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Accessibility Requires 12' Wide Parking Space

jar546

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As found in the Florida Accessibility Code.

502.2Vehicle Spaces.
Each parking space must be at least 12 feet (3658 mm) wide, shall be marked to define the width, and shall have an adjacent access aisle complying with 502.3. See section 406.5 curb ramp location.

EXCEPTION: For on-street parallel parking spaces and theme parks or an entertainment complex in which are provided continuous attendant services or designated lots for parking by persons who have disabilities: car parking spaces shall be permitted to be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum; van parking spaces shall be permitted to be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum where the access aisle is 96 inches (2440) wide minimum and shall be designated “van accessible”; alternatively, van parking spaces shall be permitted to be 132 inches (3350 mm) wide minimum where the access aisle is 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum and shall be designated “van accessible.”

Advisory 502.2 Vehicle Spaces. Pursuant to s.553.512, F.S., Florida requirements, except s.553.041(c)1 parking space and access aisle width, may be waived down to the requirements of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. No waivers are required for on-street parallel parking spaces and theme parks or an entertainment complex in which are provided continuous attendant services or designated lots for parking by persons who have disabilities pursuant to ss.553.041(5)(c)3. and (d), F.S., and the Exception to 502.2.
 
so every accessible space is a van accessible space?
I wish that was a requirement in every state. Since there is no restriction that only vans can parking in van accessible spaces they are always filled with other vehicles that have handicap permits because the are usually the closer parking spaces to the entry. Which leaves those of us with vans no van accessible place to park in.
 
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