Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
GMSSD30 Guidemaster Tactile Ground Surface Directional Indicator – A Heavy Duty Stainless Steel with Yellow Carborundum 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:
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 impairedAS/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
- wThe Royal N.Z. Foundation for the Blind Design Guide Recommendations/Specifications
Design requirements
Designed to be very durable with a visible 316 marine grade stainless steel with Yellow Carborundum. Engineered for accessibility to lead and guide the visually impaired to hazard / warning tactile.
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 stainless steel and carborundum 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 stainless steel or carborundum.
- Pay special attention to the carborundum inserts, as dirt and grime can build up in the crevices and reduce their effectiveness. You may need to use a toothbrush or other small brush to clean the inserts thoroughly.
Complete maintenance requirements available upon Freedom Strategies Ltd client request.
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Freedom Works
Business Email:
sales@freedomworks.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
09 3201338
Product Identifier
BRAND NAME: GUIDEMASTER | PRODUCT CODE: GMSSD30 | DESIGN: COMPOSITE DISCRETE LEADING / DIRECTIONAL TACTILE INDICATOR | MATERIAL: 316 STAINLESS STEEL WITH CARBORUNDUM | CARBORUNDUM COLOUR: YELLOW | LUMINANCE TEST: REQUIRES A 60% COLOUR CONTRAST | SLIP RATING: P5 RATED / CO-EFFICIENT OF FRICTION – #120
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
12 April 2024 |
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Date last updated:
12 April 2024 |
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