Parking Lot Checklist for a Safe and Compliant Parking Lot
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STEP 1
CREATE SAFE INTERSECTIONS | RECOMMENDATIONS | RECOMMENDATIONS | YES | NO |
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Are all intersections marked with STOP signs? MUTCD minimum standard for roads open to the public is 30” High-Intensity Reflective. Parking Lot popular option is 24” Engineer-Grade Reflective. |
79481 - MUTCD Stop Sign |
12126 - Parking Lot Stop Sign |
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Are stop lines and stencils used to clearly denote where vehicles should stop at intersections? | TN24 - 24" STOP Stencil |
HMP-18WT - White Paint (can) |
STEP 2
DESIGNATE PARKING AREAS | RECOMMENDATIONS | RECOMMENDATIONS | YES | NO |
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Are No Parking Spaces Properly Designated? Fire Lane - Codes vary from state to state, with the goal of keeping designated areas clear for emergency vehicles. Check with your Fire Marshall. |
43326 - Double Arrow No Parking Sign |
18816 - No Parking Fire Lane Sign |
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Are Visitor Parking Spaces Clearly Identified? | 35176 - Visitor Parking Sign |
VPK2 - Visitor Parking Sign Kit |
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Are Handicapped spaces ADA compliant with state or federal standards? Are Van accessible spaces designated? For every six or fraction of size parking spaces, at least one shall be a van parking space. |
42635 - Handicapped Parking Sign |
42634 - Van Accessible Sign |
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Are ADA Spaces Properly Marked? Number of Spaces ADAAG 4.1.2(5)(a) - The number of ADA spaces is determined by the size of the parking lot, click here for more information. |
TN45 - Active Symbol Handicap Stencil |
TN44 - Standard Symbol Handicap Stencil |
STEP 3
CONTROL SPEED | RECOMMENDATIONS | RECOMMENDATIONS | YES | NO |
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Are employees and visitors properly informed of speed limits in your parking lot? | 18803 - 15 MPH Sign |
18802 - 10 MPH Sign |
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Are long stretches of your parking lot controlled using speed bumps? Speed bumps are generally placed 25 ft. apart for maximum impact. |
SB29 - 6 ft. Reflective Striped Rubber Speed Bump |
L13541 - Seton Modular Speed Bump with Strengthening Rail |
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Are all speed bumps on the facility clearly marked? Post signs on the right side of drive way in advance of speed bumps. |
35558 - Slow Speed Bump Sign |
42360 - Caution Speed Bumps Ahead Sign |
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Are extra speed deterrents used for high risk areas? If your speed limit signs go unheeded, place a radar feedback sign in your parking lot to draw attention and monitor behavior. |
MM2046 - Radar Feedback Sign |
MM2047 - SafePace® 100 Radar Feedback Sign with Dolly |
STEP 4
DIRECT TRAFFIC FLOW | RECOMMENDATIONS | RECOMMENDATIONS | YES | NO |
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Are driveways and parking lots properly marked to direct traffic flow? | 42385 - All Traffic Left Arrow Sign |
42384 - All Traffic Right Arrow Sign |
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Are all exits and pathways to exits marked? | 8741L - Exit Left Arrow Sign |
28741 - Exit Right Arrow Sign |
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Are all one way lanes clearly marked with directional one way signs? | 8734L - One Way Left Arrow Sign |
28734 - One Way Right Arrow Sign |
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Is your parking lot susceptible to unwanted traffic? | 35156 - No Thru Traffic Sign |
28783 - Do Not Enter Sign |
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Are cones on hand for emergencies or special events where parking spots need to be blocked or reserved? |
11467V - 28" PVC, 7 lb. Traffic Cone |
11469R - Reflective Striped Traffic Cones |
STEP 5
DESIGN SAFE CROSSWALKS | RECOMMENDATIONS | RECOMMENDATIONS | YES | NO |
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Are Crosswalk Signs installed at all uncontrolled pedestrian crossing? The STOP FOR legend shall only be used in States where the State law specifically requires that a driver must stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. |
MMM98 - Stop In-Street Crosswalk Sign |
FYG44662 - Slow Pedestrian Crossing Sign |
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Are crosswalks painted to alert drivers of pedestrian crossing areas? | PLSM155 - Paint Striper |
HDMS-20 - White Marking Paint |
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Don't Forget....Sign Posts and Mounting Hardware | BE10 - 10 ft. Baked Enamel U-Channel Steel Sign Post Kit |
SCSP10 - 10 ft. Green U-Channel Steel Sign Post |