Hi Claire,
TGD M here in Ireland states” there is no guidance on hazard warning surfaces at the head of internal stairs as there is no recognised warning/hazard surface for internal use that can be guaranteed not to constitute a trip hazard when used alongside flooring with different frictional resistances. Therefore, where possible, internal stairs should not be directly in line with an access route. Rationale: Due to the potential risk that people will not recognise the stairs in time”.
“Design for access 2” makes a distinction between the two different elements i.e external steps should have a corduroy tactile warning surface and internal steps should have a colour and luminance contrast.
Regards,
Robbie
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> My sincere apologies as it has just been pointed out to me that "Designing for Accessibility" states that corduroy tactile warning is NOT recommended indoors as it presents a trip hazard - as you had pointed out earlier Jane it recommends using design measures.
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> I'm glad that it has been clarified now!
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> I personally do not recommend tactile surfaces for internal stairs (other than stadia or very large venues). The main issue for me is that the slip coefficient of surfaces should be the same or similar, if not, then it becomes a trip hazard.
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> Think of other ways to provide clues extend handrails, ensure that the approach to a stair is not straight on from circulation routes, etc.
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> Hello,
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> I wonder if anyone can help me to clarify an issue with BS8300 - "Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people. Code of practice".
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> BS8300 recommends the use of tactile warning on exterior stairs (section 5.9.6) but does not make reference to, either for or against, the use of tactile warning for interior stair landings (section 8.1.2). I was wondering if there are reasons for/against using tactile warning for interior steps and what kind of evidence/research this decision was based on.
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> Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated!
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