TE-21 - UFGS 09 65 00 - Resilient Flooring - 2010.pdf

USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC / NASA UFGS- 09 65 00 ( August 2010) Change 3 - 08/ 18 Pr epar i ng Act i v i t y: USACE Super sedi ng UFGS- 09 65 00 ( Febr uar y 2009)

UNI FI ED FACI LI TI ES GUI DE SPECI FI CATI ONS

Ref er ences ar e i n agr eement wi t h UMRL dat ed Jul y 2019

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

SECTION 09 65 00

RESILIENT FLOORING

08/10

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 CERTIFICATES

1.3.1 Indoor Air Quality

1.3.1.1 Floor Covering Materials

1.3.1.2 Adhesives, Caulking and Sealants

1.3.2 Certified Sustainably Harvested Wood

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.6 SCHEDULING

1.7 WARRANTY

1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 VINYL COMPOSITION TILE [TYPE [A][_____]]

2.2 SHEET VINYL FLOORING [TYPE [A][_____]]

2.3 RUBBER TILE [TYPE [A][_____]]

2.4 RUBBER SHEET FLOORING [TYPE [A] [_____]]

2.5 LUXURY VINYL TILE [TYPE [A][_____]]

2.6 SOLID VINYL TILE [TYPE [A][_____]]

2.7 SHEET LINOLEUM [TYPE [A][_____]]

2.8 LINOLEUM TILE [TYPE [A][_____]]

2.9 CORK FLOORING

2.10 WALL BASE

2.11 INTEGRAL COVE BASE

2.12 STAIR TREADS, RISERS AND STRINGERS

2.13 MOULDING

2.14 ADHESIVES

2.15 SURFACE PREPARATION MATERIALS

2.16 POLISH/FINISH

2.17 CAULKING AND SEALANTS

2.18 MANUFACTURER'S COLOR, PATTERN AND TEXTURE

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2.19 FIRE RESISTANCE TESTING REQUIREMENTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

3.2 SURFACE PREPARATION

3.3 MOISTURE, ALKALINITY AND BOND TESTS

3.4 GENERAL INSTALLATION

3.5 PLACING VINYL COMPOSITION, LINOLEUM AND SOLID VINYL TILES

3.6 PLACING LUXURY VINYL TILES

3.7 PLACING SHEET VINYL FLOORING

3.8 PLACING SHEET LINOLEUM FLOORING

3.9 PLACING RUBBER TILE

3.10 PLACING RUBBER SHEET FLOORING

3.11 PLACING CORK FLOORING

3.12 PLACING FEATURE STRIPS

3.13 PLACING MOULDING

3.14 PLACING WALL BASE

3.15 PLACING STAIR TREADS, RISERS, AND STRINGERS

3.16 PLACING INTEGRAL COVED BASE

3.17 CLEANING

3.18 PROTECTION

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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC / NASA UFGS- 09 65 00 ( August 2010) Change 3 - 08/ 18 Pr epar i ng Act i v i t y: USACE Super sedi ng UFGS- 09 65 00 ( Febr uar y 2009)

UNI FI ED FACI LI TI ES GUI DE SPECI FI CATI ONS

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SECTION 09 65 00

RESILIENT FLOORING

08/10

NOTE: Thi s gui de speci f i cat i on cover s t he r equi r ement s f or r esi l i ent f l oor cover i ngs, base mat er i al s, and accessor y i t ems.

Adher e t o UFC 1-300-02 Uni f i ed Faci l i t i es Gui de Speci f i cat i ons ( UFGS) For mat St andar d when edi t i ng t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on or pr epar i ng new pr oj ect speci f i cat i on sect i ons. Edi t t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on f or pr oj ect speci f i c r equi r ement s by addi ng, del et i ng, or r evi s i ng t ext . For br acket ed i t ems, choose appl i cabl e i t em( s) or i nser t appr opr i at e i nf or mat i on.

Remove i nf or mat i on and r equi r ement s not r equi r ed i n r espect i ve pr oj ect , whet her or not br acket s ar e present.

Comment s, suggest i ons and r ecommended changes f or t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on ar e wel come and shoul d be submi t t ed as a Criteria Change Request (CCR) .

PART 1 GENERAL

NOTE: Resi l i ent f l oor i ng may be used over wood subf l oor pr ovi ded t hat t he subf l oor under si de i s wel l vent i l at ed and t he i nst al l at i on conf or ms t o t he manuf act ur er ' s r ecommendat i ons. Not e t hat not al l pr oduct s ar e r ecommended f or i nst al l at i on over panel t ype under l ayment .

Fl oor i ng such as nonsl i p t i l e i s not i ncl uded i n t hi s speci f i cat i on; add appr opr i at e wor di ngwhen i t i s r equi r ed.

Show l ocat i on of r esi l i ent f l oor i ng, i ncl udi ng t ypes, on t he dr awi ngs.

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1.1 REFERENCES

NOTE: Thi s par agr aph i s used t o l i s t t he publ i cat i ons c i t ed i n t he t ext of t he gui de speci f i cat i on. The publ i cat i ons ar e r ef er r ed t o i n t he t ext by basi c desi gnat i on onl y and l i s t ed i n t hi s par agr aph by or gani zat i on, desi gnat i on, dat e, and t i t l e.

Use t he Ref er ence Wi zar d' s Check Ref er ence f eat ur e when you add a Ref er ence I dent i f i er ( RI D) out si de of t he Sect i on' s Ref er ence Ar t i c l e t o aut omat i cal l y pl ace t he r ef er ence i n t he Ref er ence Ar t i c l e. Al so use t he Ref er ence Wi zar d' s Check Ref er ence f eat ur e t o updat e t he i ssue dat es.

Ref er ences not used i n t he t ext wi l l aut omat i cal l y be del et ed f r om t hi s sect i on of t he pr oj ect speci f i cat i on when you choose t o r econci l e r ef er ences i n t he publ i sh pr i nt pr ocess.

