Testing Criteria: Wet Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) test method for hard surface materials such as ceramic, glass, stone and other hard surface tiles and panels with or without a coating
NOT A FLOOR SAFETY STANDARD. Establishes minimum DCOF criteria for various surface conditions (i.e. Interior Dry, Interior Wet, Interior Wet Plus, Exterior Wet, Oils/greases)
This is a Wet or Dry floor test using an SBR test foot and 0.05% SLS solution
Developer: Tile Council of North America (TCNA), an industry trade association

Important Information:

Section 1.0 Scope

This standard describes the test method for measuring dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) of hard surface flooring materials. This method can be used in the laboratory or in the field. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of the standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

A326.3-2021 NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY states that: …The standard does not purport to address safety issues or regulatory requirements associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this information to review any applicable codes and other regulations and any site specific conditions in connection with the use of this information. Publisher (TCNA) expressly makes no representations or warranties regarding use of this information and compliance with any applicable statute, rule or regulations…

Section 5.0 Apparatus. Sub-section 5.1 Testing device 4: Automated drag sled-type tribometer device capable of testing dynamic coefficient of friction in wet and dry conditions. The tribometer shall be equipped with a strain gauge which shall be verified prior to testing using the verification method provided by the testing device manufacturer.

THE TRACSCAN 2.0 IS IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE EQUIVALENCY REQUIREMENT AS ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE A326.3 STANDARD.