[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...
Search Results "Definitions"
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UNREASONABLE HARDSHIP
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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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OCCUPANT LOAD
The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion thereof is designed.
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Cross Slope
The slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel (see running slope).
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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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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
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 37.51, respectively.
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Amusement Ride
A system that moves persons through a fixed course within a defined area for the purpose of amusement.
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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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Occupant Load
The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion of a building is designed.
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Amusement Attraction
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 include,...
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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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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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Common Use
Interior or exterior circulation paths, rooms, spaces, or elements that are not for public use and are made available for the shared use of two or more people.
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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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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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SHOULD
[DSA-AC] Denotes an advisory specification or recommendation.
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SHOULD
[DSA-AC] Denotes an advisory specification or recommendation.
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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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VEHICULAR WAY
[DSA-AC] A route provided for vehicular traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking facility.
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WHEELCHAIR SPACE
A space for a single wheelchair and its occupant.
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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.
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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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ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
[DSA-AC] A governmental agency that adopts or enforces regulations and guidelines for the design, construction or alteration of buildings and facilities.