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Electronic information: Any digital data for use with computers or computer networks including disks, CD-ROMs, World Wide Web resources.

Facility: All or any portion of a physical complex, including buildings, structures, equipment, grounds, roads, and parking lots.

Finished floor elevation: The elevation at which the building foundation meets the prevailing ground surface.

Firmness: The degree to which a surface resists deformation by indentation when, for instance, a person walks or wheels across it. A firm surface would not compress significantly under the forces exerted as a person walks or wheels on it.

Flare: A sloped surface that flanks a curb ramp and provides a graded transition between the ramp and the sidewalk. Flares bridge differences in elevation and are intended to prevent ambulatory pedestrians from tripping. Flares are not considered part of the accessible route.

FM Sound Amplification System: Electronic amplification system consisting of three components: a microphone or transmitter, monaural FM receiver and a combination charger and carrying case. It provides wireless FM broadcast from a speaker to a listener who has a hearing impairment.

Frontage Zone: A linear portion of the sidewalk corridor, adjacent to the edge of the right-of-way (or property line).

Furnishings Zone: A linear portion of the sidewalk corridor, adjacent to the curb, that contains elements such as trees, signal poles, utility poles, street lights, street signs, controller boxes, hydrants, parking meters, driveway aprons, planting strips, or street furniture.

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