Spinal Cord Injury Center Design Guide
July 1990 (Rev. Jan. 2004)
Parking 2
Function:
To provide a dedicated lot for the handicapped with safe and easy access to buildings.
Requirements:
1.
1.5 spaces for each SCI bed.
2.
5'-0" wide access aisles on each side of handicapped spaces.
a. Regular spaces are 8'-0" wide.
b. Van spaces are 11'-0" wide by 21'-0" long.
3.
Pavement surface flush with adjoining walk with a maximum surface slope of
1:50 (2%).
4.
"International Symbol of Accessibility" for identification of handicapped spaces.
5.
Signage according to the criteria in the VA manual, "Environmental Graphics
Design Programming Guide" (Signage Manual).
6.
Minimum clear width of 8'-0" for adjacent walkways abutting parking stalls to
allow for vehicle overhang.
Figure V-1
Note: Location of walkways shall preferably eliminate the need for the handicapped to
walk or wheel behind parked vehicles.
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