09_6813_tile_carpeting.pdf

Green Federal Building Consolidation Project 600 Arch Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

GSA # GS-03P-14-AZ-C-0020

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10 JUNE 2016

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SECTION 096813 - TILE CARPETING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes modular, tufted carpet tile.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 09 Section "Resilient Base and Accessories Resilient Tile Flooring" for resilient wall base and accessories installed with carpet tile.

2. Division 01 018111 Sustainable Design Requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include manufacturer's written data on physical characteristics, durability, and fade resistance. Include installation recommendations for each type of substrate.

B. Shop Drawings: Show the following:

1. Columns, doorways, enclosing walls or partitions, built-in cabinets, and locations where cutouts are required in carpet tiles.

2. Carpet tile type, color, and dye lot.

3. Type of subfloor.

4. Type of installation.

5. Pattern of installation.

6. Pattern type, location, and direction.

7. Pile direction.

8. Type, color, and location of insets and borders.

9. Type, color, and location of edge, transition, and other accessory strips.

10. Transition details to other flooring materials.

C. Samples: For each of the following products and for each color and texture required. Label each Sample with manufacturer's name, material description, color, pattern, and designation indicated on Drawings and in schedules.

1. Carpet Tile: Full-size Sample.

2. Exposed Edge, Transition, and other Accessory Stripping: 12-inch- long Samples.

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D. Sustainability Submittal:

1. Documentation from the manufacturer indicating percentages by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content. Include statement indicating costs for each product having recycled content.

2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from the manufacturer listing VOC content for each adhesive, sealant and sealant primer product used on-site for the interior of the project.

3. Documentation from the manufacturer indicating compliance with testing and product requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus program or the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 Addenda.

E. Product Schedule: For carpet tile. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.

F. Qualification Data: For Installer.

G. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

H. Maintenance Data: For carpet tiles to include in maintenance manuals. Include the following:

1. Methods for maintaining carpet tile, including cleaning and stain-removal products and procedures and manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.

2. Precautions for cleaning materials and methods that could be detrimental to carpet tile.

I. Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Section.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is certified by the Floor Covering Installation Board or who can demonstrate compliance with its certification program requirements.

B. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide products with the critical radiant flux classification indicated in Part 2, as determined by testing identical products per ASTM E 648 by an independent testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Mockups: Before installing carpet tile, build mockups to verify selections made under sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and execution.

1. Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undamaged at time of Substantial Completion.

D. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination."

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E. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination." Review methods and procedures related to carpet tile installation including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Review delivery, storage, and handling procedures.

2. Review ambient conditions and ventilation procedures.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Comply with CRI 104, Section 5, "Storage and Handling."

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Comply with CRI 104, Section 7.2, "Site Conditions; Temperature and Humidity" and Section 7.12, "Ventilation."

B. Environmental Limitations: Do not install carpet tiles until wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at the levels indicated for Project when occupied for its intended use.

C. Do not install carpet tiles over concrete slabs until slabs have cured and are sufficiently dry to bond with adhesive and concrete slabs have pH range recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

D. Where demountable partitions or other items are indicated for installation on top of carpet tiles, install carpet tiles before installing these items.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty for Carpet Tiles: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of carpet tile installation that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Warranty does not include deterioration or failure of carpet tile due to unusual traffic, failure of substrate, vandalism, or abuse.

2. Failures include, but are not limited to, more than 10 percent loss of face fiber, edge raveling, snags, runs, loss of tuft bind strength, dimensional stability, and delamination.

3. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.

B. Submit a copy of the manufacturer's standard warranty to the Procurement Officer within the first 60 days of Government occupancy. Government is to be a beneficiary of the terms of this warranty.

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1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below, before installation begins, that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Carpet Tile: Full-size units equal to 5 percent of amount installed for each type indicated, but not less than 10 sq. yd..

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 General Requirements

A. Product Sustainability and Environmental Requirements:

1. Carpet must have third-party certification in accordance with NSF 140 2007e Sustainable

Carpet Assessment Standard at a ‘Gold’ level minimum. Carpet manufacturer must supply certificate as part of the procurement documentation.

B. Recycle content:

1. All carpet tiles must have a minimum of 30% of either Pre-consumer or Post-consumer content or a combination of both.

C. Low Emitting Materials

1. Carpet and floor adhesive (for glue-down installations) must meet the Green Label Plus

(GLP) and floor adhesive (for direct clue down) requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI). GLP number must be provided. Carpet and all installation components including adhesives, sealers, seam welds and seam sealers must meet the Low Emitting Materials standards as outlined in U.S. Green Building Council LEED criteria. Adhesives must meet VOC content standards per South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168.

2. Adhesives, sealants, and sealant primers used on the interior of the building shall not exceed the VOC limits detailed in Division 01 Section Sustainability Requirements.

