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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-810.8 Clocks
Where clocks are provided for use by the public, the clock face shall be uncluttered so that its elements are clearly visible....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-810.8 Clocks
Where clocks are provided for use by the public, the clock face shall be uncluttered so that its elements are clearly visible....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
810.8 Clocks
Where clocks are provided for use by the public, the clock face shall be uncluttered so that its elements are clearly visible....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Aluminum Swaged SG Series Pressure-Locked Grating
The square cross bars are assembled through punched diamond shaped holes in rectangular bearing bars and are permanently locked into place by a swaging process....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock CN-Q/D-32/2 Square Trash Receptacle Expanded Steel
Anchor holes in cross braces can be used to secure the trash receptacle in place (Anchor bolts not included.)
The canopy lid has large openings for easy trash disposal. ...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Viking Tactile Blue Braille and Raised Letter Sign
Applications
Placed next to Area Of Refuge (stairwell exit) door
Features
6” wide x 9” tall Tactile Sign with 0.031” raised white letters and accesability symbol, California...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
M101.3 Existing Diagnostic Equipment (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Specifically, at the public hearing on March 14, 2012, two commenters recommended phasing in these requirements for imaging equipment based on when it is replaced....
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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Workshop Objectives
It is also expected that more resources such as publications, research and individual expertise, may be identified or pursued for a later workshop and a continued pursuit to make sure that...
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State and Local Documents > Referenced Standards > Excerpts from 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE®
907.2.9 Group R-2
A fire alarm system is not required in buildings not over two stories in height where all dwelling units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other and public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
Part One: The ADA’s Requirements for Small Towns
To accomplish this, the ADA sets requirements for town facilities, new construction and alterations, communications with the public, and policies and procedures governing town programs,...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
New Construction
This requirement includes facilities that are open to the public and those that are for use by employees....
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
The ADA was originally enacted in public law format and later rearranged and published in the United States Code....
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Products and Additional Resources > Survey and Plan Review Tools > CASI Accessibility Construction Inspection Checklist
Rough Grade Site Inspection
ROUGH GRADE SITE INSPECTION
Locate and verify the plan specified accessible routes from existing public sidewalks, accessible parking locations, and...
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Products and Additional Resources > Survey and Plan Review Tools > CALBO Accessibility Construction Inspection Checklist
Rough Grade Site Inspection
ROUGH GRADE SITE INSPECTION
Locate and verify the plan specified accessible routes from existing public sidewalks, accessible parking locations, and...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-208.1 General
Parking spaces used exclusively for buses, trucks, other delivery vehicles, or vehicular impound shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-208 provided that lots accessed by the public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-3.4400 Modifications in the regular program
When a public entity offers a special program for individuals with a particular disability, but an individual with that disability elects to participate in the regular program rather than...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
810.2.2 Dimensions
follows:
Access Board’s Note to Reader:
The Department of Transportation’s ADA standards indicate that compliance is required to the extent construction specifications are within a public...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-606.3 Height
A lavatory in a toilet or bathing facility for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall not be required to comply with 606.3....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-606.3 Height
A lavatory in a toilet or bathing facility for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use shall not be required to comply with 606.3....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry for Persons with Disabilities
Measuring Techniques
Since 1990, investigators at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have been engaged in testing accommodation of aviators seated in the cockpits of a variety of aircraft....
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) Low Vision: Resources
The Living With Low Vision educational module is a good place to get started. The Low Vision Awareness Month materials will help you promote eye health in February....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
EXIT
That portion of a means of egress system between the exit access and the exit discharge or public way....
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
704.4 TTYs
TTYs required at a public pay telephone shall be permanently affixed within, or adjacent to, the telephone enclosure....
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
3. Specific Programs
In addition to the City's public right-of-way system, Kirola challenges the City's compliance with Title II of the ADA with respect to its swimming pools, libraries and parks....