3 Errors To Avoid While Installing Tactile Indicators

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According to a recent study, approximately 285 million people in the world are visually impaired.

If you are a contractor, this figure can be intimidating for you. If you don't provide proper access to visually impaired people, there will be high chances of accidents, and you may come under the red flag of the authority. As it is mandatory for contractors to install tactile indicators like ISO tactile warning indicators, contractors must follow all guidelines to ensure there is no deviation from the required standards. Tactile indicators are of two types: attention and guidance tactile walking surface indicators. Attention, as well as guidance tactile indicators, provide safe access to pedestrian's especially blind people and people with low vision. Hence, installing them in the project is the utmost responsibility of contractors.

.Color compliance: Often, contractors don't take into account color and brightness contrast while installing tactile indicators. Color contrast helps pedestrians, especially blind people, to navigate their surroundings.

Tactile indicators act as a visual change for pedestrians with low vision of falling sight. To measure color and brightness contrast, contractors can use a light meter.

According to a recent study on the design requirements of tactile indicators, the color, and brightness contrast of key elements should be at least 30 %. Along with color contrast, consistency and simplicity are also important. All parts of the built environment should be considered when it comes to color and brightness contrast.

Place of application: Another mistake contractor is guilty of committing is not taking the place of use into account.

Exterior and interior design elements have to be taken into account for the proper installation of tactile indicators. There are specific tactile indicators that are suitable for exterior applications, and some are suitable for interior.

Code requirements: Contractors often know the importance of installing tactile indicators but fail to meet the code standards. To avoid such situations, contractors have to take the ISO Tactile entrance solutions into account.

From ADA compliance to required provincial, national, and regional standards, contractors have to take everything into consideration.

The next time you go for the installation of tactile indicators, make sure you avoid all these mistakes.