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 FOREST FOUNDATION (AFF)

ATFS STANDARDS (2015) American Tree Farm System Standards of Sustainability 2015-2020

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D4078 (2002; R 2015) Water Emulsion Floor Polish

ASTM D5603 (2001; R 2008) Rubber Compounding Materials - Recycled Vulcanizate Particulate Rubber

ASTM E648 (2017a) Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

ASTM F710 (20172019) Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring

ASTM F1066 (2004; R 2014; E 2014) Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile

ASTM F1303 (2004; R 2014) Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing

ASTM F1344 (2015) Rubber Floor Tile

ASTM F1482 (2015) Installation and Preparation of

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Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring

ASTM F1700 (2018a) Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile

ASTM F1859 (2014; E 2016) Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing

ASTM F1860 (2014; E 2016) Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing

ASTM F1861 (2016) Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base

ASTM F1869 (2016) Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride

ASTM F1913 (2004; R 2014) Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing

ASTM F2034 (2008; R 2013) Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering

ASTM F2169 (2015; E 2016) Standard Specification for Resilient Stair Treads

ASTM F2170 (20182019) Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes

ASTM F2195 (2013) Linoleum Floor Tile

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH)

CDPH SECTION 01350 (2010; Version 1.1) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources using Environmental Chambers

CSA GROUP (CSA)

CSA Z809-08 (R2013) Sustainable Forest Management

FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (FSC)

FSC STD 01 001 (2015) Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship

GREEN SEAL (GS)

GS-36 (2013) Adhesives for Commercial Use

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO 3813 (2004) Resilient Floor Coverings - Cork Floor Tiles

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PROGRAMME FOR ENDORSEMENT OF FOREST CERTIFICATION (PEFC)

PEFC ST 2002:2013 (2015) PEFC International Standard Chain of Custody of Forest Based Products Requirements

SCIENTIFIC CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS (SCS)

SCS SCS Global Services (SCS) Indoor Advantage

SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD)

SCAQMD Rule 1168 (2017) Adhesive and Sealant Applications

SUSTAINABLE FOREST INITIATIVE (SFI)

SFI 2015-2019 (2015) Standards, Rules for Label Use, Procedures and Guidance

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 2818 (2013) GREENGUARD Certification Program For Chemical Emissions For Building Materials, Finishes And Furnishings

1.2 SUBMITTALS

NOTE: Revi ew submi t t al descr i pt i on ( SD) def i ni t i ons i n Sect i on 01 33 00 SUBMI TTAL PROCEDURES and edi t t he f ol l owi ng l i s t t o r ef l ect onl y t he submi t t al s r equi r ed f or t he pr oj ect .

The Gui de Speci f i cat i on t echni cal edi t or s have desi gnat ed t hose i t ems t hat r equi r e Gover nment appr oval , due t o t hei r compl exi t y or cr i t i cal i t y, wi t h a " G. " Gener al l y, ot her submi t t al i t ems can be r evi ewed by t he Cont r act or ' s Qual i t y Cont r ol Syst em. Onl y add a “ G” t o an i t em, i f t he submi t t al i s suf f i c i ent l y i mpor t ant or compl ex i n cont ext of t he pr oj ect .

For submi t t al s r equi r i ng Gover nment appr oval on Ar my pr oj ect s, a code of up t o t hr ee char act er s wi t hi n t he submi t t al t ags may be used f ol l owi ng t he " G" desi gnat i on t o i ndi cat e t he appr ovi ng aut hor i t y.

Codes f or Ar my pr oj ect s usi ng t he Resi dent Management Syst em ( RMS) ar e: " AE" f or Ar chi t ect - Engi neer ; " DO" f or Di st r i ct Of f i ce ( Engi neer i ng Di v i s i on or ot her or gani zat i on i n t he Di st r i ct Of f i ce) ; " AO" f or Ar ea Of f i ce; " RO" f or Resi dent Of f i ce; and " PO" f or Pr oj ect Of f i ce. Codes f ol l owi ng t he " G" t ypi cal l y ar e not used f or Navy, Ai r For ce, and NASA pr oj ect s.

The " S" f ol l owi ng a submi t t al i t em i ndi cat es t hat t he submi t t al i s r equi r ed f or t he Sust ai nabi l i t y eNot ebook t o f ul f i l l f eder al l y mandat ed sust ai nabl e r equi r ement s i n accor dance wi t h Sect i on 01 33 29

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SUSTAI NABI LI TY REPORTI NG. Locat e t he " S" submi t t al under t he SD number t hat best descr i bes t he submi t t al i t em.

Choose t he f i r st br acket ed i t em f or Navy, Ai r For ce and NASA pr oj ect s, or choose t he second br acket ed i t em f or Ar my pr oj ect s.

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for [Contractor Quality Control approval.] [information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook, in conformance to Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Resilient Flooring and Accessories ; G[, [_____]]

SD-03 Product Data

Resilient Flooring and Accessories ; G[, [_____]]

Adhesives

Vinyl Composition Tile

[ Recycled content for Vinyl Composition Tile ; S]

Sheet Vinyl Flooring

[ Recycled content for Sheet Vinyl Flooring ; S]

Luxury Vinyl Tile

[ Recycled content for Luxury Vinyl Tile ; S]

Rubber Tile

Rubber Sheet Flooring

Solid Vinyl Tile

Cement-Fiber Board

Wall Base

Stair Treads, Risers and Stringers

[ Sheet Linoleum ]

[ Recycled content for Sheet Linoleum ; S]

[ Bio-based content for Sheet Linoleum ; S]

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Linoleum Tile

[ Recycled content for Linoleum Tile ; S]

[ Bio-based content for Linoleum Tile ; S]

Cork Flooring

[ Recycled content for Cork Flooring ; S]

[ Bio-based content for Cork Flooring ; S]

SD-04 Samples

Resilient Flooring and Accessories ; G[, [_____]]

SD-06 Test Reports

Moisture, Alkalinity and Bond Tests ; G[, [_____]]

SD-07 Certificates

[ Indoor Air Quality for Vinyl Composition Tile ; S]

[ Indoor Air Quality for Sheet Vinyl Flooring ; S]

[ Indoor Air Quality for Rubber Tile ; S]

[ Indoor Air Quality for Rubber Sheet Flooring ; S]

[ Indoor Air Quality for Luxury Vinyl Tile ; S]

[ Indoor Air Quality for Solid Vinyl Tile ; S]

[ Indoor Air Quality for Sheet Linoleum ; S]

[ Indoor Air Quality for Linoleum Tile ; S]

[ Indoor Air Quality for Cork Flooring ; S]

[ Indoor Air Quality for Wall Base ; S]

Indoor Air Quality for Adhesives ; S

[ Certified Sustainably Harvested Cork Flooring ; S]

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Surface Preparation ; G[, [_____]]

Installation ; G[, [_____]]

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Resilient Flooring and Accessories ; G[, [_____]]

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1.3 CERTIFICATES

1.3.1 Indoor Air Quality

Submit required indoor air quality certifications and validations in one submittal package.

1.3.1.1 Floor Covering Materials

Provide [Vinyl Composition Tile][Sheet Vinyl Flooring][Rubber Tile][Rubber Sheet Flooring][Luxury Vinyl Tile][Solid Vinyl Tile][Sheet Linoleum][Linoleum Tile][Cork Flooring], and wall base products certified to meet indoor air quality requirements by FLOORSCORE, UL 2818 (Greenguard) Gold, SCS Global Services Indoor Advantage Gold or provide certification by other third-party programs. Provide current product certification documentation from certification body.

