Tactile flag paving is suitable for high volume pedestrian areas, town centres and traffic free zones. For correct choice of flag size to suit application, refer to BS 7533 part 8. 

• Blister: For use in identifying a crossing place for the visually impaired. Guidelines exist concerning the use, layout and colour of blister paving.
• Hazard Warning Corduroy: For use in identifying any potential hazard to pedestrians and warning them to proceed with care.
• Platform Edge Warning (Offset Blister): Denotes the proximity of a railway platform edge. It can be used on either surface or underground rail system.
• Platform Edge Warning (Lozenge): Used at street level to denote the existence of a platform edge for light transport systems.
• Guidance: For use in identifying a safe route for pedestrians to travel, avoiding obstacles and hazards.
• Cycleway: Used at the beginning of a shared pedestrian/ cycle route to denote the path that each should follow.

British Standard tactile paving is a specially designed paving system that is durable and reliable under typical pedestrian usage. This type of paving comes in a variety of colours to adhere to specific guidelines for different areas, making it versatile and suitable for various environments.

One of the main purposes of British Standard tactile paving is to assist visually impaired pedestrians in navigating public spaces safely. By providing tactile indications of hazard areas and safe travel routes, this paving system enhances accessibility and promotes independence for individuals with visual impairments. British Standard tactile paving offers six different surface profiles to cater to different needs and requirements. Whether it's indicating a change in elevation, signalling the presence of stairs, or guiding the way along a path, this type of paving serves as a crucial tool in creating inclusive and user-friendly urban landscapes.

Features and benefits:

• Hard wearing under typical pedestrian usage.
• Available in a range of colours to suit specification guidelines for specific areas.
• Designed to assist visually impaired pedestrians.
• Provides tactile indication of hazard areas and safe travel routes.
• Available in five surface profiles.
• Classified as having a low potential for slip (a USRV of greater than 40).
• Designed for use with British Standard paving and kerb.

BREEAM Rating: GENERIC GREEN GUIDE RATING

• Concrete paving flags (60 mm with a prepared recycled sub-base) A+ rated.
• Concrete paving flags (60 mm with a prepared sub-base) A rated.