Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The specifications outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding parking and pavement markings, although different in many states and municipalities, require one accessible parking space per 25 parking spaces or stalls, and at least one van accessible parking stall for parking up to 400 stalls.

Accessible spaces must be accompanied by the international symbol of accessibility within the 8’ or 96” parking stall and on signage with the same international symbol. The van-accessible stall must be 8’ or 96” with 8’ or 96” access aisle immediately adjacent to the stall, with the same signage and “Van Accessible” demarcation.

The ADA requirements for accessible parking are shown in the table above, along with the layout of a Van-Accessible parking space. Complying with ADA specifications, both nationally and with state and municipal regulations, not only ensures avoiding fines and other penalties but caters to all types of customers, tenants and other potential visitors and guests.

Remedy. Regularly re-painting the lines and pavement markings is important for maintaining the efficiency of traffic and parking control as well as ensuring adherence to ADA requirements.