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Checking the ADA parking requirements is fairly easy when you use and run an ADA compliance check at AdaResults.com. Minimal tools and requires no knowledge or understanding of the ADA codes; you just take a few measurements, answer a couple of questions and get you ADA results instanlty!

ADA Inspection Tools you will need

 

Form Function

  • The ADA compliance check can be performed on one parking space at a time, so you will have to fill out the form completely for each space that you wish to run a compliance check on.
  • Each parking space should have an access aisle and in some cases that access aisle is shared between two accessible spaces. So in the case of a shared access aisle the access aisles information will have to be entered twice; once for each parking space that it serves.
  • Provide a name for each parking space. You should start with the furthest accessible parking space to your left so you can name them accordingly Parking Space 1, 2 etc or Standard Accessible Space and Van Accessible Space.

Parking Lot

Total designated accessible parking spaces

Parking lots are required to provide a sufficient number of standard accessible spaces; the number of spaces required is determined by the total number of parking spaces provided on the lot, see ADA-ABA Parking Spaces 208.2 Minimum Number for more information.

Total designated van accessible spaces

The ADA codes state that for every six or fraction of six accessible parking spaces required, at least one shall be a van parking space.

Accessible spaces are located on the shortest accessible route to an entrance

The ADA standard requires that designated accessible parking spaces be located on the shortest accessible route from the parking space to an entrance. It's up to you to determine if the parking space meets this requirement; if the space is near the walking path to the entrance and the walking path can be accessed without stepping up then the parking space is most likely on the closest accessible route to the entrance.

Vehicles may encroach into an accessible route when parked

There are instances when parked vehicles reduce the clear width of an accessible route, this is typical when parking is located near a walkway leading to the entrance, this can include the accessible paces as well. If the curb is used as the wheel stop then it's likely that a parked vehicle will encroach into the path.

Parking Space

Space Type

Selecting the correct parking space type is important especially if you are using the Parking Space ADA Compliance Check here at AdaResults.com. If the space is not designated with a sign that says "Van Accessible" you should select Standard Accessible Space as the parking space type.

Two marked parking spaces are shown in plan view.  The car space is 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum and the van space is 132 inches (3350 mm) wide minimum, with an access aisle between them. Parking space width

Measuring the parking space width should be done from the centerline of one stripe to the centerline of the opposing stripe. If one side of the space is up against a curb without a stripe then measure from the curb edge to the centerline of the opposing side where there should be a stripe. There are some instances where you could measure from the outside edge to outside edge see ADA-ABA 502 Parking Spaces for more information.

 

Parking space surface is stable, firm and slip resistant

AAccessible parking spaces should be stable and level. If the parking space surface is gravel or if the parking space is in the middle of a grassy field it will most likely not meet the ADA requirements. If the space is asphalt or concrete then it is stable, firm and slip resistant.

Parking space surface slope

Use a smart level to check the slope of the parking space, check the slope front to back and side to side and record the highest slope reading. You should take a reading in multiple places to obtain the highest slope.

Is there at least 98 inches of vertical clearance over the entire parking space

Run your tape measure out to 98 inches? You can if you want to. Most parking spaces will have all the clearance they need, what you need to look for is low hanging branches, building overhangs and anything else that is hanging over the parking space.

Access Aisle

Route from access aisle to entrance crosses vehicle traffic

If the route from the accessible parking area and access aisle crosses vehicle traffic lanes, then you should check this one on the list and then proceed to identify if there is a visible crosswalk or marked crossing.

Marked crossing/crosswalks are visible

If the route crosses traffic and you can identify a cross walk or marked crossing, check the box.

Accessible route from access aisle passes behind parked vehicle

There are instances when the accessible route from the parking space access aisle passes behind parked vehicles. This typically occurs if the route to the entrance has to cross vehicle traffic lanes, so go over the path that you would take from the access aisle and then answer appropriatly.

Access aisle width  

A van and a car parking space are shown in plan view sharing an access aisle.  The access aisle is shown to be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum and as long as the parking space.  The entire length of the aisle area is to be marked. Just like the parking space width, measure from centerline to centerline of each outline stripe.

Access aisle extends the full length of the parking space it serves

Check the length of the access aisle, if its adjacent to the parking space then it's most likely as long as the parking space it serves.

Access aisle is marked or posted to discourage parking in it

An access aisle may discourage parking by being painted in a way to distinguish it from a parking space, have the words no parking painted on the ground or posted on a sign.

Access aisle is located on the passenger side of the parking space it serves

Which side of the parking space is the access aisle located on, the passenger side or the driver side with a vehicle parked nose in.

Access aisle surface is stable, firm and slip resistant

Access aisles should be stable and level. If the parking lot surface is gravel or if the parking space is in the middle of a grassy field it will most likely not meet the ADA requirements. If the space is asphalt or concrete then it stable, firm and slip resistant.

Access aisle slope

Use a smart level to check the slope of the access aisle, check the slope front to back and side to side and record the highest slope reading. You should take a reading in multiple places to obtain the highest slope.

Is there at least 98 inches of vertical clearance over the entire access aisle

Most access aisles will provide plenty of vertical clearance. what you need to look for is low hanging branches, building overhangs and anything else that is hanging over the access aisle.

Identification Signs

Accessible parking space signage exists at head of parking space Pictogram that shows the simplified profile of a person seated in a wheelchair.

If you can see a sign in front of the parking space designating it as accessible parking, check this box.

Signage includes the International Symbol of Accessibility  

If the accessible parking sign depicts the International Symbol of Accessibility, you know what to do.

Includes “Van Accessible” designation

Look for the words or an additional sign that designates a space as van accessible, if its there you should check the box.

Sign height from ground surface to bottom of sign

Measure the the height of the accessible parking sign, it may be post mounted or wall mounted. Take the measurement from the floor or ground surface to the bottom edge of the sign.