36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)

Comment. It was suggested that the definition of "assembly area" should more clearly address the types of facilities covered. The definition’s reference to spaces used "for the consumption of food and drink" may be interpreted as applying to restaurants generally. The definition should also be revised, consistent with building codes, to apply to assembly areas that comprise only a portion of a facility.

Response. The definition of "assembly area" has been revised to include "a building, facility, or portion thereof used for the purpose of entertainment, educational or civic gatherings or similar purposes." An illustrative list of examples, previously provided in the scoping provision (221), has been relocated to this definition.