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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
DORMA BTS80 EMB Series Door Closer
The closer is typically placed into the hold open position until a fire alarm condition....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock SQT3-4 Series Square Portable Table - Using Expanded or Perforated Steel
Or choose a powder coat finish (in place of galvanized finish) in your choice of color.
SIZE: 48" X 59-1/4" table top....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Pilot Rock LDW-36/18 Campfire Ring
Model LDW-36 includes two tip back anchor pins to secure ring in place but allow ring to tip up for clean out (do not use aggregate fill). Tip back anchors must be set in concrete. ...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Bradley Diplomat Soap Dispenser 6A00
Operation
Place hands under soap spout and hold to dispense liquid. (2"-3" sensing range.) Sight gauge indicates refill time....
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Legal Documents > United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Cinemark USA, Inc., Defendant - Consent Order
9. Miscellaneous
oral, made by any of the parties or agents of any of the parties, that is not contained in this written Consent Order, shall be enforceable regarding the matters raised herein.
9.2 Public...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
1.1 Statutory Authority, Scope, and Objectives of Committee
1.1 Statutory Authority, Scope, and Objectives of Committee
Section 4203 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148, 124 Stat....
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Accessibility: FAQs
Are the elements of path of travel and accessible routes substantively the same (such as slope, vertical clearance, width of path of travel, etc.)?
2 of the CBC, includes a primary entrance to the building or facility, toilet and bathing facilities serving the area of alteration, drinking fountains serving the area of alteration, public...
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Legal Documents > WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims
9. Release of Claims
rights, liabilities, losses, injuries, obligations, disputes and causes of action of any kind, whether asserted as individual claims, as claims on a class basis or on behalf of the general public...
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Legal Documents > VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE TOWN OF LEWISBORO, NEW YORK
D. STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS
Highway Garage Building, the Lewisboro Library and the Community House at Goldens Bridge, at Cross River, and at Vista (collectively, the "Other Town Buildings") and Lewisboro's three public...
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Regulatory Support Documents > Regulatory Impact Analyses > Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
7.5. Reporting, Recordkeeping, and Other Compliance Requirements
However, the final rule does require that movie theaters disclose to the public information concerning the availability of captioning and audio description for movies shown in their auditoriums...
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Links > Trade Organization
Certified Access Specialist Institute (CASI)
CASI Mission: CASI is the voice of access professionals as well as a resource for both its members and the public....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
8. Batteries
After fully considering the comments received and consulting with FAA and PHMSA personnel, the Department has determined that there is no need to place a limit on the number of batteries...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and Their Safety
NEISS Data
victim's age, gender, race, injury diagnosis, ED disposition (treated and released, or admitted to the hospital), and the locale of the accident (home, farm/ranch, street or highway, school, place...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Federal Aviation Administration Draft Advisory Circular 150/5360-14A, Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities
1.3 Architectural Standards.
DOJ’s standards apply to all facilities covered by the ADA, except public transportation facilities, which are subject to DOT’s standards....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
241 and 612 Saunas and Steam Rooms
The Department believes that there is an element of risk in many activities available to the general public....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Sections 505.10.2 and 505.10.3
Standards that handrails extend horizontally at least 12 inches beyond the width of one tread at the bottom of a stair was changed in the 2004 ADAAG by the Access Board in response to public...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
Features of an Accessible Examination Room
Accessible route connects to other accessible public and common use spaces.
6. Accessible entry door has 32” minimum clear opening width with door open 90 degrees.
7....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
M303.2.2 Width (Section-by-Section Analysis)
There were no public comments and no MDE Advisory Committee recommendations regarding this requirement. Thus, the final rule retains the 36-inch wheelchair space width requirement....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Expanding Your Market: Maintaining Accessible Features in Retail Establishments
Accessible Restrooms, Fitting Rooms, and Elevators
Maintenance List
Unlock accessible public restrooms, toilet stalls, and fitting rooms and make sure they are available to customers with disabilities during business hours....
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
III. FINDINGS OF FACT
In this section, the Court will assess: (1) the City's infrastructure to ensure accessibility for disabled persons to its programs, services and activities, as they relate to the public...
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > Code Application Notice (CAN) 2-11B, 09-09-2014
11B-202 Existing buildings and facilities
Alterations solely for the purpose of barrier removal undertaken pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 28 C.F.R., Section 36.304) or the...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
Executive Order 13132: Federalism
The Access Board made drafts of the proposed rule available for public review and comment. State and local governments provided comments on the drafts of the proposed rule....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
§27.19(a)
(a) Recipients subject to this part (whether public or private entities as defined in 49 CFR part 37) shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Orientation (slide 12)
We don’t always do that in public spaces, and we don’t always do that even in office buildings....