Is your parking lot ADA compliant?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires public spaces to be accessible for users with mobility disabilities. Failure to comply with these requirements could make your premises inaccessible or pose safety hazards to people with disabilities, including tripping and falling hazards for those using mobility aids.
Your ADA Ramp Guide from ABC Asphalt, CO’s Paving Contractor
To determine whether your parking lot is compliant, consult this guide to ADA ramp requirements for commercial buildings. Then call ABC Asphalt, the local experts on parking regulations, to schedule a parking lot inspection and consultation. With our ADA compliance services, you’ll not only get your pavement to meet legal requirements, but you’ll also create a safer environment for everyone who visits your property.
ADA Ramp Requirements
Ramp Dimensions – An ADA-compliant parking lot ramp needs to be a specific size and slope. The ADA requires a 1:12 slope ratio for the running rise-to-length and a 1:48 maximum cross-slope ratio.
Handrails: The ADA also requires that ramps with certain dimensions have handrails with particular spacing and run length requirements.
Landings: There are also specific requirements for landings at each end of all ramps.
Ramp Edge Protection – Ramps and landings may also require edge protection to prevent wheelchairs from slipping off the ramp.
ABC Asphalt: Colorado’s Parking Lot Experts
If your parking lot doesn’t meet the ADA ramp requirements, it’s time to take action. Call ABC Asphalt today to upgrade your property with our ADA compliance services. We have the expertise to make your property accessible to everyone, including those who use wheelchairs, strollers, and walkers.
Don’t wait for a lawsuit! Call us now to schedule your consultation and take the first step towards a more inclusive property.
