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 MoreAll in all, these accessible parking spaces are a great example of doing the ADA right. Accessible parking should include an adequate number of accessible spaces with access aisles that connect to an accessible route to the nearest entrance to the facility. Signage must be included for each parking space.
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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