Short Description

A tactile ground surface indicator in the form of a ceramic tile. These tiles must be inset into the existing ground surface.

More Details

*Available in two patterns:
Warning - with raised disks or domes
Directional - with raised lines or ridges
*Available in 4 colours: Ivory, yellow, steel grey and cobalt blue. The tile body is the same structure throughout as on the surface.
*Manufactured to AS 1428.4 -1992
*Made from vitrified porcelain which is hard wearing and resistant to extreme environmental conditions.
*Slip resistant in both dry and wet conditions.
*Pigment in the tile should retain the required 30% colour contrast to its background in indoor and outdoor locations.

Installation

These tiles must be installed professionally and used only as tactile ground surface indicators. Installation must be in accordance with requirements specified in AS1428.4.

When installed in existing flooring, a set down must be created to ensure that tile base is flush with surrounding ground surfaces.

Place Of Manufacture

Australian Building Ceramics (VIC)
Made in Australia

Standards

For some types of equipment, specific Australian 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 Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Australian Standard(s).

Tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI) should comply with the current edition of the Australian Standard AS1428.4 - Design for access and mobility Part 4: Tactile Indicators. This standard provides specifications on the form of TGSI and on their installation. Refer to this standard to determine the luminance contrast required between the TGSI and the surrounding ground surface and for installation details including width, length and location for a wide range of applications.

The Building Code of Australia specifies in what situations TGSI must be installed. To comply with the BCA the installation must be in full compliance with the relevant sections of the current AS1428.4.
ground surface indicators.

This product claims to be manufactured in accordance with AS1428.4, however appropriate colour choice and correct installation will determine full compliance with AS1428.4..