Pedestrian Guardrails

Product Overview:
Pedestrian Guardrails are permanent steel barriers used to guide people along designated routes and discourage pedestrians from entering roads, vehicle areas or restricted spaces at unsuitable points. Commonly installed beside pavements, crossings, school entrances and car parks, their vertical infill maintains an open appearance while providing clear physical separation. Style 1 uses standard full-height infill bars, while Style 2 incorporates an upper visibility gap to improve sightlines between motorists and pedestrians.

The galvanised steel construction provides dependable outdoor durability and corrosion resistance with relatively little maintenance. Integrated in-ground legs allow each unit to be concreted securely into suitable foundations, creating a stable pedestrian-control barrier for busy public environments. These guardrails are intended for pedestrian guidance and containment rather than vehicle-impact protection or high-security perimeter use. The correct style should be selected according to the location, required visibility and relevant project or local-authority specification.

What’s Included
Each selected Pedestrian Guardrail unit includes:
• 1 x Pedestrian Guardrail with integrated in-ground legs
• 1 x Selected infill configuration – Style 1 standard infill or Style 2 visibility-gap infill

You May Also Need
• Post mix or suitable concrete for securing the integrated legs
• Additional guardrail units for completing the required run
• Appropriate connecting fixings where adjoining units are joined together

Key Features
• Two infill configurations suit different pedestrian-control and visibility requirements
• Style 1 provides continuous vertical infill for general pedestrian guidance
• Style 2 includes an upper visibility gap to improve roadside sightlines
• Galvanised steel construction provides durable corrosion resistance
• Integrated in-ground legs support a secure permanent installation
• Open vertical-bar design maintains visibility through the barrier
• Modular units allow continuous pedestrian-control runs to be created
• Low-maintenance construction supports long-term public use

Typical Applications
• Pavements and pedestrian walkways
• Road junctions and crossing approaches
• School entrances and boundaries
• Car parks
• Transport interchanges
• Retail and commercial premises
• Public buildings
• Local-authority highway projects

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is the difference between Style 1 and Style 2?
A. Style 1 has standard vertical infill extending to the top rail. Style 2 includes an open visibility gap above the infill bars to improve sightlines at junctions, crossings and other roadside locations.

Q. Are pedestrian guardrails designed to stop vehicles?
A. No. They are designed to guide and contain pedestrians. They should not be treated as vehicle-restraint or crash-protection barriers unless a separately tested specification confirms otherwise.

Q. How are the guardrails installed?
A. The integrated legs are set into correctly sized concrete foundations. Foundation requirements should reflect the ground conditions, guardrail dimensions and applicable project specification.

Q. Can the guardrails follow corners or sloping ground?
A. Changes in direction and level can usually be accommodated through the installation layout, but corners, gradients and non-standard runs should be planned before ordering.

Q. Do these guardrails comply with BS 7818?
A. Where BS 7818 compliance or a particular loading class is specified, confirm the selected product’s declared conformity and technical documentation before ordering.