Commercial Bollard Specifications — Pipe, Concrete, and Impact Ratings
Selecting the right bollard spec for your property depends on the vehicle class you need to stop and the access constraints of your site. Here is what we install and why.
Standard Commercial Spec — 6" Schedule 40
Our standard embedded bollard uses 6-inch Schedule 40 steel pipe (0.280-inch wall, 18.97 lb/ft) set 36 inches below finished grade in a concrete footing. The pipe is filled solid with 4,000 PSI concrete. Finished height is typically 36 to 42 inches above grade. This spec is appropriate for retail storefronts, restaurant drive-thrus, and light industrial applications where protection against passenger vehicles and light trucks is the primary goal.
Heavy-Duty Spec — 8" Schedule 40 for Truck Zones
Loading dock and delivery bay protection requires heavier steel. We step up to 8-inch Schedule 40 pipe (0.322-inch wall, 28.55 lb/ft) with a 42-inch embedment depth and 5,000 PSI concrete fill for dock environments. These bollards are rated to absorb repeated impacts from delivery vehicles at low approach speeds without displacement. Spacing between bollards is critical at loading docks—too close and they restrict pallet jack access; too far and a truck can thread between them. We design dock bollard layouts to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 guidance.
Surface-Mount Option
Where core drilling is not feasible—post-tension slabs, elevated decks, utility conflicts—we offer surface-mount bollards anchored with 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch wedge anchors into the existing slab. These provide protection against slow-moving vehicles and errant shopping carts but are not rated for high-energy vehicle impacts. Surface-mount units are fully removable for tenant change-out.
Finish and Color Options
Standard finish is powder-coat in safety yellow, OSHA orange, traffic red, or black. Custom RAL colors are available with a 2-week lead time. Stainless steel sleeve covers are available for high-visibility architectural applications. Retroreflective tape wraps can be added for low-light visibility. All powder-coat finishes carry a 10-year warranty against chipping and fading under normal Utah weather conditions.
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Common Questions
- What vehicle class can a 6" Schedule 40 bollard stop?
- Our standard 6-inch embedded bollard is designed to arrest a 4,000-lb passenger vehicle traveling at 10 mph without penetrating the protected zone. It is not rated for anti-terrorism (hostile vehicle mitigation) applications—those require crash-rated products tested to ASTM F2656 or IWA 14-1 standards.
- Can bollards be installed in post-tension slabs?
- Post-tension slabs require a structural engineer to review cable locations before any penetration. We do not core-drill post-tension slabs without an engineer's sign-off and a cable locate. Surface-mount or adjacent-to-slab options are usually the practical solution.
- Are there ADA considerations for bollard placement?
- Yes. Bollard spacing must not impede accessible routes—ADA requires a 36-inch minimum clear width (60 inches preferred) in pedestrian paths. We design layouts to maintain compliant clear widths and avoid creating low-detectability obstructions that cane users might miss.
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