ADA COMPLIANCE
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that parking lots meet specific standards to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. ADA parking compliance requires that parking lots include the minimum number of marked ADA stalls, along with accessible routes, ramps, and paths free of obstacles that could hinder movement. In Florida, parking lots must adhere to both ADA parking regulations and Chapter 5 of the Florida Building Code, ensuring full compliance.
Unfortunately, many parking lots fall short of ADA parking lot compliance, whether it's due to an insufficient number of accessible stalls or a lack of properly designed ramps and pathways. Failing to meet these standards can lead to costly legal consequences. Proper ADA compliance in parking lots is essential to avoid these risks and provide equal access to all.
Our expert engineers specialize in ADA inspections and design, lending a cost effective, engineered solution to making your parking lot ADA compliant. We can help you determine the minimum required number of handicap spaces based on the size of your lot, as well as the best placement and correct markings for those spaces. If it’s ADA related, we know the rules, so you don’t have to.
Don’t wait until a violation becomes a costly issue– let DMI Paving & Sealcoating protect you from risk, and ensure your property is up to ADA code.
If you are a property manager interested in a FREE one-hour ADA parking lot compliance course for CEU credit, contact us online or call us today! Gain valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about ensuring your parking lot is fully ADA compliant.
Parking Spaces and Access Aisles
ADA Striping
Ramps/Landings/Sidewalks
ADA Signage
Path of Travel Upgrades
Handrails
Our expert engineers designed a new accessible parking space for this lot in Miami. Here at DMI we specialize in ADA parking lot compliance design, and can help you determine the correct markings, best placement, and minimum required number of accessible parking spaces for your lot.
ADA compliance is essential for creating safer parking lots for individuals with disabilities. By adhering to the standards set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA, parking lots are designed to provide accessible spaces, clear pathways, and necessary ramps, ensuring that everyone can navigate these areas with ease. According to the National Council on Disability, about 15% of adults in the U.S. live with a disability, highlighting the importance of accessible infrastructure. Proper ADA parking lot compliance not only fosters inclusivity but also significantly reduces the risk of accidents and injuries for individuals with mobility challenges on your property. Read more here.
Your parking lot must have proper signage for accessible parking spaces to comply with ADA parking sign requirements. This includes signage for both handicap accessible and van accessible parking spaces. The signs must include the handicap symbol, relevant text, and be in the correct colors.
Parking lots in Florida must have level parking spaces and access aisles with a maximum slope of 1:50 (2 percent) in all directions to comply with ADA standards.
Handicap parking access aisles in Florida need to be a minimum of 5 feet wide, while the parking spaces themselves must be at least 12 feet wide.
The Florida building code mandates that handrails on ramps maintain a height of 34 to 38 inches from the surface of the ramp, stairs, and other adjacent areas.
Ensure your business stays ADA compliant. ADA violations can result in hefty fines, with subsequent violations incurring penalties that can be twice as high.
Our experienced ADA design and construction experts will help you plan for and correct the potential ADA barriers at your property.
Important: Regularly re-striping pavement markings and ADA parking is a simple way to maintain existing ADA compliance. Contact us today for a Free Estimate.
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