Model code means a nationally recognized document developed by a private entity for use by State or local jurisdictions in developing codes as defined in this section. A model code...
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§ 36.601 Model Code
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Housing at a place of education
Housing at a place of education means housing operated by or on behalf of an elementary, secondary, undergraduate, or postgraduate school, or other place of education, including...
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Place of public accommodation
Place of public accommodation means a facility, operated by a private entity, whose operations affect commerce and fall within at least one of the following categories -- (1) An...
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Specified public transportation
Specified public transportation means transportation by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than by aircraft) that provides the general public with general or special service...
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Public accommodation
Public accommodation means a private entity that owns, leases (or leases to), or operates a place of public accommodation.
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Specified public transportation
Specified public transportation means transportation by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than by aircraft) that provides the general public with general or special service...
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CLEAR FLOOR SPACE
CLEAR FLOOR SPACE. [DSA-AC] The minimum unobstructed floor or ground space required to accommodate a single, stationary wheelchair and occupant.
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Impracticable
Impracticable—In this guidebook, impracticable means work that cannot be completed within the limits of the applicable conditions for an exception.
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Constructed Features
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Provisions
Provisions are the sections of accessibility guidelines and standards that explain what is required for specific situations and facilities (parking, picnic tables, trails, and so...
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Platform Accessibility Services
Services provided by a platform enabling interoperability with assistive technology. Examples are Application Programming Interfaces (API) and the Document Object Model (DOM).
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Power-assisted Door
A door used for human passage with a mechanism that helps to open the door, or relieves the opening resistance of a door, upon the activation of a switch or a continued force applied...
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Substantial proposed change
A “substantial proposed change,” as used in this Consent Decree, is a proposed material change, modification, alteration, or addition to the user interface design (i.e., any...
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Operable Part
Operable Part. A component of an element used to insert or withdraw objects, or to activate, deactivate, or adjust the element.
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Qualified Historic Facility
Qualified Historic Facility. A facility that is listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or designated as historic under an appropriate state or...
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Running Slope (Grade)
Running Slope (Grade). The ascent or descent of a trail segment expressed as a percentage of its length, which is the difference in elevation of a section of a trail measured...
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Public Facing
Content made available by an agency to members of the general public. Examples include, but are not limited to, an agency website, blog post, or social media pages.
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Operable Part
A component of ICT used to activate, deactivate, or adjust the ICT.
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Slope Ratio
Slope Ratio—A ratio of vertical distance to horizontal distance or rise to run.
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Running Slope
Running Slope—The ascent or descent of a trail segment expressed as a percentage of its length. In other words, the slope is the difference in elevation from the beginning to the end...
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Setting
Setting—The term used to describe the natural surroundings of a trail or recreation area.
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“Accessible Trail” is a term to avoid
The technical provisions in section 7.4 of the FSTAG allow for grades up to 12 percent. While such grades are understandable in challenging terrain as hiking paths selected by...
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Provision
Provision—A technical requirement.
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Dwelling Unit
A single unit which provides a kitchen or food preparation area, in addition to rooms and spaces for living, bathing, sleeping, and the like. Dwelling units include a single family...