Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal
Diamond Coring provides concrete grinding and maintenance services to help you avoid a liability case and to ensure you comply with Federal Law to remove all trip hazards from sidewalks and pedestrian walkways. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a trip hazard as any vertical change of 1/4" or more at a joint or crack in a walkway surface.
Summary of ADA Accessibility Guidelines
4.5 Ground and Floor Surfaces.
4.5.1* General. Ground and floor surfaces along accessible routes and in accessible rooms and spaces including floors, walks, ramps, stairs, and curb ramps, shall be stable, firm, slip-resistant, and shall comply with 4.5.
4.5.2 Changes in Level. Changes in level up to 1/4 in (6 mm) may be vertical and without edge treatment. Changes in level between 1/4 in and 1/2 in (6 mm and 13 mm) shall be beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2. Changes in level greater than 1/2 in (13 mm) shall be accomplished by means of a ramp that complies with 4.7 or 4.8.
If you are a Property Manager, Municipality, School District, or Home Owner's Association, you can easily reduce your financial liability associated with trip-related pedestrian injuries by understanding how hazards occur and what preventative measures are available to you.
Common Causes of Trip Hazards
Changes in sidewalk elevation occur due to such occurrences as:
Tree roots pushing upwards
Heaving and settling due to frost
Buckling due to displacement of sub base
Such changes in elevation can cause major problems and result in serious injuries that affect:
Pedestrians with mobility impairments: difficulty lifting feet, or crutches which can cause trips and falls
Pedestrians with visibility impairments: difficulty detecting changes in elevation which can cause trips and falls
Pedestrians with wheelchairs or wheelchair riders: difficulty with or inability to roll over steep changes in elevation
Work with a company that has the experience and expertise to ensure you comply with Federal Law and protect your assets.
The benefits of our sidewalk services.
Manage Your Hardscapes
Control your sidewalk trip hazards: manage costs effectively by remedying potential hazard areas. We can evaluate your facility or public way needs to provide you with a survey outlining areas that require attention.
Comply with ADA Guidelines and Limit Exposure to Financial Liability
Grinding is a cost-effective remedy that provides a smooth transition between uneven concrete slabs.
Avoid Costly Concrete Replacement
More economical than concrete replacement, Diamond Coring's safe, clean trip hazard removal process utilizes custom, specialized state-of-the-art equipment to level uneven sidewalks and curbs and ensure safe and easy access by pedestrians and wheelchair riders.