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.
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-217.4.1 Bank requirement
Where four or more public pay telephones are provided at a bank of telephones, at least one public TTY complying with Section 11B-704.4 shall be provided at that bank....
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
1.1.5 Referenced codes
The codes, standards and publications adopted and set forth in this code, including other codes, standards and publications referred to therein are, by title and date of publication, hereby...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
1.1.5 Referenced codes
The codes, standards and publications adopted and set forth in this code, including other codes, standards and publications referred to therein are, by title and date of publication, hereby...
-
Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
Ascension Virtuoso Portable Wheelchair Lift Demonstration Video
Optimal choice for schools, universities, convention centers, auditoriums, hotels and other public facilities....
-
Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
4. "Overarching Policy"
Rather, Kirola now asserts that the City has an "overarching policy of leaving disability access barriers in place," and that she has standing to challenge this "official" policy....
-
Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock XT Series Side Accessible Picnic Table Using Aluminum
Each side includes a shorter one-person seat plus a longer seat to accommodate 3-4 people. These tables can comfortably seat 10-12 people....
-
Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock XT Series Side Accessible Picnic Table Using Recycled Plastic
Each side includes a shorter one-person seat plus a longer seat to accommodate 3-4 people. These tables can comfortably seat 10-12 people....
-
Products and Additional Resources > Products
Adaptive Engineering Inc. Mobilift TX Wheelchair Lift for Rail Access
Trains can safely accommodate the special needs of mobility impaired passengers using the Mobilift TX....
-
Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble
Section 1193.31 Accessibility and usability (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Several manufacturers suggested replacing "shall" with "should" throughout and placing all the requirements in an appendix, not in the guidelines.
Response....
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-810.6.3 Station names
It is also important to place signs at intervals in the station where passengers in the vehicle will be able to see a sign when the vehicle is either stopped at the station or about to come...
-
Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
703.3.2 Position
If text is multi-lined, braille shall be placed below the entire text....
-
Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Outdoor Developed Areas: A Summary of Accessibility Standards for Federal Outdoor Developed Areas
Openings [1018.6]
Where possible, elongated openings should be placed perpendicular, or as close to perpendicular as possible, to the dominant direction of travel or outside of the clear width of the beach...
-
Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Text Telephones (TTY) or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD):
A TTY may also be used to place a relay call to a party with a regular telephone. See Chapter 4, Section D....
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-411.2.3.2 Car designation signs
Braille complying with Section 11B-703.3 shall be placed below the corresponding raised characters. Applied plates are acceptable if they are permanently fixed to the jamb....
-
Research and History > Research Documents > National Trail Surfaces Study
Rotational Penetrometer
The Rotational Penetrometer, developed by Beneficial Designs, uses a wheelchair caster placed on a spring loaded caliber in a metal tripod frame which suspends the caster about 6 inches...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-810.6.3 Station names
It is also important to place signs at intervals in the station where passengers in the vehicle will be able to see a sign when the vehicle is either stopped at the station or about to come...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
703.3.2 Position
If text is multi-lined, braille shall be placed below the entire text....
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
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....
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
1.1.10 Availability of codes
Each state department concerned and each city, county or city and county shall have an up-to-date copy of the code available for public inspection, See Health and Safety Code Section 18942...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
REASONABLE PORTION
intended to mean that the building or facility provides equitable opportunities, advantages, and ease of use for people with disabilities as is otherwise being made available to the general public...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
REASONABLE PORTION
intended to mean that the building or facility provides equitable opportunities, advantages, and ease of use for people with disabilities as is otherwise being made available to the general public...
-
Products and Additional Resources > Products
KirbyBuilt Providence Walk-Thru Picnic Table
Convenient walk-thru design accommodates 1 wheelchair.
Tabletop & Seats: Plastic - injection molded, ribbed & reinforced
Tabletop Length: 8 ft....
-
Products and Additional Resources > Products
Bradley 3 Station Express Deck Lavatory System EXD-3N
resistant to impact, abrasion, acid and corrosion
Installs in 50% less time than a bank of china lavs
Terreon and TerreonRE are now GREENGUARD Certified as low-emitting materials
Accommodates...
-
Products and Additional Resources > Products
Nana Wall Systems, Inc. Folding Glass Walls SL60
Energy Efficiency
TRIPLE- PANED GLASS OPTIONAL
The NanaWall SL60 can accommodate triple-paned glass for additional thermal performance in more extreme conditions....