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Access Control

Describes the type of restriction governing access to a space. Access Control is a property of the following feature types:

• Opening
• Relationship

Access Control categories

Accessibility

A device, service, equipment or physical environment that is designed for a pedestrian that experiences disabilities. Accessibility is a property of:

• Amenity
• Opening
• Section
• Unit

The "Americans with Disabilities Act" (ADA) is a contributor to the meaning of the concept. Accessibility is expected to be used in a manner that is consistent with the "spirit" of the ADA requirements.

Accessibility categories

Accessibility - Braille

Accessibility category. "braille" indicates the presence of a device, service, equipment or physical environment that is designed for a pedestrian that is visually impaired.

Illustration

When considering how to map the presence of this service that exists in association with, say, a restroom.

• Capture the restroom as a "restroom" Unit, set the display-point, and set accessibility on the Unit to "wheelchair" and "braille"

Accessibility - Wheelchair

Accessibility category. "wheelchair" indicates the presence of a device, service, equipment or physical environment that is provided to a pedestrian with a mobility disability.

Illustration 1

When considering how to map the presence of a physical elevator in this physical environment.

• Capture the elevator as an "elevator" Unit
• Set the display-point
• Set accessibility to "wheelchair" to explicitly indicate ADA compliance

Note: In this scenario, two (2) Opening features would be expected when the lower and upper floors are modeled as a single Level feature.

If a Venue Organization preference was to only capture a point-based representation of the physical elevator, then:

• Capture the elevator as an Amenity ("elevator" category)
• Set accessibility to "wheelchair" to explicitly indicate ADA compliance

Illustration 2

Where a modeled entrance possesses this service, or one like it, accessibility category "wheelchair" should be present on the Opening.

Note: In this scenario, it is not a requirement to indicate that the Opening's door is "automatic". Automation is assumed when this accessibility category is assigned to an Opening.

Illustration 3

Several options exist when considering how to map the presence of a ramp in this physical environment.

• Capture the ramp as a "walkway" Unit (map the grade as part of a single contiguous pedestrian pathway) and imply that the grade is structurally compliant with ADA requirements
• Capture the ramp as a "ramp" Unit and imply that the grade is structurally compliant with ADA requirements
• Capture the ramp as a "ramp" Unit and set accessibility to "wheelchair" and explicitly indicate ADA compliance
• Capture the ramp as a "ramp" Unit, set the display-point, and set accessibility to explicitly indicate ADA compliance. This is the preferred approach in this specific case

Note: Refer to Steps to view a conceptual approach to capturing risers in this physical environment.

Address

An address is a collection of information used to describe the location of an eligible feature type. A feature references an Address using an address_id.

Address File

The purpose of an Address File is to store one of more Address. An Address record describes a location using elements that store a house number, unit, street name, and administrative area information. An Address can also be used to derive an x/y coordinate for display or routing purposes.

Sample Address Record

Address ID

A property of an Address. address_id uniquely identifies a single address record stored in the Address File. address_id is a property of the following feature types:

• Venue
• Building
• Level
• Section
• Amenity
• Anchor

Airport

Venue category. "airport" models a Venue that services domestic airport locations. Reference.

Airport International

Venue category. "airport.intl" models a Venue that services international airport locations. Reference.

Alternative Name

Synonym or other expression that may be used to describe or refer to a modeled space, physical object, service or convenience. Instances of alt_name are intended to be indexed, enable queries, and support the retrieval of a predetermined label.

Amenity (Feature)

Feature reference.

Amphitheater

Amenity category. "amphitheater" models the presence and approximate point location of an "...open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports."

Reference.

Anchor (Feature)

Feature reference. The function of an Anchor is to serve as the preferred location to display a POI that occupies a Unit, Fixture or Kiosk. Anchors are not intended to be visible in the map application.

Illustration

Anchors whose position within "room" Units within the Level is orderly/patterned to produce a desirable map aesthetic quality.

