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5.2. Floor surfaces

Slip resistance is a requirement in making pavements and surfaces accessible.

Paving in accessible paths shall meet the following conditions:

1. Slip resistance

Levels of slip resistance have to fulfil the requirements outlined in table 2.

Pavement Slip resistance

Floor pavement slopes Pendulum Test Value (PTV)

Dry areas indoor

Level surface Between 15 and 35

Inclined surfaces with slopes less than 5%

Inclined surfaces with 5% slopes or greater 35 or more

Wet areas and outdoor

Level surface Between 35 and 45

Inclined surfaces with slopes less than 5%

Inclined surfaces with 5% slopes or greater 45 or more

Streets pavement, swimming pools and 45 or more
showers

Table 2. Pavement slip resistance

2. Pendulum Test Value (PTV) should to be calculated using the pendulum technique.
The above table shows slip resistance values for accessible pedestrian walking.

3. Pavement surfaces shall be firm, smooth, stable, and slip resistant.

4. Tiles presenting rounded edges and excessive joints shall be avoided in accessible
paths to prevent wheel vibration, tripping and noise.

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