ADA Accessible Parking
"When state or local governments, businesses and non-profit organizations provide parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be provided.
Accessible parking spaces are different than traditional parking spaces. They have specific features that make it easier for people with disabilities to access your programs, goods or services."
source: www.ada.gov/topics/parking/
LOCATION REQUIRMENTS
Parking lots or garages must provide accessible parking spaces located via the shortest route to the accessible entrance.
ACCESS AISLES
Access aisles must be provided and must provide a designated area for use of wheelchairs or other mobility devices to accommodate one's ability to exit or enter their own vehicle.
Mobility devices include such things as:
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walkers
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canes
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crutches
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braces
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manual or power wheelchair
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powered scooters
Access aisles must be:
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marked
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same length as the parking space
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level with the parking space
With the exception of angled parking, two parking spaces may share an access aisle that is located between the two parking spaces. For straight in parking the access aisle may be locate on either side of the vehicle
For angled parking the access aisle must be located on the passenger side of the parking space.
PARKING SPACES
Both cars and vans must be provided with accessible parking spaces.
CAR ACCESSIBLE
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parking space at least 96 inches wide
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access aisle at least 60 inches wide
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maximum slope 2.08% in all directions
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firm, stable, non-slip surface
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display a sign with the international symbol of accessibility mounted a minimum of 60 inches above the ground (measured from ground to bottom of sign).
VAN ACCESSIBLE
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parking space at least 96 inches wide
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access aisle at least 96 inches wide
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maximum slope 2.08% in all directions
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98 inches of vertical clearance (height)
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firm, stable, non-slip surface
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two display signs mounted at 60 inches above the ground (measured from ground to bottom of sign)
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first sign needs to be international symbol of accessibility
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second sign stating parking space is van accessible
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PARKING SPACE CALCULATIION REQUIREMENTS
LIMITED PARKING
When there are 4 or fewer parking spaces, one van accessible space must be provided.
