b)(2)(A)(ii)
failure to make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures, when such modifications are necessary to afford such goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS
Applicants
During the job application process, the City may describe the hiring process to applicants, and may ask applicants whether they will need a reasonable accommodation for the process (such...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO DJ # 205-49-24
Applicants
During the job application process, the Village may describe the hiring process to applicants, and may ask applicants whether they will need a reasonable accommodation for the process (such...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF FALLON, NEVADA
Applicants
During the job application process, the City may describe the hiring process to applicants, and may ask applicants whether they will need a reasonable accommodation for the process (such...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF THE ISLE OF PALMS, SOUTH CAROLINA DJ 205-67-11
Applicants
During the job application process, the City may describe the hiring process to applicants, and may ask applicants whether they will need a reasonable accommodation for the process (such...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF VERO BEACH, FLORIDA DJ 205-18-16
Applicants
During the job application process, the City may describe the hiring process to applicants, and may ask applicants whether they will need a reasonable accommodation for the process (such...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF PAROWAN, UTAH DJ # 205-77-1
Applicants
During the job application process, the City may describe the hiring process to applicants, and may ask applicants whether they will need a reasonable accommodation for the process (such...