🟨 Striping Regulations Every Commercial Property Owner Should Follow

Stay compliant, safe, and professional with properly marked parking lots.

For commercial property owners, parking lot striping is more than just paint—it’s about safety, organization, and legal compliance. In fact, failure to follow local and federal striping regulations can result in liability issues, fines, and negative customer experiences.

At Tibbs Paving, we help businesses and property managers across Northern Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic keep their lots compliant, clean, and welcoming through expert striping services.

📏 Why Striping Regulations Matter

Proper striping ensures:

• Efficient traffic flow

• Clear parking guidance

• ADA accessibility compliance

• Emergency access zones

• Fire lane designation

• Pedestrian safety

Beyond functionality, professionally striped lots also enhance curb appeal, boosting customer trust and overall business image.

🧩 Key Striping Regulations You Must Know

Here are the most important regulations every commercial property owner should follow:

✅ ADA Compliance

• Reserve and mark accessible parking spaces

• Include access aisles and proper signage

• Ensure adequate space for van accessibility

✅ Fire Lane Requirements

• Clearly marked and stenciled with “FIRE LANE – NO PARKING”

• Must be free from obstruction

• Comply with local fire code width regulations

✅ Standard Parking Dimensions

• Regular spaces: typically 9' x 18'

• Compact spaces: allowed in some jurisdictions, usually 8' x 16'

• Aisles and drive lanes: sized for safe vehicle movement

✅ Directional Arrows & Signage

• Indicate entrance, exit, and one-way traffic

• Keep traffic flowing and reduce accidents

✅ Pedestrian Walkways

• Mark crosswalks, stop bars, and walking zones

• Increase safety near storefronts or building entrances

🛠️ How Tibbs Paving Keeps You Compliant

At Tibbs Paving, we use high-durability paint, precise layouts, and local code knowledge to make sure your lot not only looks good—but follows the rules. Our services include:

• New layout striping

• Re-striping faded or worn markings

• ADA-compliant markings and signage

• Fire lane and emergency access striping

• Custom stenciling and branding

We work on your schedule—including overnight or weekend work—to minimize disruption.

🏢 Who We Serve

We work with a wide range of commercial clients including:

• Shopping centers & retail plazas

• Office parks

• Industrial facilities

• Schools & churches

• HOA communities

• Medical campuses

If your property has a parking lot, loading zone, or drive aisle, striping compliance is non-negotiable.

✅ Why Choose Tibbs Paving?

With over 30 years of experience, Tibbs Paving is a trusted name in commercial asphalt and concrete services. We offer:

• Free site evaluations

• Regulation-focused layouts

• Durable, long-lasting striping solutions

• Full paving, sealcoating, and maintenance support

Serving Northern Virginia and the entire DMV area, we help property owners stay ahead of regulations and avoid costly errors.

📞 Ready to Re-Stripe? We’ve Got You Covered

Stay compliant, organized, and professional with Tibbs Paving. Whether you need new striping, a layout update, or a full ADA compliance check—we’re ready to help.

👉 Get your free striping quote now or contact us for a site visit today.