SNT 3.04.03-16 PDF

Full title and description

SNT 3.04.03-16 — national technical/standard document identified by the number 3.04.03 with the year-suffix -16 (2016). Catalog listings show two different descriptions associated with this number in commercial and national collections: (a) Instructions for design and construction of pavements made from cold asphalt concrete based on bitumen (technical guidance for road/pavement works), and (b) a document described in some vendor catalogs as “Design of the living environment taking into account the needs of persons with disabilities and low-mobility groups.” Both descriptions are reported under the same SNT 3.04.03-16 identifier in different sources, so care should be taken to confirm the exact document required from the issuing national registry or publisher before purchase or citation.

Abstract

SNT 3.04.03-16 is a short technical guidance/standard issued in 2016 (designation "-16") and published in national collections. Depending on the national publisher/collection, it either provides practical rules and technical requirements for selection, design and construction of road surface layers using cold asphalt concrete with bitumen binders, or—according to alternate vendor metadata—gives guidance on designing built environments that address the needs of persons with disabilities and other low-mobility groups. The document consolidates recommended design parameters, construction practices and basic quality-control checks appropriate to the scope selected, and is intended as a practical reference for designers, implementers and regulators.

General information

• Status: Active (listed in commercial/national catalogs; confirm with the issuing national standards body for up-to-date status)
• Publication date: 2016 (designation suffix "-16" indicates year of issue)
• Publisher: National standards / technical guidance body (document appears in national/regional collections and commercial standards catalogs; issuing authority may differ by country)
• ICS / categories: 93.080 (Road construction and engineering) — and where the accessibility description applies, also relevant to 11.040 (Housing and associated buildings) / accessibility and universal design categories
• Edition / version: First published edition (2016) — check issuing registry for later revisions or amendments
• Number of pages: Approximately 23 pages (commercial catalogue listing)

Scope

Primary (pavement variant): Provides instructions for design and construction of pavement layers made from cold asphalt concrete based on bitumen — including material selection, mixture types, layer structure, thickness recommendations, compaction and workmanship requirements, and basic quality-control/acceptance tests applicable to cold-mix asphalt paving. Secondary / alternate listing (accessibility variant): Provides guidance for designing living environments and urban elements that accommodate the needs of people with disabilities and low‑mobility groups, including layout recommendations, routes and circulation, ramps, tactile indicators and elements of inclusive design. Because the same identifier is used in different collections, the precise scope must be confirmed against the issuing document before relying on it for design or regulatory compliance.

Key topics and requirements

• Specification of cold asphalt concrete types and bitumen binders suitable for local climates and traffic conditions.
• Recommended pavement layer structures, minimum/typical thicknesses and subgrade preparation for cold-mix applications.
• Mix production, placement and compaction procedures for cold asphalt concrete to achieve required density and durability.
• Quality control and acceptance tests (sampling, density/compaction checks, surface tolerance, visual inspection and remedial actions).
• Workmanship, seasonal and environmental considerations for cold‑mix paving (temperature limits, curing/traffic opening criteria, moisture management).
• If the accessibility variant applies: principles of universal design, accessible routes, ramp and landing geometry, tactile guidance and signage recommendations, and considerations for people with reduced mobility.
• Health, safety and environmental notes related to handling bituminous materials and on-site asphalt operations.

Typical use and users

Users of SNT 3.04.03-16 (pavement variant) include: road and pavement engineers, municipal and regional transport authorities, pavement contractors, construction supervisors, materials laboratories and consultants involved in low-temperature or cold‑mix asphalt projects. If the accessibility variant is the applicable document, typical users are: architects, urban planners, accessibility and universal-design consultants, building authorities and organizations responsible for public space accessibility. In all cases the document is used as practical guidance for design decisions, specification drafting and on-site quality control.

Related standards

Common related documents and standards to consult alongside SNT 3.04.03-16 include national road design codes and construction norms for asphalt pavements, national or regional regulations on bituminous materials, internationally recognised pavement and materials standards (for example standards covering asphalt mix design and testing), and—where the accessibility description applies—national accessibility regulations plus international references on accessibility and building design (for example ISO guidance on accessibility and universal design). Always check the issuing authority’s normative references list in the document for the authoritative related standards.

Keywords

SNT 3.04.03-16; cold asphalt concrete; bitumen; pavement design; road construction; cold‑mix asphalt; quality control; compaction; accessible design; universal design; persons with disabilities; low‑mobility groups.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: SNT 3.04.03-16 is a national technical/standard document issued in 2016 identified by number 3.04.03 with the year suffix -16. Commercial listings show two different subject descriptions under the same identifier (pavement construction with cold asphalt and an accessibility/urban design guide). Confirm the exact document text with the issuing national registry or publisher before use.

Q: What does it cover?

A: Depending on the published version, it either covers practical instructions for design and construction of pavements using cold asphalt concrete with bitumen (materials, mix handling, layer build-up, compaction and QA) or guidance for designing living environments for people with disabilities and low-mobility groups (layout, ramps, tactile guidance and inclusive design principles). The identifier has been associated with both descriptions in vendor and national catalogs.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: For the pavement-related version: pavement engineers, road designers, contractors and materials labs. For the accessibility-related listing: architects, planners, accessibility consultants and building/public space authorities. Buyers should verify which version is required for their project.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Commercial listings show the document as active; the designation -16 indicates it was issued in 2016. Users must confirm current status, amendments or superseding documents with the issuing national standards/technical guidance body or the national registry before relying on it for regulatory compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — the numeric prefix (3.04.03) places the document within a family of technical norms/standards (SNT series / TGN/SNT style national technical guidance). Related documents in the same series typically address other construction, materials or accessibility topics; check the issuing body’s catalogue for the full series and cross‑references.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Cold asphalt concrete; bitumen; pavement design; road construction; compaction; quality control; accessibility; universal design; persons with disabilities; low-mobility groups.