[DSA-AC] The ground level area beneath and immediately adjacent to a play structure or play equipment that is designated by ASTM F 1487 for unrestricted circulation around the play...
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USE ZONE
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PLATFORM (WHEELCHAIR) LIFT
[DSA-AC] A hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform or support that serves two landings of a building or structure and is designed to carry a passenger or...
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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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PUBLIC ENTRANCE
An entrance that is not a service entrance or a restricted entrance.
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FUNCTIONAL AREA
[DSA-AC] A room, space or area intended or designated for a group of related activities or processes.
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ENFORCING AGENCY
[DSA-AC] The designated department or agency as specified by statute or regulation.
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SERVICE ENTRANCE
An entrance intended primarily for delivery of goods or services.
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PLAY AREA
[DSA-AC] A portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for children.
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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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DRIVE AISLE
A vehicular way provided within a parking facility that connects vehicular entrances, parking stalls, electric vehicle charging stations, passenger loading zones, and vehicular exits.
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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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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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KITCHEN OR KITCHENETTE
[DSA-AC] A room, space or area with equipment for the preparation and cooking of food.
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MARKED CROSSING
[DSA-AC] A crosswalk or other identified path intended for pedestrian use in crossing a vehicular way.
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AMUSEMENT ATTRACTION
[DSA-AC] 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...
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UNREASONABLE HARDSHIP
[DSA-AC] When the enforcing agency finds that compliance with the building standard would make the specific work of the project affected by the building standard infeasible, based on...
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PEDESTRIAN WAY
A route by which a pedestrian may pass.
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PUBLIC ENTITY
[DSA-AC] Any state or local government; any department, agency, special-purpose district, or other instrumentality of a state or local government. [ADA Title III §36.104] Public...
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SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS
[DSA-AC] Rooms intended and designed for sleeping.
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CHILDREN’S USE
[DSA-AC] Describes spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and younger.
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NOSING
The leading edge of treads of stairs and of landings at the top of stairway flights.
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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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SHOULD
[DSA-AC] Denotes an advisory specification or recommendation.
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EXISTING BUILDING OR FACILITY
[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.