Appendix B - 09 68 13 - Carpet Tile Specification.pdf

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CARPET TILE

Section 09 68 13

Date: 27 November 2020

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This Section covers the technical requirements for carpet tile.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications are referred within the text by the basic designation only. The current revision of the reference, including all issued updates, must be followed.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for all submittals, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Defense Information Systems Agency, Facilities Engineering, Denver (DISA) will review and approve all submittals. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Installation Drawings.

SD-03 Product Data

Carpet Tile Specifications.

SD-04 Samples

Carpet Tile.

SD-07 Certificates

Factory Trained Installer Certification.

Fiber Verification Certification.

Environmental Compliance Certification.

Listing of Product Installations.

SD-08 Manufacturer’s Instructions

Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions.

Manufacturer’s Maintenance Instructions.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Data

Warranty.

Record Drawings.

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1.4 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Extra Stock

Provide at least 3% additional carpet tiles. Deliver usable scraps and the extra stock carpet tiles to the designated storage space, properly boxed and identified.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

1.5.1 Qualifications

1.5.1.1 Carpet Manufacturer

The carpet manufacturer shall have a minimum of 5 years of production experience with carpet similar to the carpet specified for this Contract.

1.5.1.2 Contractor

The Contractor, including Sub-Contractors, must have a minimum of 5 years of documented experience installing similar carpet, and a Carpet and Rug Institute’s certified installation professional.

Provide a listing of at least five carpet installations, similar to the installation proposed. Include purchaser, address of installation, service organization, and date of installation on list.

Provide factory trained installer certification from the carpet manufacturer.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver carpet tile in sealed boxes. Carefully handle, store, and protect materials to prevent damage or soiling before and during installation in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, and as approved by the Contracting Officer. Replace damaged or defective items. Protect all materials from the weather, humidity, or other contaminants. Storage and staging at the site must be coordinated with the installation manager and site Point of Contact (POC). Ensure all original boxes are identified with the product and color, pattern, dye lot, and quantity.

A Safety Data Sheet in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 Section 1200(g) must accompany each chemical delivered for use in pipe installation. At a minimum, this includes all adhesives, leveling compounds, and spot removers.

1.7 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.7.1 Existing Conditions

Verify existing conditions prior to ordering materials. Any additional materials required for installation due to not verifying existing conditions shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.8 WARRANTY

Provide a one-year, onsite, materials and labor manufacturer warranty, in writing, against defects in material and workmanship for 12 months after substantial project completion at no additional cost to the Government. The manufacturer agrees to replace failures in materials or workmanship. Warranty must include all labor, travel, material, and related expenses to repair failures through the warranty period.

Additionally, the warranty must cover the following:

a. Wear: Surface fiber wear shall not be more than 10% by weight in 15 years.

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b. Static: Carpet static generation shall be <3.0 kV at 70°F and 20% relative humidity for at least 15 years.

c. No Delamination: None for at least 15 years.

d. Antimicrobial Preservation: at least ≥90% effective for at least 15 years.

e. Edge Ravel: None for at least 15 years.

f. Dimensional Instability: No shrinkage, curling, or doming for at least 15 years.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 WORK DESCRIPTION

Provide carpet installation, including filling rough and uneven floor surfaces, vinyl base and thresholds/transition strips, as required by Contract documents.

2.2 MATERIALS

2.2.1 Standard Products

Provide materials which are the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of materials which are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products must meet the following:

a. Satisfactorily used in commercial facilities for at least 2 years prior to bid opening, including applications under similar circumstances and of similar size.

b. Available for purchase in the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturer’s catalogs, or brochures for at least 2 years prior to bid opening.

c. Single carpet manufacturer registered to ISO 14001.

2.2.2 Carpet Tile

Provide the manufacturer’s carpet tile specifications to show the carpet meets the requirements of this specification. All nylon fiber shall have a fiber verification certification from the fiber producer shall verify the use of all premium branded type 6.6 or type 6 nylon from DuPont, Solutia, or Aquafil. All other fibers will be considered unbranded. All yarn and carpet shall be first quality. The carpet shall be able to be installed in a manner allowing for future removal without delamination.

The color and pattern shall be selected by the site POC from the manufacturer’s standard product.

Pattern shall be precise so that pattern mismatch is evident after installation.

When cushion backing is required, the backing shall contain no PVC, styrene butadiene (SB) latex, or styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) latex.

