That would be completely inappropriate - give an entirely wrong message and add an unnecessary hazard
Vin
from my phone
On 15 Aug 2013, at 09:56, "Lee Bywater (TASS Ltd)" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi All,
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> One thing the European market ask for rather than corduroy strips are tactile studs, this seems to work very well and means the colour contrast can also be met.
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> Regards
> Lee Bywater
> TASS Ltd
> www.tassltd.com
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> Robbie Graham
> Sent: 14 August 2013 16:05
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> Subject: Re: Corduroy tactile warning indoors?
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> Hi Claire,
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> 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”.
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> “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.
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