An element intended to generate specific opportunities for play, socialization, or learning. Play components are manufactured or natural; and are stand-alone or part of a composite...
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106.5.44 Play Component
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Wheelchair Space
Wheelchair Space. Space for a single wheelchair and its occupant.
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106.5.22 Cross Slope
The slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel (see running slope).
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106.5.24 Detectable Warning
A standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or other elements to warn of hazards on a circulation path.
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106.2 Terms Defined in Referenced Standards
106.2 Terms Defined in Referenced Standards. Terms not defined in 106.5 or in regulations issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation to implement the...
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Cross Slope
Cross Slope. The slope that is perpendicular to the direction of travel (see running slope).
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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)).
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Common Use
Common Use. Interior or exterior circulation paths, rooms, spaces, or elements that are not for public use and are made available for the shared use of two or more people.
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Service Entrance
Service Entrance. An entrance intended primarily for delivery of goods or services.
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106.5.6 Amusement Attraction
Any facility, or portion of a facility, located within an amusement park or theme park which provides amusement without the use of an amusement device. Amusement attractions include,...
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106.5.10 Assembly Area
A building or facility, or portion thereof, used for the purpose of entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes. For the purposes of these requirements,...
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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.
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106.5.71 Transient Lodging
A building or facility containing one or more guest room(s) for sleeping that provides accommodations that are primarily short-term in nature. Transient lodging does not include...
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Public Way
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...
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Readily Achievable
Readily Achievable. Easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense.
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Administrative Authority
Administrative Authority. A governmental agency that adopts or enforces regulations and guidelines for the design, construction, or alteration of buildings and facilities.
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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...