2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Pocket Guide
502.6.1 Each such parking space must be striped in a manner that is consistent with the standards of the controlling jurisdiction for other spaces and prominently outlined with blue paint, and must be repainted when necessary, to be clearly distinguishable as a parking space designated for persons who have disabilities. The space must be posted with a permanent above-grade sign of a color and design approved by the Department of Transportation, which is placed on or at least 60 inches (1525 mm) above the finished floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign and which bears the international symbol of accessibility the caption "PARKING BY DISABLED PERMIT ONLY." Such a sign, erected after October 1, 1996, must indicate the penalty for illegal use of the space.
Any provision of this section to the contrary notwithstanding, in a theme park or an entertainment complex as defined in Section 509.013 in which accessible parking is located in designated lots or areas, the signage indicating the lot as reserved for accessible parking may be located at the entrances to the lot in lieu of a sign at each parking place.
Advisory 502.6 Identification. The required "van accessible" designation is intended to be informative, not restrictive, in identifying those spaces that are better suited for van use. Enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including parking privileges, is a local matter.
Parking space and access aisle configurations required for all accessible parking by Florida law, s.553.5041, F.S., meet the van accessible space requirements of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Therefore, no accessible space is more suitable than any other accessible space for “van accessible” parking. Florida law only requires “van accessible” parking signs in parking structures where van parking may be limited to the first level accessible spaces.
Florida accessible parking signs must include indication of the penalty for illegal parking in addition to the accessible parking symbol required by the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
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