ADA Parking Lot Striping
In Reston, VA
ADA-Compliant Accessible Parking
1-800-STRIPER provides ADA parking lot striping in Reston, VA — installing accessible spaces, van-accessible stalls, 60-inch access aisles, ISA symbols, and above-grade signage per the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design §502 and Virginia Construction Code Chapter 11.
1-800-STRIPER® of Reston PROVIDes ADA Compliance Services NEAR YOU
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Upgrade your facility to become fully ADA compliant by partnering with us to create clear, accessible parking for all your visitors.
Our ADA Compliant line striping services include:
ADA Parking Lot Striping in Reston, VA
ADA parking lot striping is the set of accessible spaces, access aisles, symbols, and signage a commercial lot must provide so people with disabilities can park and reach the entrance. In Virginia two rulebooks apply at once: the federal 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and Virginia Construction Code Chapter 11, which adopts the same scoping. We stripe accessible stalls, mark their aisles, paint the International Symbol of Accessibility, and set the above-grade signs — so the painted space and the posted sign meet one standard. Call (703) 570-4163 for a free on-site estimate across Fairfax and Loudoun counties.
How Many ADA Spaces Your Lot Needs
The number of accessible spaces is set by your total stall count, not by lot area. The 2010 ADA Standards §208 scoping table steps up with capacity, and Virginia Construction Code Chapter 11 mirrors it. On top of that, at least one of every six accessible spaces — rounded up — must be van-accessible.
| Total spaces in lot | Minimum accessible spaces |
|---|---|
| 1–25 | 1 |
| 26–50 | 2 |
| 51–75 | 3 |
| 76–100 | 4 |
We count your stalls, apply the table, and confirm the van-accessible share during the free estimate.
ADA Space & Access-Aisle Dimensions
Accessible stalls are wider than standard stalls, and each one needs a striped access aisle beside it. Under the 2010 ADA Standards §502, a car-accessible space is at least 96 inches (8 feet) wide with a 60-inch access aisle. A van-accessible space is either 96 inches wide with a 96-inch aisle, or 132 inches wide with a 60-inch aisle. Two spaces can share a single aisle between them.
| Space type | Stall width | Access aisle |
|---|---|---|
| Car-accessible | 96 in (8 ft) | 60 in |
| Van-accessible (standard) | 96 in | 96 in |
| Van-accessible (wide-stall option) | 132 in | 60 in |
Required ADA Signage
Every accessible space needs an above-grade sign, not just paint on the pavement. The sign shows the International Symbol of Accessibility, and where it sits in a circulation path it must be mounted with the bottom at least 60 inches above the ground, per §502.6 — high enough to stay visible above a parked vehicle. Van-accessible spaces carry an added “van accessible” designation. Virginia separately requires disabled-parking spaces to be identified by above-grade signs under Code of Virginia § 36-99.11.
Access Aisles & Slope Limits
The access aisle is the striped, no-parking zone beside an accessible space that lets a wheelchair or a van lift deploy — it is part of the accessible space, not spare pavement. It has to stay clear at all times, so we mark it with diagonal lines and often “NO PARKING” lettering. Slope matters as much as width: accessible spaces and their aisles can’t slope more than 1:48 — about 2% — in any direction, so a lift sits level and a wheelchair doesn’t roll. That single rule often decides where accessible spaces can go, which is why we check slope before we stripe.
Bringing Older Lots Up to Standard
Many Reston-area lots were laid out before the 2010 ADA Standards took effect and are now short on van-accessible spaces, or carry access aisles that are undersized by today’s rules. When you restripe or alter a lot, the areas you change generally have to come back at the current standard — not the way they were. We flag non-compliant spaces during the estimate and correct them as part of the striping: right-sizing aisles, adding a van space, refreshing symbols and signage, so the lot is compliant when the crew leaves.
For a full list of our pavement marking services, visit our parking lot striping in Reston page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ADA Parking Lot Striping in Reston, VA
How many ADA parking spaces does my lot need in Virginia?
The count comes from the 2010 ADA Standards §208 and is mirrored by Virginia Construction Code Chapter 11: 1 accessible space for lots of 1–25 spaces, 2 for 26–50, 3 for 51–75, and so on. At least 1 of every 6 accessible spaces must be van-accessible. We calculate the exact number for your lot during the free estimate.
What size does an ADA parking space have to be?
A standard accessible car space is at least 96 inches (8 feet) wide with a 60-inch access aisle alongside. A van-accessible space is 96 inches wide with a 96-inch access aisle, or 132 inches wide with a 60-inch aisle. The space and aisle can’t slope more than about 2% in any direction. We stripe ADA parking lot striping to these 2010 ADA Standards §502 dimensions.
What signage do ADA spaces require?
Each accessible space needs an above-grade sign showing the International Symbol of Accessibility, mounted so the bottom is at least 60 inches above the ground where it is in a circulation path. Van-accessible spaces add a “van accessible” designation. Virginia also requires disabled-parking spaces to be identified by above-grade signs. We install compliant signs with every ADA striping job.
What is the access aisle and can cars park in it?
The access aisle is the striped no-parking zone beside an accessible space that lets a wheelchair or lift deploy. It must stay clear at all times — parking in or blocking it is a violation. Aisles are marked with diagonal lines and can be shared between two accessible spaces. We stripe aisles clearly, often with “NO PARKING” lettering, so they read as off-limits.
Does my older lot need to be brought up to current ADA standards?
When you restripe or alter a lot, the altered areas generally must be brought up to the current 2010 ADA Standards. Many older Reston-area lots have too few van-accessible spaces or access aisles that are now undersized. We flag these during the estimate and correct them as part of the striping so the lot is compliant when we finish.
What are the ADA slope limits for accessible parking?
Accessible spaces and their access aisles can’t slope more than 1:48 — about 2% — in any direction, so a wheelchair does not roll and a lift sits level. This often decides where accessible spaces can go on a lot. We check slope during layout and place accessible stalls on the flattest compliant ground nearest the entrance.