Parking Spaces Checklist
A1. If parking is available, count the total number of parking spaces provided for the polling place. Are the minimum number of accessible parking spaces provided, based on the total number of available parking spaces (see table below)?
Yes _____ No _____
| Total Spaces for Polling Place | Required Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces |
| 1-25 | 1 van-accessible space w/ min. 96 inch wide access aisle |
| 26-50 | 1 space w/ min. 60 inch wide access aisle + 1 van-accessible space |
| 51-75 | 2 spaces w/ min. 60 inch wide access aisle + 1 van-accessible space |
If more than 75, see the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, section 4.1.2, for the number of accessible parking spaces.
A2. Does each accessible parking space have its own, or share an adjacent access aisle that is least 60 inches (5 feet) wide? [ADA Stds 4.6.3]
Yes _____ No _____
A3. Is there at least one van-accessible parking space provided with an access aisle that is at least 96 inches (8 feet) wide or are universal parking spaces provided with a 132 inches (11feet) wide vehicle space and a 60 inch (5 feet) wide access aisle? [ADA Stds 4.1.2(5), A4.6]
Yes _____ No _____
A4. For van-accessible spaces, is there vertical clearance of at least 98 inches (8 feet - 2 inches) for the vehicle route to the parking space, the parking space, the access aisle and along the vehicle route to the exit? [ADA Stds 4.6.5] If No: Can the route be cleared by removing or raising low objects or can each van accessible parking space be relocated?
Yes _____ No _____
A5. Are all accessible parking spaces, including the access aisle, relatively level (1:50 or 2%) in all directions? [ADA Stds 4.6.3]
If No: Look for a nearby area that is relatively level which could serve as an accessible parking space with an accessible route to the accessible entrance to voting.
Yes _____ No _____
A6. Does each accessible parking space have a sign with the symbol of accessibility that is visible when a vehicle is parked in the space? [ADA Stds 4.6.4]
Yes _____ No _____
A7. If there is a curb between the access aisle and the accessible route to the building, is there a curb ramp that meets the following requirements: [ADA Stds 4.7]
a. Is the ramp surface at least 36” wide, excluding flared sides? [ADA Stds 4.7.3]
Yes _____ No _____
b. Is the slope (up or down the ramp) no more than 1:12? [ADA Stds 4.7.2] Note: 1:12 is one inch of vertical height for each 12 inches in length.
Yes _____ No _____
A8. Are the accessible parking spaces serving the voting area on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance? [ADA Stds 4.6.2]
Yes _____ No _____
A9. Does each access aisle connect to an accessible route from the parking area to the accessible building entrance? [ADA Stds 4.6.2]
Yes _____ No _____
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