Submit manufacturer’s installation instructions prior to the pre-installation meeting. Submit installation drawings, showing seam diagrams, pattern direction, installation accessories, and threshold conditions.

Submit manufacturer’s maintenance instruction, including instructions for removal of common stains from each type of carpet.

Substitutions shall only permitted if an equal or superior product is accepted after review and written acceptance provided by the DISA technical POC.

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2.2.2.1 Technical Specifications

The carpet shall meet the following:

a. Tile Size: 24” by 24”

b. Average Density: minimum 4200

c. Average Pile Thickness: ASTM D418

d. Total Backing Weight: ≥105 ounces per square yard

e. Antimicrobial:

(1) Registered for use in Carpeting by the EPA

(2) Broad-spectrum efficacy against the growth of bacteria and fungi for a minimum of 15 years, assuming proper maintenance.

(3) Ingredients shall meet GSA standards for Antimicrobial Carpet, as supported by independent lab testing performed within 6 months

(4) Provide EPA technical data showing the antimicrobial does not contain any of the following:

arsenic, formaldehyde, heavy metals (tin, lead, mercury, copper, or zinc), is non-halogenated (no fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine), and is non-phenolic.

(5) Low water solubility: ≤40 ppm

(6) Vapor pressure: 12 mm Hg at 27°C

(7) Oral LD₅₀ toxicity rate: 2.3 g/kg

f. Sustainable: Environmental compliance certification describing all aspects of sustainability.

g. Electrostatic Dissipation:

(1) Static Propensity: Low generation, ≤3.0 kV for GlasBac, ≤3.5 kV for NexStep

(2) Surface Resistivity (Burrough’s): across face of carpet, 0.15 to 2000 megaohms

(3) Transverse or Volume Resistivity (IBM): through face of carpet, 1.5 to 2000 megaohms

2.2.2.2 Performance Standards

Submit the manufacturer’s certified test results to show the carpet meets the following:

Carpet Performance Standard Required Results Carpet Flamibility

Pill Test, ASTM D2859 or 16 CFR 1630 Passes Critical Radian Flux, ASTM E648 ≥0.45 watts/cm², class 1

Smoke Density, ASTM E662 ≤450 Flaming Mode Dimensional Stability, Aachen Method Din 54318 ≤0.1% change Static Generation at 70°F, AATCC 134 with Neolite ≤2.5 kV at 20% RH and 70°F Lightfastness, AATCC 16, Test Option E 4.0 after 60 hours Crocking, AATCC 165 4.0 wet, dry Cold Water Bleed, AATCC 107 4.0 Gas Fade, AATCC 23 4.0 Ozone Fade, AATCC 109 4.0 Antimicrobial, AATCC 174 ≥95.0% reduction Fungicidal, AATCC 174 No growth Soil/Stain Protection, AATCC 175 ≥8.0 on the Red 40 Satin Scale

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Carpet Performance Standard Required Results Tuft Bind, ASTM D1335 8 pound average force Delamination Strength 2.5 lbs/in

2.2.3 Samples

Submit a standard size carpet sample of carpet to be installed. Sample shall be the manufacturer’s best obtainable match to the carpet to be procured. Final acceptance of sample must be received prior to procuring any carpet.

2.2.4 Related Materials

Provide the following:

a. Leveling Compound: Latex type, as recommended by the carpet manufacturer and compatible with the carpet adhesive and sealant on the concrete.

b. Releasable pressure sensitive adhesive: Adhesive must contain antimicrobial preservative, have “zero” calculated VOC’s and be on “greenlist.” Provide the following, as recommended by the carpet manufacturer which will allow removal of carpet tile at any time without damage or adherence to the carpet:

(1) Grid Set Adhesive 2000 or Spray Adhesive 5400 with Spray System for GlasBac and GlasBac RE, or

(2) Adhesive 2300 or Spray Adhesive 5400 with Spray System for NexStep

c. Edge Guard: non-metallic extruded or molded heavy duty vinyl or rubber carpet edge guard of size and profile indicated, and minimum 2 inch wide anchorage flange. Color selected by site POC from manufacturer’s standard colors.

d. Resilient Wall Base:

(1) Solid color homogeneous coved and either vinyl or rubber. Color selected by site POC from manufacturer’s standard colors.

(2) Wall base adhesive and installation to be per manufacturer’s recommendations.

(3) Must not contain any chemicals which may be hazardous to human health, including but not limited to the following: carcinogens, halogens, asbestos, phthalates, heavy metals.

