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Tactile Flag - Hazard Warning

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  • EPD

    EPD

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Tactile paving flags to assist the blind and partially sighted at different types of crossing zones.

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Application

Suitable for all pedestrian areas and light traffic areas.


Refer to the relevant part of BS 7533 for the correct sub-base design for applications.

Description

Tactile Flags are designed to assist pedestrians who are visually impaired or blind. Tactile flags are available in two colours to enhance the distinction between roadways and adjoining paving.


Features and benefits:

  • Also available in Blister finish.
  • Superb hard-wearing surface.
  • Aids the visually impaired and blind.
  • Enable the partially sighted and blind to distinguish between different types of crossing zones.
  • 100% of this product can be recycled.
  • BREEAM Rating: A, according to the Green Guide to Specification, 4th Edition 2009. A+, can be achieved by using a recycled sub-base.

General information

Color

-

Manufacturer guidance

  • Buff
  • Natural


Finish

-

Manufacturer guidance

Blister

Material

Concrete

Shape

Square

Length

400 mm

Width

400 mm

Height

50 mm

Uniclass

Pr_25_93_60_23 Concrete tactile flagsPrimary

CAWS

Q25/320 Tactile flags and slabs

Specification data - Concrete tactile flags

Standard

To BS EN 1339.

Physical properties

-

Colour

Buff.

Natural.

Profile

-

Flag type

Blister.

Arrises

Square.

Dimensions and associated tolerances

-

Nominal sizes

400 x 400 x 50 mm.

Recycled content (minimum)

Not less than 5%.

Skid resistance

Extremely low (>75 USRV).

Slip resistance

Extremely low (>75 USRV).

BREEAM rating

A (A+ can be achieved when used with recycled sub-base).

SurfaceLayer

Hard-wearing surface layer with a minimum of 4 mm and >390 kg/m³ cement.

TensileStrength

>5 MPa (Class 3).

Manufacturer guidance

Typical tensile splitting strength.

Sustainability data

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

13.93 kg CO₂ eq/m²

Recyclability

100%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

5 %

Guidance for specification option:

Not less than 5%.

EPD

Third party certifications

EPD

EPD

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Flags- Classica Flags, Mayfair Step Flag 400x400x50mm, Historic Flags & Circles, Tactile Flags 400x400x50mm, 400x400x40mm Beaufort Flags

Literature

Tobermore Professional Paving Flag Brochure v1.3

Tobermore Professional Paving Flag Brochure v1.3

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