Freedom Works GMBD10 Solid Brass Directional / Leading Tactile Indicators
High quality GMBD10 Directional/Leading Tactile Indicators manufactured in solid brass.

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Freedom Works GMBD10 Solid Brass Directional / Leading Tactile Indicators

High quality GMBD10 Directional/Leading Tactile Indicators manufactured in solid brass.

The following information has been provided by Freedom Works demonstrating how this product complies with the Building Product Information Requirements.

Product Description

GMBD20 Brass with Black Carborundum Directional Tactile Ground Surface Indicator - Designed to be very durable with a visible polished brass. Engineered for accessibility to lead and guide the visually impaired to hazard / warning indicator.

Design: Composite Discrete Leading / Directional Tactile Indicator

Material: Brass with Carborundum

Carborundum Colour: Black

Product Warranty: 10 Years

Installation Warranty: 1 Year

Code Compliance:

NZTA RTS14—Land Transport New Zealand— Guidelines for facilities for the blind and vision impaired
AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009—Design for access and mobility, Part 4
NZS4121:2001—Design for access and mobility - building and associated facilities
AS/NZS4586:2004 – Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials
Land Transport’s Pedestrian Planning and Design Guide
The Royal N.Z. Foundation for the Blind Design Guide Recommendations/Specifications

Masterspecs Code: Interior: 6615FG | Exterior: 8281FG

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Compliance Statement

Product Class

Scope of Use

GMBD10 Guidemaster Tactile Ground Surface Directional Indicator – A Heavy Duty Solid Brass leading tactile indicator, recommended for indoors and outdoors, commercial carparks, footpaths, shopping centres, hospitals, schools – any public spaces requiring accessibility treatment.

Lead the vision impaired to Hazard / Warning Tactiles to warn as:

Life threatening hazards where serious falls may occur, such as at railway platforms, wharves, vehicular driveways and exits from car parks, etc., which intersect access paths
To indicate that a point of importance has been reached, such as the location of a bus sign or tram stop or the location of a change of direction on a pedestrian crossing island or as wayfinding to signify the location of a change of direction while traveling
At the top and bottom of stairways and ramps warning of a change in level.
At pedestrian crossings to indicate the path of travel

New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)

The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:

Clause D1 Access routes: Performance D1.3.1, D1.3.1(a), D1.3.1(b), D1.3.1(c), D1.3.2, D1.3.2(a), D1.3.2(c), D1.3.3(c), D1.3.3(h), D1.3.3(i), D1.3.3(j), D1.3.3(k), D1.3.3(l), D1.3.3(n), D1.3.4, D1.3.4(a), D1.3.4(i)
The tactiles comply with the building code clause D1 Access Routes which ensure the safety of entry/exit to the building and the safety of any internal or external stairs. It ensures people can move safely into, within and out of buildings.

Evidence

The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:

Code Compliance:

NZTA RTS14—Land Transport New Zealand— Guidelines for facilities for the blind and vision impaired
AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009—Design for access and mobility, Part 4
NZS4121:2001—Design for access and mobility - building and associated facilities
AS/NZS4586:2004 – Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials
Land Transport’s Pedestrian Planning and Design Guide
The Royal N.Z. Foundation for the Blind Design Guide Recommendations/Specifications

Product Criteria

Design requirements

Designed to be very durable with a visible polished brass. Engineered for accessibility to warn and guide the visually impaired to approaching hazards.

Installation requirements

Drill and Adhesive Fix or Drill and Friction Fit in accordance to New Zealand Standards. Complete Installation Requirements available upon Freedom Strategies Ltd client request.

Maintenance requirements

Regular Cleaning:

Remove dirt, debris, leaves, and other foreign materials from the tactile indicators regularly using a broom, brush, or a leaf blower.
Periodically wash the surface with water and mild detergent to remove stains and accumulated grime. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the brass or carborundum.

Regular Maintenance Schedule:

Establish a regular maintenance schedule for brass tactile indicators with carborundum inserts, depending on the level of foot traffic and environmental conditions in the area. Heavily used areas may require more frequent inspections and maintenance.

Complete maintenance requirements available upon Freedom Strategies Ltd client request.

Manufacturer

Legal Trading Name:

Freedom Works

Business Email:

sales@freedomworks.co.nz

Company Website:

www.freedomworks.co.nz

Contact Number/s:

09 3201338

Product Identifier

BRAND: GUIDEMASTER PRODUCT CODE: GMBD10 DESIGN: COMPOSITE DISCRETE LEADING / DIRECTIONAL TACTILE INDICATOR MATERIAL: SOLID BRASS LUMINANCE TEST: REQUIRES A 45% COLOUR CONTRAST SLIP RATING: P5 RATED / CO-EFFICIENT OF FRICTION – #70

Warnings

This product has no warnings associated with it.

Date last validated: 09 April 2024

Date last updated: 09 April 2024

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