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Guardian tactile systems range of tactile indicators have been tested by the csiro for. It simply draws attention to the fact that failure to effectively apply technical requirements has serious consequences. Tactile indicators section 1 scope and application 1. Tactile indicators stainless steel tactile indicators.
Ezytac tactiles are a retro fit system, no need for trenching out the area or any saw cutting just peel. You can rest at ease knowing that they will retain their colour and continue to meet australian standards for luminance contrast. The building code of australiannew zealand requires a minimum luminance contrast of 30%. Interpret and apply the relevant standards and codes applicable to your project design a solution to your project requirements. There are two main publications covering the application of tactile indicators in australia. Tactile indicator tile supplier australia wide supply. Request a quote today and a member of our sales team will provide the best possible estimation to ensure your projects are completed ontime, on budget, and will fully comply with the australian standards act. Specification 606 tactile ground surface indicators 126395 issued 31052018. Tactile ground surface indicators the following are the tactile indicators australia standards that regulate the use and application of tactile ground surface indicators tgsis, which relate to the accessibility of the built environment by people with a disability. Easy to purchase and install tactiles order through our online shop and save when you buy in bulk. Polytile tactiles are an effective way of providing guidance cues and make conforming with the disability discrimination act dda easy and fussfree.
Therefore, australian standards emphasise the need for good design and planning for public spaces, with tactiles playing an important secondary role in providing. Manufactured to comply with australian standards asnzs 1428. Our voodoo tactiles are the preferred tactile pavers of the brisbane city council. It has been developed to be used by architects, designers, builders, certifiers and access experts as an education and information tool. Fire doors must be in compliance with the current national standards and requirements set out by the building code of australia and the relevant australian standards as1905. Floor tactiles tactile indicators perth perth tactiles. The australian braille authority recommends the following guidelines for the production of tactile graphics in australia. Tacpro individually drilled and epoxy fixed warning and directional tactile indicators.
Floorsafe have the largest range of quality tactile products in australia at the very best prices. Tactile indicators tgsi wholesale prices australian made. All edits to downloaded specifications shall be made using track. Made from wetcast high strength concrete mix, they are salt, water and abrasion safe and nonslip as tested to australian and new zealand standards.
The building code of australia bca volume 1 and 2 are part of the national construction code series published by. Guardian tactile systems manufacture and install australias leading tactile ground surface indicators tgsi from highgrade polyurethane. All nosings have been tested to conform cleartread 1c10 read more. The dtac range of tactiles dtac pioneered architectural tactile ground surface indicators tgsis in australia and. Free australian standards downloads see our list of free australian standards guides here who would have thought.
Best of all the safety xpress peel and stick tactiles are australian made from hightech polyurethane. This safety step post is a plain english examination and comment on how the australian standard as 1428. Tactile paving and installation in sydney and melbourne. It was approved on behalf of the council of standards australia on 28 august 2002 and on behalf of the council of standards new zealand. Available in sizes of 200 x 200, 300 x 300 and 600 x 600 mm.