Anchor Store

Reference.

Illustration

Units modeling the extent of Anchor Stores at this Shopping Center Venue.

Note "Anchor Store" and "Anchor" are two separate, unrelated concepts.

Animal Relief Area

Amenity category. "animalreliefarea" models the presence and approximate point location of a Service Animal Relief Area (SARA) or domestic pet relief area.

Applied Aesthetics

Reference.

APM

Amenity category. "peoplemover" models the presence and approximate point location of a transit stop that is associated with a transportation system describable as an Automated People Mover.

Illustration

Aquarium

Venue category.

Arrivals Gate

Amenity category. "arrivalgate" models the presence and approximate point location of an arrivals gate operation. In certain airports around the world, arrival gates are separately sign-posted from boarding gates.

ATM

Amenity category. "atm" models the presence and approximate point location of an Automated Teller Machine. "atm" may be used to model the location of a "white-label" or brand-name ATM. A brand name ATM should possess a name.

Auditorium

Unit category. "auditorium" models the presence and physical extent of an enclosed space that supports presentations, performances or learning.

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Baby Changing

Amenity category. "babychanging" models the presence and approximate point location of a space that contains a changing table but not bathroom facilities. A Restroom (Family) Amenity is expected to model the point location of a space that possesses both bathroom facilities and a changing table.

Reference.

Baggage Carousel (Amenity)

Amenity category. "baggagecarousel" models the presence and approximate point location of an individual Baggage Carousel.

Baggage Carousel - International (Amenity)

Amenity category. "baggagecarousel.intl" models the presence and approximate point location of an individual Baggage Carousel that is either dedicated or timed to support international arrival operations.

Baggage Carousel (Fixture)

Fixture category. "baggagecarousel" models the presence and physical extent of an individual Baggage Carousel.

Illustration

Four (4) "baggagecarousel" Fixtures within a "walkway" Unit.

Illustration

"baggagecarousel" display-points used as the curated point-based representation of each Fixture.

Baggage Carts

Amenity category. "baggagecarts" models the presence and approximate point location of a baggage/luggage trolley system.

Baggage Claim (Amenity)

Amenity category. "baggageclaim" models the presence and approximate point location of an open or semi-enclosed environment containing a baggage claim operation.

Baggage Claim (Section)

Section category. "baggageclaim" models the presence and approximate thematic extent of an open or semi-enclosed environment containing a baggage claim operation.

Illustration

An operational theme that is suitable for capture as a single contiguous "baggageclaim" Section.

"baggageclaim" Section within a Level.

Baggage Claim - International

Section category. "baggageclaim.intl" models the presence and approximate thematic extent of an open or semi-enclosed environment containing a baggage claim operation dedicated to international flight operations.

Baggage Claim - Oversized

Amenity category. "baggageclaim.oversize" models the presence and approximate point location of a baggage claim area, desk, or service where special or oversized baggage may be re-claimed. Examples of oversized items include: Golf clubs, skis, lacrosse/hockey sticks and other sporting equipment. Also, pets traveling in crates.

Baggage Recheck

Amenity category. "baggagerecheck" models the presence and approximate point location of a baggage recheck service.

Baggage - Storage

Amenity category. "baggagestorage" models the presence and approximate point location of a baggage service or facility where baggage may be temporarily stored.

Blue Dot

A UI feature that displays your calculated location on a map.

Illustration

Boarding Gate (Amenity)

Amenity category. "boardinggate" models the presence and approximate point location of a boarding gate operation. "boardinggate" should be used when a location cannot be classified using any other category in the hierarchy. "boardinggate" is not further defined in IMDF.

Amenity categories

Boarding Gate - Aircraft (Amenity)

Amenity category. "boardinggate.aircraft" models the presence and approximate point location of an aircraft boarding gate operation.

Illustration

"boardinggate.aircraft" Amenities within a "walkway" Unit and "gatearea" Section.