ADA Parking Lot Striping
Accessible parking spaces need to be marked clearly. We install and refresh handicap parking space markings and access aisle striping for commercial properties, schools, churches, and medical offices.
What's included
- Handicap space symbol painting
- Access aisle striping
- Van-accessible space marking
- Blue background paint for accessible spaces
- Layout guidance for space count and placement
We paint accessible spaces using a standard blue background, the international symbol of accessibility, and access aisle striping. If you're unsure how many accessible spaces your lot needs or where they should go, we're happy to talk through general layout guidance as part of your quote — for anything project-specific or legally binding, we'd recommend confirming with your local building or ADA compliance authority.
What an accessible space needs on the pavement
A clearly marked accessible space has three parts you can see from the driver's seat: the stall lines, an access aisle beside the stall that is marked so nobody parks in it, and the accessibility symbol. Van-accessible spaces need extra width. Signs at the head of the space are a separate requirement from the pavement markings.
How many accessible spaces a lot needs
The federal 2010 ADA Standards set the minimum by the total number of spaces in the lot:
| Total spaces in the lot | Accessible spaces required |
|---|---|
| 1 to 25 | 1 |
| 26 to 50 | 2 |
| 51 to 75 | 3 |
| 76 to 100 | 4 |
| 101 to 150 | 5 |
| 151 to 200 | 6 |
| 201 to 300 | 7 |
| 301 to 400 | 8 |
| 401 to 500 | 9 |
| 501 to 1,000 | 2% of the total |
| Over 1,000 | 20, plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000 |
At least one of every six accessible spaces has to be van accessible, and every lot needs at least one van space. A car-accessible space is at least 8 feet wide with an access aisle at least 5 feet wide beside it. A van space is either 11 feet wide with a 5-foot aisle, or 8 feet wide with an 8-foot aisle. Two spaces can share one aisle.
These are the general federal minimums. Some medical facilities need more, and state or local rules can add to them. The full requirements are on ADA.gov's accessible parking page.
Refreshing faded accessible markings
Blue paint and symbols take more wear than ordinary stall lines because they sit closest to the entrance. Repainting them is quick and is usually done as part of a restripe, but we also do it as a standalone job.
Common questions
Does a small lot need an accessible space?
Yes. Under the federal standards a lot with 1 to 25 spaces needs at least one accessible space, and that one has to be van accessible.
Can two accessible spaces share an access aisle?
Yes. Two spaces can share one aisle between them, which is the layout you see most often.
Do we have to update accessible spaces when we restripe?
When a lot is restriped, the accessible spaces are expected to meet the current standards for number, size and access aisles. We check the count and the dimensions as part of a restriping estimate and point out anything that looks short.
Where we do ADA striping
We're based in Jennings and work across South and Southwest Louisiana, including Jennings, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Eunice, Crowley, Kinder and Oberlin. See all service areas.
Need an estimate for your property?
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