Bollards are seen most anywhere! We list below 5 common places to find bollards! Let’s get into it.
#1-Concerts
Bollards are commonly used for crowd control. They can regulate traffic flow and block restricted access areas. Concerts, especially larger ones, mean large crowds! This is why you will almost always see crowd control bollards.
Steel safety bollards are the most popular kind of bollard sold at A Plus Warehouse and are perfect for concerts. They are all welded with a 5.5” schedule 40 pipe with a 10” X 10” base plate.
#2-Parking Lot
Bollards prevent very serious car accidents daily. They regulate vehicle traffic and people as well. It is important to keep the sidewalk as a safe place for pedestrians. Bollards provide a physical and visual barrier between vehicles and pedestrians. Bollards should be spaced between 3 and 5 feet. This is enough to allow for pedestrian traffic and wheelchair access but close enough to deter the entrance of a vehicle.
#3-Restaurants
Bollards are a great safety addition to your restaurant. Bollards prevent terrible accidents, such as vehicles crashing into the building.
They can also be used as décor at nicer establishments. Out decorative bollard is stylish yet functional. They also include eyes for attaching a chain or rope.
#4-Warehouse
Bollards can be placed in many different places in the warehouse. There is a lot going on in the warehouse, and a bit of extra safety precaution never hurts!
Spring-loaded bollards are popular. They act as a bollard and also have a beep and strobe light to alert others of danger. It features a spring-loaded design for long life.
#5- Loading Dock
The loading dock is an area where bollards are a necessity! They prevent damage to trucks and forklifts. This is essential for safety. Bollards around a dock opening give the driver an awareness of the width. They act as great visual markers.
