An interruption of a curb at a pedestrian way, which separates surfaces that are substantially at the same elevation.
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CURB CUT
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RECOMMEND
[DSA-AC, HCD 1 & HCD 2] Does not require mandatory acceptance, but identifies a suggested action that shall be considered for the purpose of providing a greater degree of...
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KITCHEN OR KITCHENETTE
[DSA-AC] A room, space or area with equipment for the preparation and cooking of food.
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OCCUPANT LOAD
The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion thereof is designed.
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TEEING GROUND
[DSA-AC] In golf, the starting place for the hole to be played.
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STRUCTURAL FRAME
[DSA-AC] 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 or facility...
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TTY
An abbreviation for teletypewriter. Machinery that employs interactive text-based communication through the transmission of coded signals across the telephone network. TTYs may...
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USE ZONE
[DSA-AC] The ground level area beneath and immediately adjacent to a play structure or play equipment that is designated by ASTM F 1487 for unrestricted circulation around the play...
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TRANSIT BOARDING PLATFORM
[DSA-AC] A horizontal, generally level surface, whether raised above, recessed below or level with a transit rail, from which persons embark/disembark a fixed rail vehicle.
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WET BAR
[DSA-AC] An area or space with a counter equipped with a sink and running water but without cooking facilities.
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[BS] RESTRICTED ENTRANCE
An entrance that is made available for common use on a controlled basis, but not public use, and that is not a service entrance.
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TEXT TELEPHONE
Machinery or equipment that employs interactive text-based communications through the transmission of coded signals across the standard telephone network. Text telephones can...
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2010 Standards
2010 Standards means the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which consist of the 2004 ADAAG and the requirements contained in §35.151.
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VEHICULAR WAY
A route provided for vehicular traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking facility.
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SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS
Rooms intended and designed for sleeping.
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[A] PUBLIC WAY
A street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to a street, that has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public...
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REMODELING
[DSA-AC] See “Alteration.”
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SHOULD
[HCD 1 & HCD 2] See "Recommend."
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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 or procedures, or by the provision of...
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Existing facility
Existing facility means a facility in existence on any given date, without regard to whether the facility may also be considered newly constructed or altered under this part.
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Qualified reader
Qualified reader means a person who is able to read effectively, accurately, and impartially using any necessary specialized vocabulary.
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1991 Standards
1991 Standards means the requirements set forth in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, originally published on July 26, 1991, and republished as Appendix D to 28 CFR part 36.
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§ 37.3 Commuter authority
Commuter authority means any state, local, regional authority, corporation, or other entity established for purposes of providing commuter rail transportation (including, but not...
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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.