KENT COUNTY PARKING LOT STRIPING

ADA Compliance & Industrial Markings

Grandville • Wyoming • Kentwood • Walker • East Grand Rapids • Caledonia

All commercial and industrial parking lots in Kent County must follow federal ADA standards, the national MUTCD, Michigan's state adopted MUTCD (MMUTCD), MDOT pavement marking rules, and MIOSHA industrial safety regulations. These codes apply exactly the same across every city in Kent County. We provide fully compliant pavement marking services that help property owners meet legal standards, improve safety, and create a professional customer experience.

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Federal Law

ADA Parking Requirements

Accessible Stall Width96 inchesADA.gov

Accessible Access Aisle Width60 inchesADA.gov

Van Accessible Option A132" stall + 60" aisleU.S. Access Board — ADA Standards §502

Van Accessible Option B96" stall + 96" aisleU.S. Access Board — ADA Standards §502

Max Slope1:48 (2.08%)ADA Standards

Signage HeightMinimum 60" to bottom of signADA.gov

Required Accessible SpacesPer ADA §208.2 tableU.S. Access Board

Accessible RouteSpaces must be placed closest to accessible entranceADA.gov

Why upkeep matters: Faded ADA markings are considered non-compliant even if signage remains. ADA.gov specifically notes restriping as required maintenance for ongoing accessibility.

Kent County follows MUTCD Part 3, adopted statewide through MMUTCD 2025

MUTCD & Michigan MUTCD Requirements

Approved Marking ColorsWhite, yellow, red, blue, purpleFHWA MUTCD Part 3

Retroreflectivity RequiredMarkings visible at night must be reflectiveFHWA MUTCD

Remove Obsolete MarkingsOld lines must be removed or fully coveredFHWA MUTCD

Michigan AdoptionMDOT officially adopted MUTCD 11th Edition as state standardMDOT Bulletin — MMUTCD 2025

Parking Lot & Industrial Markings

MDOT Requirements

Parking LayoutPer MDOT's PAVE 956D parking area standardMDOT PAVE Standards

Material Thickness & DurabilityPer MDOT Standard Specifications Section 811MDOT Standard Specifications

Seasonal ApplicationTemperature and timing limits per MDOT Section 811MDOT Specifications

Why upkeep matters: MDOT documents emphasize that high traffic or heavy equipment lots may need restriping more frequently due to wear.

Kent County

Industrial Code Requirements

Forklift Travel & Equipment Zones

OSHA-aligned guidance requires:

Marked forklift lanes
Marked pedestrian crossings
Marked staging zones
Hazard zones clearly identified

Loading Dock Safety Requirements

MIOSHA requires:

Dockboard Load Capacity Markings required on all dockboards (Michigan Administrative Code R 408.12165)
Slip Resistant Dockboards required to prevent falls (MIOSHA — R 408.12165)
Forklift Platforms must have guardrails 36–42" high and toeboards (MIOSHA — R 408.12167)
Marked Exit Routes must be illuminated and visible (MIOSHA Part 6 — R 408.10680)

Why upkeep matters: MIOSHA frequently cites faded dock edge markings, unclear forklift lanes, and unmarked pedestrian routes as safety hazards.

Why Kent County Businesses Choose Us

Full compliance with ADA, MUTCD, MDOT & MIOSHA

High visibility industrial-grade materials

Safe layout design for busy facilities

Durable striping designed for Michigan conditions

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