Q26 RUBBER MAT AND TILE SURFACING

Q26 Special surfacing/ pavings for sport/ general amenity

IMPACT ABSORBING SURFACINGS FOR PLAY AREAS

300       EXTENT OF IMPACT ABSORBING SURFACING

• General: Lay to the impact areas shown in the relevant parts of BS EN 1176.

301       EXTENT OF IMPACT ABSORBING SURFACING

• General: Lay impact absorbing surfacing as indicated on drawings.

340A     RUBBER MAT AND TILE SURFACING

• Base: Topsoil and turf
• Surface Course: Impact absorbing EPDM rubber mats and/ or tiles.

–    Standard: To BS 7188

–    Manufacturer: Soft Surfaces Ltd, 35 Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AR

–    Tel: 01625 445760, Fax: 01625 525619

–    Email: info@softsurfaces.co.uk  Website: www.softsurfaces.co.uk

–    Product reference: Soft Surfaces Grass Mats / Grass Protection Mats

–    Colour: Black

–    Critical Fall Height when tested to BS EN 1177: TBC

–    Health and Safety: CHAS accredited, API accredited, CONSTRUCTIONLINE accredited

Substance known to be toxic or carcinogenic on skin or released as vapour or dust during normal use: Not permitted.

• Submit:

–    Resistance to abrasive wear, slip resistance, resistance to indentation and ease of ignition: Evidence of testing to BS 7188.

–    Critical Fall Height: Evidence of testing to BS EN 1177.

COMPLETION

920       PLAY SURFACE TESTING

• Standard: To BS EN 1177 and BS 1177, where applicable.
• Testing Body: A United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) independent laboratory.
• Timing: Within ten days of completing the surface works.
• Test Results: Submit.

930       DOCUMENTATION

• General: For all types of surfacing, provide the following:

–    Name and contact details of installer.

–    Date of installation.

–    Name and contact details of manufacturer.

–    Type/ description/ reference of products used.

–    Manufacturer’s recommended inspection and maintenance procedures to maintain safety and impact absorbing performance.

–    Manufacturer’s recommended cleaning and maintenance methods, where relevant.

940       LABELLING

• Signs: Provide permanent labelling in approved locations on all types of surfacing stating:

–    Critical Fall Height;

–    Date of Installation

–    Manufacturer’s name and contact details; and Product name.