If your product is heading to market, being installed in a regulated space, or specified by architects, your slip test report will likely end up in front of a certifier.

Here’s what they’re checking—and what can get your submission rejected.

Minimum Requirements for AS 4586-2013 Reports

Certifiers expect a professional slip resistance report to include:

• AS 4586-2013 clearly referenced
  Reports must state that testing was performed in accordance with this standard—not just “to industry guidelines.”

• NATA traceability
  Either the lab must be accredited, or the report must show equipment and procedures traceable to NATA-accredited standards.

• Slider type declared
  For wet pendulum testing, the slider rubber must be specified:

• • Slider 96 → Four S (hard rubber), used for pedestrian surfaces
  • Slider 55 → TRL (softer rubber), used for barefoot areas like pools

• Surface condition described in detail
  This includes:

• • Coated vs uncoated
  • Fixed vs unfixed (was the tile secured for testing?)
  • Prepared vs raw (e.g. was a sealer applied?)
  • Any identifying marks or batch number

What Gets Reports Flagged or Rejected

• No mention of AS 4586-2013 or incorrect standard version
• Ambiguous or missing description of test method
• Unclear surface condition (e.g. tested raw but sold sealed)
• No reference to slider type or calibration method
• Report from a non-recognised tester without documentation

Even minor gaps can delay certification or lead to re-testing—costing time and undermining confidence in your product.

Best Practice: Supply All Variants

If your product may be sold or installed:

• With or without a coating
• With different finishes (e.g. matte vs gloss)
• Installed using adhesives or direct fix methods

…then test each configuration. Certifiers—and your liability coverage—depend on the actual installed condition.

Zerofal produces clear, NATA-traceable lab reports that meet certifier expectations and support hassle-free approvals.