FACTORS CONTRACTORS NEED TO ADDRESS BEFORE INSTALLING TWSI As a contractor, does the fear of disapproval from the project inspector give you sleepless nights? Is the lack of knowledge about code-compliant tactile solution a reason behind it? If so, don't worry, we are here to help you out. Not following the code standards while installing TWSI will give rise to additional costs for undertaking the corrective measures. For this reason, before installing the tactile solution in the project, contractors must get well acquainted with the tactile warning indicator requirements. Complete understanding of the code standards will result in compliance with the project requirements and that too in the stated budget. With this guide, contractors will get a complete understanding of the code standards from color compliance to standard materials to be used in the project.
ROLE OF COLOR AND BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST: It’s the responsibility of contractors to make it easy for the people with visual impairment to understand and negotiate the built environment. Hence color and brightness contrast plays an essential role while installing the tactile walking indicators. Contractors have to ensure that the tactile indicators have standard luminance contrast with the surroundings. Compliance with the color contrast is essential for the outdoor as well as indoor applications. AREA OF APPLICATION: Before starting the project, contractors must get one thing clear, whether a project requires the installation of TWSI. The reason being if TWSI's are installed where they don't find any application, it will cause more harm than any good. MATERIAL: Contractors have to ensure that the code-compliant tactile indicator is made of high quality and durable material. Contractors can choose from a variety of materials like precast concrete, stainless steel, and cast iron. Whichever material contractors choose, it must comply with the tactile warning indicator requirements Also, contractors have to ensure that the TWSI comply with all the national and provincial code standards.