ADA Compliance Blog

(When a Fresh Paint Job Creates New Risk) Restriping is usually done to fix problems.Ironically, it’s also one of the most common ways parking lots fall out of ADA compliance. Not because someone ignores the law —but because small layout decisions compound into...

(Patterns, Not Accidents) ADA parking lot violations almost never happen all at once.They appear slowly, in patterns — after restriping, resurfacing, weather cycles, or tenant changes. Understanding how violations develop is more useful than memorizing rules. Where...

Striping is often treated as cosmetic. Fresh paint improves appearance, organizes traffic, and gives the impression that a parking lot is being maintained. However, under ADA standards, striping is not decorative — it is enforceable. This is why striping-related...

One of the most common assumptions about ADA compliance is: “It looks fine.” Unfortunately, ADA enforcement is not based on how something looks. Many ADA violations exist in parking lots that appear acceptable at a glance. The reason is simple: visual inspections are...