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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
C. Sidewalks and Walkways
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
E1-6. Wheelchair Lift
E1-6. If a wheelchair lift is provided, does it meet the following requirements:
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
6b. Ramp Width
6b. Is the ramp width, measured between handrails, at least 36 inches?
[ADA Stds 4.8.3]
Yes _____ No _____
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E1-3. Route Level Changes
E1-3. Does the route from the accessible entrance to the voting area change levels using a ramp, lift or elevator?
Yes _____ No _____
If no, go to question E1-7.
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4a.
4a. Is the slope no greater than 1:12? [ADA Stds 4.8.2]
Yes _____ No _____
Note: For existing ramps, the slope may be 1:10 for a 6 inch rise and 1:8 for a 3 inch rise in...
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E1-4. Accessible Route Slope
E1-4. Where the slope of the accessible route is greater than 1:20, does this part of the accessible route meet the following requirements for an accessible ramp?
Yes _____ No...
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4b.
4b. Is the ramp width, measured between handrails, at least 36 inches?
[ADA Stds 4.8.3]
Yes _____ No _____
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
6a. Ramp Slope
6a. Is the ramp slope no greater than 1:12? [ADA Stds 4.8.2]
Note: For existing ramps, the slope may be 1:10 for a 6 inch rise and 1:8 for a 3 inch rise in special circumstances...
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Sidewalks and Walkways Checklist
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
Temporary Solutions for Election Day
Temporary Solutions for Election Day
Parking
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
B8. Accessible Route
B8. Does an accessible route connect the curb ramp to the accessible entrance?
[ADA Stds 4.1.2(1)]
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7b.
7b. Is the door hardware (e.g., lever, pull, push, panic bar) usable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist, to allow people who may not be able to...
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6a.
6a. Is the lift operational at the time of the survey?
Yes _____ No _____
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F. Voting Area
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
4g.
4g. If the ramp or landing has a vertical drop-off on either side of the ramp, is edge protection provided? [ADA Stds 4.8.7]
Yes _____ No _____
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5e.
5e. Are signs mounted on both sides of the elevator hoistway door opening that designate the floor with 2-inch minimum-height raised letters and Braille characters centered at 60...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
Voting Area Checklist
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Common ADA Problems at Newly Constructed Lodging Facilities
Common ADA Problems at Newly Constructed Lodging Facilities
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
Public entrances (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
- Generally, at least 50% of public entrances to new buildings must be accessible, rather than all entrances, as would often have resulted from the proposed approach....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
6. Acquisition or Modification of Equipment and Devices
They have had a great deal of experience in accommodating their disabilities, and many are informed about new and available equipment....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
c. Other Policies
Other Policies
Adjustments to various existing policies may be necessary to provide reasonable accommodation....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
Detectable Warning Systems, Inc. EZ Set Tile™ heavy duty replaceable cast-in-place detectable warning
This is an informational video of the EZ Set Tile, heavy duty replaceable cast-in-place detectable warning system....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
Safe harbor and other proposed limitations on barrier removal.
Once adopted, therefore, the 2004 ADAAG will present a new reference point for title III's requirement to remove architectural barriers in existing places of public accommodation....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
217.4.2.1 Public Buildings
217.4.2.1 Public Buildings. Where at least one public pay telephone is provided on a floor of a public building, at least one public TTY shall be provided on that floor....