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Parking spaces
Definiti on • A parking stall means a space for a parking of motor car
• A parking aisle means an access lane or driveway
with adjacent parking stalls Minimum dimensions of parking stalls • 8 feet width and 16 feet in length when stalls are perpendicular to or with angle to the aisles • 8 feet width and 18 feet in length when stalls are parallel to the aisles Parking stalls with adjacent obstructions • Where the obstructions (any large element above 7 inch ) located within the middle 9 feet of the parking length, the parking stall shall be widened. • If the obstruction is on one side, the minimum stall width shall be 9 feet • If the obstruction is on both sides, the minimum stall width shall be 10 feet • For parallel parking, where a car cannot be parked by reversing, the minimum stall length shall be 24 feet where there are obstructions at the stall ends Minimum width of parking aisles Clearway ramps and access-ways • Clearway ramps are inclined floors that provide access between two levels; they do not have parking stalls adjacent to them • Access-ways are driveways that provide access to the parking stalls • Slope of curved ramp shall be that of the center line of its path • Continuous spiral ramps shall be limited to 4 stories • If the clear ramps and access-ways have physical divider (with raised brickwork, concrete blocks ,etc ) ,minimum height of 9 inches above the driveway level • A straight landing of minimum 30 feet in length every after 160 feet of ramps with gradient Minimum headroom • the clear headroom or height clearance for car parking shall not be less than 7’3”. • Measured from floor level to the underside of any projections including beams, directional signs, sprinkler heads, electrical fittings, etc Motor cycle parking • Motor cycle parking stall can be provided in any available space within parking • Should not obstruct movement of other vehicles and pedestrians • Minimum dimensions of motor-cycle parking stall 3ft x 8ft • Provided next to car parking lots, a gap of 1’6” to 3’ be provided between the car and motor-cycle lots Parking ramp • A sloping aisles with parking stalls adjacent to them • Gradient of parking ramps shall be 1:25(4%)(preferred) and 1:20(5%)(maximum) • For shopping centers, minimum one parking space for 1000 square feet sales floor area. LIGHTING
• Lighting is a key security measure
• Good lighting enhances user comfort & perception of safety, is a business attraction amenity, permits safe movement for pedestrians and vehicles • Enhances signage visibility and readability • Typically, light levels are not code regulated except emergency lighting @ 1 footcandles minimum • Provide additional lighting (50 fc) for 10’-60’ zone from building edge • Include daylight infiltration (>15 fc) • 10’ x 10’ spacing of 150 watt fixtures