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CARPETING 09 68 00-1

SECTION 09 68 00

CARPETING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. Section specifies carpet, edge strips, adhesives , and other items required for complete installation.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Manufacturer, Color and Style of Carpet and Edge Strip: Section 09 06

00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Resilient Wall Base: Section 09 65 13, RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES.

C. Testing of Concrete Floors Before Installation: Section 09 05 16, SUBSURFACE PREPARATION FOR FLOOR FINISHES.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Installer Qualifications: A company specializing in carpet installation with a minimum three (3) years’ experience and empl oying experienced flooring installers who have retained, and currentl y hold, an INSTALL

Certification, or a certification from a comparable certification program, and a valid OSHA 10 certification.

1. Installers to be certified by INSTALL or a compa rable certification program with the following minimum criteria:

a. US Department of Labor approved four (4) year ap prenticeship program, 160 hours a year.

b. Career long training.

c. Manufacturer endorsed training.

d. Fundamental journeyman skills certification.

1.4 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Product Data:

1. Manufacturer’s catalog data and printed document ation stating physical characteristics, durability, resistance to fading and flame resistance characteristics for each type of carpet material and installation accessory.

2. Manufacturer’s printed installation instructions for the carpet, including preparation of installation substrate, se aming techniques and recommended adhesives and tapes.

C. Samples:

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1. Carpet: "Production Quality" samples 305 x 305 m m (12 x 12 inches) of carpets, showing quality, pattern and color spec ified in

Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

2. Floor Edge Strip (Molding): 152 mm (6 inches) lo ng of each color and type specified.

3. Base Edge Strip (Molding): 152 mm (6 inches) lon g of each color specified.

D. Shop Drawings: Installers layout plan showing se ams and cuts for sheet carpet and carpet module.

E. Maintenance Data: Carpet manufacturer’s maintena nce instructions describing recommended type of cleaning equipment a nd material, spotting and cleaning methods and cleaning cycles.

F. Installer’s Qualifications.

G. Manufacturer’s warranty.

1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE:

A. Deliver carpet in manufacturer’s original wrappi ngs and packages clearly labeled with manufacturer’s brand name, siz e, dye lot number and related information. Transport carpet to job si te in a manner that prevents damage and distortion that might render it unusable. When bending or folding is unavoidable for delivery purp oses, unfold carpet and lay flat immediately.

B. Deliver adhesives in containers clearly labeled with manufacturer’s brand name, number, installation instructions, safe ty instructions and flash points.

C. Store in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area, pro tected from damage and soiling. Before installation, acclimate carpet to t he atmospheric conditions of the areas in which it will be install ed for 2 days prior to installation

1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Maintain areas in which carpeting is to be insta lled at a temperature between 18 - 35 degrees C (65 - 95 degrees F) with a maximum relative humidity of 65 percent for two (2) days before inst allation, during installation and for three (3) days after installat ion.

B. Minimum Substrate Surface Temperature: 18 degree s C (65 degrees F) at time of installation.

C. Three (3) days after installation, maintain mini mum temperature of 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) for the duration of the co ntract.

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1.7 WARRANTY:

A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52 .246-21, "Warranty of

Construction".

B. Manufacturer Warranty: Manufacturer shall warran ty their carpet for a minimum of ten (10) years from date of installation and final acceptance by the Government. Submit manufacturer w arranty.

1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A. Publications listed below form a part of this sp ecification to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designation only.

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

ANSI/NSF 140-10.........Sustainable Carpet Assessme nt Standard

C. American Association of Textile Chemists and Col orists (AATCC):

16-04...................Colorfastness to Light

134-11..................Electric Static Propensity of Carpets

165-08..................Colorfastness to Crocking: Textile Floor

Coverings-AATCC Crockmeter Method

174-11..................Antimicrobial Activity Asse ssment of New

Carpets

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

D1335-12................Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floo r Coverings

D3278-96(R2011).........Flash Point of Liquids by S mall Scale Closed-

Cup Apparatus

D5116-10................Determinations of Organic E missions from Indoor

Materials/Products

D5252-11................Operation of the Hexapod Tu mble Drum Tester

D5417-11................Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester

E648-14c................Critical Radiant Flux of Fl oor-Covering Systems

Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

E. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):

40 CFR 59...............Determination of Volatile M atter Content, Water

Content, Density Volume Solids, and Weight

Solids of Surface Coating

F. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI):

CIS.....................Carpet Installation Standar d

G. International Standards and Training Alliance (I NSTALL)

H. International Organization for Standardization ( ISO):

2551-81.................Machine-Made Textile Floor Coverings

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I. U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPS C):

16 CFR 1630.............Surface Flammability of Car pets and Rugs

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CARPET:

BASIS OF DESIGN: MANNINGTON COMMERCIAL–AXIO–INFINITY MODULAR: VOYAGE 31133

A. Physical Characteristics:

1. Carpet free of visual blemishes, streaks, poorly dyed areas, fuzzing of pile yarn, spots or stains and other physical an d manufacturing defects.

2. Type:

a. Carpet Construction: Patterned Loop.

b. Carpet Type: Modular tile 24 by 24 inch square with 0.15 percent growth/shrink rate in accordance with ISO 2551.

c. Pile Type: Level-loop. Pile type and thickness m ust conform to

ADA requirements.

d. Pile Fiber: Commercial 100 percent branded (fede rally registered trademark), nylon continuous filament.

