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Posted By Beverley Russell
Does anybody know about an EU directive that states that bollards must be at least 1 metre out of the ground to make it safer for wheel chair users?
Many thanks in advance.
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Posted By John Webster
From the Dept. of Transport Traffic Advisory Leaflet 04/93 Bollards: "To assist visually impaired people the bollards should not be less than 1m in height, and should incorporate a clear colour contrast around the top."
So Bollards to the EU, the DoT thought of it before the DDA came into being. I just wonder, then, why they are usually painted a uniform black?
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Posted By Ken Taylor
Hi, Bev!
Fortunately we only have to obey UK law over here at present. I have not seen mention of the EU directive but the old DoT standard is advisory and relates to bollards on the public highway. As to those in workplaces I would agree that they should be high enough and visible enough for those present but simple risk assessment would seem a realistic approach at present.
Ken
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