1.3.1.2 Adhesives, Caulking and Sealants

Provide products certified to meet indoor air quality requirements by UL 2818 (Greenguard) Gold, SCS Global Services Indoor Advantage Gold or provide certification or validation by other third-party programs that products meet the requirements of this Section. Provide current product certification documentation from certification body. When product does not have certification, provide validation that product meets the indoor air quality product requirements cited herein.

NOTE: I ncl ude t he f ol l owi ng sect i on when speci f y i ng cor k f l oor i ng. Use cer t i f i ed sust ai nabl y har vest ed wood wher e sui t abl e f or appl i cat i on and cost ef f ect i ve. Sust ai nabl y Har vest ed Wood i s a pr oduct whi ch comes f r om a t hi r d- par t y For est Cer t i f i cat i on Pr ogr am and t hus car r i es cer t ai n char act er i st i cs: 1) Pr ot ect i on of bi odi ver si t y, speci es at r i sk and wi l dl i f e habi t at , sust ai nabl e har vest r egener at i on ( such as, r epl ant i ng and r ef or est at i on) ; 2) Thi r d- par t y cer t i f i cat i on audi t s per f or med by accr edi t ed cer t i f i cat i on bodi es; 3) publ i c l y avai l abl e cer t i f i cat i on audi t summar i es; 4) Mul t i - st akehol der i nvol vement i n a st andar ds devel opment pr ocess; 5) Compl ai nt s and appeal s process.

Ver i f y sui t abi l i t y , avai l abi l i t y wi t hi n t he r egi on, cost ef f ect i veness and adequat e compet i t i on bef or e speci f y i ng t hese sust ai nabl y har vest ed wood cer t i f i cat i ons - i f t hese condi t i ons ar e ver i f i ed f or t he pr oj ect l ocal e, i ncl ude t he f ol l owi ng sect i on. For pr oj ect s pur sui ng LEED, del et e cer t i f i cat i on ot her t han FSC; f or al l ot her pr oj ect s pur sui ng t hi r d- par t y cer t i f i cat i on al l ow t he ent i r e l i s t of t hi r d par t y cer t i f i cat i ons.

1.3.2 Certified Sustainably Harvested Wood

Provide wood certified as sustainably harvested by FSC STD 01 001 [, SECTION 09 65 00 Page 9

ATFS STANDARDS, CSA Z809-08 , SFI 2015-2019 Standards and Rules, or other third party program certified by PEFC ST 2002:2013 ]. Provide a letter of Certification of Sustainably Harvested Wood signed by the wood supplier.

Identify certifying organization and their third party program name and indicate compliance with chain-of-custody program requirements. Submit sustainable wood certification data; identify each certified product on a line item basis. Submit copies of invoices bearing certification numbers.

] 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

NOTE: Mat er i al s whi ch ar e woven, f i br ous, or por ous i n nat ur e have a hi gh capaci t y t o adsor b VOC emi ssi ons; f or i nst ance, acoust i cal cei l i ngs, car pet , t ext i l es, and unpr i med gypsum wal l boar d.

I f speci f y i ng por ous mat er i al s i ncl ude br acket ed t ext and i ndi cat e mat er i al s t o be pr ot ect ed.

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 free from strong contaminant sources and residues with ambient air temperature maintained above 20 degrees C 68 degrees F and below 30 degrees C 85 degrees F , stacked according to manufacturer's recommendations. Remove resilient flooring products from packaging to allow ventilation prior to installation. Protect materials from the direct flow of heat from hot-air registers, radiators and other heating fixtures and appliances. Observe ventilation and safety procedures specified in the MSDS. Do not store rubber surface products with materials that have a high capacity to adsorb volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, including [_____]. Do not store exposed rubber surface materials in occupied spaces. [Do not store [_____] near materials that may offgas or emit harmful fumes, such as kerosene heaters, fresh paint, or adhesives.]

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain areas to receive resilient flooring at a temperature above 20 degrees C 68 degrees F and below 30 degrees C 85 degrees F for 3 days before application, during application and 2 days after application, unless otherwise directed by the flooring manufacturer for the flooring being installed. Maintain a minimum temperature of 13 degrees C 55 degrees F thereafter. Provide adequate ventilation to remove moisture from area and to comply with regulations limiting concentrations of hazardous vapors.

1.6 SCHEDULING

Schedule resilient flooring application after the completion of other work which would damage the finished surface of the flooring.

1.7 WARRANTY

Provide manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a one year period.

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1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS

NOTE: To ensur e mat chi ng f l oor i ng t hat may become damaged and r equi r e spot r epl acement , a suppl y of ext r a f l oor i ng of same t ypes, col or s and dye l ot i s r ecommended. Coor di nat e r equi r ement f or ext r a st ock wi t h cust omer ; war ehousi ng may not be avai l abl e.

Provide extra flooring material of each color and pattern at the rate of [[_____] [5] tiles for each 1000 tiles] [and] [[_____] [0.5] square m [5] square feet for each 92 square m 1000 square feet of sheet flooring] installed. Provide extra wall base material composed of 6 m 20 linear feet of each type, color and pattern. Package all extra materials in original properly marked containers bearing the manufacturer's name, brand name, pattern color name and number, production run, and handling instructions.

Provide extra materials from the same lot as those installed. Leave extra stock at the site in location assigned by Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

NOTE: Appr opr i at e f l oor i ng mat er i al shoul d be det er mi ned by:

- Amount and t ype ( such as, f oot , car t , wheel chai r ) of t r af f i c

- Abr asi veness of l ocal soi l condi t i ons

- Exposur e t o wat er , chemi cal s, gr ease, and bur ns

- Exposur e t o i n- use damage ( cut s, t ear s, gouges)

- Exposur e t o di r ect sunl i ght ( f adi ng pot ent i al )

- Ant i c i pat ed t ype of and f r equency of mai nt enance

- Cost of mai nt enance

- Appear ance expect at i ons Ver i f y pr oposed use of f l oor i ng wi t h manuf act ur er ' s recommendations.

Sheet f l oor i ng shoul d be consi der ed f or ar eas such as heal t hcar e f aci l i t i es due t o t he r educed amount of seams. Seam wel ded sheet f l oor i ng wi t hout backi ng pr ovi des a monol i t hi c f l oor i mper vi ous t o moi st ur e penet r at i on.

