KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Apr 23, 2020, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (10/25/19) - BSMITH Product has been approved for Phase 4, Experimental Approval. Review Phase 4 definition. The Vendor will be responsible for finding a Contractor and Project for experimental application and review. (4/23/2020) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Vanguard Detectable Warning System


Generic Name: Detectable Warnings/ Truncated Domes/ TWSI's
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Vanguard ADA Systems
Address: 18122 SR9 SE, Suite F
	Snohomish, Washington 98296

Background description of company and its products:
	Vanguard Detectable Warnings were developed due to frustration at installing injection molded products that were slippery when dry, couldn''''''''t bridge deviations on installed surfaces, all of which, repeatedly failed.
Recommended Uses-Primary: ADA Devices
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Non-Skid not "slip resistant", for the life of the product (est. lifespan: 25-50 yrs). Reflects light due to glass beads integral in material, making Vanguard products extremely visible. Liquid applied (meaning it will follow any and all nuances and contours of the applied surface).
General Composition of Material:
	Vanguard products are made of a liquid applied monomer. It's entire composition is of an epoxy material, it "becomes one" with the surface applied to and contours to any installed surface deflections.
Date introduced on Market: 1994-02-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Cast in Place,Brick,Tile,Glue Down,Wet Set DW's
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 10 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: C50184(2002) D57098(2005), C48202 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	CDOT, WSDOT, UDOT, ITD, MODOT, ALDOT, TDOT, ODOT (OREGON), NMDOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	CDOT, WSDOT, UDOT, ITD, MODOT, ALDOT, TDOT, ODOT (OREGON), NMDOT
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.VanguardOnline.com

This information is filed by Michelle Metcalf on Oct 25, 2019
Contact Information:
	Vanguard ADA Systems
	18122 SR9 SE, Suite F
	Snohomish, Washington 98296
	Phone: 360-668-5700
	Email: michelle@vanguardonline.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	U Undecided	Product would be good candidate for experimental application. Would reserve approval based on continuing discussions regarding KYTC's direction for implementing specification for detectable warning systems and devices (including those that are not mechanically attached or applied).	Dec 13, 2019	2589
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	Y Approve	I can see where this product may give an additional alternate and should be moved to the next phase	Nov 04, 2019	2554
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Always looking for more products to solve problems.	Oct 26, 2019	2550
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Always looking for more products to solve problems.	Oct 26, 2019	2549

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


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