Available with enhanced slip resistance, the range features a concentrated level of safety aggregates in the vinyl to ensure underfoot safety. Measuring slip resistance health and safety authority. The recommended slip resistance of a stair nosing for the environment. A free online version of the building regulations approved document m from specifiedby, making it easier to access the information you need. Accessibility of buildings for people with disabilities, accessibilityforall, accessible fire engineering, area of rescue assistance in a building, british standard bs 8300. Assessing the slip resistance of flooring page 3 of 8 this methodology is ideally suited to both laboratorybased assessment, and for use on installed floors.
Gradus xt range aluminium stair edging stairnosing uk. Slip resistance new annex e giving guidance on exact slip resistance. Ptv slip probabilities if straight walking on a horizontal surface are ptv of 20 indicates a 1 in 2 probability of a slip ptv of 24 indicates a 1 in 20 probability of a slip. Meet the new standard for accessible and inclusive. The r values shown denote a ramp test result, which is an exfactory measure of slip resistance. Bs 8300 is a code of practice which focuses on the design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people. Values below 25 are classified as a high risk of slip. Floor slip resistance testing standards safety direct america. Guidance on slip resistance is given in building regulations 2010 and bs 8300. How does slip resistance and tread covering effect the safety of a. Dda1 stair edging comprises a pvcu channel in a wide choice of colours with a choice of insert material and is 55mm on both the tread and riser to meet the guidance in approved document m and bs 8300 2. When specifying doors and the associated hardware, it is important to fully understand the recommendations of bs 8300. Part m of building regulations also covers gradients of slopes and ramps the following are extracts from the manual. Light reflectance values lrvs are tested in accordance with bs 8300.
There are two recommended tests that can be carried out to determine the slip resistance of a flooring material. Profiles are available with 55mm treads and 40mm or 55mm risers to meet the guidelines in approved document m of the building regulations 2000 and bs 8300. The entrance to the building is also where first impressions of a business or organisation is created, and an entrance mat can form part of this image statement. Values above 35 are classified as a low risk of slip. Ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturers have developed slip resistant tiles by using various glazes. Bs 8300 design of buildings and their approaches to meet. When specifying doors and the associated hardware, it is important to fully understand the recommendations of bs 8300 and the implications for the door specification. The numbering follows the logic of the original bs 8300, starting outside the building and working in. Polysafe apex heavy duty safety flooring with enhanced slip. Your 3 step guide to selecting the correct stair edging. Srv slip resistance value the same as ptv, it is simply an older reference to. In addition to stair pitch, some of the most significant areas of development are. Endorsed and used by network rail and fully compliant with bs 8300. April 2016 page 3 of 37 authority on slip resistance why is stair safety important.
Home publication index british standards institution bs 8300. Pendulum the pendulum cof test also known as the portable skid resistance. A designled collection of popular and wellspecified stone effects, suited to heavy commercial interiors. The slip resistance of resin polymer non slip coating in wet conditions is better but not as. Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of. Quin friction ancillary certificates of compliance. You cannot be held liable for a slip and fall injury if your company has certified evidence that your floor meets the hsa requirements of slip resistance. Slip resistance new annex e giving guidance on exact slip resistance values. The definitive guide to designing accessible and inclusive environments, the british standard bs 8300, has been updated and expanded following a major consultation exercise. Polysafe apex is a safety vinyl flooring range combining the assurance of sustainable wet slip resistance with high durability for years of performance in extreme, heavy footfall commercial areas. Floor slip resistance testing can be carried out dry, wet with water, or lubricated with oils and other contaminants. Blond country plank expona commercial wood pur luxury. Bs8300 is a british standard that sets out how buildings should be designed, constructed and maintained to create an accessible and inclusive environment for disabled people.
Table 1 shows that six dry in use of the 23 categories have no requirement for wet slip resistance. Anti slip and non slip treatment companies that improve slip ratings. Updated march 31, 2020 sotter engineering corporation, mission viejo, ca usa. Different ramp tests exist including din 51, din 51097 barefoot, bs 4592 and the data from each. There are two traditional tests that can be carried out to determine the slip resistance of a flooring material. The change is a result of research into the causes of slips on stairways, but there are some who disagree with the recommendations, and this could be a contentious issue when working with access groups. Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs. A shallow washbasin can be used both from a standing as well as a seated position.
