AS/NZS 4586:2004 Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
The objective of this Standard is to provide users and specifiers of pedestrian surface materials (architects, engineers, ergonomists, facility managers, manufacturers, and the like) with means for classifying such surfaces according to their pedestrian slip resistance for use in the selection of surfaces.
The slip resistance classifications have been determined for unused surfaces using specific conditions, for instance special rubbers, barefoot testing, and so on. These classifications are based on an assessment of the contribution of a pedestrian surface to the risk of slipping and they will assist in the specification of a surface material suitable for most pedestrian applications. Factors such as usage, cleaning systems, applied coatings and patterns of wear may affect the characteristics of the surface after classification.
First published as part of Joint Standard AS/NZS 3661.1:1993. Revised and redesignated in part AS/NZS 4586:1999. Second edition 2004.
Contents:
1: Scope
2: Application
3: Referenced Documents
4: Definitions
5: Classification Of Slip Resistance
Appendix A: Wet Pendulum Test Method
Appendix B: Dry Floor Friction Test Method
Appendix C: Wet/Barefoot Ramp Test Method
Appendix D: Oil-Wet Ramp Test Method
Appendix E: Displacement Volume Test Method
Slip Resistance of Flooring Surfaces.
