ADA parking lot striping in West Virginia
Accessible parking spaces have to be the right size, in the right place, with a marked access aisle. We lay them out and paint them to the ADA standards.
Accessible stall and hatched aisle at a store entrance.
What an accessible stall needs
Under the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, an accessible parking space has a marked access aisle beside it so a person can get in and out of a car or van with a wheelchair or walker.
- Car spaces at least 96 inches wide
- Van spaces at least 132 inches wide, or 96 inches with a 96 inch aisle
- Access aisles at least 60 inches wide, marked so no one parks in them
- Placed on the shortest accessible route to the entrance
- Two spaces can share one access aisle
Each space also needs a posted sign with the accessibility symbol. Ask us about signs when you call.
Two accessible stalls sharing one hatched access aisle.
How many accessible spaces?
The minimum number of accessible spaces depends on the total number of spaces in the lot. At least 1 of every 6 accessible spaces (and at least one) must be van accessible.
| Total spaces in lot | Accessible spaces |
|---|---|
| 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 |
From table 208.2 of the 2010 ADA Standards. Larger lots and medical facilities have additional rules.
Blue access aisle on a church lot we striped.
Why it's worth getting right
Accessible parking that is missing, too narrow or faded out is hard on the people who need it, and it is one of the most common accessibility complaints businesses get. When we restripe your lot we check that the accessible stalls are sized, placed and marked properly.
We're a striping crew, not an accessibility inspector. If your building has a larger accessibility question, a local code official or ADA consultant can advise. For the paint on the ground, we'll lay it out to the standards.
Common questions
How many accessible (ADA) parking spaces does my lot need?
Under the 2010 ADA Standards, the minimum depends on the total number of spaces: 1 for 1 to 25 spaces, 2 for 26 to 50, 3 for 51 to 75, 4 for 76 to 100, and so on. At least 1 of every 6 accessible spaces must be van accessible. See our ADA striping page for more.
How wide is an ADA parking space?
Under the 2010 ADA Standards, car spaces are at least 96 inches wide with an access aisle at least 60 inches wide. Van-accessible spaces are at least 132 inches wide with a 60 inch aisle, or 96 inches wide with a 96 inch aisle.
Does the access aisle have to be striped?
Yes. Access aisles have to be marked so people don't park in them. Hatching is the usual way to do that.
Can ADA stalls be blue?
The ADA Standards require the aisle to be marked but don't set a color. Blue is common and many owners prefer it. We can paint blue, yellow or white.
Do you install the signs too?
Every accessible space needs a sign. Ask us about signs when you call (304) 997-7253.
ADA Parking Lot Striping near you
From our base in New Martinsville we cover the Ohio Valley on both sides of the river.
- Wheeling, WVAbout 37 mi, north on WV-2
- Moundsville, WVAbout 26 mi, north on WV-2
- New Martinsville, WVOur home base
- Sistersville, WVAbout 9 mi, south on WV-2
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