What is ADA compliance for parking lot striping?
The Americans with Disabilities Act sets rules for accessible parking at many business properties. Florida also has its own accessibility code. In general terms, the rules cover how many accessible spaces a lot needs for its size, the number of van accessible spaces, the width of each space, the marked access aisle beside it, the signs and the slope of the ground.
Striping is only one part of that picture. Signs, curb ramps and the slope of the pavement matter as well. We can lay out and paint the markings, but we are not a legal or code authority. If you want to be sure your lot meets current rules, check the requirements that apply to your property or ask a qualified accessibility consultant. Do not assume that old paint was ever done correctly.
