PA | Applying Accessibility Standards [Exercise B]

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only 3 accessible parking is required- then why we need 1 van accessible?

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Welcome to the Black Spectacles Community @Mei-Po.Leung! Thanks for writing in with your question.

ADA 208.2.4 states that for every 6 or fraction of 6 accessible spaces required, at least 1 shall be a van-accessible space. This basically means that you will always have at least 1 van-accessible space if accessible parking is required.

Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
Product Coordinator
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@peaceloveshakti wrote in with this question:

While 2010 ADA identifies a clear floor space of 48” x 30”, 2017 ICC A11.7.1 specifies a clear floor space of 52” x 30” for new buildings and facilities (48” x 30” for existing buildings and facilities). The project in the scenario is indicated as a new building, so we would use the 52” x 30” clearance.

Remember that on the ARE (and in real-world) - when multiple codes or regulations conflict, always go with the most stringent requirement so that you ensure meeting the minimum of all.

Hope this helps!

Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
Product Coordinator
Black Spectacles

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