Spring Forward – Time To Check If Your Property Is ADA Compliant

ADA Compliance is an important part of your managing and maintaining any commercial property. Ensuring your property/business is accessible to everyone is critical. There are many regulations to keep your property compliant with all guidelines and avoid any possible lawsuits. This month, use our ADA compliance checklist to review your property’s parking lot and entrance ADA components to ensure they are compliant with the latest ADA regulations.

Car Parking Spaces & Aisles

• Accessible parking spaces are located on the shortest possible route of travel to your building’s entrance

• There are the correct number of accessible spaces for the size of your lot & the businesses in your building

• Routes are level under ADA standards, routes are clearly defined, and routes connect from spaces to curb

• For every seven accessible spaces, there is one van parking space

Signage

• Signs with the symbol of accessibility are mounted in front of the space high enough to be seen while a vehicle is parked in the space
• There are the correct number of accessible spaces for the size of your lot & the businesses in your building

Striping

• Striping for spaces and aisles measures to the correct width under ADA standards and is clearly defined

Curbs & ADA Ramps

• Ramps are the correct degree of incline and do not extend into access aisles
• Sloped curbs have truncated domes

Handrails

• Handrails measure to the correct height from the walking surface to the top of the grab rail
• Handrail height remains consistent above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramps

Unsure if your property is ADA compliant? Contact us today at 443.304.2237 for a free estimate or property evaluation.