Tactile Slab - Hazard Warning
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EPD
Certificate type
Tactile paving slab to assist the blind and partially sighted at different types of crossing zones.
Application
Suitable for all pedestrian areas and light traffic areas.
Refer to the relevant part of BS 7533 for the correct sub-base design for applications.
Description
Tactile Slabs are designed to assist pedestrians who are visually impaired or blind. Tactile slabs are available in two colours to enhance the distinction between roadways and adjoining paving.
Features and benefits:
- Also available in Blister finish.
- Superb hard-wearing surface.
- Aids the visually impaired and blind.
- Enable the partially sighted and blind to distinguish between different types of crossing zones.
- 100% of this product can be recycled.
- BREEAM Rating: A, according to the Green Guide to Specification, 4th Edition 2009. A+, can be achieved by using a recycled sub-base.
General information
Color | Manufacturer guidance
|
Finish | Manufacturer guidanceBlister |
Material | Concrete |
Shape | Square |
Length | 400 mm |
Width | 400 mm |
Height | 50 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q25/320 Tactile flags and slabs |
Specification data - Concrete tactile flags
Standard | To BS EN 1339. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Buff.Natural. |
Profile | |
Flag type | Blister. |
Arrises | Square. |
Dimensions and associated tolerances | |
Nominal sizes | 400 x 400 x 50 mm. |
Recycled content (minimum) | Not less than 5%. |
Skid resistance | Extremely low (>75 USRV). |
Slip resistance | Extremely low (>75 USRV). |
BREEAM rating | A (A+ can be achieved when used with recycled sub-base). |
SurfaceLayer | Hard-wearing surface layer with a minimum of 4 mm and >390 kg/m³ cement. |
TensileStrength | >5 MPa (Class 3). Manufacturer guidanceTypical tensile splitting strength. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Concrete |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 13.93 kg CO₂ eq/m² |
Recyclability | 100% |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 5 % Guidance for specification option: Not less than 5%. |
Third party certifications
Third party certifications
EPD
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Flags- Classica Flags, Mayfair Step Flag 400x400x50mm, Historic Flags & Circles, Tactile Flags 400x400x50mm, 400x400x40mm Beaufort Flags
Literature
Tobermore Professional Paving Flag Brochure v1.3
Case studies
Bedlinog Square
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