ADA Parking Compliance St. Louis
Handicap stenciling, Van Accessible aisles, and sign installation per ADA Standard 208.2.4. We ensure your lot meets the 1:6 Van Accessible ratio and all federal requirements.
ADA Violation Fines: First offense up to $75,000. Subsequent offenses up to $150,000. Plus attorney fees and civil damages.
The 1:6 Van Accessible Ratio
Per ADA Standard 208.2.4, for every 6 accessible parking spaces (or fraction thereof), at least 1 must be a Van Accessible space. This is where most St. Louis properties fail compliance.
Van Accessible Requirements:
- 8-foot access aisle (not 5-foot like standard accessible)
- 98-inch minimum vertical clearance for van ramp deployment
- "Van Accessible" signage below the standard ISA sign
- 60-inch minimum sign height (ground to bottom of sign)
Required Accessible Spaces by Lot Size
| Total Spaces | Accessible | Van Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| 1-25 | 1 | 1 |
| 26-50 | 2 | 1 |
| 51-75 | 3 | 1 |
| 76-100 | 4 | 1 |
| 101-150 | 5 | 1 |
| 151-200 | 6 | 1 |
| 201-300 | 7 | 2 |
| 301-400 | 8 | 2 |
Source: 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Section 208
ADA Compliance Services
Complete handicap parking solutions for St. Louis properties
Blue Stencil Painting
High-visibility International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) stencils. Must be visible from 50 feet.
$35 - $45 / stall
Access Aisle Striping
8-foot wide aisles for Van Accessible spaces. Diagonal hatch marking per ADA standards.
Included with stall
Sign Installation
R7-8 ISA signs at 60" minimum height. "Van Accessible" designation where required.
Quote on request
Truncated Domes & Curb Ramps
Per ADA Standard 705, detectable warning surfaces (truncated domes) are required at curb ramps and hazardous vehicular areas. We install per St. Louis County Standard Drawing C608.51.
- Contrasting color from surrounding surface
- 24" minimum depth in direction of travel
- Full width of curb ramp or accessible route
St. Louis County Code Reference
All curb ramp installations in St. Louis County must comply with Standard Drawing C608.51 for ramp geometry, slope, and detectable warning placement.
Request Curb Ramp QuoteIs Your Lot ADA Compliant?
Get a free compliance audit. We'll check your Van Accessible ratio, sign heights, and stencil visibility.