It is common in ADA lawsuits to see complaints about the slope of accessible vehicle parking spaces. These are valid complaints and repairs are required. Raising the accessible parking to level the surface can be done with concrete and then smoothing the edge with the adjacent asphalt parking space.
Read MoreADA compliant vehicle parking spaces and access aisles have technical requirements for width, length, height, slope, markings, connection to an accessible route, proximity to accessible facility entrance(s), and signage. Complaints about ADA accessibility for parking spaces is a common source of lawsuits.
Read MoreIssues that must satisfy ADA requirements for accessible parking facilities include number of parking spaces, location, and dispersion. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of accessible spaces provided on the site shall be calculated according to the number of spaces required for each parking facility. Elements within a parking facility that serve the public must also be ADA accessible. These issues must be considered for new construction and altered parking facilities.
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