ADA-compliant parking lot inspections for commercial properties across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Accessible space counts, striping, signage, surface conditions, and lighting — fully documented with a remediation plan.
The ADA requires that commercial parking facilities provide a minimum number of accessible parking spaces based on total lot capacity, with specific requirements for space dimensions, access aisle widths, van-accessible spaces, surface slopes, signage, and the route from accessible spaces to the building entrance.
Parking lot ADA violations are among the most common and most litigated ADA issues in Michigan. Serial ADA plaintiffs regularly target commercial properties with visible parking lot violations, and property owners can be sued in federal court without any prior government complaint or citation.
Beyond the ADA, Michigan municipalities have their own parking lot requirements covering surface maintenance, lighting, and stormwater management. Guardian's parking lot inspection addresses both ADA requirements and applicable municipal code conditions.
Parking lot ADA violations are the single most common trigger for ADA lawsuits against commercial property owners in Michigan.
The ADA requires accessible spaces based on total parking capacity:
A complete parking lot compliance inspection covers ADA requirements, surface and safety conditions, and municipal code compliance elements.
Verification of required number of accessible spaces based on lot capacity, van-accessible space requirements, and proximity to accessible entrances.
Space dimensions, access aisle widths, international accessibility symbol compliance, and painted marking visibility and condition.
Accessible parking signage height, mounting, content, van-accessible designation, and penalty signage where required by local ordinance.
Pavement condition, surface cross slopes within accessible spaces (2% maximum), and identification of hazardous surface conditions.
The accessible pedestrian route from accessible parking spaces to the building entrance, including curb ramps, slopes, and surface conditions.
Parking area lighting adequacy, security concerns, and general safety conditions relevant to property liability.
Our inspectors document every element of your parking facility with measurements and photos.
You receive a detailed report with findings, photos, applicable standards, and a prioritized remediation plan.
Each deficiency is accompanied by an estimated remediation cost to help you prioritize and budget improvements.
Guardian coordinates striping, signage, paving, and curb ramp work through our licensed contractor network.
All audit and remediation records retained in your compliance portal as evidence of good-faith barrier removal.
We'll assess your property and identify every ADA and code compliance gap — at no cost.