Answer to Question 2:

Hi Gerry,

The answer to your question depends very much on the size of the parking area, who is using it, the volume of traffic, free or pay parking etc. The common requirements are as follows:

• Adequate gate access and egress for what ever types of vehicles are allowed on site.
• Adequate space for the emergency services if required to fight a car fire.
• Height restriction barriers and appropriate signage as to the height.
• Speed limit signs at the entrance and throughout the car park.
• Separate pedestrian access from the parking areas.
• Right of way system vehicles or pedestrians, Sigh post it.
• Designated disabled parking as near to the entrance as possible.
• Road marked parking spaces and pedestrian walkways and crossings.
• Adequate lighting if it will be used after dark.

Parking Dimensions and Layout.

• There shall be a clear vehicular entry to every required parking space at least equal in width to the required width of the space.
• Each parking space and aisle shall have a clear height of at least six and one-half feet. At least twenty percent of the spaces provided together with their associated parking aisles shall have a clear height of at least seven feet.
• Parking spaces for the handicapped shall be provided in accordance with state standards.
• Required parking spaces shall meet the requirements for standard car parking as shown below, entitled Parking
• Layout Standards; except, for any parking area of ten or more spaces, not more than thirty percent of the required spaces may be for compact car parking.
• Any parking area shall provide internal circulation for access to all spaces without causing vehicles to back into or reenter a street.
• Waiting (queuing) spaces shall not overlap parking aisles or driveways.
  

I hope this is of help to you Gerry. Best wishes,

Paul Tierney.
Phoenix Safety Cork.