Tactile
Italian standards
A number of articles contained in D.P.R. 503/96:
Art. 1.2.c "Architectural barriers are defined as: the absence of devices and signals which permit orientation and the ability to recognise places and sources of danger for all people and in particular for the blind, visually impared and the deaf".
Art 4 "Projects relating to public spaces and town planning schemes predominantly for pedestrian use must anticipate at least one accessible route able to allow for ... the use of services, social relations and enjoyment of the surroundings also for people with reduced or limited motory or sensory ability".
Art. 7.1 "For stairs and ramps are regulated by the provision contained in points 4.1.10 of the decree of the Minister of public works 14 June 1989, n. 236." The aforementioned Ministerial Decree states in art. 4.1.10.6: "Stair ramps must be easily perceived also by blind 'people" and in art. 8.1.10 "... A signal on the floor (a strip of material which is different or in any case perceivable by blind people), situated at least 30 cm from the first and last stair, must indicate the beginning and the end of the ramp".
Art. 13.3 "For external spaces belonging to the same buildings, the necessary requirement for accessibility is considered as met if there is at least one route for access to the building useable also by people with reduced or limited motory or sensory ability".
Bianco
Bianco
Giallo Ocra
Giallo Ocra
Rosso Madrid
Rosso Madrid
This collection features a high degree of shade variation. Here are a few examples:
An expressive colour palette that brings the best out of a collection of tiles renowned for their practicality, aesthetics and strength.
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Tactile Codice di svolta
Codice di svolta 2
Codice di svolta 3
Codice di direzione rettilinea
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Tiles and details
Technical Features
Catalogue
Declaration of performance
Basic codes
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Straight Direction Codet consists of a series of parallel grooves in the direction of movement, whose trapezoid shape and reliefs have been specially studied for best possible recognition, also using the white stick; it is created by using 2 tiles (art 30x30 Straight) which form a route with a width of 60 cm. The lenght of the route varies according to needs. |
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Stop-Danger CodeIt consists of a series of spehrical segments arranged in a diagonal grid, sensed under the feet so as to make walking on them for any lenght of time uncomfortable. The signal consists of 2 tiles(art 20x20. 12 round and art. 20x20 13 round)laid alternatively (see figure) to form a depth of 40 cm and a minimum width of 60 cm. |
Complementary codes
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Compulsory L-Turn CodeIt is a square of 60 cm. each side, divided into two triangles one of which contains grooves inclined at 45° with respect to the grooves in the Straight Direction Code; the second triangle contains the spherical segments which indicate an area of danger or an area not to be used.The tile size is 30x30 cm.The Code is created by installation of four tiles having three different surface finishes (art. 30x30 round, art. 30x30 diagonal/round and art. 30x30 diagonal). |
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T-Junction CodeIt consists of a square-shaped bubbled surface, of 60 cm each side, made with 9 tiles (art. 20x20 studs). |
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Attention-Service CodeIt consists of a strip of 40 cm depth, with a surface densely lined in a perpendicular direction with respect to the Straight Code grooving; the width in excess of the 60 cm of the straight route stands out in the direction of the service or the object adjacent to the route which is intended to be pointed out.The code is created by using tiles of 20x20 cm (art. 20x20 lines). |
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Code de Danger FranchissableIl se compose d'une combinaison de deux codes, une bande de Code d'Attention-Service de 20 cm (art. 20x20 righe) immédiatement suivie d'une bande de Code Arret-Danger, elle aussi de 20 cm (art.20x20 12 tondi et 20x20 13 tondi alternés); il est appliqué à proximité d'une zone qui doit etre affrontée avec beaucoup d'attention (passage piétons ou grand escalier dans le sens de la descente). |
Example of a route
Reccomendations for installation
The single articles composing the Tactile system are sold by the piece. To obtain a perfect final result, we recommend paying particular attention to installation, which must be done to professional standards, without joints and must ensure a perfect complanation of the tiles. Considering the relatively low thickness of the tiles, it is necessary to embed or stick the tiles on a suitable base, as required for any ceramic flooring.
The Technical Handbook Granitogres can be requested free by sending a written request). The guided route for the blind in GRANITOGRES material represents the ideal solution for use in public spaces, such as stations, airports, the underground, shopping centres, squares and pavements.