3. Provide carpet products that comply with testing and product requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus program or the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small- Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 Addenda.

D. Face Fiber Content

1. Face yarn must be 100% nylon fiber. Loop Pile shall be 100% Bulk Continuous Filament

(BCF); cut and loop shall be 100% BCF for the loop portion and may be BCF or staple for the cut portion; cut pile carpet shall be stap le or BCF·

E. Performance Requirements for Modular Tile:

1. Static: Less than or equal to 3.5 kV when tested by AATCC Test Method 134 (Step Test

Option) by

2. Flammability: Meets CPSC-FF-1-70, DOC-FF-1-70 Methenamine Tablet Test criteria

3. Flooring Radiant Panel Test: Meets NFPA Class I or II depending upon occupancy and fire code when tested under ASTM E-648 for glue down installation.

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4. Smoke Density: NBS Smoke Chamber - Less than 450 Flaming Mode when tested under

ASTM E-662

5. NOTE: Testing must be performed in a NVLAP accredited laboratory.

F. Additional Requirements for Modular Tile

1. Additional Requirements for Modular Tile

G. Texture Appearance Retention Rating (TARR)

1. Carpet must meet TARR ratings specified below.

2. The carpet should be evaluated using ASTM D-5252 Hexapod Drum Test as per the commercial carpet test procedure and TARR classification determined using ASTM D- 7330.

Space Definition Traffic Classification TARR Classification

Private Offices Moderate 2 3.0 TARR

Training, conference, courtrooms, etc

Heavy 2 3.0 TARR

Open Office, cafeteria, corridors, lobbies

Severe 2 3.5 TARR

H. Carpet Reclamation.

1. Reclamation of existing carpet to be determined with potential vendor. When carpet is replaced, submit certification documentation from the reclamation facility to the Procurement Officer.

2.2 CARPET TILE – CPT-1

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Bentley Prince Interface Inc.

2. Mannington Commercial, Inc.

3. Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc.

4. Constantine Commercial LLC

5. Designweave Commercial Carpet, Inc.

6. Interface Flooring Systems, Inc.

7. Milliken Carpet

8. Shaw Industries, Inc.

B. Tile Specifications

1. Construction: multi-level pattern loop

2. Fiber: nylon

3. Dye method: 100% solution dyed\

4. Pattern repeat: none

5. Tufted weight: 18.0

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6. Gauge: 1/12

7. Stitches per inch: 10

8. Finished pile thickness 0.105

9. Total thickness: 0.236

10. Average density: 6171

11. Product size: 18" x 36"

12. Primary backing: synthetic

13. Secondary backing: Mfrs standard

14. Protective treatments: Mfrs standard soil protection

C. Testing

1. Radiant panel: Class I

2. Nbs smoke: less than 450

3. Electrostatic propensity: less than 3.5kv

2.3 CARPET TILE – CPT-2

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Bentley Prince Interface Inc.

2. Mannington Commercial, Inc.

3. Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc.

4. Constantine Commercial LLC

5. Designweave Commercial Carpet, Inc.

6. Interface Flooring Systems, Inc.

7. Milliken Carpet

8. Shaw Industries, Inc.

B. Tile Specifications

1. Construction: multi-level pattern loop

2. Fiber: nylon

3. Dye method: 100% solution dyed\

4. Pattern repeat: none

5. Tufted weight: 18.0

6. Gauge: 1/12

7. Stitches per inch: 9.5

8. Finished pile thickness 0.096

9. Total thickness: 0.234

10. Average density: 6750

11. Product size: 9" x 36"

12. Primary backing: synthetic

13. Secondary backing: Mfrs standard

14. Protective treatments: Mfrs standard soil protection

C. Testing

1. Radiant panel: Class I

2. Nbs smoke: less than 450

3. Electrostatic propensity: less than 3.5kv

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2.4 CARPET TILE – CPT-3

products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Bentley Prince Interface Inc.

2. Mannington Commercial, Inc.

3. Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc.

4. Constantine Commercial LLC

5. Designweave Commercial Carpet, Inc.

6. Interface Flooring Systems, Inc.

7. Milliken Carpet

8. Shaw Industries, Inc.

B. Tile Specifications

1. Construction: multi-level pattern loop

2. Fiber: nylon

3. Dye method: 100% solution dyed\

4. Pattern repeat: none

5. Tufted weight: 17.0

6. Gauge: 1/10

7. Stitches per inch: 9.5

8. Finished pile thickness 0.110

9. Total thickness: 0.267

10. Average density: 5564

11. Product size: 9" x 36"

12. Primary backing: synthetic

13. Secondary backing: Mfrs standard

14. Protective treatments: Mfrs standard soil protection

C. Testing

1. Radiant panel: Class I

2.5 CARPET TILE – CPT-4

products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Bentley Prince Interface Inc.

