N.Y.C. Admin. Code § BC 1106: Section BC 1106: Parking and Passenger Loading Facilities

1106.1 Required.

Where parking is provided, 5 percent of the total number of parking spaces provided for a facility, but not less than one parking space, shall be accessible parking spaces except as otherwise required by Sections 1106.2 through 1106.4 of this code. Van-accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 1106.5 of this code. Accessible parking spaces shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 502 (Parking Spaces) of ICC A117.1. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of parking spaces required to be accessible shall be calculated separately for each parking facility. Where a determination of the minimum number of parking spaces results in a number containing a decimal of 0.5 or more, the next highest integer shall be used.

Exception: This section does not apply to parking spaces used exclusively for buses, trucks, other delivery vehicles, law enforcement vehicles or vehicular impound where lots accessed by the public are provided with an accessible passenger loading zone.

1106.2 Groups R-2 and R-3.

Where parking is provided for occupancies in Groups R-2 and R-3, which are required to have Accessible, Type B+NYC, or Type B units, the number of accessible parking spaces shall be in compliance with Section 1106.1 and such number of accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed in accordance with Section 1106.6. Where parking is provided within or beneath a building, accessible parking spaces shall also be provided within or beneath the building.

1106.2.1 Lease, rental, or assignment of spaces.

In a parking facility accessory to Occupancy Group R-2 or R-3 serving only the residents or employees of the management of such occupancy, or provided in compliance with Section 25-412 of the New York City Zoning Resolution, the accessible parking spaces in such facility may be leased, rented or assigned to an individual without disabilities on a no longer than month-to-month basis. Such leases, rentals, or assignments of the accessible parking spaces to individuals without disabilities shall be on written condition that such spaces be relinquished immediately at the end of the term of such lease, rental, or assignment to a resident or employee of the management of such occupancy who is an individual with disabilities.

1106.3 Hospital outpatient facilities.

At least 10 percent, but not less than one, of care recipient and visitor parking spaces provided to serve hospital outpatient facilities shall be accessible.

1106.4 Rehabilitation facilities and outpatient physical therapy facilities.

At least 20 percent, but not less than one, of the portion of care recipient and visitor parking spaces serving rehabilitation facilities specializing in treating conditions that affect mobility and outpatient physical therapy facilities shall be accessible.

1106.5 Van spaces.

For every six or fraction of six accessible parking spaces, at least one shall be a van-accessible parking space. Van-accessible parking spaces shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ICC A117.1, including Section 502 (Parking Spaces).

Exception: In Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies, van-accessible spaces located within private garages not exceeding 300 square feet (27.9 m

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) shall be permitted to have vehicular routes, entrances, parking spaces and access aisles with a minimum vertical clearance of 7 feet (2133.6 mm).

1106.6 Location.

Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible building entrance. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest route to an accessible pedestrian entrance to the parking facility. Where buildings have multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located near the accessible entrances. In Occupancy Groups R-2 and R-3, at least one of each type of parking space shall be accessible.

Exceptions:

1. In multilevel parking structures, van-accessible parking spaces complying with Section 502 (Parking Spaces) of ICC A117.1 may be provided on one level.

2. Accessible parking spaces shall be permitted to be located in different parking facilities if substantially equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in terms of distance from an accessible entrance or entrances, parking fee and user convenience.

3. In an attended parking facility in which vehicles customarily are parked and later returned to their drivers by an attendant employed by the parking facility, the number of accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 1106.7.3 and Section 1106.7.3 of this code.

4. Mechanical access parking garages shall comply with Section 1106.7.4 of this code.

1106.7 Passenger loading zones.

Passenger loading zones shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ICC A117.1 including Section 503 (Passenger Loading Zones).

1106.7.1 Continuous loading zones.

Where passenger loading zones are provided, at least one accessible passenger loading zone shall be provided within each continuous 100 linear feet (30.4 m) of loading zone space, or fraction thereof, so that travel between accessible passenger loading zones will not exceed 100 linear feet (30.4 m).

1106.7.2 Medical facilities.

A passenger loading zone shall be provided at an accessible entrance to licensed medical and long-term care facilities where people receive physical or medical treatment or care and where the period of stay exceeds 24 hours.

1106.7.3 Valet and attended parking.

The number of accessible parking spaces in facilities that utilize valet and attended parking services shall be provided in accordance with Table 1106.7.3, and Sections 1106.7.3.1 and 1106.7.3.2.

Table 1106.7.3 Valet and Attended Accessible Parking Spaces

Total Parking Spaces Provided In Parking Facilities

Required Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces

1 to 25

1

26 to 50

2

51 to 75

3

76 to 100

4

101 to 150

5

151 to 200

6

201 to 300

7

301 to 400

8

401 to 500

9

501 to 1,000

2% of total

1,001 and over

20, plus one for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1,000

1106.7.3.1 Valet parking.

In a facility utilizing valet parking services in which vehicles are parked and later returned to their drivers by a valet employed by the facility, the number of accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 1106.7.3 of this code. A passenger loading zone complying with Section 1106.7 of this code shall be provided at valet parking services where the valet shall take control of the vehicles. Passenger loading zones shall comply with Section 503 (Passenger Loading Zones) of ICC A117.1.

1106.7.3.2 Attended parking.

In an attended parking facility in which vehicles customarily are parked and later returned to their drivers by an attendant employed by the parking facility, the number of accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 1106.7.3 of this code.

1106.7.3.2.1 Passenger loading zone.

A passenger loading zone complying with Section 1106.7 of this code shall be provided where an attendant shall take control of the vehicles. Passenger loading zones shall comply with Section 503 (Passenger Loading Zones) of ICC A117.1.

1106.7.3.2.2 Retrieval of vehicles.

The attendant shall park and retrieve all vehicles not equipped with special controls entering the facility in which an individual with disabilities is either the driver or a passenger, provided accessible parking space is available.

1106.7.4 Mechanical access parking garages.

Mechanical access parking garages shall provide at least one passenger loading zone in compliance with Section 1106.7 at vehicle drop-off and vehicle pick-up areas.

1106.8 Electrical vehicle charging stations.

Electrical vehicle charging stations shall comply with Sections 1106.8.1 through 1106.8.5.

Exception: Electrical vehicle charging stations intended for use by a designated vehicle or driver shall not be required to comply with this section.

1106.8.1 Number of accessible vehicle charging stations.

Where provided for common use, at least five percent of the total number of electrical vehicle charging stations per facility, but not less than one for each type of electric vehicle charging station, shall be accessible. Where a multiport electric vehicle charging station can simultaneously charge more than one vehicle, the number of electric vehicle charging stations shall be counted as the number of electric vehicles that can be simultaneously charged. The number of accessible vehicle charging stations are in addition to the required accessible parking spaces.

1106.8.2 Electric vehicle charging space.

At each electrical vehicle charging station required to be accessible, the charging space shall comply with the requirements for a van accessible parking space complying with Sections 502.2 through 502.5 of ICC A117.1.

1106.8.3 Accessible route.

At each electric vehicle charging station required to be accessible, the charging station shall be located along an accessible route. An accessible route shall be provided between the charging station and the charging space.

Exception: In existing facilities with no accessible route, electrical vehicle charging stations are not required to be located along an accessible route.

1106.8.4 Obstructions.

Electric vehicle charging stations shall be designed so accessible routes are not obstructed by cables or other elements.

1106.8.5 Electrical vehicle charging station controls.

Electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle charging station controls shall comply with Sections 309.2 and 309.3 of ICC A117.1.