ADA Compliance Checklist for Commercial Parking Lots

Accessible parking counts, van-accessible stall dimensions, and running/cross slopes on accessible routes are the most frequently cited ADA deficiencies in commercial parking lot audits.

Detectable warning surfaces at curb ramps, properly maintained striping contrast, and unobstructed accessible routes from parking to building entrances are required, not optional, for most commercial occupancies.

ADA deficiencies compound liability exposure over time — a pavement project is often the most cost-effective moment to correct them, since ramps and striping are already part of the scope.