A room or enclosed space designed for human occupancy in which individuals congregate for amusement, educational or similar purposes or in which occupants are engaged at labor, and...
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OCCUPIABLE SPACE
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DIRECTIONAL SIGN
[DSA-AC, HCD 1 & HCD 2]. A publicly displayed notice which indicates by use of words or symbols a recommended direction or route of travel.
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PUBLIC ENTRANCE
An entrance that is not a service entrance or a restricted entrance.
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§ 37.3 Remanufactured vehicle
Remanufactured vehicle means a vehicle which has been structurally restored and has had new or rebuilt major components installed to extend its service life.
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§ 37.3 Rapid rail
Rapid rail means a subway-type transit vehicle railway operated on exclusive private rights of way with high level platform stations. Rapid rail also may operate on elevated or at...
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§ 37.3 Secretary
Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation or his/her designee.
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§ 37.3 Section 504
Section 504 means section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93-112, 87 Stat. 394, 29 U.S.C. 794), as amended.
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AMUSEMENT RIDE
[DSA-AC] A system that moves persons through a fixed course within a defined area for the purpose of amusement.
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CROSS SLOPE
The slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel.
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ACCESSIBLE SPACE
[DSA-AC & HCD 1-AC] A space that complies with the accessibility provisions of this code.
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§ 37.3 Private entity
Private entity means any entity other than a public entity.
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§ 37.3 Individual with a disability
Individual with a disability means a person who has a disability, but does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when a public or private...
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§ 37.3 Service animal
Service animal means any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability, including, but not limited to,...
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[ADA Titles II & III] Primary Function
[ADA Titles II & III] Primary Function. [§35.151(b)(4)(i) & §36.403(b)] A major activity for which the facility is intended. Areas that contain a primary function include,...
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PUBLIC USE
[DSA-AC] Interior or exterior rooms, spaces, or elements that are made available to the public. Public use may be provided at a building or facility that is privately or publicly...
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PUBLIC HOUSING
[DSA-AC & HCD 1-AC] Housing facilities owned, operated, or constructed by, for or on behalf of a public entity including but not limited to the following: 1. Publically owned...
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§ 37.3 Direct Threat
Direct threat means a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices, procedures, or by the provision of...
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PUBLIC ENTITY
Any State or local government; any department, agency, special-purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or local government. [ADA Title III] Public...
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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 entity subject to Chapter 1,...
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§ 37.3 Used vehicle
Used vehicle means a vehicle with prior use.
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§ 37.3 Light rail
Light rail means a streetcar-type vehicle operated on city streets, semi-exclusive rights of way, or exclusive rights of way. Service may be provided by step-entry vehicles or by...
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TDD and Text Telephone
For terminological clarity, we want to point out that two different words are used in ADA regulations to refer to devices on which individuals with hearing impairments communicate...
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CHILDREN’S USE
[DSA-AC] Describes spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and younger.
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KEY STATION
[DSA-AC] Certain 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...