Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

SECTION 09680 - CARPET
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes floor carpet, carpet base, and accessories shown on the drawings and
specified herein.
1. Use: Severe Traffic Rating.
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 9 Section “Resilient Flooring” for rubber base, vinyl composition tile and
transition strips between carpet and vinyl composition tile.
2. Division 9 Section “Tile” for floor tile and metal transition strips installed at the tile.
3. Division 12 Section “Entrance Mats.”
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Coordinate with all trades affected in any way with the work of this section to assure timely
completion of work.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Refer to Section 01300. Submit shop drawings indicating seam locations and edging
conditions.
B. Submit two 36” square samples of each carpet and color specified. These samples shall bear
manufacturers label and material identification.
C. A layout of each area to receive carpet shall be provided showing pattern, color, location of
seams, fills and installation details.
D. Submit the following:
1. Certified letter from Mill indicating that carpet meets or exceeds specifications subject
to normal manufacturing tolerance not to exceed 5%.
2. Data indicating compliance with requirements including test laboratory reports and
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for installation and maintenance.
1.04 DELIVERY AND STORAGE
A. Deliver materials properly identified, in protective wrapping. Store and protect materials until
incorporated into the work. Replace damaged material at no additional cost to the Owner.
1.05 WARRANTY
A. Provide 10 year warranty by carpet mill, carpet installer and the carpet dealer meeting the
following requirements:
1. Wear: Surface pile in any area shall not be abrasively worn by more than 10% during
the 10 years from date of substantial completion.
2. Static Protection: No static discharge in excess of 3.5 KV when tested in accordance
with AATCC Test Method No. 1 34 during the 5 years from date of substantial
completion.
3. Edge Ravel: No unraveling of continuous lengthwise seams during lifetime of carpet.
4. Tuft Bind: Average face yarn tuft bind of 20 pounds when tested in accordance with
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