No Standard Handicap Stencil for a Parking Lot

I get asked; What’s the Standard Handicap Stencil for a parking lot ? I always answer the same…there is no standard. But…there is a “most common” size. Here’s why…it’s private property. It’s that simple. Yes…you may get asked or even told…by a blueprint…to spray a certain size or design but…that’s different. Again…there’s no standard handicap stencil for a parking lot.

Here’s more…then I’ll tell you what I’d do. First…every reputable Parking Lot Stencil Manufacturer offers a large assortment of sizes and designs. ( Take a look at our “Racing” Handicap Parking Lot Stencil. ) If there was a “standard”…we’d all offer just (1) type, (1) size. Next…consider a Wal Mart Handicap Stencil. It’s enormous ! Consider a Chick FIL A Handicap. It’s leaning back. Again…it’s private property.

Therefore…here’s what I’d do; I’d try to buy (1) Handicap Stencil that’ll work for me…for years to come. So…the most common size is the 39″ Handicap Stencil. And…here’s the rule…you can always go a little bigger…but…be careful if you’re going smaller. In other words…if I have a parking lot to stripe…and it has a 36″ handicap on it…I place my 39″ handicap stencil on top…trace around it…”blue it out”…and spray my 39” on top. ( If that’s unclear, I go into more detail in my book; How I Stripe. ) Again…you can go a little bigger. BUT…if you have a job to stripe that has a 24″ STOP stencil on it…and you “grey it out” and replace it with a 12″ STOP stencil…the client may very well complain.

Bottom line…there is no standard handicap stencil for a parking lot. So, buy a nice, common size that you can use forever. Next…if you are asked to place a “certain” handicap stencil…that’s different. ( Take a look at our Restaurant and Chain Store Stencils. ) AND…if…if…you are in a municipality that does require a certain type…they’ll let you know…then let me know. We can manufacture anything. If you like our prices for a similar style or size…remember…there’s no “custom” charge here. Send me the drawing…I’ll get it done.