Form-A-Tread Company
Phoenixville, PA 19460
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Form-A-Tread Company, manufactures Form-A-Tread, Form-A-Tread GLOW and Form-A-Tread SL (Self Leveling), proven safety products that are applied to new and existing stairs, ramps, and ladders to significantly increase safety, traction and visibility. CODE COMPLIANCE: Architects, Engineers, Building Owners and Safety Professionals use Form-A-Tread to meet the following U.S Standards and Building Codes:
- ICC A117.1-2017, Section 504 Stairways, Paragraph 504.6 Visual Contrast
- ANSI A117.1, Section 504 Stairways
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
- More information on A117.1 and the 2010 ADA Standards can be found at this ANSI Blog
- IBC 2018 Section 1011 Stairways, Paragraph 1011.5.4.1 Nonuniform Height Risers
Form-A-Tread GLOW is a Patented, permanent, 1 coat, and non skid, photoluminescent epoxy that complies with ASTM E2072 and meets the following Building Codes for Luminous Egress Path Markings:
- IBC 2018 Construction Code, Section 1025 Luminous Egress Path Markings, Paragraphs 1025.2.1 and 1025.4(2)
- NYC Buildings Construction Codes, Section BC 1024, Luminous Egress Path Markings, Paragraphs 1024.2.1 and 1024.2.2 Horizontal Leading Edges of Steps and Landings and 1024.4(2) for Emergency Egress applications
- Numerous City and State Building Codes
Due to its proven durability in high traffic locations like Disney World, Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium, Form-A-Tread is a far superior alternative to non-skid tape or paint. It is especially applicable to upgrading safety on existing surfaces and is more economical compared to new construction or installation of aluminum non skid nosing.
Form-A-Tread is safe, very easy to install, has no VOC's and can be customized for your particular requirement. Providing a WET SCOF (Static Coefficient of Friction) of 0.71, Form-A-Tread is excellent for slippery steps, ramps, ladders, walkways, docks, loading ramps, lift gates, vehicle steps and any place that requires good traction.
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- Pennsylvania-Eastern