The term “parking facility” encompasses parking lots, as well as garages, decks, and other parking structures. Scoping and dispersion requirements ensure access to all parking facilities on a site, including large sites with many lots and garages, such as airports, shopping malls, and campuses. Locating accessible spaces required for a parking structure in a surface lot often will not qualify for this exception because such a location typically offers less convenience, security, and protection from the elements. The minimum number must still be determined separately for each parking facility. A maximum travel distance is not specified in the Standards.Īccessible spaces required for one parking facility can be located in another if doing so results in substantially equal or better access in terms of travel distance to an accessible entrance, parking fee, or user conveniences such as protection from weather, better security and lighting. Accessible parking spaces must be located on the shortest accessible route to an accessible entrance, relative to other spaces in the same parking facility. (If the number of accessible entrances exceeds the number of accessible spaces, additional accessible spaces are not required). Where parking serves multiple entrances to a facility, accessible spaces must be dispersed among accessible entrances. In some cases, achieving the shortest accessible route will require locating accessible spaces closest to an entrance ramp instead of the entrance doors.

Minimum Number of Accessible Parking Spaces Minimum Number of Accessible Parking Spaces Table * at least 1 of every 6 accessible spaces or fraction of 6 ** 501 - 1000: 2% of total *** 1001 and over: 20 + 1 for each 100 or fraction thereof over 1000 Parking Facility Total At least one of every 6 accessible spaces, or fraction of 6, in each parking facility must be sized to accommodate vans. On sites with multiple parking facilities, the minimum number of accessible spaces must be calculated separately for each parking facility instead of on the combined total of parking spaces provided on the site. Requirements apply equally to public and employee or restricted parking. Required NumberĪccessible parking spaces are required for each parking facility on a site, such as lots and garages. This guide explains requirements in the ABA Standards for parking. Guidance on the International Symbol of AccessibilityĬhapter 10: Recreational Boating FacilitiesĬhapter 10: Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas

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