Independent Living Centres Australia Inc
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Buyers Guide: Tactile Ground Surface 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.
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Factors to Consider
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.
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
Supplier Information
Name: Borrel Masonry
Price: POA
Address:
P.O. Box 43
Port Melbourne
Vic 3207
Phone: (03) 9681 9722
Email: masonaryvic@borrel.com.au
Website: www.borrel.com.au
Name: Classic Architectural Products
Address:
6 Beaufort Street
Preston
VIC 3072
Postal Address:
PO Box 126
Preston
VIC 3072
Phone: (03) 9484 8400
FAX: 1300768876
Email: info@classic-arch.com
Name: DTAC Pty Ltd
Price: POA
Address:
Unit 4
1-7 Friars Road
Moorabbin
Vic 3189
Postal Address:
P.O.Box 2210
Moorabin
Vic 3189
Phone: 1300 793 478
FAX: 1300 780 628
Email: estimating@dtac.com.au
Website: www.dtac.com.au
Name: Floor Safety Centre Pty Ltd
Price: POA
Phone: (03) 9546 4777
FAX: (03) 9546 4755
Email: floorsafetycentre@gmail.com
Name: Granito
Price: POA
Address:
398-418 Hammond Road
Dandenong
Vic 3175
Phone: (03) 9794 9199
FAX: (03) 9706 5322
Website: www.granito.com.au
Name: INSAFE Tactile Paving Pty Ltd
Price: POA
Address:
479-481 South Road
Moorabbin
Vic 3184
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 405
Elwood
Vic 3184
Phone: (03) 9553 1544
FAX: (03) 9553 1833
Email: info@tactilepaving.com
Name: Pathfinders Systems Victoria
Price: POA
Address:
11 Wonaka Court
Croydon Hills
Vic 3136
Phone: (03) 9725 3995
FAX: (03) 9723 1637
Name: SVC Products
Price: POA
Address:
38 Jappady Street
Bayside
Vic 3195
Phone: (03) 9580 6644
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