[DSA-AC & HCD 1-AC] The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving or sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line or, when...
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GRADE (Adjacent Ground Elevation)
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HANDRAIL
A horizontal or sloping rail intended for grasping by the hand for guidance or support.
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BATHROOM
For the purposes of Chapters 11A and 11B, a room which includes a water closet (toilet), a lavatory, and a bathtub and/or a shower. It does not include single-fixture facilities or...
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AISLE
[DSA-AC] A circulation path between objects such as seats, tables, merchandise, equipment, displays, shelves, desks, etc., that provides clearances in compliance with this code.
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ACCESSIBILITY
[DSA-AC & HCD 1-AC] Accessibility is the combination of various elements in a building, facility, site, or area, or portion thereof which allows access, circulation and the full...
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"Readily achievable.'' (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
The definition of "readily achievable'' follows the statutory definition of that term in section 301(9) of the ADA....
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Alterations To An Area Containing A Primary Function
- Source: Definition from ADA Title III Regulations...
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Electric Vehicle charging station (EVCS)
DEFINITION NOTES Electric Vehicle charging station (EVCS) New definition for one or more EV charging spaces served by an...
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Adjusted Construction Cost
DEFINITION NOTES Adjusted Construction Cost New and explicit definition to provide specific costs included in the adjusted...
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3. Handicapped person
The definition of handicapped person in paragraph (j)(1) conforms to the statutory definition of handicapped person that is applicable to section 504, as set forth in section 111(a) of the...
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY
Advisory Definition of INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY. This is also known as the “ISA.” It is a graphic representation of the profile view of a wheelchair with occupant....
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY
Advisory Definition of INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY. This is also known as the “ISA.” It is a graphic representation of the profile view of a wheelchair with occupant....
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Section 36.303(g)(1) Closed Movie Captioning
In the final rule, the Department is retaining the term “closed movie captioning,” but the definition is modified for clarity to read: “Closed movie captioning means the written display...
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Operable controls (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
No other changes have been made to this definition....
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ALTERATION
ETA Editor's Note ADA Title III §36.402(b)(1) also excludes asbestos removal from the definition of Alteration, unless it affects the usability of the building or facility: §36.402...
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Covered Multifamily Dwellings
The Department has revised the definition of "covered multifamily dwellings" to clarify that dwelling units within a single structure separated by firewalls do not, for purposes of these...
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1002.1 Definitions
The following terms are defined in Chapter 2: ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS. AREA OF REFUGE. EXIT. GUARD ([DSA-AC, HCD 1, HCD 2 & HCD 1-AC] or...
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY
Advisory Definition of INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY. This is also known as the “ISA.” It is a graphic representation of the profile view of a wheelchair with occupant....
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PATH OF TRAVEL
Advisory Definition of PATH OF TRAVEL. The term PATH OF TRAVEL applies only to alterations, structural repairs or additions to existing buildings or facilities....
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Broad Coverage
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 states that the definition of disability should be construed in favor of broad coverage of people to the maximum extent permitted by the law and generally...
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GSA
designated official to whom functions under this part have been delegated by the Administrator of General Services. (41 CFR, Chapter 102, Subchapter C, Part 102-71, Sec. 102-71.20 What definitions...
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Section 1630.2(i) Major Life Activities
This clarification was needed to ensure that the impact of an impairment on the operation of a major bodily function would not be overlooked or wrongly dismissed as falling outside the definition...
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"Alteration"
The term "structure" within the definition of alteration is broadly defined as: • "That which is built or constructed."...
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106.5.41 Path of Travel
Also see definition of "Disproportionality"....