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• State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
  12131(1) Public entity

  (1) Public entity The term "public entity" means

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  Undue burden

  Undue burden means significant difficulty or expense. In determining whether an action would result in an undue burden, factors to be considered include— (1) The nature and cost...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Designated agency (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  "Designated agency." The term "designated agency" is used to refer to the Federal agency designated under subpart G of this rule as responsible for carrying out the administrative...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  PUBLIC BUILDING OR FACILITY

  PUBLIC BUILDING OR FACILITY. [DSA-AC]  A building or facility or portion of a building or facility designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  PEDESTRIAN WAY

  PEDESTRIAN WAY.  A route by which a pedestrian may pass.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  § 36.601 Preliminary determination of equivalency

  Preliminary determination of equivalency means a preliminary determination that a code appears to meet or exceed the minimum requirements of title III of the Act for accessibility...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Complete complaint

  Complete complaint means a written statement that contains the complainant's name and address and describes the public entity's alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Historic preservation programs

  Historic preservation programs means programs conducted by a public entity that have preservation of historic properties as a primary purpose.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Individual with a disability

  Individual with a disability means a person who has a disability. The term individual with a disability does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Historic properties

  Historic properties means those properties that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or properties designated as historic under State or...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Public entity

  Public entity means -- (1) Any State or local government; (2) Any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or States or local...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  BOARDING PIER

  BOARDING PIER. [DSA-AC]  A portion of a pier where a boat is temporarily secured for the purpose of embarking or disembarking.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Designated agency

  Designated agency means the Federal agency designated under subpart G of this part to oversee compliance activities under this part for particular components of State and local...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
  Private club

  Private club means a private club or establishment exempted from coverage under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a(e)).

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
  Public accommodation

  Public accommodation means a private entity that owns, leases (or leases to), or operates a place of public accommodation.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
  Religious entity

  Religious entity means a religious organization, including a place of worship.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Private Club

  Private Club. A private club or establishment exempted from coverage under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a(e)).

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  2010 Standards

  2010 Standards means the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which consist of the 2004 ADAAG and the requirements contained in subpart D of this part.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  [ADA Title III] 2010 Standards

  [ADA Title III] 2010 Standards.  [§36.104] The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which consist of the 2004 ADAAG and the requirements contained in subpart D of this part.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Curb Ramp

  Curb Ramp. A short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  VEHICULAR WAY

  VEHICULAR WAY.  A route provided for vehicular traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking facility.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Catch Pool

  Catch Pool. A pool or designated section of a pool used as a terminus for water slide flumes.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Key Station

  Key Station. Rapid and light rail stations, and commuter rail stations, as defined under criteria established by the Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 37.47 and 49 CFR 37.51,...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Structural Frame

  Structural Frame. The columns and the girders, beams, and trusses having direct connections to the columns and all other members that are essential to the stability of the building...