Public Safety and Access Issues for Concrete Pavers

Course Description: This presentation reviews public safety and accessibility design considerations when selecting unit concrete pavers for walkway surfaces. Current ADA criteria, slip resistance standards and test methods, and latest developments related to a new roughness index for wheelchair vibration will be addressed. Other paver safety topics covered include: chamfer widths and ease of transition, visibility and color contrast, truncated dome requirements, permeable pavement surface openings, snowplowing, use of deicing chemicals, and traffic calming benefits.

Delivery Method: Live

Internal Course Code: HS:OC118a

Duration: 1h

HSW Compatible: Yes

Point of Contact Name: Liz McGhie

Point of Contact Email: liz.mcghie@oldcastle.com