2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: SCOPING ADA CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION Pictogram. A pictorial symbol that represents activities, facilities, or concepts. Play Area. A portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for children. Play Component. 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 play structure. Private Building or Facility. A place of public accommodation or a commercial building or facility subject to title III of the ADA and 28 CFR part 36 or a transportation building or facility subject to title III of the ADA and 49 CFR 37.45. Public Building or Facility. A building or facility or portion of a building or facility designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity subject to title II of the ADA and 28 CFR part 35 or to title II of the ADA and 49 CFR 37.41 or 37.43. Public Entrance. An entrance that is not a service entrance or a restricted entrance. 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 owned. 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 public use and which has a clear width and height of not less than 10 feet (3050 mm). Qualified Historic Building or Facility. A building or 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 local law. Ramp. A walking surface that has a running slope steeper than 1:20. Residential Dwelling Unit. A unit intended to be used as a residence, that is primarily long-term in nature. Residential dwelling units do not include transient lodging, inpatient medical care, licensed long-term care, and detention or correctional facilities. 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. Running Slope. The slope that is parallel to the direction of travel (see cross slope). Self-Service Storage. Building or facility designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on a self-service basis. Service Entrance. An entrance intended primarily for delivery of goods or services. Site. A parcel of land bounded by a property line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way. Department of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 1457 Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 17