Speci f y speci al adhesi ve f or r esi l i ent f l oor i ng i nst al l ed on f l oor s wi t h r adi ant heat i ng, wet ar eas and ar eas wi t h heavy r ol l i ng l oads.

I f mor e t han one t ype of r esi l i ent f l oor i ng i s r equi r ed, a separ at e par agr aph f or each t ype wi l l be used. Each t ype wi l l be desi gnat ed wi t h a l et t er or number symbol . Use t he same symbol s t o key f l oor i ng t o l ocat i ons on t he dr awi ngs and i n Sect i on 09 06 00 SCHEDULES FOR FI NI SHES. Del et e r ef er ence t o t ype symbol i f not used.

2.1 VINYL COMPOSITION TILE [TYPE [A][_____]]

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NOTE: When vi nyl composi t i on t i l e i s used, 3. 2 mm 1/ 8 i nch t hi ck shoul d be ut i l i zed i n hi gh t r af f i c commer ci al t ype i nst al l at i ons.

Sol i d col or t i l es ar e t i l es wi t h uni f or m col or t hr oughout . These ar e r ecommended f or use as an accent onl y i n smal l quant i t i es and not as t he f l oor f i el d col or . These t i l es do not hi de soi l i ng wel l and show scr at ches easi l y.

Thr ough pat t er n t i l es ar e t i l es wi t h pat t er ni ng di st r i but ed t hr ough t he ent i r e t hi ckness.

Conform to ASTM F1066 [Class 1, (solid color tile),] [Class 2, (through pattern tile),] Composition 1, asbestos-free, [300] [_____] mm [12] [_____] inch square and [2.4] [3.2] mm [3/32] [1/8] inch thick. Provide color and pattern uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of the tile.

NOTE: Use mat er i al s wi t h r ecycl ed cont ent wher e appr opr i at e f or use. Ver i f y sui t abi l i t y , avai l abi l i t y wi t hi n t he r egi on, cost ef f ect i veness and adequat e compet i t i on bef or e speci f y i ng pr oduct r ecycl ed cont ent r equi r ement s.

Resear ch shows t he pr oduct i s avai l abl e f r om some US nat i onal manuf act ur er s above t he mi ni mum r ecycl ed cont ent shown. Some manuf act ur er s do not of f er r ecycl ed cont ent .

[ Provide Vinyl Composition Tile containing a minimum of 10 percent recycled content. Provide data identifying percentage of recycled content for Vinyl Composition Tile . ]

NOTE: I ncl ude t he l ast br acket ed sent ence r equi r i ng pr oduct s wi t h i ndoor ai r qual i t y cer t i f i cat i ons when pr oduct wi l l be l ocat ed i n of f i ces or c l assr ooms.

[ Provide certification of indoor air quality for Vinyl Composition Tile . ]

2.2 SHEET VINYL FLOORING [TYPE [A][_____]]

NOTE: Not al l sheet v i nyl f l oor i ng i s avai l abl e wi t h chemi cal l y bonded or heat wel ded seams.

Resear ch avai l abl e pr oduct s.

Conform to [ ASTM F1303, Type I, Grade 1, [Class A-non-asbestos formulated fibrous backing] [or] [Class B-nonfoamed plastic backing] (minimum wear layer thickness 0.5 mm 0.020 inch and minimum overall thickness 2 mm 0.080 inch ) and a minimum [ 1800 mm 6 feet ] [ 3660 mm 12 feet ] wide.] [ ASTM F1303, Type II, Grade 1, without backing (minimum wear layer thickness 2 mm 0.080 inch and minimum overall thickness 2 mm 0.080 inch ), and a minimum 1800 mm

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6 feet wide. Extend color and pattern through the total thickness of the material.] [ ASTM F1303, Type II, Grade 1, [Class A non-asbestos formulated fibrous backing] [or] [Class B nonfoamed plastic backing] (minimum wear layer thickness 1.27 mm 0.050 inch and minimum overall thickness 2 mm 0.080 inch ) and a minimum 1800 mm 6 feet wide. Extend color and pattern throughout the thickness of the wear layer.] [ ASTM F1913, (minimum wear layer thickness 1.9 mm 0.075 inch and minimum overall thickness 1.9 mm 0.075 inch ) and a minimum 1800 mm 6 feet wide. Extend color and pattern through the total thickness of the material.] As required, provide welding rods as recommended by the manufacturer for heat welding of joints.

NOTE: Use mat er i al s wi t h r ecycl ed cont ent wher e appr opr i at e f or use. Ver i f y sui t abi l i t y , avai l abi l i t y wi t hi n t he r egi on, cost ef f ect i veness and adequat e compet i t i on bef or e speci f y i ng pr oduct r ecycl ed cont ent r equi r ement s.

Resear ch shows t he pr oduct i s avai l abl e f r om some US nat i onal manuf act ur er s above t he mi ni mum r ecycl ed cont ent shown. Some manuf act ur er s do not of f er r ecycl ed cont ent .

[ Provide Sheet Vinyl Flooring containing a minimum of 25 percent recycled content. Provide data identifying percentage of recycled content for Sheet Vinyl Flooring . ]

NOTE: I ncl ude t he l ast br acket ed sent ence r equi r i ng pr oduct s wi t h i ndoor ai r qual i t y cer t i f i cat i ons when pr oduct wi l l be l ocat ed i n of f i ces or c l assr ooms.

[ Provide certification of indoor air quality for Sheet Vinyl Flooring . ]

2.3 RUBBER TILE [TYPE [A][_____]]

NOTE: Rubber f l oor i ng pr ovi des sl i p r esi st ance not usual l y f ound wi t h ot her t ype f l oor t i l es. Consi der f or ar eas such as st ai r wel l l andi ngs and r amps.

Rubber f l oor i ng has a cushi oni ng qual i t y t hat r educes l eg wear i ness and f at i gue.

Some r ubber f l oor i ng i s not r esi st ant t o oi l and gr ease and can per f or m poor l y agai nst cer t ai n r eagent s and st ai n spi l l s . Det er mi ne pr oj ect needs, r esear ch avai l abl e pr oduct and add ver bi age t o par agr aph i f r ubber f l oor i ng needs t o be r esi st ant t o oi l and gr ease and per f or m agai nst cer t ai n r eagent s and st ai n spi l l s .

Resear ch avai l abl e s i zes. Manuf act ur er ' s s i zes var y and not al l manuf act ur er s of f er al l s i zes.

I ngr edi ent s i n r ubber f l oor i ng may i ncl ude ei t her nat ur al r ubber or synt het i c mat er i al s. Nat ur al

SECTION 09 65 00 Page 13 r ubber i s a r enewabl e r aw mat er i al t hat i s ext r act ed f r om t he sap of t he t r opi cal r ubber pl ant wi t hout har mi ng t he pl ant . Typi cal l y, no waxes ar e r equi r ed t o mai nt ai n r ubber f l oor s.

