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O U T L I N E G U I D E

DIVISION 9: FINISHES

SECTION 09685 - SHEET CARPET

USE: Furnishing and installing Broadloom carpet and accessories.

**NOTES TO SPECIFIER:**

A. Options within paragraphs are identified by enclosure in brackets;
blank spaces enclosed by brackets \[[ ]{.underline}\] provide for
information to be inserted, as appropriate to individual projects.

B. **TO AVOID CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS AND COSTLY MISTAKES,** the
specifier must edit (delete, substitute or add to the text). The
remaining paragraphs must be renumbered.

C. DELETE FOR FINAL COPY: Notes to the Specifier, located between lines
of asterisks; all \[brackets\], [underlining]{.underline}, **boldface,
**and *italics* within the paragraphs; and this page. (Open Reveal Codes
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Replace date with current MM/YY (WITHOUT BRACKETS).

E. The Guide Specifications are intended to be continuously reviewed and
revised. User's technical comments are appreciated. Also, other related
or similar specifications that are written "from scratch" that could
benefit others, or other questions can be sent to NSTC A/E Group, ST-110
or call (303) 987-6851.

F. DESIGN NOTES:

1\. **DRAWING DATA REQUIRED:**

A. Show typical details of carpet edge conditions - at walls, doorways,
wall surface installations, and at chair rails. Enter this material in
the Room Finish Schedule.

**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

CSI format, editorial changes 10/99

Metric: Not Applicable

Technical Update: 8/00

SECTION 09685

SHEET CARPET

[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Furnishing and installing broadloom carpet, trim
and accessories.

B. Related Sections:

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LIST ITEMS OF WORK THAT MIGHT LOGICALLY BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED UNDER
THIS SECTION, BUT INSTEAD ARE SPECIFIED IN ANOTHER SECTION. THIS ARTICLE
IS RARELY REQUIRED.

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1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to \[Section 01330 - Submittal
Procedures.\] \[and\] \[Section 01331 - Certificates.\]

B. Manufacturers Data: Submit \[five\] copies of the manufacturers data
which describe the broadloom carpet, moldings, nosings and adhesives.
Submittals shall include all data relevant to the material
specifications outlined in Part 2 below.

C. Certificates of Conformance: Submit \[two\] copies of written
certification from the supplier of the Contractor-furnished carpet to be
used on this project that they conform to the requirements of this
specification section.

D. Installation Instructions: Submit \[two\] copies of the
manufacturer\'s installation instructions for installation of the carpet
and accessories to be used on this project. Include procedures for
preparation of the substrate, seaming techniques and recommended
adhesives and tapes where applicable.

E. Samples: Submit \[two\] samples of the following items to be used on
this project:

1\. 12 x 18 inch minimum size samples of each carpet proposed for use in
the quality, pattern, and color specified.

2\. 12-inch long minimum pieces of each type of molding and nosing.

3\. Special treatment materials showing the system proposed for use and
the proposed installation method.

4\. One-half-inch molding and nosing samples. Manufacturer\'s standard
colors.

F. Maintenance Instructions: Submit \[three\] copies of manufacturer\'s
maintenance instructions for the carpet to be used on this project.
Include recommended type of cleaning equipment and materials, spotting
and cleaning methods, and cleaning cycles. Bind in 8-1/2 x 11 inch
folders.

G. Documentation of Installers Qualifications: One set of written
evidence that the installers qualifications meet the requirements of
\[1.3 B\].

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Failure Criteria: Not limited to the following:

1\. Seams separating.

2\. Carpet loosening from areas of fixity.

B. Installer qualifications: The carpet installers shall be approved by
the manufacturer and shall have a minimum of 3 years documented
experience installing the types of carpet to be furnished along with
references of at least three previously completed installations.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Storage: Store in a safe, dry, clean, and well ventilated area. Store
rolls flat, not standing on end. Do not open containers until needed for
installation unless verification is required. Keep receiving records and
carpet available for inspection.

1.5 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Requirements: The Contractor shall coordinate the carpeting
installation to verify that finish work in the areas affected is
substantially completed or that adequate protection is supplied the
flooring.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Requirements: Furnish a written warranty from the manufacturer
covering the carpet according to \[Section 01780 - Closeout
Submittals\]. The warranty shall state the following:

1\. No part of the carpeting wearing surface will wear more than 10
percent, by weight, in 10 years.

2\. Carpeting will maintain the specified static electricity control for
the lifetime of the product.

3\. Carpeting will maintain side-to-side and end-to-end colorfastness
for 10 years.

4\. No edge ravel will occur in normal use in 10 years.

5\. Secondary backing will not delaminate in 10 years.

