Firmus Chapter 8 Barrier - Pedestrian Road Safety Barriers

Chapter 8 pedestrian barriers are safety barriers designed for road and street works, intended to comply with the guidelines and standards set out in Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and the New Roads and Street Works Act.

These barriers provide separation, control, and warning for pedestrians and traffic in work zones, enhancing safety by creating a physical barrier between the work area and vehicles or pedestrians. Pedestrian barriers help prevent unauthorised access and minimise the risk of accidents or injuries.

Frequently used in highway maintenance, street works, and other road-related activities, Chapter 8 road safety barriers ensure compliance with local regulations and guidelines in road and pedestrian safety situations.

The Firmus plastic safety barrier is an example of a Chapter 8 barrier that is lightweight, durable, and easy to deploy for temporary road works and construction projects.

Firmus Chapter 8 Barriers Key Features

Conforms to BSEN8442
Meets Chapter 8 Traffic Signs Manual Criteria including "The Red Book"
High Visible Reflective Strip BSEN12899-1
Hook & Eye Connection
Anti Trip Feet
Hook & Eye Barrier Connection
Free Standing
Resilient to Poor Weather Conditions
Depth - 0.5m / 50mm
Length - 2m / 2000mm
Height - 1m / 1000mm
Weight 11.2kg
450 Litre
Highly Visible
Cost-Effective Traffic Barriers
Chapter 8 Compliant

Road Safety Barriers FAQs

Are Pedestrian Barriers Tested for Compliance?

The Manufacturer tests chapter 8 Barriers to ensure they are fully compliant and meet Red Book and Street Works Compliance.

What is the Road Safety / Traffic Control Barrier used for?

Chapter 8 Traffic Control Barriers are commonly used for Street Works to protect the General Public, Workers and Direct Traffic.

Chapter 8 Barriers are included in the Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice.

Do you sell other Road Safety Equipment?

Our range of Road Safety Equipment includes Traffic Management Cones, Road Barriers and Temporary Fencing.

At Wade, our Chapter 8 plastic pedestrian barriers are fully compliant with all UK road traffic laws and regulations. Used in conjunction with our traffic cones and other works protection products they will keep your project going in the right direction.

Make it Safe

Keeping unauthorised persons out of harm's way is only part of the story. Pedestrians are good at finding shortcuts and simplified routes through the most complicated landscapes.

Chapter 8 Pedestrian barriers have been designed to be lightweight and flexible, without being too easy for either operatives or the public to disrupt. With their bright, warning colouring, and reflective panels, they are hard to ignore.

Use them to direct pedestrian traffic around working areas, away from hazards. Use with traffic cones if the walkway infringes upon a live carriageway.

Make it Easy

When ground conditions are poor and uneven consider using temporary walkway ground protection mats to help pedestrian access. The easier, cleaner, and more convenient a walkway appears, the more likely the public is to pick your preferred route through Chapter 8 fencing, rather than another informal, unauthorised route.

Make it Visible

When you need to make authorised walkways clear and visible on a large site these bright orange Chapter 8 barriers are hard to ignore. They also show up well on time-lapse and remote webcams, so if you need to monitor safety at a distance, these barriers are ideal for that situation.

At night, the reflective strip becomes immediately visible in headlights and reflects streetlamps. Ideal too in poor or low-light conditions.

Make it Compliant

For small works, on the street, pavement, or other public-facing areas, these barriers are fully compliant with the UK regulations governing usage and visibility. Twin them with a road traffic cone safety zone if directing pedestrians from a pavement and take care to mitigate changes in levels for mobility-impaired individuals.

Temporary public pedestrian walkways should be an absolute minimum of 1m in width and at least 1.5m where possible. Pedestrians must never be directed into hazardous situations, so take time to carefully plan, and take crossing points and kerbs into consideration, along with any access required by those fronting onto any street works.

Make it Coordinated

At Wade, our robust Chapter 8 2m long Firmus Barriers’ robust design means they can be used again and again. They are designed to be compatible with all other road safety chapter 8 systems, so if you already have a stock of barriers, these are sure to fit them.

The lightweight blow-moulded barriers are stackable and can be transported fifty at a time on double pallets.

Call or email us to discuss your needs today. Wade can deliver kerbside UK-wide to your schedule.

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