ADA COMPLIANCE
ADA Safety Floor
Modern resurfacing solution for ADA compliance
After a decade of research and field testing SEMCO released the brand new SEMCO ADA Safety Floor. The SEMCO ADA Safety Floor is engineered to assist in remodeling projects that require ADA compliance in Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (slip resistance), Surface Slope Regrading, and Surface Aperture Closure.
Why SEMCO ADA Safety Floor
| SEMCO ADA Safety Floor | 0.86 |
| Cool deck flooring | 0.65 |
| MMA Quartz flooring | 0.82 |
DYNAMIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION (ANSI A137.1 DCOF) – WET
| SEMCO ADA Safety Floor | 0.86 |
| Cool deck flooring | 0.55 |
| MMA Quartz flooring | 0.68 |
*Independent test results of the test performed on the SEMCO ADA Safety Floor are available upon request.
Department of Justice ADA Title III Regulation 28 CFR Part 36, Section A4.5.1; Recommends minimum of 0.60 SCOF for horizontal surfaces and 0.80 SCOF on ramps.
SLIP AND FALL RISK REDUCTION
Slip resistant flooring is an important element of ensuring a public access floor is compliant with ADA regulations. Currently a floor must have a minimum dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) between 0.30-0.42 for standard flat flooring, where sloped or ramped surfaces exceeding a 2% slope requires a DCOF between 0.30-0.45. Utilizing the SEMCO ADA Safety Floor with Remodel Without Removal™ ADA compliant flooring can be created on any solid flooring product. The SEMCO ADA Safety Floor provides a slip resistant floor that can be used for standard flooring or ramped surfaces. The SEMCO ADA Safety Floor maintains the same dry slip resistance when wet.
DYNAMIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION (ANSI A137.1 DCOF) – DRY
REGRADING WITHOUT THE NEED FOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SURFACE
To be in compliance with ADA regulations, a public access floor must not exceed a slope of 2%. A common area floor that has sloping exceeding 2% must be addressed as a ramp, which will require flooring DCOF rated between 0.30-0.45. The SEMCO ADA Safety Floor is applicable from as thin as 1/32” to 6”. With the SEMCO ADA Safety Floor a floor slope can be adjusted without extensive demolition or removal of existing flooring.
MEET SUB-SURFACE MOVEMENT AND ADA REQUIREMENTS
Public access flooring that has drains, grout lines, to control joints, must not have any apertures exceeding 1/4”. A specific concern is control joints, concrete control joints are specifically designed to control concrete cracking, and it is very common for a control joint to easily exceed an aperture of 1/4”. SEMCO ADA Safety Floor can resolve this situation. Having a strength reaching up to 10,000 PSI, the SEMCO ADA Safety Floor can fill an aperture while still maintaining floor strength and integrity.
Initial cost based on installation of 20,000 SF area
Figures include annual maintenance cost estimates
Labor costs are calculated at non-union pricing. For union pricing increase each figure by 20-30%
ADVANTAGES OF USING ADA SAFETY SURFACE
SEMCO ADA Safety Floor has a 5-year manufacturer limited warranty.
Initial cost of the SEMCO ADA Safety Floor is 68% less expensive than MMA (Quartz) Flooring.
The initial cost comparison between SEMCO and cool deck is very comparable, at the 5-year benchmark cool deck must be reinstalled ultimately increasing its long term cost.
| YEARS | COOL DECK | MMA FLOORING | SEMCO ADA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $1,938,393 | $981,963 | $454,851 |
| 1 | $111,000 | $560,000 | $180,000 |
| 2 | $116,550 | $576,800 | $189,000 |
| 3 | $122,378 | $594,104 | $198,450 |
| 4 | $256,993 | $630,285 | $218,791 |
| 5 | $256,993 | $630,285 | $218,791 |
| 6 | $269,842 | $649,193 | $229,731 |
| 7 | $283,335 | $668,669 | $241,217 |
| 8 | $297,501 | $688,729 | $253,278 |
| 9 | $312,376 | $709,391 | $265,942 |
| 10 | $624,753 | $730,673 | $279,239 |
| 11 | $655,990 | $752,593 | $293,201 |
| 12 | $688,790 | $775,171 | $307,861 |
| 13 | $723,229 | $798,426 | $323,254 |
| 14 | $759,391 | $822,379 | $339,417 |
| 15 | $1,518,781 | $487,050 | $356,388 |
| 16 | $1,594,720 | $872,462 | $374,207 |
| 17 | $1,674,456 | $898,636 | $392,917 |
| 18 | $1,758,179 | $925,595 | $412,563 |
| 19 | $1,846,088 | $953,363 | $433,191 |
20-YEAR COST COMPARISON
Available colors and installation
SEMCO Surface’s ADA Safety Floor installation offers a convenient solution that accommodates various locations and conditions. Their use of GREEN MATERIALS ensures environmentally friendly practices, while the surfacing's rapid curing properties minimize disruption during installation. This makes it easier to ensure safety without inconveniencing employees, guests, or customers.
Case Studies
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Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
SEMCO materials were used to replace the existing deck for its ease of installation and slip resistance. As of 2007 the incidence of slip and falls on the Paris Pool Deck has been reduced significantly. The SEMCO ADA Safety Floor has been shown to reduce slip and fall by up to 90%.
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Public School
Jacob E. Manch Elementary School is the current design of all Clark County, Nevada elementary schools since 1998. Part of the design was to create murals using vibrant colors and designs to promote excitement for students as they enter the building. The SEMCO X-Bond Seamless Stone and PreStain Color were used for its ability to form a chemical link with the substrate, therefore creating a permanent surfacing solution that requires minimal maintenance.
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