[DSA-AC] Any agency, which is determined by the enforcing agency, except as otherwise provided by law, to have adequate personnel and expertise to carry out the testing of systems,...
Search Results "Definitions"
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APPROVED TESTING AGENCY
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DESTINATION-ORIENTED ELEVATOR
[DSA-AC] Destination-oriented elevators are operated by the user selecting a destination floor at a hall call console located at or near an elevator landing. The destination-oriented...
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV)
An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses. trucks vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and the like, primarily powered...
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ACCESSIBILITY FUNCTION BUTTON
[DSA-AC] A button on an elevator hall call console in a destination-oriented elevator system that when pressed will activate a series of visual and verbal prompts and announcements...
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TRANSITION PLATE
[DSA-AC] A sloping pedestrian walking surface located at the end(s) of a gangway.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CONNECTOR
A device that, when electrically coupled (conductive or inductive) to an electric vehicle inlet, establishes an electrical connection to the electric vehicle for the purpose of power...
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ACCESSIBILITY FUNCTION BUTTON
[DSA-AC] A button on an elevator hall call console in a destination-oriented elevator system that when pressed will activate a series of visual and verbal prompts and announcements...
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DESIGNATED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
[DSA-AC] Transportation provided by a public entity (other than public school transportation) by bus, rail, or other conveyance (other than transportation by aircraft or intercity or...
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ADULT CHANGING FACILITY
A facility that is for use by persons with disabilities who need assistance with personal hygiene.
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RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT
[DSA-AC] A unit intended to be used as a residence that is primarily long-term in nature. Residential dwelling units do not include transient lodging, inpatient medical care,...
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HALL CALL CONSOLE
[DSA-AC] An elevator call user interface exclusive to a destination-oriented elevator system that requires the user to select a destination floor prior to entering the elevator car.
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ELEVATED PLAY COMPONENT
[DSA-AC] A play component that is approached above or below grade and that is part of a composite play structure consisting of two or more play components attached or functionally...
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CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEPHONE
[DSA-AC] A telephone with a dedicated line such as a house phone, courtesy phone or phone that must be used to gain entry to a facility.
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DESTINATION-ORIENTED ELEVATOR
[DSA-AC] Destination-oriented elevators are operated by the user selecting a destination floor at a hall call console located at or near an elevator landing. The destination-oriented...
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SPECIFIED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
[DSA-AC] Transportation by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than by aircraft) provided by a private entity to the general public, with general or special service (including...
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BOAT LAUNCH RAMP
[DSA-AC] A sloped surface designed for launching and retrieving trailered boats and other water craft to and from a body of water.
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TACTILE SIGN
[DSA-AC] A sign containing raised characters and/or symbols and accompanying Braille.
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PUBLIC USE AREAS
[HCD 1-AC] Interior or exterior rooms or spaces of a building or facility that are made available to the general public and do not include common use areas. Public use areas may be...
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QUALIFIED HISTORIC BUILDING OR FACILITY
[DSA-AC] A building or facility that is listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or designated as historic under an appropriate State or local...
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GOLF CAR PASSAGE
[DSA-AC] A continuous passage on which a motorized golf car can operate.
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AREA OF SPORT ACTIVITY
That portion of an indoor or outdoor space where the play or practice of a sport occurs.
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CLEAR FLOOR SPACE
[DSA-AC] The minimum unobstructed floor or ground space required to accommodate a single, stationary wheelchair and occupant.
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EMPLOYEE WORK AREA
All or any portion of a space used only by employees and only for work. Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are not employee work areas.
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BOTTLE FILLING STATION
A fixture that is designed and intended for filling personal use drinking water bottles or containers. Such fixtures can be separate from or integral to a drinking fountain.