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DESIGN RENOVATION OF BUILDING 1306, EGLIN AFB, FL FTFA 08-3904

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SECTION 09 68 00

CARPET

01/07

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC 107 (2002; R 2007) Colorfastness to Water

AATCC 134 (2006; E 2007) Standard Test Method for

Electrostatic Propensity of Carpets

AATCC 16 (2004) Colorfastness to Light

AATCC 165 (1999) Colorfastness to Crocking: Textile

Floor Coverings - AATCC Crockmeter Method

AATCC 174 (1998; R 2007) Antimicrobial Activity

Assessment of Carpets

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D 1423 (2002; R 2008) Twist in Yarns by Direct-

Counting

ASTM D 1667 (2005) Flexible Cellular Materials - Poly

(Vinyl Chloride) Foam (Closed-Cell)

ASTM D 297 (1993; R 2006) Rubber Products - Chemical

Analysis

ASTM D 3278 (1996; R 2004e1) Flash Point of Liquids by

Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus

ASTM D 3676 (2007) Rubber Cellular Cushion Used for

Carpet or Rug Underlay

ASTM D 5252 (2005) Operation of the Hexapod Drum Tester

ASTM D 5417 (2005) Operation of the Vettermann Drum

Tester

ASTM D 5793 (2005) Binding Sites Per Unit Length or Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

ASTM D 5848 (2007) Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor

Coverings

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ASTM E 2129 (2005) Standard Practice for Data Collection for Sustainability Assessment of Building

Products

ASTM E 648 (2008) Standard Test Method for Critical

Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE (CRI)

CRI 104 (2002) Standard for Installation

Specification of Commercial Carpet

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO 2551 (1981) Machine-made Textile Floor Coverings -

Determination of Dimensional Changes Due to the Effects of Varied Water and Heat

Conditions

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 253 (2005) Test for Critical Radiant Flux of

Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat

Energy Source

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

FS SS-W-40 (Rev A; Int Am 1, Notice 1) Wall Base:

Rubber, and Vinyl Plastic

U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC)

LEED (2002; R 2005) Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design(tm) Green Building

Rating System for New Construction (LEED-NC)

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

16 CFR 1630 Standard for the Surface Flammability of

Carpets and Rugs (FF 1-70)

40 CFR 247 Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for

Products Containing Recovered Materials

WOOLMARK BUSINESS INTELIGENCE (WBI)

Woolmark (1964) Certification for Use of 100 Percent

Wool

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

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SD-03 Product Data

Carpet

Carpet Moldings

Base

Manufacturer's catalog data and printed documentation stating physical characteristics, durability, resistance to fading, and flame resistance characteristics for each type of carpet material and installation accessory. Submit manufacturer's catalog data for the following items:

1) Carpet Moldings

2) Base

Surface Preparation

Installation

Three copies of the manufacturer's printed installation instructions for the carpet, including preparation of substrate, seaming techniques, and recommended adhesives and tapes.

Regulatory Requirements

Three copies of report stating that carpet and carpet components contain recycled materials and/or involvement in a recycling or reuse program. Include in the report percentage of post-industrial and post-consumer recycled material and relative dollar value of recycled content products to total dollar value of products included in project. Include manufacturer's certification of compliance with Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Indoor Air

Quality program

SD-04 Samples

Molding

a. Carpet: Two "Production Quality" samples 18 by 18 inches of each carpet proposed for use, showing quality, pattern, and color specified.

b. Vinyl or Aluminum Moldings: Two pieces of each type at least

12 inches long.

SD-06 Test Reports

Moisture and Alkalinity Tests

Three copies of test reports of moisture and alkalinity content of concrete slab stating date of test, person conducting the test, and the area tested.

SD-07 Certificates

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Certificates of compliance from a laboratory accredited by the

National Laboratory Accreditation Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology attesting that each type of carpet and carpet with cushion material conforms to the standards specified.

Regulatory Requirements

Report stating that the carpet contains recycled materials and indicating the actual percentage of recycled material.

Certificates, showing conformance with the referenced standards contained in this section, for the following:

1) Carpet Pads

2) Carpet Moldings

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Cleaning and Protection

Three copies of carpet manufacturer's maintenance instructions describing recommended type of cleaning equipment and material, spotting and cleaning methods, and cleaning cycles.

Operational Service

Documentation of manufacturer's maintenance agreement lease for carpet. Include contact information, summary of procedures, and the limitations and conditions applicable to the project. Indicate manufacturer's commitment to reclaim materials for recycling and/or reuse.