For safety flooring with sustainable wet slip resistance, refer to expona control pur or the polysafe ranges light reflectance values lrvs are tested in accordance with bs 8300. Because of this, it is important to interpret the data correctly. However, these areas should be kept free of grease, dust, trackedin water, and spills. Uk slip resistance group the s independent uk what makes stairs safer. So, bs 8300 now suggests a greater going 300450 mm and lower rise 150 180 mm, but offsets this by increasing the permissible number of risers in a flight to 20. Agglomerated stone tiling good industry practices 22 mat well for trapping water and grits to improve slip resistance of existing floor tile, a mineral or resin polymer non slip coating will help. The tread material used in a stair nosing is important for the safety and performance of a stairway. By offering bestpractice recommendations, this standard explains how architectural. Dry slip resistance is not an indicator of wet slip resistance in fact the two often vary inversely so reliable wet slip resistance testing is often needed as well as reliable dry testing. This code of practice was published on 28 february 2009. Bs 8300 design of buildings and their approaches to meet the. There are two traditional tests that can be carried out to determine the slip resistance. Slip resistance new annex e giving guidance on exact slip. Previous editions of bs 8300 advised specifically on designing for disabled people.
Expona control stone pur provides sustainable wet slip resistance, assured throughout the guaranteed life of the product. Laws on floor safety check floor pendulum test floor slip. The number produced by pendulum testing, primarily but not limited to bs 79762. Bs 8300 is regularly referenced in technical guidance document m 2010 access and use, as a source of further information in relation to numerous matters relating to part m of the building regulations including. A pendulum test is used to assess slip resistance and a pendulum test value ptv of greater than 36 is required in both dry conditions and also when the stairs are at risk of becoming wet through walked in moisture and spillages. The slip potential ptv ranges are for both 4s shod and trl barefoot sliders in assessment of floor slip resistance for straight walking on a horizontal surface. This ensures that foot contact is always made with the slip resistant element of the stair edging. Faq what do ptv, srv, r value, rz, codf, a b c mean. Slip resistance is a declared value based on the methods described in pren 16165. For example, to comply with british standard bs 7953 a minimum width for an entrance mat should be 2. A colors light reflectance value lrv measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from or. Similarly, you will need our services every time you sign certificates of compliance with a fire safety certificate andor a disability access certificate. Quin friction ancillary certificates of compliance floor.
The 2009 version of bs 8300 picks up topics from the 2001 version and draws from interim research to expand on content. This profile also features an extended insert design to provide additional slip resistance. As well as our nata endorsed slip ratings to the 20 and 2004 versions of as 4586, nonnata slip ratings can be conducted to. Long regarded as the most authoritative guidance available to architects, the new standard now comes in two parts with the addition of guidance on exterior environments. The approach from the entrance to the reception point should be direct, free from obstructions, have a firm, slip resistant. There are five main features of stair nosing i dimensions. Slip resistance test value suggestions for various situations. Contents foreword iii introduction v 1 scope 1 2 normative references 1 3 terms and definitions 2 4 general principles of accessibility 2 4.
The s independent authority on slip resistance uk what makes stairs safer. Advice from the hsa about measuring slip resistance. The approach from the entrance to the reception point should be direct, free from obstructions, have a firm, slip resistant surface and allow. As such it is considered prudent to reference the latest updated version of bs 8300 when further information is required in addition to the guidance given in technical guidance document m 2010. Different ramp tests exist including din 51, din 51097 barefoot, bs 4592 and the data from each is presented differently. Guidance prepared by the health and safety executive on the slip resistance of floor surfaces is given in annex c of bs 8300. Note 1 if the surface of the exposed face has a roughness measured according to pren 373 higher than 1 mm it will be considered as not slippery. A flushmounted or minimalist surface mounted trap should be installed so that a seated person does not injure.
Please click on slip resistance testing if you would like a slip test done on your flooring, either in our lab or in the field. Where a stepped access route is provided the surface of the threads should be slip resistant, especially when wet. Pendulum the pendulum cof test also known as the portable skid resistance tester, the british pendulum, and the trrl pendulum, see figure 2 is the subject of a british. A pendulum test is used to assess slip resistance and a pendulum test value ptv of greater than 36 is required in both. Please click on slip resistance testing if you would like a slip test. Hewi system solutions for bathrooms and sanitary rooms. Annexes examine management and maintenance issues, light reflectance values lrvs and visual contrast, wheelchair space allowance and manoeuvring, space allowance for passing people on access routes, slip resistance, reach ranges and hoists, slings and showeringchanging benches. Pendulum testing floor tests bs 7976 now bs en 364. Significant issues are raised by the issue of the new bs 8300 and its conflict. It is aimed at employers who need to measure floor. Bs en 845 resilient floor coverings polyvinyl chloride floor coverings with particle based enhanced slip resistance specification.
The range of stair edging colours from gradus allows specifiers and users to achieve colour contrast to the surrounding floorcovering, ensuring the provision of an inclusive environment for all building users. In both cases the guidance for the slip resistance of the stair nosing tread is. The revised part m also calls upon the recommendations of bs 8300. By offering bestpractice recommendations, this standard explains how architectural design and the built environment can help disabled people to make the most of their surroundings. Mar 31, 2020 slip resistance testing standards in 2020. What are the main features of stair nosing stair edging. Specifying slip resistant flooring slide presentation. Values from 25 to 35 inclusive are classified as a moderate risk of slip.