1.7 MAINTENANCE

A. Extra Stock: Present usable waste pieces of carpet over 5 square feet
to the Contracting Officer for inspection. Leave pieces selected at the
site in an orderly manner at locations designated by the Contracting
Officer. Remove all other waste pieces.

[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.1 BROADLOOM CARPET

A. Physical Requirements: Materials shall be new, of domestic
manufacture. Carpeting shall be from the same dye lot for entire
building. Carpet shall be glue down type of tufted first quality
construction, free of visual blemishes, streaks, poorly dyed areas, and
other physical and manufacturing defects. Carpet materials and
treatments shall be nontoxic when used as ordinarily intended,
reasonably nonallergenic, and free of other recognized health hazards.
Carpet shall conform to the following:

Surface Texture: Loop Pile.

Pile Fiber: Hollow filament nylon with interwoven anti-static fibers.

Fiber Size: 20 DPF minimum.

Pile Weight: 28 oz/yd^2^ minimum.

Pile Density: 4032 minimum.

Dye Method: Stock dye.

Primary Backing: Woven polypropylene, 3.7 oz/yd^2^ minimum.

Secondary Backing: Unitary type.

Stitches: 7.9/inch minimum.

Gauge: 1/9.

Pile Height: .25\" minimum.

Total Weight: 80 oz/yd^2^ minimum.

Width: 12-ft minimum.

Color: Solid color (no pattern) to be selected from manufacturer\'s
standard range.

B. Surface Texture: Single level uncut pile to provide an overall
non-directional surface. Maximum finished pile height differential
between high and low pile loops shall be 0.05 inch.

C. Pile Yarn: New 100% nylon to be Antron III or Antron XL by DuPont,
Zeftron by BASF, or ULTRON by Monsanto. Fibers for yarn shall not have
been reclaimed from any woven, tufted, knitted, or felted products.
There shall be no undrawn fiber in spun yarn. Spun yarn shall be at
least 2-ply for loop pile carpets and shall have sufficient twist to
develop adequate yarn characteristics to ensure high wearability and to
minimize pilling andfuzzing of the finished carpet. Plied yarns shall
have a twist in the opposite direction to the singles. Yarn setting
shall be sufficient to assure permanent texture retention under normal
use conditions, cleaning, and shampooing. Fiber shall be treated with
manufacturers standard soil resistance/release agent. Fiber denier and
staple lengths shall be subject to normal manufacturing tolerances with
the following limitations:

1\. Acceptable tolerance in staple length not more than 10%.

2\. Acceptable denier variance [+]{.underline}10% in individual filament
denier and [+]{.underline}3% in average denier.

Conductive, anti-static fibers shall be interwoven with the yarn
material.

D. Performance Requirements:

1\. Static Electricity Control: Shall be according to AATCC 134.
Incorporate a permanent static control system to control static build-up
to less than 3.0 kv. Test at 20% relative humidity at 70 degrees F.

2\. Smoke Density: Shall be according to NFPA 258. Maximum specific
optical density shall be less than 450.

3\. Tuft Lock: Shall be according to ASTM D 1335, Perform 8 pulls at
random across the width of test carpet. Minimum tuft lock shall be 10
pounds on any single pull, 12 pounds average for 8 pulls.

4\. Lightfastness: Shall be according to AATCC 16E. Shade change after
80 standard fading hours (Xenon Arc) shall be no less than an
International Gray Scale Rating of 3.

5\. Flammability: Shall be according to ASTM 648. Critical radiant flux
greater than 0.45.

6\. Self Extinguishing: Shall be according to CPSC FF 1 or ASTM D 2859
(Methenamine Pill Test).

7\. Crockfastness: Shall be according to AATCC 8. Minimum stain ratings,
International Gray Scale should be: Wet - 4; Dry - 4.

8\. Pile Thickness: Shall be according to ASTM D 418. Determine the
average pile thickness of the carpet. Make measurements to the nearest
0.01 inch instead of 0.10 inch as stated in ASTM D 418.

9\. Pile Density: Calculate the average density (D) as follows:

D = [36 (W)]{.underline}

T

Where weight (W) = Average pile weight in oz/yd^2^.

and thickness (T) = Average pile thickness in inches.

10\. Shrinkage: Maximum shrinkage of length and width shall be 3%.

2.2 CARPET ADHESIVE

A. Requirement: Waterproof, nonflammable, adhesive as furnished or
recommended by the carpet manufacturer. Seam adhesive shall be
waterproof, nonflammable, and nonstaining as furnished or recommended by
the carpet manufacturer. When primer is recommended by the adhesive
manufacturer, it shall be compatible with or manufactured by the
adhesive manufacturer.

