Frontline Maintenance GroupADA handicap parking striping for Houston-area properties
Out-of-compliance accessible parking puts schools, businesses, and public agencies at risk of fines and lawsuits. We bring your lot up to current federal ADA and Texas requirements — spaces, access aisles, symbols, and signs — with a free walkthrough to start.
How many accessible spaces does your lot need?
The ADA sets a minimum number of accessible spaces based on your total parking count. Here's the federal table for the most common lot sizes:
| Total parking spaces | Minimum accessible spaces |
|---|---|
| 1–25 total spaces | 1 van-accessible space |
| 26–50 total spaces | 2 accessible (1 van-accessible) |
| 51–75 total spaces | 3 accessible (1 van-accessible) |
| 76–100 total spaces | 4 accessible (1 van-accessible) |
| 101–150 total spaces | 5 accessible (1 van-accessible) |
| 151–200 total spaces | 6 accessible (1 van-accessible) |
| 201–300 total spaces | 7 accessible (2 van-accessible) |
| 301–400 total spaces | 8 accessible (2 van-accessible) |
Larger lots follow the same federal table — we'll calculate your exact requirement during the walkthrough.
Space & access aisle requirements
Accessible spaces aren't just a wheelchair symbol — the width, aisle, location, and route to the door all have to be right.
- Standard accessible car spaces need a 5-foot-wide marked access aisle.
- Van-accessible spaces need an 8-foot-wide access aisle (or an 8-foot space with a 5-foot aisle in some layouts).
- Access aisles must be striped with diagonal hatch marks so drivers don't park in them.
- Aisles must connect to an accessible route to the building entrance — no curbs or steps in the way.
- Accessible spaces must be the closest spaces to the accessible entrance, on the shortest practical route.
- The International Symbol of Accessibility (wheelchair symbol) must be painted on the space and posted on a sign.
Signage requirements in Texas
Paint alone isn't enough — every accessible space needs the correct posted signage, and Texas adds its own requirements on top of the federal rules.
- Every accessible space needs a posted sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility.
- Van-accessible spaces need an additional 'Van Accessible' sign below the main sign.
- Texas law requires signs to be mounted so the bottom edge is at least 5 feet above the ground (7 feet is common practice for visibility over parked vehicles).
- Signs must be visible even when a vehicle is parked in the space.
- Texas adds a state-specific fine notice for illegal parking in accessible spaces — we install the correct signage.
How it works
Free site walkthrough
We measure your lot, count your spaces, and check every accessible space, aisle, route, and sign against current requirements.
Compliance report & quote
You get a clear list of what's out of compliance and a written quote to fix it — no surprises.
Layout & striping
We re-stripe spaces and access aisles, paint wheelchair symbols, and mark hatch zones with durable traffic paint built for Houston heat.
Signage installation
We install or replace ADA signs at the correct height, including van-accessible and Texas fine-notice signs.
Get your lot checked — free walkthrough
Tell us about your property and we'll walk the lot, flag anything out of compliance, and give you a written quote. Select "ADA compliance markings" on the quote form and check the walkthrough box.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is a general summary for planning purposes only and is not legal advice. ADA, Texas Accessibility Standards, and local fire and building codes change and can vary by site. Confirm requirements with your local authority having jurisdiction or a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) before construction.