This document covers the ADA codes / Abbreviations that are referenced in the ADA Reference Guide.
| ADA Code | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
| AFF | Above Finished Floor |
| AGL | Above Ground Level |
| ALS | Assistive Listening System |
| ANSI | American National Standard Institute |
| AR | Accessible Route |
| ASME | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| ASTM | American Society of Testing and Materials |
| ATM | Automatic Teller Machine |
| BP | Best Practices |
| CFR | Code of Federal Regulations |
| CFS | Clear Floor Space |
| CIL | Change in Level |
| COMP | Components |
| CW | Crosswalk |
| DB | Decibel |
| DOJ | Department of Justice |
| EAR | Exterior Accessible Route |
| EPC | Elevated Play Components |
| FT | Foot or Feet |
| GPC GLPC | Ground Play Components Ground Level Play Components |
| IAR | Interior Accessible Route |
| IBC | International Building Code |
| IN | Inches |
| ISA | International Symbol of Access |
| ITM | Interactive Transaction Machine (not an ATM) |
| LF | Linear Foot |
| LULA | Limited Use Limited Application (elevators only) |
| MAC | Maryland Accessibility Code |
| MANIP | Manipulative components |
| MAX | Maximum |
| MIN | Minimum |
| NFPA | National Fire Protection Association |
| ORAR | Outdoor Recreation Access Route |
| PAR | Pedestrian Access Route (sidewalk) |
| R | Ramp |
| RR | Reach Range |
| RV | Recreational Vehicle |
| S/N SNR | Signal to Noise Ratio |
| SQ | Square |
| SUP | Shared -use path (multi-use) |
| TC | Transfer Component |
| TS | Transfer System |
| TTY | Teletype |
| WC | Water Closet (Toilets) |
| WCS | Wheelchair Space |
| YD | Yard |