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TGSI PATTERN DETAIL Section elevation of Typical TGSI Warning Indicator Pattern. Note: All measurements are in millimeters (Drawing Not to scale) What are Tactile Indicators? DTAC™ Tactile Indicators are a series of organized raised dots, installed on pedestrian surfaces, that assist the orientation of people who are blind or vision impaired. This is designed to aid people negotiate the built environment in a dignified manner. Felt under foot or by cane, DTAC™ Tactile Indicators alert the vision impaired, as to where they are, where they are going, and where they have been. Why do you need Tactile Indicators? As Australia's aging population continues to grow it is estimated that the number of people with vision impairment people will double. Forward planning by Regulatory bodies such as, The Building Code of Australia (BCA), Australian and New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) and The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), have determined a mandatory Code of Practice for the inclusion of Tactile Indicators to assist the criteria in all new built environments. Where are Tactile Indicators required? According to the Australian and New Zealand Standard 1428.4:2002 Tactile Indicators are required to be installed to an approaching hazard or change of direction along a path of travel, such as a footpath, passageway, walkway, ramp, stairs, landing or similar. Unsure about where Tactiles are required on Your Project Call 1300 793 478 to speak with a DTAC trained and certified Tactile Consultant. They are to answer you tricky questions, review your drawings and plans and consult on-site to help your project get its Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O). Alternatively you can view many DTAC projects that have they consulted by going to http://www.dtac.com.au/resources/layout-guides/.

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