If you own a Las Vegas commercial business with a parking lot and are in need of striping or re-striping your parking lot lines, a Las Vegas Concrete Contractor company like J&J Asphalt also provides the service.
When restriping a parking lot, you must also consider the laws as laid out by the U.S. Department of Justice, specifically those in regards to the ADA (American Disability Act). A business owner must provide accessible parking spaces for the disabled. This includes designated handicapped front parking and parking spaces that also allow for passenger vans equipped with wheelchair accessibility. Below is a summary of the set of rules regarding ADA parking requirements.
- Provide parking spaces specifically for vans: One out of 8 parking spaces should be set aside and marked as a "van accessible" space. These spaces must fulfill the regulated 60 inch wide measurement. This will provide suitable space for the disabled passenger to safely and comfortably enter and exit the vehicle.
- Provide Re-striping of Aisles: A passenger van needs additional space to account for the lowering and lifting of the wheelchair lift. Therefore, it is required that your parking lot provides this additional space. Directly adjacent to the 60 inch wide van parking space, you must also supply another empty space that is 96 inches wide and marked using diagonal stripes or lines. Also, be sure to add a sign with the internationally recognized symbol of accessibility and printed with the words "van accessible."
- Make sure signs are easily viewable: It is not enough to place a marked sign in order to designate a specific parking spot; every driver, pedestrian, and customer in your parking lot must be able to see these signs. So, even if a vehicle is parked in the designated area, make sure that even the parked vehicle still does not hide the sign from view.
- Spaces must be on level ground: These spaces must be set on level ground to provide an added level of safety for the disabled.
- Closest possible route to the facility: To ensure that the disabled do not encounter any problems entering your establishment, provide an accessibility parking space in a location that is accessible to the closest possible route to your commercial facility. Accessible routes must also be at least 3 feet wide and away from curbs and stairs. The ground or surface of your route must also be treated with a non-slip element to help reduce risk of injury to the disabled.
You can find all the ADA laws regarding parking lot striping at the U.S. Department website. Be sure to read through these documents and contact their offices if you have any questions regarding specific measurements and number of handicapped spaces your lot is lawfully required to set aside. A Las Vegas Concrete contractor may also have information regarding parking lot lines. You can also try contacting the best concrete company Las Vegas has to offer to assist you with striping or re-striping your parking lot lines.
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