Conform to ASTM F1344 [Class 1 homogeneous] [Class 2 layered], [Type A (solid color)] [Type B (through mottled)], [300] [450] [600] [900] [_____] mm [12] [18] [24] [36] [_____] inch square. Provide [smooth] [_____] [raised [round] [square] [diamond] surface studs with chamfered edges.

Provide [high] [low]] stud profile. Provide [3.2] [_____] mm [0.125] [_____] inch overall thickness. [With Vulcanizate Particulate Rubber, use recycled tire treads in accordance with ASTM D5603, fine mesh size particulate, [Grade 1, 2, or 3] [Grade 4] [Grade 5] [Grade 6]].

NOTE: I ncl ude t he l ast br acket ed sent ence r equi r i ng pr oduct s wi t h i ndoor ai r qual i t y cer t i f i cat i ons when pr oduct wi l l be l ocat ed i n of f i ces or c l assr ooms.

[ Provide certification of indoor air quality for Rubber Tile . ]

2.4 RUBBER SHEET FLOORING [TYPE [A] [_____]]

NOTE: Rubber sheet f l oor i ng pr ovi des sl i p r esi st ance not usual l y f ound wi t h ot her t ype f l oor t i l es. Consi der f or ar eas such as st ai r wel l l andi ngs and r amps. Rubber f l oor i ng has a cushi oni ng qual i t y t hat r educes l eg wear i ness and fatigue.

Some r ubber f l oor i ng i s not r esi st ant t o oi l and gr ease and can per f or m poor l y agai nst cer t ai n r eagent s and st ai n spi l l s . Det er mi ne pr oj ect needs, r esear ch avai l abl e pr oduct and add ver bi age t o par agr aph i f r ubber f l oor i ng needs t o be r esi st ant t o oi l and gr ease and per f or m agai nst cer t ai n r eagent s and st ai n spi l l s .

The f ol l owi ng t hi cknesses of r ubber f l oor i ng ar e r ecommended f or t he t r af f i c t ype shown: 2. 0 mm

0. 080 i nch t hi ckness - l ow t r af f i c ; 2. 5 mm 0. 100 i nch t hi ckness - medi um t r af f i c ; 3 mm 0. 118 i nch t hi ckness or gr eat er - heavy t r af f i c .

Resear ch avai l abl e wi dt hs. Manuf act ur er ' s wi dt hs var y and not al l manuf act ur er s of f er al l s i zes.

Conform to [ ASTM F1859 (flooring without backing), [Type I homogeneous] [Type II layered]] [or] [ ASTM F1860 (flooring with backing), [Type I homogeneous] [Type II layered]], [minimum] [ 1 m 36 inch ] [_____] wide.

Provide [smooth] [embossed] [_____] surface. Provide [2] [2.5] [3] [_____] mm [0.080] [0.100] [0.118] [_____] inch overall thickness. [ With Vulcanizate Particulate Rubber, use recycled tire treads in accordance with ASTM D5603, fine mesh size particulate, [Grade 1, 2, or 3] [Grade 4] [Grade 5] [Grade 6] .]

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NOTE: I ncl ude t he l ast br acket ed sent ence r equi r i ng pr oduct s wi t h i ndoor ai r qual i t y cer t i f i cat i ons when pr oduct wi l l be l ocat ed i n of f i ces or c l assr ooms.

[ Provide certification of indoor air quality for Rubber Sheet Flooring . ]

2.5 LUXURY VINYL TILE [TYPE [A][_____]]

Conform to ASTM F1700 Class III printed film with a minimum wear layer thickness [ 0.50 mm 0.020 inch (20 mil)][ 0.70 mm 0.030 inch (30 mil)][_____] and minimum overall thickness [[ 2.5 mm 0.098 inch ] [or] [ 3 mm 0.118 inch ]] [ 5 mm 0.197 inch [ with non slip/skid backing]], Type [A (smooth)] [B (embossed)]. Provide[ [300 by 600] [_____] mm [12 by 24] [_____] inch ][ [300] [400] [450] [600] [900] [_____] mm [12] [16] [18] [24] [36] [_____] inch square][_____] tile.[ Provide tile with a factory protective finish that enhances cleanability and durability.]

NOTE: Use mat er i al s wi t h r ecycl ed cont ent wher e appr opr i at e f or use. Ver i f y sui t abi l i t y , avai l abi l i t y wi t hi n t he r egi on, cost ef f ect i veness and adequat e compet i t i on bef or e speci f y i ng pr oduct r ecycl ed cont ent r equi r ement s.

Resear ch shows t he pr oduct i s avai l abl e f r om some US nat i onal manuf act ur er s above t he mi ni mum r ecycl ed cont ent shown. Some manuf act ur er s do not of f er r ecycl ed cont ent .

[ Provide Luxury Vinyl Tile containing a minimum of 35 percent recycled content. Provide data identifying percentage of recycled content for Luxury Vinyl Tile . ]

NOTE: I ncl ude t he l ast br acket ed sent ence r equi r i ng pr oduct s wi t h i ndoor ai r qual i t y cer t i f i cat i ons when pr oduct wi l l be l ocat ed i n of f i ces or c l assr ooms.

[ Provide certification of indoor air quality for Luxury Vinyl Tile . ]

2.6 SOLID VINYL TILE [TYPE [A][_____]]

Conform to ASTM F1700 Class I monolithic (minimum wear layer thickness 3 mm

0.125 inch and minimum overall thickness 3 mm 0.125 inch , Type [A (smooth)] [B (embossed)]. Provide [300] [400] [450] [600] [900] [_____] mm [12] [16] [18] [24] [36] [_____] inch square tile.

NOTE: I ncl ude t he l ast br acket ed sent ence r equi r i ng pr oduct s wi t h i ndoor ai r qual i t y cer t i f i cat i ons when pr oduct wi l l be l ocat ed i n of f i ces or c l assr ooms.

[ Provide certification of indoor air quality for Solid Vinyl Tile . ]

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2.7 SHEET LINOLEUM [TYPE [A][_____]]

Conform to ASTM F2034 and consist of a homogeneous layer of a mixture of linoleum cement (binder in linoleum consisting of a mixture of linseed oil, pine rosin, fossil, or other resins or rosins, or an equivalent oxidized oleoresinous binder), cork and/or wood flour, mineral fillers, and pigments bonded to a jute backing. Provide a minimum 1800 mm 6 feet wide and overall thickness not less than [ 2.0 mm 0.080 inch ] [ 2.5 mm 0.100 inch ] [ 3.2 mm 0.125 inch ] for linoleum. As required, provide welding rods as recommended by the manufacturer for heat welding of joints.

