AS 1428.1-2009 PWD Code

                                                   15                               AS 1428.1—2009




                               DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES AND ARE MAXIMUM


                                  FIGURE 7 RAKED JOINT PAVERS

       7.3 Changes in level
       When a vertical change of not more than 5 mm occurs between the abutment of two
       surfaces along a continuous accessible path of travel, such change in surface level
       shall comply with the tolerances given in Clause 7.2.
       7.4 Fixed or recessed floor coverings—Soft floor coverings
       7.4.1 Carpets and other soft flexible materials
       Where carpets or any soft flexible materials are used on the ground or floor
       surface—
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       (a)    the pile height or pile thickness shall not exceed 6 mm and the carpet backing
              thickness shall not exceed 4 mm;
       (b)    exposed edges of floor covering shall be fastened to the floor surface and
              shall have a trim along the entire length of any exposed edge; and
              NOTE: An example is given in Figure 8.
       (c)    at the leading edges, carpet trims and any soft flexible materials shall have a
              vertical face no higher than 3 mm or a rounded bevelled edge no higher than
              5 mm or above that height a gradient of 1 in 8 up to a total maximum height of
              10 mm.

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