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DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

SECTION - 09 68 00

CARPETING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SD-03 PRODUCT DATA: Provide product data for each type of carpeting included in the project.

1.2 SD-04 SAMPLES: Provide samples for each type of carpet tile and accessory included in the project. Color shall be selected from manufacturer standard colors, after initial selection provide full size samples of up to 3 tiles for color selection.

1.3 SD-06 TEST REPORTS: Submit results from Moisture, Alkalinity, and Bond Tests.

1.4 QUALITY CONTROL: Engage a carpeting installer with not less than 5 years consecutive successful experience in carpet tile installations similar in size and type to the carpeting requirements of the project.

1.5 MEASUREMENT VERIFICATION: Dimensions shown on drawings are approximate.

It is the flooring contractor's responsibility to verify all dimensions and job site conditions.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING: Deliver materials to the building site in original unopened containers bearing the manufacturer's name, style name, pattern color name and number, production run, project identification, and handling instructions. Store materials in a clean, dry, secure, and well-ventilated area, stacked according to manufacturer's recommendations. Carpeting must acclimate to the facility for 48 hours prior to installation.

1.7 AMBIENT Conditions: Maintain areas in which carpeting is to be installed at a temperature above 60 degrees F and below 90 degrees F for 2 days prior to installation, during installation, and for 2 days after installation. Provide temporary ventilation during work of this section. Maintain a minimum temperature of 55 degrees F thereafter for the duration of the contract.

1.8 INDOOR AIR QUALITY: Provide carpet and cushion products certified to meet indoor air quality requirements by UL 2818 (GreenGuard) Gold, SCS Global Services Indoor Advantage Gold, CRI GLP QM or provide validation by other third-party program that products meet the requirements of this paragraph.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL: Provide carpet from J+J, Lees or approved equal.

a. J+J, Night at the Circus, Flying Trapeze or Highwire

b. Lees, Mind over Matter, Forward Vision or Know-how

2.2 CARPET CONSTRUCTION: Carpet construction shall be tufted.

2.3 SURFACE TEXTURE: Carpet surface texture shall be Textured Pattern Loop.

2.4 GAUGE: Carpet gauge shall be 1/12 inch minimum in accordance with ASTM D579.

2.5 SURFACE PILE WEIGHT: Provide carpet with 28 oz/yd^2 maximum and 20 oz/yd^2 minimum not including the weight of backings. Determine weight in accordance with

ASTM D5848.

2.6 DYE METHOD: Provide Solution Dyed carpet.

2.7 PILE FIBER: Commercial 100 percent branded (federally registered trademark) nylon

6.6 continuous filament or nylon 6 with a cross-section modification ratio no greater than 2.5.

2.8 SIZE: Provide 24 by 24 inch square modular tile.

2.9 PILE THICKNESS: Provide carpet with a 0.5 inch maximum 0.25 inch minimum thickness measured to the backing, in accordance with ASTM D6859.

2.10 STAIN RESISTANCE: Carpet must meet a minimum rating of 8 using the AATCC red 40 stain scale after 2 HWE (hot water extraction) using the AATCC 171, Carpets:

Cleaning of; Hot Water Extraction Method, test method followed by the AATCC 175, Stain Resistance: Pile Floor Coverings, stain test.

2.11 FLAMMABILITY: Provide class 1 carpet tile in accordance with ASTM E648.

2.12 SMOKE DENSITY: Provide carpet tile with a smoke density less than 450

2.13 TEXTURE APPEARANCE AND RETENTION RATING (TARR): Provide carpet with a TARR rating greater than 3.0, and greater than 3.5 for walk off mats.

2.14 ADHESIVE: Provide manufactures recommended full spread adhesive.

2.15 WALK OFF MAT: Provide walk off carpet 3M, Nomad Carpet Matting 5000 OAE.

Carpet shall constructed from Stain resistant polypropylene with Flexion Vinyl backing, the mat shall be 0.3125 inch thick. Provide a 4 foot by 6 foot walk off mat at all entrances.

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2.16 RESILIENT MOLDING ACCESSORIES: Provide Reducers, thresholds, saddles, and feature strips as required at transitions between flooring materials and conceal seams of Vulcanized Thermoset rubber.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION: Test concrete slab for moisture content and excessive alkalinity in accordance with CRI CIS.

3.2 PREPARATION: Do not install carpet on surfaces that are unsuitable and will prevent proper installation. Do not commence installation of the carpeting until concrete substrate is at least 90 days old. Prepare subfloor in accordance with flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions. Repair holes, cracks, depressions, or rough areas using material recommended by the carpet or adhesive manufacturer. Free floor of any foreign materials and sweep clean.

3.3 INSTALLATION: Isolate area of installation from rest of building. Perform all work by manufacturer's approved installers. Conduct installation in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions and CRI CIS. Protect edges of carpet meeting hard surface flooring with molding and install in accordance with the molding manufacturer's printed instructions. Install modular tiles with manufacture recommended full spread adhesive.

a. Use quarter turn installation pattern unless otherwise noted.

3.4 LAYOUT: Tile must be laid out symmetrically about the center of the space, have aligned joints, patterned in the same direction, with tiles greater than or equal to 12 inches at the room edges. Provide square, symmetrical, tight, and even flooring lines and joints. Keep each floor in true, level plane, except where slope is indicated. Cut flooring to fit around all permanent fixtures, built-in furniture and cabinets, pipes, and outlets.

Seams must be straight.

3.5 CLEANING: After installation of the carpet, remove debris, scraps, and other foreign matter. Remove soiled spots and adhesive from the face of the carpet with appropriate spot remover. Cut off and remove protruding face yarn. Vacuum carpet clean with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration vacuum.

3.6 PROTECTION: Protect the installed carpet from soiling and damage with heavy, reinforced, non-staining kraft paper, plywood, or hardboard sheets. Lap and secure edges of kraft paper protection to provide a continuous cover. Restrict traffic for at least 48 hours. Remove protective covering when directed by the Contracting Officer Representative.