Commercial Property Services
Line markings communicate rules to drivers and pedestrians. Faded, incorrect, or missing markings create confusion, accidents, and potential liability for property owners.
Parking stall dimensions are regulated by Ontario's Building Code and municipal zoning bylaws. Standard stalls are 2.6-2.75 metres wide and 5.5-6.0 metres deep. Deviating from standards reduces the number of usable stalls.
Industry Best Practices
Accessible parking stalls require specific dimensions under AODA: minimum 2.4 metres wide with a 1.5 metre access aisle beside each stall. The access aisle must also be marked.
Fire lane markings must meet municipal specifications — typically yellow with specific text height and stroke width requirements. Fire lanes that don't meet spec may not be legally enforceable.
How D&D Commercial Services Can Help
Traffic flow arrows, stop bars, crosswalk markings, and directional lanes all contribute to safe circulation. Parking lot accidents are often attributable to inadequate or absent directional markings.
Paint selection matters. Traffic paint must be durable, fast-drying, and meet retro-reflectivity standards for visibility in low-light conditions. Cheap paint fades rapidly under tire abrasion.
Re-mark after every sealcoating project. Fresh sealer obscures all existing markings. Including re-marking in the sealcoating project scope ensures consistency and eliminates the cost and delay of a return visit.