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Item Details
Buyers Guide: Tactile Ground Indicators
ILC Reference NO 81:44:002
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Designed to assist users with a visual impairment to identify a hazard or change in direction on a footpath or walkways. There are two types of tactile ground indicators, hazard (dome pattern) and direction (ridge pattern). They are built into or adhered onto pedestrian walkways. The tactile ground indicators can be detected using a cane or alternatively can be detected visually with contrasting colours.
PRICE GUIDE
Refer to supplier details for pricing
FEATURES
CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE
Things to consider when selecting Tactile Ground Indicators:
Australian Standards AS 1428.4 - 2002 offer guidelines regarding design and installation about tactile ground surface indicators.
Directional Indicators are a series of raised ridges that are positioned in the direction of travel.
Hazard Indicators are covered with raised domes. Often they are installed across the path of travel to warn of an approaching hazard.
Materials Tactile ground surface indicators are available in a range of materials including metal, cork and plastic.
Colours A range of colours are available.
Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
AS 1428.4 2002 Tactile Indicators
Specific Australian Standard(s) or other Standard(s) may be applicable for materials, manufacturing processes or installation of some types of equipment. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard (s).
MODELS/STYLES
Tactile Ground Indicators
Display Information
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
BORREL MASONRY,
PORT MELBOURNE, VIC
DTAC PTY LTD,
ELWOOD, VIC
GRANITO,
DANDENONG, VIC
INSAFE TACTILE PAVING PTY LTD,
MOORABBIN, VIC
PATHFINDERS SYSTEMS VICTORIA,
CROYDON HILLS, VIC
SVC PRODUCTS,
BAYSIDE, VIC
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