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The Australian-designed range of RhinoStop® car park barriers have been developed specifically for parking applications. RhinoStop® barriers absorb vehicle impact energy, reducing the forces transferred to the anchor bolts and reducing the potential for damage to the carpark foundation.

Featuring an all-steel, durable construction, RhinoStop® is recognised as the industry leader in guardrail barriers and is regularly specified for installation along the perimeter edge of multi-storey and split-level carparks. 

For multi-storey carpark barrier applications, RhinoStop® has been crash tested along the edge of a thin elevated slab demonstrating safe vehicle containment while preventing damage to the carpark deck. RhinoStop® guard railing can also be configured to provide pedestrian fall protection providing an economical solution and narrow footprint.

Car Park Barriers FAQs

When are car park barriers required?

Referencing AS/NZS 2890.1, car park barriers shall be provided to prevent vehicles from running over the edge of a raised platform or deck of a multi-storey car park including the perimeter of all decks above ground level. Car Park barriers are required wherever the drop from the edge of the deck to a lower level exceeds 600m.

How do I select the most appropriate safety barrier for my car park project?

The selection of a car park barrier should consider the size of the vehicles using the car park, the requirement to provide pedestrian fall protection and the crash test performance of the car park barrier.

What are the key performance features of RhinoStop® barriers?

The modular range of RhinoStop® barriers feature energy-absorbing base plates designed to yield when impacted by a vehicle. The yielding behaviour of RhinoStop® guardrails reduces the loads transferred to the anchor bolts, preventing damage to the concrete deck.  

How are RhinoStop® car park barriers assessed?

RhinoStop® crash barriers are full-scale crash tested to evaluate compliance to the vehicle impact loads described in AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8. RhinoStop® crash testing has been performed when installed on combinations of thin elevated slabs and strip footings to meet the requirements of Type F and Type G loads.   

What is the load criteria for a Type F Barrier?

Referencing AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8, a Type F Barrier (light traffic areas) is required to withstand a horizonal impact force of 30kN. This load is derived from an impact with a 1500kg vehicle travelling at 2m/s and impacting the barrier 0.5m above floor level. If the barrier is located at the end of a straight ramp exceeding 20m, this force is increased to 240kN, derived from an impact with a 2000kg vehicle travelling at 6m/s and impacting the barrier 0.5m above floor level.

What is the load criteria for a Type G Barrier?

Referencing AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8, a Type G Barrier (medium traffic areas) is required to withstand a horizonal impact force of 40kN. This load is derived from an impact with a 2000kg vehicle travelling at 2m/s and impacting the barrier 1.0m above floor level.

When should I install wheel stops?

Referencing AS/NZS 2890.1, wheel stops may be provided where it is considered necessary to limit the travel of a vehicle into a parking space. Wheel stops prevent nuisance impacts with carpark barriers and kerbs and prevent encroachment into an opposing parking space. At drops between 150mm and 600mm to a lower level wheel stops shall be provided.

When should I install steel safety bollards?

Steel safety bollards are not crash tested car park barriers and should not be relied upon to stop an errant vehicle. They are designed to prevent nuisance impacts and delineate safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians.