This specification template is provided by Korb Pty Ltd for use by architects, specifiers and project managers. It may be incorporated into project specification documents. Product selections and performance requirements should be verified against current product data sheets and relevant Australian Standards at the time of specification.
1. Referenced Standards
| AS 1428.4.1:2009 | Design for access and mobility — Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment — Tactile ground surface indicators |
| AS 1428.1:2021 | Design for access and mobility — General requirements for access — New building work |
| AS 4586:2013 | Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials |
| NCC 2022 | National Construction Code — Part D4: Access for People with a Disability (D4D9 tactile ground surface indicators) |
| DDA 1992 | Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) |
2. General Requirements
| Supplier | Korb Pty Ltd — www.korb.au |
| Supply | Supply only or full supply and install — VIC, SA, WA |
| Slip Resistance | All products minimum P5 classification to AS 4586:2013 |
| Testing | LRV testing available on request. Formal assessment report provided. |
| Samples | Product samples available on request — contact info@korb.au |
3. Product Schedules
Select and edit the applicable product(s) for your project. Delete products not required. All tactile indicators are instantly trafficable upon installation. Sold by m².
| Type | Discrete pressure-fit tactile indicator stud |
| Materials | - Solid Brass
- Stainless Steel 316
- PVD Coated Stainless Steel (Black)
- Champagne
- Heritage
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| Fixing Method | Pressure fit — 8mm hole drilled into substrate, stud pressed in. Lateral grooves on shaft create mechanical grip. |
| Substrate | Refer product brochures for substrate compatibility |
| Luminance Contrast | ≥ 45% to AS 1428.4.1 |
| Slip Resistance | P5 classification to AS 4586:2013 |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water as required |
| Notes | Check substrate LRV if using externally — these products can be hard to find external compliance where wet/dry measurements are required |
| Warranty | 10 year manufacturer warranty |
| Type | Discrete composite tactile indicator stud with silicon carbide (Carborundum) infill |
| Materials | - Stainless Steel 316 / black or yellow silicon carbide (Carborundum) infill
- Brass / black silicon carbide (Carborundum) infill
|
| Fixing Method | Pressure fit — 8mm hole drilled into substrate, stud pressed in |
| Substrate | Refer product brochures for substrate compatibility |
| Luminance Contrast | ≥ 60% to AS 1428.4.1 |
| Slip Resistance | P5 classification to AS 4586:2013 |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water as required |
| Notes | Check substrate LRV if using externally — these products can be hard to find external compliance where wet/dry measurements are required |
| Warranty | 5 year manufacturer warranty |
| Type | Integrated multi-stud tactile indicator plate |
| Materials | |
| Fixing Method | Butyl adhesive and mechanical screw fix |
| Substrate | Refer product brochures for substrate compatibility |
| Luminance Contrast | ≥ 30% to AS 1428.4.1 |
| Slip Resistance | P5 classification to AS 4586:2013 |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water as required |
| Warranty | 5 year manufacturer warranty |
| Type | Handrail-mounted tactile warning button (Infix) — not a floor TGSI |
| Materials | |
| Fixing Method | Infix — shaft set into a drilled hole on top of the stair or ramp handrail, 150mm from the handrail end |
| Substrate | Stair and ramp handrails |
| Luminance Contrast | N/A — handrail-mounted |
| Slip Resistance | N/A — handrail-mounted |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water as required |
| Notes | Domed button 4mm to 5mm high, 10mm to 12mm diameter to AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009. NCC 2022 D4D9(3) allows it in place of warning TGSIs at stairways and ramps in aged care and Class 9a health-care buildings |
| Warranty | 5 year manufacturer warranty |
| Type | Discrete polymer tactile indicator stud with concealed anchor |
| Materials | - High-Impact Polymer — Black, Charcoal, Light Grey, White, Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow
|
