Essential Detectable Warning Maintenance

Conducting proper detectable warning maintenance is quick, easy and essential to ADAAG compliance.

Damage caused by construction vehicles, industrial equipment, and even extreme amounts of heavy pedestrian traffic can bring on the need for detectable warning maintenance earlier than expected. Maintenance may include annual painting of the tiles, repairing broken domes, extensive washing, or in severe cases, replacing the entire tile.

A substance called Vitrified Polymer Composite (VPC) is one of the best tools in your detectable warning maintenance arsenal. The product weakens the chances of tile discoloration, avoiding the need for repainting any more than on a yearly basis. It also repels liquids and residue with its non-slip cover to protect the tile from precipitation and harmful UV rays. In addition, VPC strengthens the tile, making it more durable to wear and tear.

Remember: the visually impaired rely on these tiles to warn them of impending dangers on sidewalks, transit platforms, curbs, and pedestrian crossings. The conduct of regular detectable warning maintenance is not an area to be overlooked or procrastinated upon.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) states the domes on a detectable warning system must be truncated and, if broken or breached in any way, must be fixed immediately to comply with the act. Detectable warning maintenance should be minimal, if kept up and observed. Whether considering safety or accessibility, the number one priority should always be the people of a community.

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