Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Florida Principle and Practice Licensure Practice Exam

If a parking facility has 160 parking spaces, how many accessible parking spaces are needed?

1. 2

2. 4

3. 6

4. 8

The correct answer is: 6

Under the Florida Accessibility Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the number of accessible parking spaces required is based on the total number of parking spaces in a facility. For a parking facility with 160 spaces, the standard guidelines dictate that a specific proportion of those must be designated as accessible to accommodate individuals with disabilities. According to the ADA Accessibility Guidelines, for a parking lot with 151 to 200 total spaces, a minimum of 6 accessible parking spaces is required. This number can be further adjusted based on the specific needs of the facility or additional standards set by local codes. Therefore, since the facility in question has 160 spaces, the requirement to provide 6 accessible parking spaces is aligned with the established guidelines. This ensures compliance and promotes accessibility for individuals with disabilities.