An accessible parking space detail shows dimensions of 8 feet wide with a 5-foot access aisle. A van-accessible space is also required. What should be the width of the van-accessible space?
Correct Answer
B) 8 feet wide with 8-foot aisle
Van-accessible parking spaces require an 8-foot wide space with an 8-foot wide access aisle, providing more room for wheelchair lift operation and maneuvering.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Van-accessible parking spaces require an 8-foot wide parking space with an 8-foot wide access aisle according to ADA Standards. The wider 8-foot access aisle is specifically required for van-accessible spaces to accommodate wheelchair lifts and ramps that deploy from the side or rear of vehicles. This provides the necessary maneuvering space for wheelchair users transferring from vehicles with mechanical lifts.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 8 feet wide with 5-foot aisle
This describes standard accessible parking dimensions, not van-accessible requirements. Van-accessible spaces need a wider 8-foot access aisle instead of the standard 5-foot aisle.
Option C: 11 feet wide with 5-foot aisle
While 11 feet would provide extra space, the standard requirement is 8 feet wide for the parking space itself. Additionally, the 5-foot aisle is insufficient for van-accessible spaces which require 8-foot aisles.
Option D: 11 feet wide with 8-foot aisle
The parking space width should be 8 feet, not 11 feet. While the 8-foot aisle is correct for van-accessible spaces, the 11-foot parking space width exceeds the standard requirement.
Memory Technique
Think 'Van = 8-8' (both dimensions are 8 feet) versus 'Standard = 8-5' (8-foot space, 5-foot aisle). Vans need more aisle space for lifts.
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code Chapter 11 - Accessibility, or ADA Standards Section 502.2 for parking space dimensions
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