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DSA IR 11B-9: Accessibility Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems at School Sites

Note: This document or portion of document references a state or local requirement that is NOT required by the 2010 ADA Standards.

6.3 PV Sytems [sic] at Newly Constructed Parking Facilities

6.3D – New Construction, Standard / Accessible Parking Fully Covered - Provide accessible parking in accordance with the CBC.

6.3E – New Construction, Standard / Accessible Parking Partially Covered - Provide accessible parking, covered by the solar PV array, in accordance with the CBC. If the code compliant location for accessible parking is not covered by the PV system, the project can either:

  1. Provide a shade cover over a pro-rata share of the accessible parking or;

  2. Provide a pro-rata share of the accessible parking covered under the PV system elevated components. Shaded or covered accessible parking spaces should be located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible pedestrian entrance of the shaded portion of the parking facility.

Attachment A - Tables 1 and 2 summarize possible configurations of PV systems at both existing parking facilities and as part of new construction.

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