For the purposes of this Chapter 11D, the following definitions shall apply:
“Accessible Entrance Route.” An identifiable path of travel by means of which a Primary Entry may be approached, entered and exited, and which connects the Primary Entry with an exterior approach (including any adjacent sidewalks, streets and parking areas).
“Building Official.” The Director of the Department or the Director’s designee.
“California Construction-Related Accessibility Standards Compliance Act.” Sections 55.51 through 55.53 of the California Civil Code as amended from time to time.
“California Historical Building Code.” Part 8 of Title 24, California Code of Regulations.
“CASp Inspector.” A person who has been certified by the State of California as a certified access specialist authorized to inspect a Place of Public Accommodation for compliance with construction-related accessibility standards.
“Checklist for Alterations to Commercial Store-front for Accessibility.” A Checklist developed by or with the input of City departments or agencies with review authority over the subject buildings.
“Department.” The Department of Building Inspection.
“Design Professional.” A “Registered Design Professional” as defined in Chapter 2 of the Building Code.
“Disability Access Compliance Unit” or “Compliance Unit.” The Unit within the Department established under Section 1112D of this Chapter.
“Equivalent Facilitation.” As defined in Chapter 2 of the Building Code.
“Historic Resource.” A building designated pursuant to Articles 10 and 11 of the Planning Code, listed on or determined eligible for listing on the California Register of Historic Resources or the National Register of Historic Places, or that is a ‘qualified historical building’ as defined in the California Historical Building Code.
“Inspector.” A CASp Inspector or a Design Professional approved by the Building Official as qualified to evaluate compliance with disability access requirements.
“Owner.” The owner of a building within the scope of this Chapter 11D.
“Place of Public Accommodation.” As defined in Chapter 2 of the Building Code and 42 USC Section 12181(7) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended from time to time.
“Primary Entry.” As defined in Chapter 2 of this Code, the principal entrance through which most people enter the building, as designated by the Building Official. If there are multiple commercial tenants or spaces, a building may have multiple Primary Entries.
“Technically Infeasible.” As defined in Chapter 2 of the Building Code.
“Technical Infeasibility.” A Code requirement is Technically Infeasible.
“Unreasonable Hardship.” As defined in Chapter 2 of the Building Code. If the Building Official, or the Access Appeals Commission in any unreasonable hardship determination made under Section 1105D, determines that any of the factors that the Building Code requires to be considered in evaluating an Unreasonable Hardship request are not applicable because the required scope of work is limited to the disability access improvements mandated by this Chapter 11D, the Building Official or Access Appeals Commission may supplement the criteria by considering any applicable factor for determining what is an Undue Hardship or is Readily Achievable in Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC Sections 12181 - 12189) and its implementing regulations.