What is BS EN 16165 about?  

BS EN 16165 specifies test methods for determining the slip resistance of surfaces used by

pedestrians. BS EN 16165 describes the following test methods:

Barefoot ramp method
Shod ramp test
Pendulum test
Tribometer test

The aim of BS EN 16165 is to harmonize the procedures used when using any of the above test methods.

Note: It is also possible to use BS EN 16165 for measurements where persons might walk on trafficked areas.

Who is BS EN 16165? 

BS EN 16165 on the slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces is applicable to: 

Flooring manufacturers
Contractors
Civil engineers
Road construction authorities

Why should you use BS EN 16165?  

Slip resistance is the measure of dynamic friction between two surfaces in contact with or without the presence of a specified test liquid. To fully comprehend how slip resistance relates to safety, one must evaluate a variety of components that interact to influence slip resistance.

The slip resistance of pedestrian pavements is determined by BS EN 16165.

BS EN 16165 provides you with the specifications to conduct the aforementioned tests. These tests help determine the angle of slip, i.e the lowest angle of the inclined ramp at which the test person reaches the limit of safe walking when slipping occurs.

If you are a flooring manufacturer, you can accurately assess the safety and performance of your product, while minimizing incidence of pedestrian slipping accidents irrespective of flooring material and wet conditions.

BS EN 16165:2021

Determination of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces. Methods of evaluation

Published:

31 Dec 2021

Withdrawn:

25 Feb 2022