Parking lots of hospitals, clinics, and rehab facilities are often bustling with activity. That’s why the pavement markings and signs must be clearly visible to direct ambulances as well as employee and patient vehicles in and out of areas quickly while keeping pedestrians safe in the process. To ensure you comply with Americans With Disabilities Act standards, follow the guidelines outlined below. 

3 Accessibility Rules for Medical Facility Parking Lots

1. Place Accessible Spaces Near All Accessible Entrances 

Many medical buildings have main entrances as well as side doors that patients can access. Your parking lot must have accessible parking spaces on each side of the building with these entrances. The spaces must be located in the most direct, shortest route to the facility doors.   

2. Make Sure 20% of Spaces Are Accessible

For rehabilitation and outpatient physical therapy facilities, a certain percentage of spaces must be accessible. This minimizes the risk of people with health issues that impact mobility getting injured while traveling from the parking lot to the building. To follow the rules, make sure 20% of the spaces have the required space and pavement markings.

3. Use Signage to Identify Spaces

In addition to pavement markings, signs must be placed near accessible parking spaces, rising 60 inches high for clear visibility. The International Symbol of Accessibility must be featured on the displays. If vans can fit into the spaces, “van accessible” must also feature prominently on the sign or on an additional marker placed under it.

To restore the appearance of your medical facility parking lot, contact the professionals at Pacific Striping in Honolulu, HI. They provide traffic striping and parking lot painting to make it easier and safer for motorists and pedestrians to navigate, while ensuring pavement markings comply with accessibility regulations. They also offer advice to keep the surfaces in top shape. To schedule an appointment on Oahu, call (808) 859-3664. Visit the team online to learn more about their services, and check out their Facebook for tips to maximize space in your lot.