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Provide the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) label for carpet, carpet cushion, and adhesives or demonstrate compliance with testing criteria and frequencies through independent laboratory test results. Carpet, carpet cushion, and adhesives bearing the label will indicate that the carpet has been tested and meets the criteria of the CRI

IAQ Carpet Testing Program, and minimizes the impact on indoor air quality.

Procure carpet in accordance with 40 CFR 247, and where possible, purchased locally to reduce emissions of fossil fuels from transporting. Conform to

EPA requirements.

1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Deliver materials to the site in the manufacturer's original wrappings and packages clearly labeled with the manufacturer's name, brand name, size, dye lot number, and related information. Remove materials from packaging and store them in a clean, dry, well ventilated area (100 percent outside air supply, minimum of 1.5 air changes per hour, and no recirculation), protected from damage, soiling, and moisture, and strong contaminant sources and residues,and maintain at a temperature above 60 degrees F for 2 days prior to installation. Carpet or carpet tiles shall not be stored with materials which have high emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or

SECTION 09 68 00 Page 5 other contaminants. Do not store carpet near materials that may offgas or emit harmful fumes, such as kerosene heaters, fresh paint, or adhesives.

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain areas in which carpeting is to be installed at a temperature above

60 degrees F and below 90 degrees F for 2 days before 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. Do not permit traffic or movement of furniture or equipment in carpeted area for 24 hours after installation. Complete other work which would damage the carpet prior to installation of carpet.

1.6 SCHEDULING

Install carpet systems after the installation and ventilation period of materials or finishes which have high short-term emissions of VOCs, formaldehyde, particulates, or other air-borne compounds which may be adsorbed by or settle on the carpet.

1.7 WARRANTY

Provide manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties including minimum ten (15) year wear warranty, two (2) year material and workmanship and ten (10) year tuft bind and delamination.

1.8 EXTRA MATERIAL

Provide extra material from same dye lot consisting of full width continuous broadloom for future maintenance. Provide a minimum of 10 percent of total square yards of each carpet type, pattern, and color.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CARPET

Furnish first quality carpet; free of visual blemishes, streaks, poorly dyed areas, fuzzing of pile yarn, spots or stains, and other physical and manufacturing defects. Provide carpet materials and treatments as reasonably nonallergenic and free of other recognized health hazards.

Provide a static control construction on all grade carpets which gives adequate durability and performance. Provide the Carpet and Rug Institute

(CRI) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Label. Carpet type bearing the label will indicate that carpet has been tested and meets the criteria of the CRI Green

Label Requirements for Indoor Air Quality Test Criteria.

2.1.1 Physical Characteristics

2.1.1.1 Tile Carpeting CPT-1

Carpet shall comply with the following:

a. Carpet Construction: Textured Patterned Loop

b. Type: Carpet Tile 24”x 24” davisjam Polygon

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c. Pile Fiber: Commercial 100 percent branded (federally registered trademark)Carpet pile fiber may contain post-consumer or post-industrial recycled content.

d. Yarn Ply: Minimum 2.

e. Gauge or Pitch: Minimum 1/13 inch in accordance with ASTM D 5793.

f. Stitches or Rows/Wires: Minimum 8 per square inch.

g. Finished Pile Yarn Weight: Minimum .117 ounces per square yard.

This does not include weight of backings. Determine weight in accordance with ASTM D 5848.

h. Pile Density: Minimum 6411.

i. Dye Method: 60% Solution dyed/ 40% Yarn Dyed

j. Backing Materials: Provide primary backing material that is ER3 with 100% recycled content with no delamination per ASTM

D-3936 and be Certified with a rating of Gold or Platinum to the

NSF-140-2007 Standard. Provide documentation.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

a. ARR (Appearance Retention Rating): Test carpet with the minimum

3.5-4.0 (Severe) ARR in accordance with either the ASTM D

5252(Hexapod) or ASTM D 5417 (Vettermann) test methods using the number of cycles for short and long term tests as specified.

b . Flammability and Critical Radiant Flux Requirements: Comply carpet with 16 CFR 1630. Provide carpet in corridors and exits with a minimum average critical radiant flux of 0.45 watts per square centimeter when tested in accordance with ASTM E 648.

c. Tuft Bind: Provide tuft bind force required to pull a tuft or loop free from carpet backing with a minimum 10 pound average force for loop pile.

d. Colorfastness to Crocking: Comply dry and wet crocking with

AATCC 165 and with a Class 4 minimum rating on the AATCC Color

Transference Chart for all colors.

e. Colorfastness to Light: Comply colorfastness to light with

AATCC 16, Test Option E "Water-Cooled Xenon-Arc Lamp, Continuous

Light" and with a minimum 4 grey scale rating after 40 hours.

f. Colorfastness to Water: Comply colorfastness to water with

AATCC 107 and with a minimum 4.0 gray scale rating and a minimum

4.0 transfer scale rating.