2.3 FLOOR MOLDING

A. Requirement: Rubber glue down carpet edge/reducer strip equal to
Mercer #700 or #800. Molding shall have undercut as required to match
carpet gauge. Exposed face shall be minimum 1 inch and overall width
shall be 2 inch. Color shall be selected from manufacturer\'s standard
range. Adhesive shall be furnished or recommended by molding
manufacturer.

2.4 STAIR NOSING

A. Requirement: Rubber glue down nosing equal to Mercer #265.  Nosing
shall be double undercut and accommodate 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch carpet.
Color to be selected from manufacturer\'s standard range. Adhesive to be
furnished or recommended by nosing manufacturer. Nosing and floor
molding shall be the product of the same manufacturer.

[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.1 PREPARATION

A. General: Lay out rolls of carpet full for Contracting Officers
approval. Check matching of carpet before cutting and ensure there is no
visible variation between dye lots. Install carpet after the work of
other trades, including painting, is substantially done. Obtain
Contracting Officers approval before commencing installation. Install
carpet wall-to-wall in rooms and areas as specified or scheduled on
drawings. Include all material indicated, specified, or necessary for a
complete finished installation. Contractor shall be responsible for the
required quantities of carpet and shall carefully check dimensions in
the field as well as other conditions affecting the work.

B. Substrate Preparation: Inspect rooms and areas to be carpeted. Before
installation, test concrete floors for moisture content and take
corrective measures if necessary. Repair holes, cracks, depressions, or
rough areas using material recommended by the carpet or adhesive
manufacturer. Floors shall be level with maximum variation of 1/4 inch
in 10 ft. Grind raised areas or ridges smooth and to a level surface.
New concrete floors shall be sealed and allowed to cure 48 hours. Floor
shall be free of foreign materials, including dust, dirt, debris,
solvents, oil, grease, paint and swept broom clean. In re-carpeting
applications remove all old loose glue and carpet pad or backing
materials adhered to floor by scraping, sanding, or grinding.
Requirements for conditioning adhesives and minimum floor temperature
before, during, and after installation shall comply with the carpet and
adhesive manufacturers\' instructions. However, in no case shall floor
temperature be less than 60 degrees F for 24 hrs prior to, during, and
after installation. Carpet installation shall constitute validation by
the Contractor that the substrate and conditions in the area meet the
requirements for satisfactory installation.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Procedures:

1\. Vacuum clean substrate. Spread adhesive in quantity recommended by
manufacturer (after primer application if required) to ensure proper
adhesion over full area of installation. Apply only enough adhesive to
permit proper adhesion of carpet before initial set. Carpet shall be
laid and permanently adhered over the full area according to the
manufacturer\'s installation instructions. Lay carpet on floors with the
run of the pile in same direction of anticipated traffic. Do not change
run of pile in any one room or from one room to next where continuous
through a wall opening. Cut and fit carpet neatly around projections
through floor and to walls and other vertical surfaces. Fit carpet
snugly to walls or other vertical surfaces where no cove type base is
scheduled leaving no gaps.

2\. Cut carpet, where required, in manner to allow proper seam and
pattern match. Ensure cuts are straight and true and unfrayed. Where
possible and practical, locate seams in areas of least amount of
traffic. Join seams as recommended by manufacturer so as not to detract
from the appearance of the carpet installation and decrease its life
expectancy. Ensure seams are straight, not overlapped or peaked and free
of gaps. Locate seams at doorways parallel to and directly under door.
Entire carpet installation is to be laid tight and flat to subfloor,
well fastened at edges. Installation shall present a uniform pleasing
appearance. Ensure monolithic color and texture match within one area.

3\. Install molding edging strips where carpet terminates at other floor
coverings. Use full length pieces only. Butt tight to vertical surfaces.
Where splicing cannot be avoided, butt ends tight and flush. Fit carpet
tightly into edging recess.

4\. Install and adhere stair nosings full width of tread, in one
continuous piece. Fit accurately and securely. Adhere carpet tight to
treads and risers. Fit carpet tightly into nosing recesses. Install
nosings and moldings as recommended by manufacturer.

5\. Do not permit traffic or movement of furniture or equipment in
carpeted areas for at least 24 hrs after installation.

3.3 CLEANING

A. Requirements: After installation, remove all debris, moldings, scraps
and other foreign matter. Remove any soiled spots or adhesive from the
face of the carpet with the appropriate spot remover. Clip any
protruding fibers with sharp scissors. Vacuum the carpet clean.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Requirements: Protect installed carpet from soiling and damage with
heavy, reinforced, nonstaining kraft building paper or polyethylene film
of an acceptable durability and thickness. Lap and secure edges of
covering widths. Keep covering in repair and replace damaged portions.
Protective covering shall remain in place until the completion of the
project or until approved for removal by the Contracting Officer.

[PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT]{.underline}

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for
payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section
will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item
in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION