ADA Compliance

ADA Compliance Services Atlanta Georgia

During the many years that MH Greeson has been providing parking lot maintenance in the Atlanta area, we have found that many property managers and owners are uncertain of how to ensure their full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA has a comprehensive set of guidelines that cover parking spaces, access routes, and other features that are needed for compliance. Although ADA compliance requires following some very specific guidelines, it is typically not expensive or difficult to follow them if you have extensive experience, a thorough understanding of the terms used, and the wherewithal to remain current on all federal and local laws.

Is ADA Compliance Mandatory for Every Business in Atlanta?

The ADA contains two conditions that make compliance mandatory. First, if you have 15 or more employees, you must comply with the ADA. Second, if you are a private company, government agency, charity, or a nonprofit organization that is open to the public, ADA compliance is mandatory. The only exceptions are facilities controlled by religious organizations, houses of worship, and private clubs. However, even if they are legally exempt, an ADA-compliant parking lot can be beneficial to members.

What Is Required to Achieve ADA Compliance for a Parking Lot?

Due to the complexity of the ADA regulations, it is impossible to provide an in-depth explanation of every feature that must comply with the guidelines. However, the following list highlights the features that inspectors frequently cite as not complying with the ADA.

  1. Based on the total parking spaces in your lot, you are required to reserve a certain number of spaces for handicapped parking. Of these, a certain number must be van-accessible spaces.

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  1. You must locate accessible parking spaces as close as possible to an accessible entrance to your building and along the most-direct route.
  2. Accessible parking spaces must meet the minimum size requirements, which are different for van-accessible and car-accessible spaces.
  3. All accessible spaces must be identified by permanently mounted signs and pavement markings. The ADA specifics the size of these identifiers as well as the color of the pavement stencils and the height of the signs.
  4. Accessible spaces must be bordered by access aisles that meet the specifications contained in the ADA.
  5. Pavements in accessible spaces, travel paths, and access aisles must be properly maintained, contain no obstructions, and not exceed a certain slope.
  6. Access routes cannot require users to pass behind parked vehicles, and curb ramps must be present if users will encounter sidewalks or curbs along the route.
  7. Accessible spaces, access routes, and access aisles cannot contain pallets of materials, trash receptacles, or other obstacles. Furthermore, there cannot be any low-hanging branches or signs.

If you are concerned about your ADA parking lot compliance in the Atlanta area, contact MH Greeson for help. We routinely assist customers in Atlanta and many other North Georgia towns who need to make their parking lots fully compliant with the ADA and other codes. Our other services include asphalt paving, parking lot striping, sealcoating, traffic signage, asphalt crack repair, parking lot maintenance, bollard installations, pavement markings, and car stops. We are known for our integrity, craftsmanship, customer service, and professionalism, and we have the employees, experience, and equipment to handle jobs of all sizes. You can request a free quote by calling 770-335-2983, or you can fill out the online form. 

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