[DSA-AC] Receptacles for the receipt of documents, packages or other deliverable matter. Mail boxes include, but are not limited to, post office boxes and receptacles provided by...
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MAIL BOXES
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OPEN RISER
The space between two adjacent stair treads not closed by a riser.
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NOSING
The leading edge of treads of stairs and of landings at the top of stairway flights.
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GRADE BREAK
[DSA-AC] The line where two surface planes with different slopes meet.
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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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POWDER ROOM
A room containing a water closet (toilet) and a lavatory, and which is not defined as a bathroom.
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HISTORIC BUILDINGS
[DSA-AC] See “Qualified historical building or property,” C.C.R., Title 24, Part 8.
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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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SHOULD
[HCD 1 & HCD 2] See "Recommend."
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REMODELING
[DSA-AC] See “Alteration.”
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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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SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS
Rooms intended and designed for sleeping.
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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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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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PLAY COMPONENT
[DSA-AC] 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...
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ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
[DSA-AC & HCD 1-AC] A continuous unobstructed path connecting accessible elements and spaces of an accessible site, building or facility that can be negotiated by a person with a...
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[ADA Title II §35.104] 2010 Standards
[ADA Title II §35.104] 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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[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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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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BOARDING PIER
[DSA-AC] A portion of a pier where a boat is temporarily secured for the purpose of embarking or disembarking.
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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...