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AS 2156.1-2001

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Walking tracks Classification and signage

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Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-05-2001

$114.35
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Summarise this standard

1 - AS 2156.1-2001 WALKING TRACKS - CLASSIFICATION AND SIGNAGE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 OBJECTIVE
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.4.1 Information sign
7 - 1.4.2 Managing authority
7 - 1.4.3 Sign
7 - 1.4.4 Track marker
7 - 1.4.5 Visibly impacted
7 - 1.5 CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
14 - SECTION 2 TRACK MARKERS
14 - 2.1 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
14 - 2.1.1 Shape
15 - 2.1.2 Materials
15 - 2.1.3 Colour
15 - 2.1.4 Finish
16 - 2.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
16 - 2.2.1 General
16 - 2.2.2 Placement
16 - 2.2.3 Height
17 - SECTION 3 INFORMATION SIGNS
17 - 3.1 FABRICATION AND PLACEMENT
17 - 3.1.1 Fabrication
17 - 3.1.2 Placement
17 - 3.2 CONTENT
17 - 3.2.1 Advisory signs
17 - 3.2.2 Descriptive signs
17 - 3.2.3 Interpretive signs
18 - 3.2.4 Regulatory signs
18 - 3.2.5 Warning signs
19 - APPENDIX A - HOW TO ASSESS A WALKING TRACK

Provides managing authorities with guidance for walking track classification and signage in order to provide consistency of information to users of walking tracks. This is intended to minimise risk, preserve natural features and enhance recreation opportunities associated with the use of walking tracks.

Committee
CS-029
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 3932 6
Pages
14
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 14/09/2018.
This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 14/09/2018 Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

This Standard provides a classification system for walking tracks, guidance for the design, fabrication and use of track markers, and information signs to be used for walking tracks. The Standard also sets out guidelines for the erection of these markers and signs to ensure that while they will be readily visible, clear and easy to read, they will not detract from the landscape.This Standard applies to outdoor areas where the environment is the focus of recreational activity.The Standard does not include temporary track markers.

Originated as AS 2156-1978.
Revised and redesignated as AS 2156.1-2001.

Frequently Asked Questions

AS 2156.1 is published by Standards Australia. It is an Australian standard.

AS 2156.1 is listed in this catalog as an Australian standard published by Standards Australia, with its region recorded as Australia only. The catalog does not record a New Zealand adoption of this document.

AS 2156.1 belongs to the topic area of Australian or joint Australian/New Zealand technical standard. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.
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