CPP ADA Compliance & Accessibility 3

Question 1

Which federal law primarily governs accessibility requirements for parking facilities open to the public?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the primary federal law governing accessibility for places of public accommodation and commercial facilities, including parking.

Question 2

What is the correct ISA (International Symbol of Accessibility) sign mounting height at accessible parking spaces?

Accepted Answer

At least 5 feet above the finish floor or ground

Answer

ADA requires that accessible parking signs be mounted at least 60 inches (5 feet) above the finish floor or ground surface to the bottom of the sign.

Question 3

Two adjacent accessible parking spaces may share an access aisle. What must be true about that shared aisle?

Accepted Answer

It must be at least 8 feet wide

Answer

When two van-accessible spaces share an aisle, that aisle must be at least 96 inches (8 feet) wide; for two standard spaces, 60 inches suffices, but for shared van spaces 96 inches is required.

Question 4

Which entity enforces ADA Title III compliance for privately-owned public parking facilities?

Accepted Answer

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Answer

The Department of Justice enforces ADA Title III, which covers places of public accommodation including privately-owned parking facilities.

Question 5

A pay station or parking meter must comply with ADA reach-range requirements. What is the maximum high forward reach allowed?

Accepted Answer

48 inches

Answer

The 2010 ADA Standards set the maximum high forward reach at 48 inches above the floor or ground for accessible operable parts.

(CPP) Certified Parking Professional Practice Test

(CPP) Certified Parking Professional Practice Test

CPP ADA Compliance & Accessibility 3