Toeboard Compliance for AS/NZS 1657 Applications

A toeboard system is to be installed on walkways where;

  • There is no permanent structure with 10mm of the edge
  • An object could fall to where persons have access to the area below the walkway.

As shown to the left, a toeboard system is required due to the fall-off from the edge of the platform.

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For the toeboard system to be compliant in the above scenario;

  • The top of the toe-board shall not be less than 100mm above the top of the floor.
  • Any gap between the toe-board and the floor must not exceed 10mm.
  • The toe-board should be firmly attached to the floor or posts.
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