A8 Warning Sign – Steep Ascent 7%, 70 cm, Class I
- Warning sign A8 “Steep ascent 7%”, to SR 1848-1:2024.
- 70 cm triangle in 1 mm galvanised steel sheet, 2 kg.
- Class I retroreflective sheeting, 7-year service life.
- Fixings included: 2 clamps for Ø48 mm posts and 4 bolts with nuts.
- CE marked; sheeting and paint resistant to UV and weathering.
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General features
| SR 1848-1 code | A8 |
|---|---|
| Name in the standard | Steep ascent 7% |
| Type | Warning road sign |
| Shape and colours | Equilateral triangle, red border, white background, black symbol |
| Size | 70 cm side |
| Format (SR 1848-2) | Normal |
| Red border | 60 mm |
| Legend | 7%, 56 mm figures |
| Material | Galvanised steel sheet, 1 mm |
| Construction | Rounded corners, pressed edges, no sharp edges |
| Painting | Electrostatic, UV-resistant paint |
| Retroreflective sheeting | Class I (RA1), UV-resistant |
| Retroreflection (white, 0.2°/5°) | 70 cd/(lx·m²) |
| Sheeting service life | 7 years |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Fixings included | 2 clamps, 4 bolts with nuts |
| Post diameter | Ø48 mm (Ø60 mm on request) |
| Standards | SR EN 12899-1:2007, SR 1848-1:2024, SR 1848-2:2011, SR 1848-3:2011 |
| Marking | CE |
| Height | 70 cm |
Product description
A8 Warning Sign – Steep Ascent 7%, 70 cm, Class I
The A8 signals a steep climb, here 7%. Heavy vehicles go up slowly, so drivers behind them should expect a queue, and loaded vehicles pick their gear before the climb.
When class I is used
Class I (RA1) sheeting returns 70 cd/(lx·m²) for white to the driver and has a 7-year service life, enough on roads where headlights are the only light: local, minor and private roads or quiet streets. In areas with street lighting, shop windows, advertising and dense urban traffic, however, SR 1848-2 requires prismatic class 2 or 3 sheeting.
Where it goes, under SR 1848-1:2024
It goes at the start of a climb of at least 7%. The figure is set the same way as on the A7: the actual maximum gradient of the climb, rounded up to a whole number. The 7% sign is used when the rounded maximum is 7%.
Technical data
- equilateral triangle with a 70 cm side (normal format, SR 1848-2), 60 mm red border, white background, black symbol;
- “7%” legend, with 56 mm figures;
- 1 mm galvanised steel sheet, with rounded corners and pressed edges, no sharp edges;
- electrostatically painted with UV-resistant paint;
- class I retroreflective sheeting (RA1), resistant to UV and weathering, with a 7-year service life;
- weight: 2 kg;
- fixings included: 2 clamps for Ø48 mm posts and 4 bolts with nuts;
- CE marked; compliant with SR EN 12899-1:2007, SR 1848-1:2024, SR 1848-2:2011 and SR 1848-3:2011.
Mounting and size
The pack also holds 2 clamps for Ø48 mm posts and 4 bolts with nuts for mounting on a post; clamps for Ø60 mm posts are available on request. The correct height, measured at the bottom edge, is 1.50–2.50 m above the road or kerb, and the sign stands 0.50–2.0 m from the edge of the road platform. Choose a spot where it can be seen from 50 m in built-up areas and from 100 m on roads outside them.
The post is ordered separately. For a fixed installation in a concrete foundation: the galvanised Ø48 mm post, 300 cm. For temporary use, with no foundation: the Ø48 mm tripod post, 120 cm. On concrete or paving, where you cannot dig: the Ø60 mm flange post, 300 cm, bolted down; for it, ask for the Ø60 mm clamps when you order.
The 70 cm triangle is the normal format in SR 1848-2, meant for county and local roads, streets and private roads open to public traffic. National roads call for large 90 cm signs, and motorways for very large 120 cm ones.
? Frequently asked questions
Where does the A8 “Steep ascent 7%” sign go?
It goes at the start of a climb of at least 7%. The figure is set the same way as on the A7: the actual maximum gradient of the climb, rounded up to a whole number. The 7% sign is used when the rounded maximum is 7%.
Is the 70 cm triangle right for a county road?
Yes. 70 cm is the normal format in SR 1848-2, required on county and local roads, streets and private roads open to public traffic. National roads call for 90 cm and motorways for 120 cm.
How high is it mounted and which fixings come with it?
The bottom edge goes 1.50–2.50 m above the road or kerb, and the inner edge 0.50–2.0 m from the road platform. The pack holds 2 clamps for Ø48 mm posts and 4 bolts with nuts; clamps for Ø60 mm posts are available on request.
How long does the reflective sheeting last?
The sheeting is class I (RA1), with a 7-year service life. Under SR 1848-2, during that time retroreflection stays at no less than 80% of the initial minimum value and the sheeting stays bonded over at least 95% of the surface.
Which gradient should the sign show?
The actual maximum gradient of the climb, rounded up to a whole number. The 7% sign is used when that rounded maximum is 7%.
When is class I sheeting used?
Where the sign does not compete with other lights: on roads and streets without strong lighting, on local, minor or private roads. In areas with many light sources (street lighting, shop windows, advertising), SR 1848-2 requires prismatic class 2 or 3 sheeting.
Which post should I order?
The post is ordered separately. For a fixed installation in a concrete foundation: the galvanised Ø48 mm post, 300 cm. For temporary use, with no foundation: the Ø48 mm tripod post, 120 cm. On concrete or paving, where you cannot dig: the Ø60 mm flange post, 300 cm, bolted down, for which you ask for the Ø60 mm clamps when you order.
Is the sign CE marked?
Yes. It is CE marked and complies with SR EN 12899-1:2007, the European standard for vertical road signs, and with SR 1848-1:2024, SR 1848-2:2011 and SR 1848-3:2011. The sheeting and the paint resist UV and weathering.
Ordering and delivery
Can I order as a private individual?
Yes. You order directly on the site, as an individual or a company, and pay by card or cash on delivery.
Do I get an invoice?
Yes. Every order comes with a tax invoice, issued to an individual or a company.
Can I buy through SEAP / SICAP?
Yes. Public institutions find us in SICAP as S.C. ATTO REGAL S.R.L. Our company details are on the Purchase through SEAP / SICAP page.
How long does delivery take?
We deliver by courier within 24-48 hours.
Can I return the product?
Yes. As a private individual you can return the product within 14 days of receiving it, as the law provides, and you get your money back within 14 days of telling us. Return shipping is paid by the customer. The full terms are on the Return policy page.
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