B09_Att_(18)_Spec-09-65-00_Resilient-Base_0003.pdf

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110326 RESILIENT BASE

SECTION 09 65 00 – RESILIENT BASE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes all labor, materials, equipment, and services to supply and install resilient base to areas noted on drawings and schedules and as specified herein. This Section along with the drawings forms part of the Contract and is to be read, interpreted, and coordinated with all other parts.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. The latest edition of the Floor Covering Reference Manual issued by the National Floor Covering Association of Canada (NFCA) shall govern all materials and workmanship. Whenever reference is made within this specification to NFCA requirements it shall mean, as a minimum, those standards and requirements noted in the NFCA Reference Manual.

B. The latest applicable edition of the following reference standards shall also govern all materials and installation work specified herein as applicable: ASTM F1861, Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit manufacturer's product literature, technical data in both metric and imperial values verifying compliance with specification requirements, and full range of products and patterns / colors available with sample set for review / selection.

B. At project completion, submit a list of all materials installed, including adhesives, accessories and bases clearly indicating material and manufacturer's names, type / pattern / color name and numbers for Government's future reference.

C. At project completion submit manufacturer's maintenance data and cleaning instructions for type of resilient base installed.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All preparation, materials, and workmanship shall be in strict accordance with NFCA requirements and material manufacturer's written recommendations and detail requirements for conditions of work that apply and guarantee / warranty periods noted herein.

B. Any preparation, materials, and workmanship that does not meet NFCA requirements shall be repaired or replaced in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements at no additional cost to the Government.

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C. The flooring contractor shall be recommended by the manufacturer / supplier of the resilient base as qualified to install the resilient base.

1.5 NFCA QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM (QAP) INSPECTION

A. The cost of the Quality Assurance Program (QAP), shall be included in the cost of the base work.

Contact NFCA (www.nfca.ca) for clarifications prior to submitting a bid. QAP costs can be viewed in PART A04B of the NFCA Floor Covering Reference Manual.

B. All Work described in this Section is included under the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) of NFCA (National Floor Covering Association), as detailed in section PART A04 Quality.

C. Assurance Program in the latest (online) edition of the Floor Covering Reference Manual of Canada and will be reviewed in accordance with QAP requirements therein by an Inspection Agency assigned by the National Floor Covering Association (NFCA).

D. Any preparation, materials, and workmanship that do not meet NFCA requirements will be replaced in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements without any additional cost to the Government.

E. On award of contract, contact NFCA and request a QA Review Form complete and submit prior to ordering materials.

F. Qualification of installers performing all work shall meet the requirements detailed in PART A05 Trade Qualifications in the latest edition of the NFCA Floor Covering Reference Manual.

G. Installer Qualifications – The installer of the resilient base at the time of and through-out the performance of the work shall be a member in good standing of the National Floor Covering Association (NFCA) and referenced on the NFCA website (www.nfca.ca).

1.6 REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Ensure that all materials, including adhesives and other accessory products, are environmentally safe and are not prohibited by any applicable laws, regulations, bylaws, ordinances or orders of any government authority.

B. Ensure that all employees are fully informed and comply, at all times with Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) requirements.

1. Any adhesive and sealant used shall be low VOC materials and shall be conditioned on site to lessen off-gassing.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver all materials (including adhesives and accessories) wrapped / sealed in original labelled and unopened packaging with type and pattern / color and registration numbers clearly marked on each roll, carton, or container http://www.nfca.ca/

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B. Prevent damage to and store all materials in strict accordance with manufacturer's written requirements in a secure dry space.

C. Deliver all materials to work areas when required and a minimum of 48 hours before installation to condition materials to site temperature and humidity conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 VINYL BASE

A. 3 mm (1/8") thick x 102 mm (4") high top set extruded vinyl coved base compliant to ASTM F1861, Type TV , complete with pre-molded external and internal corners.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Review substrate, environmental conditions and work by other trades to ensure that they are in complete compliance with the manufacturer's recommended installation specification and NFCA Standard requirements prior to the installation of resilient floor coverings. Start no work until all conditions are acceptable.

B. Ensure that paint, varnish, and oils not compatible with adhesives employed have been removed.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Verify that moisture and alkalinity testing has been done by General Contractor and field check ratings as required.

B. The type, location, condition and surface tolerances of substrate must be in complete accordance with NFCA requirements and resilient base manufacturer’s recommendations.

C. Fill substrate low spots, minor cracks, joints and holes with substrate filler to the extent required by scope of work and ensure substrates are free from all bumps, ridges and other imperfections.

Feather filler as required to allow for difference in adjacent floor materials. Sand smooth to eliminate all irregularities, bumps, ridges and other imperfections and vacuum clean to provide a surface that will not telegraph imperfections

D. Seal and prime substrate surfaces if recommended by flooring adhesive manufacturer's recommendations.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF RESILIENT BASE

A. Provide resilient base to all areas with resinous flooring.

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B. Install base where indicated on schedule in longest practical lengths (minimum 2400 mm (96") long) fitted tightly to floor and vertical surfaces (walls, columns, millwork, etc.). Scribe to door frames and other obstructions.

C. Fit base at exterior and interior corners in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and following: Provide matching pre-fabricated external corners that wrap around outside corners a minimum of 300 mm (12") and matching internal corners.

3.4 CLEAN UP, ADJUSTMENT AND PROTECTION

A. On completion remove all waste and scraps from areas and rooms worked in, and from the job site, and inspect all installed bases for adjustments and repairs required. Provide a list of deficiencies to the Consultant / Flooring QA Inspector.

B. Remove excess adhesive from base and wall surfaces without causing damage.

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