Provide Sheet Linoleum containing a minimum of 30 percent recycled content. Provide data identifying percentage of recycled content for Sheet Linoleum .

Provide Sheet Linoleum products with minimum 95 percent bio-based content. Submit data identifying percentage of bio-based content for Sheet Linoleum .

NOTE: I ncl ude t he l ast br acket ed sent ence r equi r i ng pr oduct s wi t h i ndoor ai r qual i t y cer t i f i cat i ons when pr oduct wi l l be l ocat ed i n of f i ces or c l assr ooms.

[ Provide certification of indoor air quality for Sheet Linoleum . ]

2.8 LINOLEUM TILE [TYPE [A][_____]]

Conform to ASTM F2195 and consist of a homogeneous layer of a mixture of linoleum cement (binder in linoleum consisting of a mixture of linseed oil, pine rosin, fossil, or other resins or rosins, or an equivalent oxidized oleoresinous binder), cork or wood flour, mineral fillers, and pigments bonded to a [polyester] [_____] backing. Provide square tiles a minimum [ 450 mm 18 inch ] [_____] square and overall thickness [ 2.0 mm 0.08 inch ] [_____] minimum for linoleum tile.

Provide Linoleum Tile containing a minimum of 30 percent recycled content. Provide data identifying percentage of recycled content for Linoleum Tile .

Provide Linoleum Tile with minimum 90 percent bio-based content. Submit data identifying percentage of bio-based content for Linoleum Tile .

NOTE: I ncl ude t he l ast br acket ed sent ence r equi r i ng pr oduct s wi t h i ndoor ai r qual i t y cer t i f i cat i ons when pr oduct wi l l be l ocat ed i n of f i ces or c l assr ooms.

[ Provide certification of indoor air quality for Linoleum Tile . ]

2.9 CORK FLOORING

NOTE: Cor k gr anul es used f or cor k f l oor i ng and l i nol eum ar e by- pr oduct s f r om bot t l e- cor k manuf act ur i ng. Some cor k f l oor s use synt het i c

SECTION 09 65 00 Page 16 bi nder s i n t he manuf act ur i ng pr ocess and synt het i c f i ni shes t o pr ovi de mor e dur abl e wal k i ng sur f aces.

Typi cal l y avai l abl e onl y i n t i l e f or m, cor k usual l y pr ovi des bet t er sound absor pt i on char act er i st i cs t han most v i nyl f l oor i ng but i s l ess dur abl e t han commer ci al v i nyl and r ubber f l oor i ng.

Conform to ISO 3813 , and be [300] [_____] mm [12] [_____] inches square and [0.05] [_____] m [3/16][_____] inches to [0.08] [_____] m [5/16] [_____] inches thick. [Provide cork-faced MDF tongue-and-groove planks with cork facing.] Do not use products made with urea-formaldehyde binder.

NOTE: Use mat er i al s wi t h r ecycl ed cont ent wher e appr opr i at e f or use. Ver i f y sui t abi l i t y , avai l abi l i t y wi t hi n t he r egi on, cost ef f ect i veness and adequat e compet i t i on bef or e speci f y i ng pr oduct r ecycl ed cont ent r equi r ement s.

Resear ch shows t he pr oduct i s avai l abl e f r om some US nat i onal manuf act ur er s above t he mi ni mum r ecycl ed cont ent shown. Some manuf act ur er s do not of f er r ecycl ed cont ent .

[ Provide Cork Flooring containing a minimum of 95 percent recycled content. Provide data identifying percentage of recycled content for Cork Flooring . ]

Provide Cork Flooring with minimum 100 percent bio-based content. Submit data identifying percentage of bio-based content for Cork Flooring .

NOTE: I ncl ude t he l ast br acket ed sent ence r equi r i ng pr oduct s wi t h i ndoor ai r qual i t y cer t i f i cat i ons when pr oduct wi l l be l ocat ed i n of f i ces or c l assr ooms.

Resear ch shows t hat t he pr oduct i s avai l abl e f r om some US nat i onal manuf act ur er s wi t h t he f ol l owi ng certification.

[ Provide certification of indoor air quality for Cork Flooring . ]

NOTE: Use cer t i f i ed sust ai nabl y har vest ed wood wher e sui t abl e f or appl i cat i on and cost ef f ect i ve.

Ver i f y avai l abi l i t y wi t hi n t he r egi on, cost ef f ect i veness, and adequat e compet i t i on bef or e speci f y i ng t hese cer t i f i cat i ons.

[ Provide certified sustainably harvested Cork Flooring . ]

2.10 WALL BASE

NOTE: Job f or med cor ner s ar e r ecommended. The r et ur n on pr ef or med cor ner s i s not al ways l ong

SECTION 09 65 00 Page 17 enough t o hol d t he pi ece i n pl ace and t he cor ner s can be knocked of f dur i ng vacuumi ng and ot her c l eani ng oper at i ons.

Base i s avai l abl e i n di f f er ent l engt hs r angi ng f r om

1. 22 m 4 f eet pi eces t o 30. 48 m 100 f eet or 36. 58 m 120 f eet r ol l s. Avai l abi l i t y and r ol l l engt hs var y dependent on manuf act ur er . I dent i f y r equi r ed l engt h i f i t i mpact s desi gn i nt ent . Some manuf act ur er s of Type TS ( vul cani zed t her moset r ubber ) base of f er onl y

1. 22 m 4 f eet l engt hs and not r ol l goods.

Conform to ASTM F1861, [[Type TS (vulcanized thermoset rubber)] [or] [Type TP (thermoplastic rubber)]] [, or] [Type TV (thermoplastic vinyl)], [Style A (straight - installed with carpet)] [,] [and] [Style B (coved -installed with resilient flooring)] [, ] [and] [Style C (butt toe cove installed with 3 mm 1/8 inch thick flooring)]. Provide [100] [150] mm [4] [6] inch high and a minimum 3.175 mm 1/8 inch thick wall base. Provide [preformed] [job formed] corners in matching height, shape, and color. [ With Vulcanizate Particulate Rubber, use recycled tire treads in accordance with ASTM D5603, fine mesh size particulate, [Grade 1, 2, or 3] [Grade 4] [Grade 5] [Grade 6] .]

NOTE: I ncl ude t he l ast br acket ed sent ence r equi r i ng pr oduct s wi t h i ndoor ai r qual i t y cer t i f i cat i ons when pr oduct wi l l be l ocat ed i n of f i ces or c l assr ooms.

