KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 05, 2020, its status is phase 11.

Notes:

Additional information for review of this product is required such as drawings, test data... for proper review. These can be uploaded under the Attachment section of the submittal. (11/19/19) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (7/1/2020) - BSMITH The product has been moved to Phase 11 Approval as temporary barrier wall. There is not a List of Approved Materials for this type of product. KyPEL listing in Phase 11 will be used as the approval list. (10/5/2020) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Defender 100 HC


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
131393.02RP.0717(v1.2).pdf	application/pdf	5867	1068 Russell Hood	Safe Barriers LLC	Jul 01, 2020	5477	Yes
B-297_final_D100HC_FHWA_Eligibility.pdf	application/pdf	6490	1068 Russell Hood	Safe Barriers LLC	Jul 01, 2020	5476	Yes
D100-General Arrangement-Imperial-Complete.pdf	application/pdf	5944	1068 Russell Hood	Safe Barriers LLC	Jul 01, 2020	5478	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KyTC-Design	1108 Wendy Southworth Agency	Y Approve	After reviewing the attachments for this product, I believe that this is a suitable alternative for use as a temporary traffic control device.	Oct 02, 2020	2765
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	Y Approve	This product merits further study This product merits further study	Sep 29, 2020	2744
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	I believe this system has merit as a viable alternative for traffic control in KY.	Sep 25, 2020	2738
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve		Jul 07, 2020	2714
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve		Jul 06, 2020	2707
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve		Jul 01, 2020	2701

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.


Generic Name:
This product is Applied for Patent

Manufacturer: Safe Barriers North America LLC
Address: 755 Grand BLVD
	Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Background description of company and its products:
	Safe Barriers revolutionizes the temporary road barrier market. Our core mission is to develop new crash tested products and information systems that provide high value solutions to the road construction industry.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Temporary Traffic Control Devices*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The Defender Barrier has been designed and tested from the beginning to be fully MASH 16 compliant. Each barrier can be configured to be deployed as either free standing TL2 and TL3 or as anchored TL3 and TL4. This provides users with both flexibility and savings. Our unique barrier size allows for the accommodation of curves, slopes, and rolls minimizing the need for specialized pieces.
General Composition of Material:
	Galvanized steel.
Date introduced on Market: 2018-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Concrete, water-filled, non-MASH temporary steel barriers.
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? No
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: MASH16 TL4 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	California, Connecticut, New York, Utah, Virginia, more state evaluations are in the process of being submitted.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Australia, New Zealand, Ontario, FHWA B-297, Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://www.safebarriers.com/products/anchored-barriers-safety-roads/

This information is filed by Robert Wilson on Nov 18, 2019
Contact Information:
	Safe Barriers LLC
	8 The Green
	Dover, DL 19901
	Phone: 8882154535
	Email: robert.wilson@safebarriers.com


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