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specifiers. The company’s tiles have been independently tested by CERAM, the global expert in materials testing, analysis and consultancy.
Safe for the visually impaired The Equality Act 2010 imposes obligations on those concerned with the provision of services to the public in the private, public and voluntary sector. Responding to these duties means that building designers and specifiers are required to anticipate and overcome restrictions that may prevent people with disabilities making full use of premises and surroundings. It is therefore important to offer wayfinding tactile flooring to aid those with visual impairments. This brings to the fore a number of considerations which must coincide to ensure that the specified products are able to offer safety and functionality without compromising on aesthetics.
Other aspects must be taken into account, such as the light reflectance value of tiles and fittings. A score is given on a scale of 0 – 100 and dark, matt tiles absorb a lot of light whilst light, glossy surfaces reflect it. Where recommended, building regulations suggest that tiles with a 30 point LRV difference or more are selected for adjacent surfaces, to aid those with visual impairments. Dorset Woolliscroft provides detailed technical information for all of its products. Tactile flooring offers an innovative and effective wayfinding solution to aid the visually impaired. Tactile surfaces, available from Dorset Woolliscroft in blister and corduroy options, can be invaluable in ensuring the safety of potentially vulnerable users. Specified correctly, tactile products serve as warning indicators to features that may pose a safety hazard, such as stairs and platform edges.
Conform to British and European standards Dorset Woolliscroft’s own tactile blister and corduroy tiles have been tested and approved by independent bodies, satisfying the stringent requirements of the London Underground E6464 A2 engineering standard for rolling stock floor coverings. Not only do they conform to British and European standards and meet the requirements of the Equality Act, SATRA, a leading authority in safety, has also undertaken separate testing of its own to assess the suitability of these products for the intended environment. SATRA has concluded that the tiles satisfy Section 8.4 (SATRA TM144) Slip resistance of profiled floors. Top quality is assured as the tiles contain aggregate throughout for exceptional hardwearing qualities.
While safety is rightly the top priority of architects, designers, manufacturers and specifiers, factors such as cost- effectiveness inevitably play a part in the final decision. Fortunately, ceramic tile flooring has not only been proven to meet and exceed exacting safety standards, but many studies support the view that ceramic flooring is an incredibly economical and cost effective solution given its life span of 50 years.
Infrarail Dorset Woolliscroft’s extensive product portfolio will be on show at the Infrarail exhibition in May 2014. •
For detailed individual specifications of all tiles and fittings, please visit
www.dorsetwoolliscroft.com or call 01392 473030.
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