Resear ch shows t hat t he pr oduct i s avai l abl e f r om some US nat i onal manuf act ur er s wi t h t he f ol l owi ng certification.

[ Provide certification of indoor air quality for Wall Base . ]

2.11 INTEGRAL COVE BASE

NOTE: I nt egr al coves can be used i n many si t uat i ons i n whi ch sheet v i nyl and l i nol eum f l oor i ng ar e used t o enhance t he sani t ar y capaci t y i nher ent i n seaml ess const r uct i on.

Consi der speci f y i ng cor ner pr ot ect or s i n hi gh t r af f i c ar eas and ar eas t hat may r ecei ve some abuse.

Cor ner pr ot ect or s ar e pr ef er r ed i n naval installations.

Extend integral coved base for [[sheet vinyl] [and] [sheet linoleum] flooring up the wall [100] [150] mm [4] [6] inch ]. Provide a [vinyl] [or] [rubber] [clear anodized aluminum], [square] [round] cap strip and vinyl, rubber, or wood fillet strip with a minimum radius of 19 mm 3/4 inch for integral coved bases [at perimeter and fixed vertical interruptions to flooring] [as shown]. Provide integral cove of the same material as flooring. [Provide inside and outside corner protectors of [[_____]-colored anodized aluminum] [clear anodized aluminum] [or] [plastic] approved by flooring manufacturer.]

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2.12 STAIR TREADS, RISERS AND STRINGERS

Conform to ASTM F2169, [[Type TS (vulcanized thermoset rubber)] [or] [Type TP (thermoplastic rubber)]] [or] [Type TV (thermoplastic vinyl)]. Conform to ASTM F2169 for surface of treads [Class 1 smooth] [[Class 2 raised [round] [square] [diamond] stud] [ribbed] pattern] [and have [Group 1 abrasive non-slip strip] [Group 2 strip for visually impaired of contrasting [_____] color of [same] [abrasive] material]]. Provide [square] [or] [round] nosing. Provide either a one piece nosing/tread/riser or a two piece nosing/tread design with a matching coved riser. [ With Vulcanizate Particulate Rubber, use recycled tire treads in accordance with ASTM D5603, fine mesh size particulate, [Grade 1, 2, or 3] [Grade 4] [Grade 5] [Grade 6].]

2.13 MOULDING

Provide tapered mouldings of [[vinyl] [or] [rubber]] [[_____]-colored anodized aluminum] [clear anodized aluminum] and types as recommended by flooring manufacturer for both edges and transitions of flooring materials specified. Provide vertical lip on moulding of maximum 6 mm 1/4 inch .

Provide bevel change in level between 6 and 13 mm 1/4 and 1/2 inch with a slope no greater than 1:2.

2.14 ADHESIVES

NOTE:

Adhesi ves may be a sour ce of VOCs. Some st y l es of pl ast i c f l oor i ng ar e avai l abl e i n l oose- l ai d desi gn ( puzzl e pi eces t hat ar e t apped t oget her wi t h a r ubber mal l et ) t hat can be i nst al l ed wi t hout adhesive.

Provide adhesives for flooring, base and accessories as recommended by the manufacturer and comply with local indoor air quality standards. Submit manufacturer's descriptive data, documentation stating physical characteristics, and mildew and germicidal characteristics.

Provide non-aerosol adhesive products used on the interior of the building (defined as inside of the weatherproofing system) that meet either emissions requirements of CDPH SECTION 01350 (limit requirements for either office or classroom spaces regardless of space type) or VOC content requirements of SCAQMD Rule 1168 . Provide aerosol adhesives used on the interior of the building that meet either emissions requirements of CDPH SECTION 01350 (use the office or classroom requirements, regardless of space type) or VOC content requirements of GS-36. Provide certification or validation of indoor air quality for adhesives .

2.15 SURFACE PREPARATION MATERIALS

NOTE: Panel t ype under l ayment s, such as pl ywood and har dboar d, ar e speci f i ed i n Sect i on 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY. Coor di nat e under l ayment s r equi r ement s wi t h t he ROUGH CARPENTRY speci f i cat i ons.

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Provide surface preparation materials, such as panel type underlayment, lining felt, and floor crack fillers as recommended by the flooring manufacturer for the subfloor conditions. Comply with ASTM F1482 for panel type underlayment products. Use one of the following substrates:

[ a. Particleboard: As specified in Section 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY.]

[ b. Fiberboard: As specified in Section 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY.]

[ c. Cork: As specified in Section 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY.]

[ d. Cement-fiber board : As specified in Section 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD. ]

[ e. Plywood: As specified in Section 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY.]

[ f. Concrete. ]

2.16 POLISH/FINISH

Provide polish finish as recommended by the manufacturer and conform to ASTM D4078 for polish.

2.17 CAULKING AND SEALANTS

Provide caulking and sealants in accordance with Section 07 92 00 JOINT

SEALANTS.

2.18 MANUFACTURER'S COLOR, PATTERN AND TEXTURE

NOTE: Coor di nat e col or r ef er ence sent ence( s) wi t h t he Gover nment . Gener al l y t he Sect i on 09 06 00 SCHEDULES FOR FI NI SHES or dr awi ngs ar e used when t he pr oj ect i s desi gned by an Ar chi t ect or I nt er i or desi gner . Sel ect col or f r om manuf act ur er ' s st andar d col or s or i dent i f y i n t hi s speci f i cat i on.

When t he gover nment di r ect s t hat col or be l ocat ed i n t he dr awi ngs, add a not e t hat st at es: " Wher e col or i s shown as bei ng speci f i c t o one manuf act ur er , an equi val ent col or by anot her manuf act ur er may be submi t t ed f or appr oval . Manuf act ur er s and mat er i al s speci f i ed ar e not i nt ended t o l i mi t t he sel ect i on of equal col or s f r om ot her manuf act ur er s. The wor d " col or " as used her ei n i ncl udes sur f ace col or and pattern."

When mor e t han one t ype, pat t er n or col or i s speci f i ed i dent i f y l ocat i on.

When a manuf act ur er ' s name, st ock number , pat t er n, and col or i s speci f i ed f or col or , be cer t ai n t hat t he pr oduct conf or ms t o t he speci f i cat i on, as edi t ed.

NOTE: Dr awi ngs ar e r equi r ed f or pr oj ect s wi t h f l oor patterns.

Provide color, pattern and texture for resilient flooring and accessories

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[in accordance with Section 09 06 00 SCHEDULES FOR FINISHES] [as indicated on the drawings] [selected from manufacturer's standard colors] [[_____].