2.3 CARPET MOLDINGS

Install carpet moldings, either vinyl or aluminum, where floor covering material changes or carpet edge does not abut a vertical surface.

davisjam Polygon

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2.4 BASE

Conform to FS SS-W-40 for vinyl or rubber base. Provide minimum overall thickness of base not less than 0.125 inch, color as selected from manufacturer's full line. Cove style, 4 inch high. Furnish base in rolls not less than 96 feet long. Premold corners with wings not less than 2 inchlong.

2.5 ADHESIVES AND CONCRETE PRIMER

Adhesives and concrete primers shall comply with applicable regulations regarding toxic and hazardous materials. Use wet adhesive with a maximum

VOC content of 50 grams/liter. Provide waterproof, nonflammable, and nonstaining adhesives and concrete primers for carpet installation to meet local air-quality standards, and as required by the carpet manufacturer.

Provide release adhesive for modular tile carpet as recommended by the carpet manufacturer. Provide adhesives flashpoint of minimum 140 degrees F in accordance with ASTM D 3278.

2.6 MOLDING

Provide a heavy-duty vinyl molding designed for the type of carpet being installed with a floor flange of a minimum 1-1/2 inches wide. Color should coordinate with wall base .

2.7 COLOR, TEXTURE, AND PATTERN

Refer to the Finish and Color Schedules in the Architectural drawings.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SURFACE PREPARATION

Do not install carpet on surfaces that are unsuitable and will prevent a proper installation. 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. Before beginning work, test subfloor with glue and carpet to determine "open time" and bond.

3.2 MOISTURE AND ALKALINITY TESTS

Test concrete slab shall for moisture content and excessive alkalinity in accordance with CRI 104.

3.3 PREPARATION OF CONCRETE SUBFLOOR

Do not commence installation of the carpeting shall until concrete substrate is at least 90 days old. Prepare the concrete surfaces in accordance with instructions of the carpet manufacturer. Match carpet, when required, and adhesives to prevent off-gassing to a type of curing compounds, leveling agents, and concrete sealer.

3.4 INSTALLATION

Isolate area of installation from rest of building. Perform all work by installers who are CFI certified (International Certified Floorcovering

Installer Association), or manufacturer's approved installers. Conduct

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CRI 104. Protect edges of carpet meeting hard surface flooring with molding and install in accordance with the molding manufacturer's printed instructions. Mothproofing for wool carpets shall use autofoam mothproofing system. Follow ventilation, personal protection, and other safety precautions recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. Continue ventilation during installation and for at least 72 hours following installation.

3.4.1 Broadloom Installation

Install broadloom carpet direct glue down and smooth, uniform, and secure, with a minimum of seams. Apply regular, unnoticeable, and treated seams with a seam adhesive. Run side seams toward the light, where practical, and where such layout does not increase the number of seams. Install breadths parallel, with carpet pile in the same direction. Match patterns accurately. Neatly cut and fit cutouts, at door jambs, columns and ducts securely. Locate seams at doorways parallel to and centered directly under doors. Do not make seams perpendicular to doors or at pivot points.

Provide seams at changes in directions of corridors to follow the wall line parallel to the carpet direction. Lay the carpet lengthwise down the corridors with widths less than 6 feet.

3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

3.5.1 Cleaning

As specified in Section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS. 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.

3.5.2 Protection

Protect the installed carpet from soiling and damage with heavy, reinforced, nonstaining 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.

3.6 REMNANTS

Collect information from manufacturer about maintenance agreement and take-back program options, and provide to Contracting Officer. Manage waste as specified in the Waste Management Plan. Provide remnants remaining from the installation, consisting of scrap pieces more than 2 feet in dimension with more than 6 square feet total to the Government. Remove non-retained scraps from site and recycle appropriately.

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