NEWS
21/08/24

Our HiMast passive sign support has been added to the TOPAS product registration system

We are delighted to announce that our HiMast passive sign support is the first product in its category that has been added to the TOPAS product registration system!

What is TOPAS?

TOPAS (Traffic Open Products & Specifications) is registered as a limited company operating on a not-for-profit basis. TOPAS has been set up to coordinate the management and development of technical specifications for traffic control and related equipment. TOPAS offers a straightforward means for customers to verify manufacturers’ compliance with the specifications through a new Product Registration system, replacing Type Approval. TOPAS has been endorsed by the DfT, ARTSM and ADEPT, and is run by a Management Board comprised of delegates from Government from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; Users including the HA and Local Authorities (through TSG); and manufacturers (through ARTSM).

What does TOPAS registration mean for a product?

Being registered with TOPAS means that the product has gone through a formal and robust process of registration, ensuring it complies with standardised specifications. The TOPAS product registration system offers Local Authorities’ engineers and buyers a straightforward means of verifying compliance with the testing requirements of individual technical specifications. Setting TOPAS registration as a condition of purchase can simplify the procurement process. Through the Management Board, bringing together professionals from partner bodies, it also ensures that technical specifications are maintained and developed to reflect changing technologies and circumstances.

 

Photo of a passive support sign showing Bankfoot and the Perthshire Visitor Centre