M1/SM1 Pedestrian Guardrail

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M1/SM1 Pedestrian Guardrail

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M1/SM1 Pedestrian Guardrail is our most popular and cost-effective standard guardrail product. This pedestal guardrail type is a common sight on UK roadsides, as it’s used by most local authorities across the length and breadth of Britain.

The M1/SM1 pedestrian guardrail is a simple unit panel design which meets all the current British Standards (BS 7818:1995) and is also available as a high visibility pedestrian guardrail (M2/SM2 Pedestrian Guardrail).

We carry large stocks of the M1/SM1 pedestrian guardrail in a galvanised finish for fast turnaround times, meaning your order can be dispatched on the same day.

Bespoke pedestrian guardrail options are also available. Using a polyester powder coating and colour-fixing method, we can provide your M1/SM1 pedestrian guardrail in a RAL colour of your choice.

As one of the largest pedestrian guardrail manufacturers, suppliers and installers in the UK, you can be confident you’ll get a quality product that meets your exact requirements in the time that you need it.

Got a question about your pedestrian guardrail requirements? Just fill out the form below and a member of our expert team will get back to you.

You could have this delivered by: February 9, 2025

Specifications


Conformity: BS7818:1995 Class 2

Height: 940mm (over rails) – 1050mm (above ground)

Weight: 1m panel – 20kg, 2m panel – 32kg

Frame & Legs: 50x30mm RHS

Vertical Infills: Ø12mm Round Bar (Inline (M1) or Staggered (SM1))

Length of panel: 1000mm to 2000mm

Panel Fixings: Stainless steel grade A2 M10 hex head bolts with washer and hexagon nuts

Finish: Hot dipped galvanised to BS EN ISO1461

Colour: Polyester powder coated in a RAL colour of your choice

Method of setting posts: Full length posts to be concreted in (rooted)

What are the rules for pedestrian guardrails in the UK?

The current British Standard for pedestrian guardrails in the UK is BS 7818:1995.

There are a number of specifications necessary to meet the requirements depending on the circumstances of your project. You can find more details on the BS 7818:1995 requirementson this page.

One basic requirement for all guardrails for pedestrian safety is that they consist of two horizontal rails and reach a height of at least 1050mm height above ground. The M1 pedestrian guardrail meets these requirements.

How soon can my pedestrian guardrails be delivered?

We have large quantities of our standard pedestrian guardrail products in stock at all times. With immediate dispatch, you can expect a fast turnaround time of delivery within 3-5 working days. Alternatively, you can collect your guardrails directly from our warehouse in Nottinghamshire.

Please note that if you require bespoke pedestrian guardrails, this will naturally have a longer wait time.

Does Alpha Rail offer pedestrian guardrail installation service?

At Alpha Rail, we specialise in pedestrian guardrail installation and can install any of our guardrail products for you. With a fast service from start to finish, we’ll help ensure you meet your project deadlines.

What is the difference between pedestrian guardrail and parapet?

Pedestrian guardrails are a guardrail for pedestrian safety, designed to keep pedestrians separated from vehicle traffic. Pedestrian parapets are guardrails specifically designed to be installed in areas where there’s a risk of a fall from height.

Can I order a bespoke design that still complies with British Standards for pedestrian guardrails?

Yes you can. A huge benefit of working with Alpha Rail is that we manufacture all our pedestrian guardrails in-house as well as supplying them. This means we can combine our expert knowledge of the standard requirements with decades of metalwork experience to help you come up with a bespoke pedestrian guardrail design that meets your needs while still adhering to British Standards.

About Alpha Rail

Founded in 1985, Alpha Rail is recognised as one of the UK’s leading manufacturers, suppliers and installers of metal railings, gates, pedestrian guardrail and other bespoke architectural metalwork.

For almost forty years, Alpha Rail has been providing in-house manufactured metalwork to suit all the necessary British Standards. Because we manufacture all our products as well as supplying them to our customers, this means no order is too big, too small or too bespoke for us. Anything your metalwork project requires, we can provide it – and with the fastest turnaround times in the country.

Pedestrian guardrail guidance

There are a few requirements for pedestrian guardrails to meet the British Standards BS 7818:1995 when being used along UK roadsides. But the good news is, the M1 pedestal guardrail meets them all.

Our M1/SM1 and M2/SM2 pedestrian guardrails are both class 2 pedestrian guardrails, making them ideal for any roadside project. These guardrails are used nationwide to protect pedestrians from flows of vehicle traffic and direct them to safe crossing points on highways.

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