[DSA-AC] The line where two surface planes with different slopes meet.
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GRADE BREAK
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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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[ADA Title III §36.104] 2010 Standards
[ADA Title III §36.104] 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.
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CURB CUT
An interruption of a curb at a pedestrian way, which separates surfaces that are substantially at the same elevation.
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AUTOMATIC DOOR
A door equipped with a power operated mechanism and controls that open and close the door automatically upon receipt of a momentary actuating signal. The switch that begins the...
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CROSS SLOPE
The slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel.
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AMUSEMENT RIDE SEAT
[DSA-AC] A seat that is built-in or mechanically fastened to an amusement ride intended to be occupied by one or more passengers.
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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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AREA OF REFUGE
An area where persons unable to use stairways can remain temporarily to await instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.
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BUILDING OFFICIAL
The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative.
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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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PUBLIC HOUSING
[DSA-AC] Housing facilities constructed or altered by, for, or on behalf of a public entity, or constructed or altered as part of a public entity’s program to provide housing...
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EQUIVALENT FACILITATION
The use of designs, products, or technologies as alternatives to those prescribed, resulting in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability. Note: In...
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106.5.51 Public Way
Any street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to a public street, which has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for...
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106.5.43 Play Area
A portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for children.
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106.5.59 Service Entrance
An entrance intended primarily for delivery of goods or services.
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Occupant Load
Occupant Load. The number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion of a building is designed.
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Public Use
Public Use. 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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Primary Function
Primary Function. A major activity for which the facility is intended. Areas that contain a primary function include, but are not limited to, the customer services lobby of a bank,...
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TTY
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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106.5.7 Amusement Ride
A system that moves persons through a fixed course within a defined area for the purpose of amusement.
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106.5.12 Boarding Pier
A portion of a pier where a boat is temporarily secured for the purpose of embarking or disembarking.
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106.5.19 Circulation Path
An exterior or interior way of passage provided for pedestrian travel, including but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators, platform lifts, ramps, stairways, and...
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106.5.23 Curb Ramp
A short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it.