2. Mannington Commercial, Inc.

3. Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc.

4. Constantine Commercial LLC

5. Designweave Commercial Carpet, Inc.

6. Interface Flooring Systems, Inc.

7. Milliken Carpet

8. Shaw Industries, Inc.

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B. Tile Specifications

1. Construction: multi-level pattern loop

2. Fiber: nylon

3. Dye method: 100% solution dyed\

4. Pattern repeat: none

5. Tufted weight: 17.0

6. Gauge: 1/10

7. Stitches per inch: 9.5

8. Finished pile thickness 0.110

9. Total thickness: 0.267

10. Average density: 5564

11. Product size: 9" x 36"

12. Primary backing: synthetic

13. Secondary backing: Mfrs standard

14. Protective treatments: Mfrs standard soil protection

C. Testing

1. Radiant panel: Class I

2. Nbs smoke: less than 450

2.6 CARPET TILE – CPT-5

products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Bentley Prince Interface Inc.

2. Mannington Commercial, Inc.

3. Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc.

4. Constantine Commercial LLC

5. Designweave Commercial Carpet, Inc.

6. Interface Flooring Systems, Inc.

7. Milliken Carpet

8. Shaw Industries, Inc.

B. Tile Specifications

1. Construction: multi-level pattern loop

2. Fiber: nylon

3. Dye method: 100% solution dyed\

4. Pattern repeat: none

5. Tufted weight: 18.0

6. Gauge: 1/12

7. Stitches per inch: 10

8. Finished pile thickness 0.105

9. Total thickness: 0.236

10. Average density: 6171

11. Product size: 18" x 36"

12. Primary backing: synthetic

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13. Secondary backing: Mfrs standard

14. Protective treatments: Mfrs standard soil protection

C. Testing

1. Radiant panel: Class I

2.7 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided or recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

B. Adhesives: Water-resistant, mildew-resistant, nonstaining, pressure-sensitive type to suit products and subfloor conditions indicated, that complies with flammability requirements for installed carpet tile and is recommended by carpet tile manufacturer for releasable installation.

1. VOC Limits: Provide adhesives with VOC content not more than 50 g/L when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA method 24).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content, alkalinity range, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting carpet tile performance. Examine carpet tile for type, color, pattern, and potential defects.

B. Concrete Subfloors: Verify that concrete slabs comply with ASTM F 710 and the following:

1. Slab substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, hardeners, and other materials that may interfere with adhesive bond. Determine adhesion and dryness characteristics by performing bond and moisture tests recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

2. Subfloor finishes comply with requirements specified in Division 03 Section "Cast-in- Place Concrete" for slabs receiving carpet tile.

3. Subfloors are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

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3.2 PREPARATION

A. General: Comply with CRI 104, Section 6.2, "Site Conditions; Floor Preparation," and with carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions for preparing substrates indicated to receive carpet tile installation.

B. Use trowelable leveling and patching compounds, according to manufacturer's written instructions, to fill cracks, holes, depressions, and protrusions in substrates. Fill or level cracks, holes and depressions 1/8 inch wide or wider and protrusions more than 1/32 inch, unless more stringent requirements are required by manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Remove coatings, including curing compounds, and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, without using solvents. Use mechanical methods recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.

D. Clean metal substrates of grease, oil, soil and rust, and prime if directed by adhesive manufacturer. Rough sand painted metal surfaces and remove loose paint. Sand aluminum surfaces, to remove metal oxides, immediately before applying adhesive.

E. Broom and vacuum clean substrates to be covered immediately before installing carpet tile.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with CRI 104, Section 14, "Carpet Modules," and with carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions.

B. Installation Method: As recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.

C. Maintain dye lot integrity. Do not mix dye lots in same area.

D. Cut and fit carpet tile to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built-in furniture including cabinets, pipes, outlets, edgings, thresholds, and nosings. Bind or seal cut edges as recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

E. Extend carpet tile into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, open-bottomed obstructions, removable flanges, alcoves, and similar openings.

F. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting by repeating on finish flooring as marked on subfloor. Use nonpermanent, nonstaining marking device.

G. Install pattern as specified by architect.

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Perform the following operations immediately after installing carpet tile:

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1. Remove excess adhesive, seam sealer, and other surface blemishes using cleaner recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

2. Remove yarns that protrude from carpet tile surface.

3. Vacuum carpet tile using commercial machine with face-beater element.

B. Protect installed carpet tile to comply with CRI 104, Section 16, "Protection of Indoor Installations."

C. Protect carpet tile against damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during the remainder of construction period. Use protection methods indicated or recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.

END OF SECTION 096813