Color listed is not intended to limit the selection of equal colors from other manufacturers].[ Provide floor patterns as specified on the [drawings Sheet No. [_____]] [_____].] Provide flooring in any one continuous area or replacement of damaged flooring in continuous area from same production run with same shade and pattern. Submit scaled drawings indicating patterns (including location of patterns and colors) and dimensions. Submit manufacturer's descriptive data and [three] [_____] samples of each indicated color and type of flooring, base, mouldings, and accessories sized a minimum 60 by 100 mm 2-1/2 by 4 inch . Submit Data Package 1 in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

DATA.

2.19 FIRE RESISTANCE TESTING REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Choi ce of cr i t i cal r adi ant f l ux l evel as i t appl i es t o bui l di ng t ype and ar ea of appl i cat i on wi l l be made i n accor dance wi t h t he l at est edi t i on of UFC 3- 600- 01 and NFPA 101. Wher ever t he use of Cl ass I I ( 0. 22) wat t s f i ni sh i s r equi r ed, Cl ass I ( 0. 45) wat t s wi l l be per mi t t ed. Cr i t i cal r adi ant f l ux wi l l be a mi ni mum aver age of 0. 45 wat t s when used i n cor r i dor s i n bachel or enl i st ed quar t er s, bachel or of f i cer quar t er s, hospi t al , chi l d car e cent er s, t empor ar y l odgi ng f aci l i t i es, and new const r uct i on of det ent i on and cor r ect i onal f aci l i t i es. Gener al l y t he cr i t i cal r adi ant f l ux wi l l be a mi ni mum of 0. 22 f or cor r i dor s of ot her t ype f aci l i t i es. Wher e an appr oved aut omat i c spr i nkl er syst em i s i nst al l ed, Cl ass I I i nt er i or f l oor f i ni sh may be used wher e Cl ass I f l oor f i ni sh i s r equi r ed, and wher e Cl ass I I i s r equi r ed, no cr i t i cal r adi ant f l ux r at i ng i s r equi r ed.

Provide a minimum average critical radiant flux of [0.22][0.45] watts per square centimeter for flooring in corridors and exits when tested in accordance with ASTM E648.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

Examine and verify that site conditions are in agreement with the design package. Report all conditions that will prevent a proper installation .

Do not take any corrective action without written permission from the Government. Work will proceed only when conditions have been corrected and accepted by the installer. Submit manufacturer's printed installation instructions for all flooring materials and accessories, including preparation of substrate, seaming techniques, and recommended adhesives.

3.2 SURFACE PREPARATION

Provide a smooth, true, level plane for surface preparation of the flooring, except where indicated as sloped. Floor to be flat to within

4.75 in 3048 mm 3/16 inch in 10 feet . Prepare subfloor in accordance with flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions. Prepare the surfaces of

SECTION 09 65 00 Page 21 lightweight concrete slabs (as defined by the flooring manufacturer) as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Comply with ASTM F710 for concrete subfloor preparation. Floor fills or toppings may be required as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Install underlayments, when required by the flooring manufacturer, in accordance with manufacturer's recommended printed installation instructions. Comply with ASTM F1482 for panel type underlayments. Before any work under this section is begun, correct all defects such as rough or scaling concrete, chalk and dust, cracks, low spots, high spots, and uneven surfaces. Repair all damaged portions of concrete slabs as recommended by the flooring manufacturer.

Remove concrete curing and sealer compounds from the slabs, other than the type that does not adversely affect adhesion. Remove paint, varnish, oils, release agents, sealers, waxes, and adhesives, as required by the flooring product in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions.

3.3 MOISTURE, ALKALINITY AND BOND TESTS

Determine the suitability of the concrete subfloor for receiving the resilient flooring with regard to moisture content and pH level by moisture and alkalinity tests. Conduct moisture testing in accordance with ASTM F1869 or ASTM F2170, unless otherwise recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Conduct alkalinity testing as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Determine the compatibility of the resilient flooring adhesives to the concrete floors by a bond test in accordance with the flooring manufacturer's recommendations. Submit copy of test reports for moisture and alkalinity content of concrete slab, and bond test stating date of test, person conducting the test, and the area tested.

3.4 GENERAL INSTALLATION

Do not install building construction materials that show visual evidence of biological growth.

3.5 PLACING VINYL COMPOSITION, LINOLEUM AND SOLID VINYL TILES

Install tile flooring and accessories in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions. Prepare and apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Keep tile lines and joints square, symmetrical, tight, and even. Keep each floor in true, level plane, except where slope is indicated. Vary edge width as necessary to maintain full-size tiles in the field, no edge tile to be less than one-half the field tile size, except where irregular shaped rooms make it impossible. Cut flooring to fit around all permanent fixtures, built-in furniture and cabinets, pipes, and outlets. Cut, fit, and scribe edge tile to walls and partitions after field flooring has been applied.

3.6 PLACING LUXURY VINYL TILES

NOTE: Most LVT f l oor i ng i s i nst al l ed usi ng convent i onal gl ue down i nst al l at i on. LVT f l oor i ng t hat i s 5 mm 0. 197 i nch t hi ck can be i nst al l ed l oose l ay or adhesi ve dependent on t he pr oj ect r equi r ement s. Gl ue down i nst al l at i on i s t ypi cal l y r equi r ed i n ar eas wi t h hi gh t r af f i c and r ol l i ng l oads. Coor di nat e r ecommended i nst al l at i on met hods wi t h f l oor i ng manuf act ur er s.

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[Install luxury vinyl tile flooring using [glue down] [loose lay (room perimter adhesive only)] installation. ]Install flooring and accessories in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions.

Prepare and apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's directions for installation method specified. Keep tile lines and joints square, symmetrical, tight, and even. Keep each floor in true, level plane, except where slope is indicated. Vary edge width as necessary to maintain full-size tiles in the field, no edge tile to be less than one-half the field tile size, except where irregular shaped rooms make it impossible.

Cut flooring to fit around all permanent fixtures, built-in furniture and cabinets, pipes, and outlets. Cut, fit, and scribe edge tile to walls and partitions after field flooring has been applied.

3.7 PLACING SHEET VINYL FLOORING

NOTE: Det er mi ne i f wel ded seams ar e necessar y t o meet pr oj ect r equi r ement s.

Install sheet vinyl flooring and accessories in accordance with manufacturer's printed installation instructions. Prepare and apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's printed directions. 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. Lay out sheets to minimize waste. Cut, fit, and scribe flooring to walls and partitions after field flooring has been applied.[ Provide [chemically bonded] [or] [heat welded] seams and edges [in rooms [_____]] [shown on the drawings] in accordance with the manufacturer's written installation instructions.