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ADA Parking Compliance · 2010 ADA Standards §208

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Under the 2010 ADA Standards, every commercial parking facility must provide a minimum number of accessible spaces based on its total space count: 1 accessible space for lots of 1–25 spaces, 2 for 26–50, 4 for 76–100, scaling to 2% of the total for lots of 501–1,000. At least one of every six accessible spaces must be van accessible. Enter your space count to see exactly what your lot is required to have — then find out what it costs to get there.

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Dimensions

What does an ADA accessible parking space have to measure?

A standard accessible space is 96 inches wide with a 60-inch access aisle. A van accessible space needs either a 132-inch space with a 60-inch aisle, or a 96-inch space with a 96-inch aisle. Two spaces may share one aisle.

ACCESSIBLE 96" min AISLE 60" min VAN ACCESSIBLE 132" min CURB / ACCESSIBLE ROUTE 96" 60" 132" One aisle may be shared by the two spaces it separates  ·  2010 ADA Standards §502

Faded paint is a maintenance item. A non-compliant lot is a liability.

Accessible parking is one of the most commonly cited barriers in ADA Title III complaints against commercial property, and it is visible from the street to anyone looking for it — no inspection required. Restriping to the current standard is the least expensive item on any remediation list, and it is the one a property owner can close out in a single afternoon.

Scope

Commercial and municipal pavement marking

We work on commercial property, common areas of condominium and multi-family communities, and public agency contracts. We do not contract directly with homeowners for residential driveway work.

Questions

ADA parking questions we get asked

How many handicap spaces are required for my parking lot?
It is set by total space count under ADA Table 208.2. Lots of 1–25 spaces require 1 accessible space; 26–50 require 2; 51–75 require 3; 76–100 require 4; 101–150 require 5; 151–200 require 6; 201–300 require 7; 301–400 require 8; 401–500 require 9. Lots of 501–1,000 require 2% of the total, and lots over 1,000 require 20 plus one for each additional 100 spaces or fraction thereof.
How many of those have to be van accessible?
At least one of every six required accessible spaces, or fraction of six, must be van accessible. That means a lot with 1–6 required accessible spaces needs one van space, a lot with 7–12 needs two, and so on. In practice, almost every small commercial lot in Maryland needs at least one van accessible space, and lots of 25 spaces or fewer need exactly one accessible space, which must be van accessible.
Does a small lot really need an accessible space?
Yes. The table starts at one space. There is no minimum lot size that exempts a commercial facility, and a lot of five spaces still requires one accessible space with a compliant access aisle. Small lots are the ones most often found non-compliant, because owners assume the requirement scales down to zero.
Can two accessible spaces share one access aisle?
Yes. Two adjacent accessible spaces may share a single access aisle between them, which is the standard layout and the most efficient use of the space. The shared aisle still has to meet the full width requirement for the wider of the two spaces it serves.
Do you need an MHIC license for commercial parking lot striping in Maryland?
The Maryland Home Improvement Commission licenses work on buildings used as residences. Commercial property, and the commonly owned areas of condominiums and buildings containing four or more single family units, fall outside that definition. Property owners should still confirm that any contractor carries general liability insurance and, for public work, meets the bonding and prevailing wage requirements of the awarding agency.
How often should a commercial lot be restriped?
Most commercial lots need restriping every 18 to 24 months, sooner for high-traffic retail and grocery, and sooner again where snow plowing scrapes the surface each winter. Lots that were sealcoated need striping immediately afterward, since sealcoat covers all existing markings.
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Send us the lot address and space count. Most quotes go out within one business day, and we can pull satellite imagery to scope the job before we ever visit the site.

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Free ADA compliance review

Every quote includes a written count of what your lot currently has against what Table 208.2 requires — whether or not you hire us for the work.

Multi-site portfolios welcome

Property managers running several properties get one schedule, one point of contact, and one invoice across all sites.

Off-hours scheduling

Retail and medical lots are striped overnight or on weekends so no tenant loses a business day to closed parking.

Insured and bid-ready

General liability on file, W-9 and certificate of insurance available on request for procurement packages.

Disclaimer: The compliance checker reproduces Table 208.2 and §208.2.4 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and is provided as a planning reference. It is not a legal opinion or a certified accessibility survey. Existing facilities may be subject to different obligations than new construction and alterations, and state or local codes may impose additional requirements. Consult a qualified accessibility consultant or attorney for a compliance determination.