| Fixing Method | Pressure fit — 8.5mm hole drilled into substrate, stud pressed in |
| Substrate | Refer product brochures for substrate compatibility |
| Luminance Contrast | ≥ 45% to AS 1428.4.1 |
| Slip Resistance | P5 classification to AS 4586:2013 |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water as required |
| Warranty | 5 year manufacturer warranty |
| Type | Integrated polymer tactile indicator tile — 300 x 300mm |
| Materials | - High-Impact Polymer — Black, Charcoal, Light Grey, White, Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow
|
| Fixing Method | Butyl adhesive fixed to prepared substrate |
| Substrate | Refer product brochures for substrate compatibility |
| Luminance Contrast | ≥ 30% to AS 1428.4.1 |
| Slip Resistance | P5 classification to AS 4586:2013 |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water as required |
| Notes | External porous substrates require primer |
| Warranty | 5 year manufacturer warranty |
| Type | Integrated polymer tactile indicator tile — large format 300 x 600mm |
| Materials | - High-Impact Polymer — Black, White, Yellow
|
| Fixing Method | 8 point mechanical fixing with nylon drive anchors |
| Substrate | Refer product brochures for substrate compatibility |
| Luminance Contrast | ≥ 30% to AS 1428.4.1 |
| Slip Resistance | P5 classification to AS 4586:2013 |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water as required |
| Notes | Listed on approved TGSI product registers for VIC (DTP), QLD (TMR), WA (Main Roads), and SA (DIT) |
| Warranty | 5 year manufacturer warranty |
| Type | Modular granite tactile indicator system |
| Materials | |
| Fixing Method | Inlaid — installed concurrent with surrounding substrates (e.g. tiling, paving) |
| Substrate | Refer product brochures for substrate compatibility |
| Luminance Contrast | ≥ 45% to AS 1428.4.1 |
| Slip Resistance | P5 classification to AS 4586:2013 |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water as required |
| Notes | Inlaid product — must be installed by tilers concurrent with substrate installation (e.g. at same time as asphalt, tiles, paving) |
| Warranty | 10 year manufacturer warranty |
| Type | Solid carved natural stone tactile indicator |
| Materials | - Carved granite — ivory or black
|
| Fixing Method | Inlaid — installed concurrent with surrounding substrates (e.g. tiling, paving) |
| Substrate | Refer product brochures for substrate compatibility |
| Luminance Contrast | ≥ 30% to AS 1428.4.1 |
| Slip Resistance | P5 classification to AS 4586:2013 |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water as required |
| Notes | Inlaid product — must be installed by tilers concurrent with substrate installation (e.g. at same time as asphalt, tiles, paving) |
| Warranty | 10 year manufacturer warranty |
| Type | Porcelain tactile indicator tile |
| Materials | |
| Fixing Method | Inlaid — installed concurrent with surrounding substrates (e.g. tiling, paving) |
| Substrate | Refer product brochures for substrate compatibility |
| Luminance Contrast | ≥ 30% to AS 1428.4.1 |
| Slip Resistance | P5 classification to AS 4586:2013 |
| Cleaning | Warm soapy water as required |
| Notes | Inlaid product — must be installed by tilers concurrent with substrate installation (e.g. at same time as asphalt, tiles, paving) |
| Warranty | 10 year manufacturer warranty |
4. Specification Notes
Installation: All products shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s current written installation instructions. All tactile indicators are instantly trafficable upon installation. Where Korb supply-and-install service is specified, installation shall be performed by Korb-accredited installers.
Substitution: No substitution of specified products shall be permitted without prior written approval from the architect/specifier. Proposed alternatives must demonstrate equivalent or superior compliance with the referenced standards.
Submittals: Contractor to submit product data sheets, test certificates (slip resistance, LRV where applicable), and installation method statement for approval prior to commencement of work.
Warranty: Manufacturer’s warranty as specified per product. Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions.
Standards: All products referenced against AS 1428 and AS 4586.
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