This is far enough away to prevent scraping the knuckles but not far enough to allow an arm to slip between the rail and wall. The handrails must also extend 1 foot beyond the top and bottom of the ramp so that a person who has difficulty walking will be able to grab the rail while on the level platform. Parking There should be at least one accessible parking space that is 8 feet wide with a 5 foot wide access aisle. The larger the parking lot, the greater the number of accessible spaces, but the number of spaces required varies between jurisdictions. The accessible spaces should be designated with a sign such as the one shown.
Some states also post the fines for unauthorized parking.
The symbol of accessibility painted on the parking space is not acceptable as a substitute for the sign. From the accessible parking spaces, which are the ones closest to the building, there is an accessible route to the building entrance which may include sloped walks or ramps provided they comply with the code. The entrance vestibule presents a situation that is often encountered of doors in series. While this plan shows all the doors swinging in the same direction, some series doors may swing in while others swing out. In either case, there must be at least 4 feet of clear space between when the doors are open.