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Role of Design Basics in Installing Tactile Walking Surface Indicators

Contractors often face the risk of disapproval from project managers while installing tactile walking surface indicators. The reason being, contractors most of the time, are unaware of the code standards resulting in the deviation from the project requirements. As per the legislation, it’s mandatory for contractors to install code-compliant tactile indicators in their projects. 

Tactile Walking Surface Indicators

Although contractors are aware of the importance, they don’t have a complete understanding of the code standards. To meet the project requirements, contractors should take the Northwest Territories tactile warning in OBC into account. To safeguard the interest of contractors and to ensure compliance with the project requirements, we have created this guide.

Along with the code standards, contractors must be aware of the role of design basic in the installation of tactile walking indicators. Contractors must consider three fundamental elements while installing TWSI’s.

Layout: Contractors must use a consistent, logical, and simple layout for both the exterior and interior environment. Contractors should ensure the main entrance of the facility must be easily accessible from the principal routes of travel. Make sure the path of travel is safe, accessible, and have distinct tactile qualities. Contractors should use distinct color contrast between paths of travel and adjacent ground surfaces.


Lighting: To make the facility accessible to visually impaired people, contractors must install good lighting in their projects.  Lighting plays an essential role in revealing the critical areas in the facility. Lighting is the most complicated element and must be taken into account while installing ISO Advantage One Individual Bars and other tactile indicators. 

Exterior and Interior Design Elements: In addition to the layout and lighting, another fundamental aspect of design basics are exterior and interior elements. Here, the contractor has to take the importance of signage, technical requirements for sign size, configuration, and location into account.
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