This document covers the ADA codes / Abbreviations that are reference in the ADA Reference Guide
ADA Code | Definition |
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ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
AFF | Above Finished Floor |
AGL | Above Ground Level |
ALS | Assitive 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 |