Handicap Striping- ADA Compliance

Handicap striping refers to painting parking stalls that provide adequate space for people with disabilities such as individuals who require wheelchairs. Handicap striping is governed by both federal and state codes.

Why Do You Need to Properly Stripe Handicap Parking Spaces?

Not only does common sense demand that you include parking spaces for handicapped customers; the Americans with Disabilities Act makes it mandatory for all businesses and public facilities to designate handicap spots. Thereby, compliance is fulfilling the law. Otherwise, you risk being penalized by the law.

Therefore, handicap striping is one important part of line stripping which functions to ensure the handicapped have proper access, making it easier and more convenient for them to access your facility.

Handicap spaces must be placed as close as possible to the facility. If there is no building, it still helps the handicapped to be closest to pedestrian walkways, so they won't need to walk very far.

Properly striping your handicap spaces leaves the impression on your handicapped customers and patrons that you keep a well-maintained parking lot.

What Are the Requirements for Handicap Parking Spaces?

Spaces for the handicapped in a parking lot are placed in the most convenient areas of the parking lot to ensure easy loading and unloading of walkers and wheelchairs. Below are some of the requirements for handicapped parking spaces.

• For every 25 parking spots, there should be one handicap parking spot.

• Handicaps parking spaces should be very close to the entrance of a building. If there is no building entrance nearby, handicap spaces should be located closest to pedestrian walkways.

• If the capacity of a parking lot is 501-1000 spots, 2% should be allocated for handicap parking.

• The handicap space should at least 96 inches wide. Van-accessible spaces should be a minimum of 11 feet wide.

• Between handicapped spaces, there must be an aisle. This is so wheelchairs and walkers can be loaded and unloaded. The aisle should be at least 60 inches wide.

When should you Restripe Handicap Parking Spaces?

If you have a parking lot, you must ensure that the lot is always in good shape. This includes having stripes and lines bright and clear enough to be seen. This offers a range of benefits for your parking lot and business, especially with your handicapped customers.

In the usual sense, restriping should be done every 18 to 24 months at least. This, however, depends on the location, climate, and a host of other factors.

If you live in a snowy climate, you probably rely on snowplows to clean up snow in your parking lot.

Although this is beneficial to ensure that your parking lot is usable, it also means that there is the potential for those plows to scrape off some of the paint in the lot. In cases like this, restriping your parking lot every year is a good idea.

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