To assess the risk, it is necessary to understand the slip resistance of the installed, in-service floor. Frequency of follow up tests should consider the…
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How long can I rely upon a slip test certificate?
Test results will apply only to the surface at the time of test, and many test certificates will state this. Slip resistance will often change…
MoreWhich slider should I use to test a dual-traffic location like a bathroom or a changing room?
Slider selection should reflect the traffic expected, if both barefoot and shod pedestrians use the area, then both sliders shall be used.
MoreWhat is surface roughness Rz testing?
Slip resistance is dependent on the roughness profile of a surface. Rz is a peak to trough measurement and is only one parameter. It does…
MoreWhy do I need dry testing?
Dry testing is an important part of the conditioning of the slider edge. If dry testing is not possible it should be noted. On some…
MoreWhat is BS EN 16165 Pendulum floor slip testing?
BS EN 16165 describes the specification, testing and calibration of the pendulum floor slip test device. BS EN 16165 is widely recognised as the most…
MoreI have a PTV/SRV value from BS 7976 test, is this the same as a BS EN 16165 PTV?
BS EN 16165 replaced BS 7976 in 2021. If the test was done according to the UKSRG Guidelines, the test results should be similar.
MoreHow can I obtain a PTV for a product?
The manufacturer should have an initial PTV for a product. Best practise is to test the floor after installation. Several members of the Group offer…
MoreI have a PTV/SRV value from a product specific British Standard test, is this the same as a BS 7976 PTV?
Probably. But not necessarily. Whilst the pendulum will act in the same way on all floor surfaces tested, different methods can involve different sliders or…
MoreDoes an R9/R10/R11/R12/R13 value equate to a PTV?
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