Description

This Standard provides means of classifying pedestrian surface materials according to their frictional characteristics when determined in accordance with the test methods set out in Appendices A, B, C, D and E. The test methods enable characteristics of surface materials to be determined in either wet or dry conditions.

Scope

This Standard does not provide for the conditioning of specimens to account for in-service wear.

NOTE: When specifying a particular slip resistance classification, specifiers should consider the likely in-service wear and its effects on slip resistance, taking into account the material type, pedestrian and other traffic and environmental conditions including cleaning, sealing and carpet wear and stretch.