Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
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(f), D1.3.4(g)
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
Design requirements
Designed to be very durable with a visible solid thermoplastic polyurethane. Engineered for accessibility to lead and guide the visually impaired to hazard / warning tactile.
Installation requirements
Drill and Friction Fit in accordance to New Zealand Standards. Complete Installation requirements is available upon request of Freedom Strategies Ltd client.
Maintenance requirements
Regular Cleaning:
- Remove dirt, debris, leaves, and other foreign materials from the tactile indicators regularly. Use a broom, brush, or a leaf blower to clear the surface.
- Periodically wash the surface with water and mild detergent to remove stains and accumulated grime. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the polyurethane material.
Maintenance requirements is available upon request of Freedom Strategies Ltd client.
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Freedom Works
Business Email:
sales@freedomworks.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
09 3201338
Product Identifier
BRAND: GUIDEMASTER
GMPD1002 GUIDEMASTER
DESIGN: COMPOSITE DISCRETE LEADING / DIRECTIONAL TACTILE INDICATOR
MATERIAL: UV STABILISED THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE
COLOUR: BLACK, GREEN, GREY, SAFETY YELLOW
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.
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Date last validated:
10 April 2024 |
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Date last updated:
10 April 2024 |
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