For property managers considering a facelift for their property, often the first thing that comes to mind is the parking lot. The first impression a customer or client will receive is when they enter a parking lot.
A good paving contractor in Florida will understand the proper layouts for a new or an existing lot so as to facilitate proper traffic flow, provide a safe environment, and to comply with particular State statutes and guidelines such as the ADAAG, the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
Parking lots have many signs that offer drivers information about not only the “rules of the road” but give direction to drivers regarding specific Florida parking lot regulations. Some of these road markings or parking lot signage includes the following:
No Parking Areas– Any paved area that is not a designated parking space or thorough-fair can be marked off with a combination of road signs and surface road markings. For a no parking area, diagonal, yellow cross lines can be applied equidistant from each other over the parking area to designate to drivers that parking is not allowed.
Visitor Parking Spaces– Often facilities will offer visitors specifically designated spaces near the entrance of a building. As with no parking areas, a visitor parking space can be designated by adding a metal road sign and/or surface road markings. The word “Visitor” can be applied to the asphalt using epoxy, plastic tape, thermoplastic or paint. Your paving contractor can make a recommendation for the best type of application based on your particular facilities needs.
Handicapped Parking Spaces– The State of Florida has a State standard for parking spaces provided for disabled persons entitled, “Parking Spaces for Persons Who Have Disabilities”. This statue is Florida Statute 553.5041. The statute sets requirements for the number of handicapped accessible parking spaces based on the total parking spaces in the lot. It is up to the property manager to comply with the statute. Ask your paving contractor to create a layout for the best line striping design and pavement marking layout.
Other important pavement markings include directional markings, fire lanes, loading and unloading zones, stop lines – sometimes called stop bars, and of course stall lines.
Selecting a Florida paving contractor that is familiar with all the Florida parking codes and laws will ensure that your business meets all the local and state requirements. By having a professional paving company complete your facilities parking lot signage, not only will your parking lot make a great first impression, it will also be safe for your buildings occupants and customers and comply with state and local code requirements.