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Item Details
Lockwood Braille Signage
ILC Reference NO 81:01:004
Item sourced from ILC SA database
Short Description
A range of plastic braille and tactile signs designed to assist users with a visual impairment. Feature white tactile and braille elements on a blue background to create a luminous contrast. A range of signage options are available.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
The signs consists of an embossed tactile design, English text and Braille lettering. The embossed components use standard imagery and fonts to ensure vision impaired non-Braille readers can decipher the sign. The standard Braille locator symbol is on the left-hand side of the plate in line with the Braille elements. Sign corners and all embossed elements incorporate rounded corners.
The signs have a "peel-off and stick adhesive" mounting.
The signs are made from ABS plastic.
Options
Available in seven designs to suit a range of applications. Available designs include:
Female
Male
Disabled
Unisex
Shower
Baby Change
Unisex Disabled
Installation
The signs are supplied with a single piece of adhesive backing enabling "peel off and stick" mounting. The manufacturer suggests that the signs should not be located on the door itself but rather on the wall adjacent to the door, on the latch side. The tactile and Braille components of the signs should be positioned between 1200mm and 1600mm from the floor and the sign should be placed at a minimum of 50mm from the frame.
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) specifies signage requirements in Section D3.6 - Identification of accessible facilities, services and features. The BCA details where accessible signage is required.
The Australian Standard "AS1428.4 - Design for access and mobility - Part 4 - Tactile indicators" provides specifications on the form and placement of signs required to be tactile, Braille or audio.
Dimensions
Depth Overall.........162mm
Width Overall.........162mm
Cleaning Requirements
Dirt and grime should be regularly removed with a soft damp cloth. A solution of mild soap and water may be required.
Warranty
5 year warranty.
Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian or other Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard(s).
Lockwood Braille Signage has been designed in accordance to Australian Standard AS1428.1- 2001 Design for Access and Mobility.
Place Of Manufacture
Australia
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ASSA ABLOY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD,
MARLESTON, SA
HARDWARE STORES MAY SELL THIS PRODUCT ,
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