(4) In accordance with the following:

Wall Base Performance Standard Required Results Surface Burning, ASTM E84 Radiant Flux, ASTM E648 ≥0.45 watts/cm², class 1 Smoke Density, ASTM E662 ≤450 Flaming Mode Flexibility, ASTM F137 Passes

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

After becoming familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing the work.

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3.2 PREPARATION

3.2.1 Pre-Installation Meeting

A pre-installation meeting shall be held at the project site and include a carpet manufacturer’s representative, Installation Manager, Contractor, and site POC to review the carpet installation procedure and coordination with activities. The Contractor must have the manufacturer’s installation procedure and instruction for all carpet types to be installed at the meeting.

3.2.2 Surface Preparation

Remove existing carpet and wall base, taking care not to damage walls. Sweep, and HEPA vacuum floor of all loose debris daily. Remove material from the job site daily and dispose of in accordance with Contract documents, at the Contractor’s expense.

Sequence carpet installation with other work to minimize the possibility of damage and soiling, install carpet after all work on walls and ceiling is complete, unless specifically approved by the DISA POC in writing.

Perform moisture emission testing by using an anhydrous calcium chloride moisture test kit. Moisture emissions shall not exceed 3 points per 1000 sq. ft. for 24 hours. If concrete moisture emission exceeds 3 points per 1000 sq. ft., do not proceed with the installation and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

Perform alkalinity testing by using an alkalinity test kit. The room must be maintained at 65-85°F and 40-60% for 48 hours prior to and throughout testing. The slab shall have alkalinity between 7-9 pH. If the pH is outside this range, do not proceed with the installation and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

Ensure any wall damage either during the removal of existing or caused during the removal of existing materials is repaired, matching existing color and finish.

Any new or existing cracks, holes, unevenness, and roughness must be filled, leveled, and made smooth with a compatible leveling compound, and have a minimum of 4’0” of feather. The floor must be free of debris prior to using the leveling compound. If a leveling compound is used, ensure the manufacturer’s safety data sheet (SDS) is on site prior to the material being brought to the site. After the leveling compound is cured, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, damp mop the floor with warm water and allow to dry, then HEPA vacuum.

3.3 INSTALLATION

Ensure carpet is at room temperature or the minimum recommended temperature by the manufacturer prior to installation. Ensure work on walls and ceiling is complete prior to installing carpet. Stage carpet by dye lot, installing the same dye lot together. Throughout installation, ensure debris and unusable scrap carpet is removed and HEPA vacuum at least daily.

Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for uniformity of direction, and with the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Installation Standard. All carpet shall be installed with pile-lay in the same direction, except as recommended in manufacturer’s instructions. All seams shall be installed to maintain pattern integrity. Provide cut-outs where required, Conceal cut edges with protective edge guards or overlapping flanges. Install tights against walls so that the entire floor area and closet area are covered with carpet. Cover over all floor type door closures. Install edging guard where the carpet terminates.

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Use only tools designed to cut the carpet being installed. Pattern size or loop integrity shall not be compromised by the Contractor’s use of trace cuts or double cuts on any side seam.

Install the carpet to reduce traffic on the carpet to prevent potential for soiling. Protect the installed carpet with 6-mil polyethylene covering with taped joints whenever protection is required. If furniture will be rolled or slid over the carpet, use a plywood or Masonite board to protect the carpet.

Deteriorated, damaged, and worn carpet must be replaced at Contractor’s expense.

3.4 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

On completion of each area, all dirt, unusable scraps, etc., must be removed from the surface of the carpet. Any soiling spots or excessive adhesive on the carpet shall be removed with the proper spot remover. The spot remover manufacturer’s safety data sheet (SDS) must be on site prior to the material being brought to the site.

Vacuum carpet using a commercial dual motor vacuum of the type recommended by the carpet manufacturer. Remove all soiling and spots, if soiling and spots cannot be removed, replace the carpet. Remove any protruding yarns with shears or sharp scissors.

3.5 CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES

3.5.1 Inspection

Upon completion of the carpet installation, it shall be inspected by the owner, construction Manager and Contractor. Remove rejected carpeting and replace with new carpeting.

3.5.2 Record Drawings

Upon completion, and before final acceptance of the work, submit a complete record drawing showing the final furniture layout of the room. Provide record working drawings no smaller than A0 30 by 42 inches, reproducible with title block 8 by 4 inches similar to full size Contract drawings in .pdf and AutoCAD 2021 compatible electronic format.

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2.2.2.2 Performance Standards