Parking Lot Striping Lockhart, TX

Lockhart, Texas Parking Lot Striping

Lockhart, Texas is a small city 30 miles south of downtown Austin, with a population of around 14,000. The town experienced a period of growth with the establishment of the railroad  in the late 1800's, and has continued to grow slowly ever since. Lockhart now holds a prestigious claim to fame - being officially recognized as the "Barbecue Capital of Texas" by the state legislation, due to its fantastic barbecue restaurants. 

Modern day Lockhart holds a suburban atmosphere with a laid-back lifestyle. The school systems are decent, housing is cheap, and the town is only a short drive away from the capital of Texas. Lockhart is a perfect location for families needing affordable housing in the Austin area. Lockhart is also a popular retirement city.

Additionally, Lockhart holds a great variety of restaurants and shops including the aforementioned barbecue joints, providing its residents with almost anything they could need. With every physical business comes a parking lot, and if you need your Lockhart parking lot maintained or striped, give us a call or email for a free quote!

Parking Lot Fire Lanes

Fire lanes look a bit different from other parking lines being an indicator of higher importance. They actually are not a single line but two parallel marked stripes with a stencil. Fire lanes can be installed on either concrete or asphalt surfaces which should be able to support the weight of 60 thous. pound vehicles. When talking about fire lane striping, it is more difficult than typical, as it is applied to the curb along the entire length of the fire lane. Here, color plays an important role. Fire stripes are 6 inch wide lines painted red with 4-inch white letters stating "No Parking, Fire Lane". Fire Lane Signs are painted white with red letters. Applying No Parking Fire Lane Stencils is an additional step and requires a lot of effort. To look clean and neat, the parking lane should be painted with the use of the latest technologies and equipment. One more thing to mention is the paint. Parking lot maintenance companies usually apply either water-, oil- or latex-based paints. Each of them has its own pros and cons, though latex is the best option when talking about the durability of the material.  
 
In order to comply with parking policies, parking lot owners are obliged to follow the regulations related to fire lane striping. The fire lane is aimed at providing access to emergency vehicles and divides them from other cars and pedestrians. Fire lane signs and striping might have some peculiarities and deviations in particular states although the most general of them are included in the Fire Code.  ​

To some extent, a parking lot is the face of the business. If the parking lot is clean, well-maintained and marked properly, your partners and customers understand that they are safe. When a fire occurs, the parking lot might be a highly dangerous place. A commercial or a public entity that has a parking lot is required to install fire lane and signage which help to guide emergency cars. Remember that any other vehicles are not allowed to park in the fire lane as they will be charged a fee. 

The fire lanes should be laid out and striped in accordance with specific local laws though here we are going to discuss only some basic and general requirements. The laws are based on the Fire Code, one for all the states. Before the construction of the building is starting and fire lanes are installed, they should be approved by the Fire Department. If the parking lot has no fire lane, it cannot be considered appropriate for use.  ​

Fire Lane Signs

Fire lane signs are necessary to indicate the fire lane for the patrons.  The fire lanes should be clearly marked with the proper stenciling and signage.  The most important requirement of the fire lane is that it should be kept clear of parked or standing cars so that firefighters have no obstacles in the event of an emergency. Besides fire lane striping, No Parking Fire Lane Signage can be installed. Fire Lane signs are as important as the fire lane but they are not obligatory. If the authorized representative decides that a fire lane is designated insufficiently, signs might solve a problem. These signs show the exact boundary of the fire lane in the horizontal plane. Also, reflective No Parking Fire Lane signs are visible at night which is of high importance for garages and underground parking lots. ​

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