3. Static Control: Provide static control to perman ently regulate static buildup to less than 3.5 kV when tested at 2 0 percent relative humidity and 21 degrees C (70 degrees F) i n accordance with

AATCC 134.

4. Backing Materials: Provide backing for release a dhesive for modular tile installations.

a. Modular Tile:

1) Primary Backing/Back coating: Manufacturer's sta ndard composite materials.

2) Secondary Backing: Manufacturer's standard mater ial.

5. Appearance Retention Rating (ARR): Carpet to be tested and have the minimum 3.5 – 4.0 severe ARR when tested in accorda nce with either the ASTM D5252 (Hexapod) or ASTM D5417 (Vettermann) test methods using the number of cycles for short and long term tests as specified in the ASTM standard.

6. Tuft Bind: Comply with ASTM D1335 for tuft bind force required to pull a tuft or loop free from carpet backing with a minimum 40 N (9 pound) average force for loop pile broadloom.

7. Colorfastness to Crocking: Dry and wet crocking and water bleed, comply with AATCC 165 Color Transference Chart for colors, minimum class 4 rating.

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8. Colorfastness to Light (AATCC 16, Option 3): Col or change between the exposed and unexposed carpet areas equivalent t o a minimum of

Grade 4 on the Gray Scale for Color Change after an exposure of

40 AFU (AATCC fading units) for all specified color s.

9. Delamination Strength: Minimum of 440 N/m (2.5 l b./inch) between secondary backing.

10. Flammability and Critical Radiant Flux Requirem ents:

a. Comply with 16 CFR 1630.

b. Test Carpet in accordance with ASTM E648.

c. Class I: Minimum critical radiant flux of 0.45 w atts per square centimeter (2.9 watts per square inch).

11. Average Pile Yarn Density (APYD):

a. Other areas (Private Offices): Minimum APYD 4000 .

2.2 ADHESIVE AND CONCRETE PRIMER:

A. Provide water resistant, mildew resistant, nonfl ammable, and nonstaining adhesives and concrete primers for carp et installation.

Provide release adhesive for modular tile carpet as recommended by the carpet manufacturer. Provide adhesives flashpoint o f minimum

60 degrees C (140 degrees F) in accordance with AST M D3278.

2.3 EDGE STRIPS (MOLDING):

A. Metal:

1. Hammered surface aluminum, pinless, clamp down t ype designed for the carpet being installed.

2. Floor flange not less than 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) wide, face not less than 16 mm (5/8 inch) wide.

3. Finish: Clear anodic coating unless specified ot herwise in

Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Carpet Base Top Edge Strip:

1. Vinyl "J" strip wall flange minimum of 38 mm (1- 1/2 inches) wide with cap beveled from wall to finish flush with car pet being installed.

2. Color as specified in SCHEDULE OF FINISHES.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SURFACE PREPARATION:

A. Contractor to prepare and test surfaces to recei ve carpet and adhesives as per Section 09 05 16, SUBSURFACE PREPARATION FOR FLOOR FINISHES.

3.2 GENERAL INSTALLATION:

A. Isolate area of installation from rest of buildi ng.

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B. Perform all work by manufacturer’s approved inst allers. Conduct installation in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed instructions and CRI CIS.

C. Protect edges of carpet meeting hard surface flo oring with molding and install in accordance with the molding manufacturer ’s printed instructions.

D. Follow ventilation, personal protection, and oth er safety precautions recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. Continue ventilation during installation and for at least three (3) days follow ing installation.

E. Do not permit traffic or movement of furniture o r equipment in carpeted area for 24 hours after installation.

F. Complete other work which would damage the carpe t prior to installation of carpet.

G. Follow carpet manufacturer's recommendations for matching pattern and texture directions.

H. Cut openings in carpet where required for instal ling equipment, pipes, outlets, and penetrations. Bind or seal cut edge of sheet carpet. Use additional adhesive to secure carpets around pipes and other vertical projections.

3.3 MODULAR TILE INSTALLATION:

A. Install per CRI CIS, Adhesive Application.

B. Lay carpet modules with pile in same direction.

C. Install carpet modules so that cleaning methods and solutions do not cause dislocation of modules.

D. Lay carpet modules uniformly to provide tight fl ush joints free from movement when subject to traffic.

3.4 EDGE STRIPS INSTALLATION

A. Install edge strips over exposed carpet edges ad jacent to uncarpeted finish flooring.

B. Anchor metal strips to floor with suitable faste ners. Apply adhesive to edge strips, insert carpet into lip and press it do wn over carpet.

C. Anchor vinyl edge strip to floor with adhesive. Apply adhesive to edge strip and insert carpet into lip and press lip down over carpet.

3.5 PROTECTION AND CLEANING:

A. Once a carpet installation is complete, clean up scrap materials and debris, and vacuum the area, using manufacturer-app roved equipment.

Inspect seams carefully for evenness and protruding backing yarns, and

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inspect the perimeter of the installation for an ac ceptable finished appearance.

B. Protect installed carpet if furniture is being m oved, by laying plywood, fiberboard or porous non-staining sheeting material for minimum time practical. Based on manufacturer guide lines, protect carpet from rolling or foot traffic. Protect agains t other materials or renovation or construction activities, including du st, debris, paint, contractor traffic, until it is ready for its final use.

C. Do not move furniture or equipment on unprotecte d carpeted surfaces.

D. Just before final acceptance of work, remove pro tection and vacuum carpet clean.

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