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Guardian
Non Slip Stair Nosing Systems

Aluminium Non Slip Stair Nosing Specifications

CODE: GASN-75x30 BN.
SLIP RATING: R13.
SIZE: 80mm x 30mm x 90 degree angle.
THICKNESS: 3mm.
COLOURS: Silver Anodised nosing with Yellow, Black, Grey or Terracotta insert.
SURFACE: Silicon Carbide 36# Grit.
MATERIALS: Aluminium Nosing with Silicon Waterproof Carbide insert.
WARRANTY: Guaranteed for 5 Years.

Codes and Standards

To fully comply with current codes and standards, all *public access stairs must

  • be fitted with stair nosings that have a fully non slip horizontal surface;
  • have 90 degree stair nosings measuring a minimum of 50mm wide by 25mm deep; and
  • have stair nosings with a luminance contrast of at least 30 percent against the surface they are fixed to

Guardian stair nosings meet or exceed these requirements and when fitted will ensure the building owner fully meets the duty of care obligations to the public as outlined in these Codes and Standards

Statutory CSIRO Approvals

Guardian have complied with the test criteria requirements of the CSIRO and Australian standards in conjunction with:

AS / NZS 4586: 2004 ResultClassDate
Oil - Wet Ramp Test 36.4R13PDF file August 2008
Wet Pendulum Test 80VPDF file August 2008
CSIRO Accelerated Wear Test (CAWT)
RevolutionsMean BPNClassDate
080VPDF file September 2008
10078 (2.5% loss)V
50076 (5.0% loss)V

Australian Building Code

The Building Code of Australia calls for non slip stair nosing to be used in accordance with:

  • Building Code of Australia (2009)
    Volume 1 - Construction of Exits
    • Goings and Risers. Section D2.13 (a) (v)
    • Landings. Section D2.14 (a) (ii)
  • Building Code of Australia (2009)
    Volume 2 - Stair Construction
    • Section 3.9.1.3 (g)

Australian Standards

The Building Code of Australia calls for non slip stair nosing to be used in accordance with:

  • Australian Standards AS 1428.4.1 - 2009
    Design for access and mobility - new building work.
    Stairways - Part 9.1c
  • Australian Standards AS 1428.4 - 2002
    Design for access and mobility - new building work.
    Stairways - Part 9.1c
  • Australian Standards AS 1428.1 - 2001
    Design for access and mobility - new building work.
    Stairways - Part 9.1c
  • Australian Standards AS 1428.2 - 1992
    Design for access and mobility - new building work.
    Stairways - Part 13.3

Compliance with New Public Access Standards

Guardian non slip stair nosing will ensure owners provide an accessible accessway* to and within their buildings in compliance with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards

* a continuous path of travel, having features to permit use by people with disabilities as defined in AS 1428.4.1.2009