BS 3262-2-1999 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS 3262-2:1999 — Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials — Specification for road performance. This part of BS 3262 defines performance requirements, test procedures and road-trial arrangements used to assess the in-service road performance of hot-applied thermoplastic marking materials (screeded or sprayed, thin superimposed markings for centre lines, edge lines, pedestrian crossings, etc.).

Abstract

BS 3262-2:1999 sets out the performance criteria and field/trial procedures for type approval of thermoplastic road marking materials that conform to the material and mixture requirements of BS 3262‑1. It covers preconditions for road trials, methods to assess luminance/reflectivity and degree of erosion/wear, laying and inspection procedures, and the form of a road trial certificate. The part is intended to support consistent, objective evaluation of marking materials under real traffic and environmental conditions.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (withdrawal recorded by publisher).
• Publication date: 15 January 1999.
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI).
• ICS / categories: 93.080.20 — Road construction materials (road marking materials / road equipment & installations).
• Edition / version: Part 2 — 1999 edition (BS 3262-2:1999).
• Number of pages: 14 pages (technical publication).

Scope

This standard part applies to hot‑applied thermoplastic road marking materials that are melted and applied hot by screeding or spraying as thin superimposed markings on road surfaces (for example centre lines, edge lines, pedestrian crossing stripes). It does not apply to inset materials or to materials intended to be permanently embedded in the road surface. The document describes the required performance characteristics and the procedures for carrying out road trials and assessments necessary for type approval of marking materials.

Key topics and requirements

• Performance requirements for type approval of thermoplastic marking materials (in‑service performance criteria).
• Preconditions and planning for road performance trials (trial site selection, traffic and environmental considerations).
• Methods for laying, examining and documenting applied test specimens.
• Determination of luminance factor / daytime visibility and assessment of retroreflective performance (where applicable).
• Assessment of degree of erosion and wear — wear index / visual grid assessment procedures.
• Test durations, sampling intervals and acceptance/rejection criteria for trials.
• Annex material: normative annexes covering preconditions for trials, laying/examination instructions, test methods for luminance and erosion, plus an informative example of a road trial certificate.

Typical use and users

Used by national and local highway authorities, road marking material manufacturers and suppliers, independent testing laboratories, and procurement teams specifying type approval and acceptance criteria. Also referenced by contractors and quality‑assurance personnel responsible for on‑road trials and long‑term performance monitoring of pavement markings.

Related standards

Commonly referenced and related documents include: BS 3262‑1 (constituent materials and mixtures), BS 3262‑3 (application of material to road surfaces), BS 6088 (solid glass beads for use with road marking compounds), European and national road‑marking performance standards (for example EN 1436 and related EN standards for glass beads EN 1423/EN 1424), and national guidance such as MUTCD/AASHTO documents where applicable. Users should consult current national/regional standards and BSI for any up‑to‑date replacements or integrations.

Keywords

thermoplastic, road marking, pavement marking, type approval, road performance, luminance, reflectivity, erosion, wear, road trial, BS 3262, BSI, glass beads, specification

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: BS 3262‑2:1999 is the BSI specification that defined road‑performance requirements and trial methods for hot‑applied thermoplastic road marking materials (part of the BS 3262 series).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers performance criteria, field trial preconditions and procedures, methods for assessing luminance/reflectivity and degree of erosion/wear, laying and examination of test specimens, and documentation (including a road trial certificate example).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Highway and traffic authorities, marking‑material manufacturers and suppliers, specification and procurement teams, contractors performing application trials, and independent testing laboratories use the standard as a basis for type approval and acceptance testing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: BS 3262‑2:1999 has been recorded as withdrawn by the publisher. Users should not assume it remains the current source of requirements — consult BSI or the relevant national/regional standards body for any current replacements, harmonized European standards, or up‑to‑date specifications that now govern road marking performance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 of the BS 3262 series. Part 1 covers constituent materials and mixtures and Part 3 covers application to road surfaces; the three parts together address materials, performance and application.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: thermoplastic, road marking, pavement marking, type approval, performance testing, luminance, reflectivity, wear/erosion, road trial, BSI, BS 3262.