NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for broadloom carpet, modular tile carpet, and entrance carpet.

Comments and suggestions on this guide specification are welcome and should be directed to the technical proponent of the specification. A listing of technical proponents, including their organization designation and telephone number, is on the Internet.

Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR).

Use of electronic communication is encouraged.

Brackets are used in the text to indicate designer choices or locations where text must be supplied by the designer.

This guide specification includes tailoring options for broadloom carpet, modular tile carpet, and entrance carpet. Selection or deselection of a tailoring option will include or exclude that option in the section, but editing the resulting section to fit the project is still required.

NOTE: Carpet containing recovered material is designated in 40 CFR 247.12 and subsequent Recovered Materials Advisory Notices (RMAN) as an affirmative procurement item. Designers should give preference to products containing recovered material when price, performance, and availability meet project requirements.

Options to consider include:

a. Use of polyester carpet fiber face, polyethylene terephthalate resin. (A justification is required when polyester fiber is specified in lieu of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fiber).

b. Use of carpet cushion containing recovered materials.

c. Use of nylon fiber with recycled content.

d. Use of nylon carpet with backing containing recovered carpet.

e. Use of a program that reconditions and restores old carpet for re-use.

f. Use of programs to send old carpet and existing carpet waste back to mills for recycling, rather than to landfills.

Edit paragraphs SUBMITTALS and Physical Characteristics within this section and Section 02 41 00 DEMOLITION as necessary.

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NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit the following list to reflect only the submittals required for the project. Submittals should be kept to the minimum required for adequate quality control.

A “G” following a submittal item indicates that the submittal requires Government approval. Some submittals are already marked with a “G”. Only delete an existing “G” if the submittal item is not complex and can be reviewed through the Contractor’s Quality Control system. Only add a “G” if the submittal is sufficiently important or complex in context of the project.

For submittals requiring Government approval on Army projects, a code of up to three characters within the submittal tags may be used following the "G" designation to indicate the approving authority. Codes for Army projects using the Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office (Engineering Division or other organization in the District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes following the "G" typically are not used for Navy, Air Force, and NASA projects.

Choose the first bracketed item for Navy, Air Force and NASA projects, or choose the second bracketed item for Army projects.

NOTE: Color, texture, and pattern must be in accordance with Section 09 06 90 COLOR SCHEDULE or must be indicated on the drawings.

If more than one carpet type is required for a project, a separate paragraph will be used for each carpet type. Each carpet type will be designated with a letter or number symbol. Use the same designations to key carpets to locations on the drawings and in Section 09 06 90 COLOR SCHEDULE.

ADA Requirements: If carpet is used as a floor, then it shall be securely attached; have a firm cushion, pad, or backing, or no cushion or pad; and have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. The maximum thickness shall be 13 mm (1/2 in). Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge.

NOTE: Delete subparagraphs not required or applicable

NOTE: Yarn weight must meet project criteria and requirements.

NOTE: Consider selecting multiple recycle effort options to prevent the specification from being proprietary as appropriate on a project per project basis.

NOTE: Use the chart below to identify the recommended minimum use classification that corresponds to the end-use application. Record the minimum Appearance Retention Rating, or ARR, in subparagraph a.

END-USE CLASSIFICATION CHART
End-Use ApplicationMinimum Use Classification
BANKS/CREDIT UNIONS
Entrances and customer banking space Severe
Open office space, private offices Heavy

BOWLING ALLEYS
Concourses (excluding food service,
working and storage areas) Severe

CHAPELS AND OTHER RELIGIOUS FACILITIES
Educational wing, worship areas Heavy

CHILD CARE CENTERS
All areas Severe

CLUBS
All areas Severe

HOUSING
Single Family
Family rooms,living rooms,dining rooms Heavy
Sleeping rooms Moderate
Combination living/sleeping rooms Heavy

Multi-Family
Common areas (lobbies,lounges) Severe
Corridors Severe
Family rooms,living rooms,dining rooms Heavy
Multi-purpose areas Severe
Sleeping rooms Moderate
Combination living/sleeping rooms Heavy

LABORATORY/RESEARCH FACILITIES
Computer work areas Severe
Closed private office Heavy
Open work areas, dry labs Severe

LIBRARIES
Conference rooms, corridors Severe

LODGING FACILITIES/DORMITORIES
Conference rooms Severe
Combination living/sleeping rooms Severe
Dining facilities Severe
Offices Heavy
Public areas(lobbies,lounges,TV rooms,
day rooms) Severe
Sleeping rooms Heavy

MEDICAL FACILITIES
(excluding patient treatment areas)
Assisted living areas,classrooms Heavy
Chapels, consultation rooms Moderate
Clinical waiting areas (outpatient,
pharmacy,ancillary zone only) Severe
Corridors,dining areas,elevators Severe
Entrance areas
(entry mats should be used) Severe
Libraries Moderate
Lobbies Severe
Lounges Heavy
Offices (private,semi-private) Severe
Patient rooms Heavy
Playrooms (OB/GYN,Pediatric clinics) Severe
Staff sleeping and watch areas Moderate

MILITARY HOUSING
Family Housing
Flag Moderate
Single unit Heavy
Multi-unit (corridors,sleeping/living
rooms) Heavy
Multi-unit (public areas,lobbies,lounges) Severe

Bachelor Officer Quarters
Sleeping/living rooms Moderate
Public areas (lobbies,lounges) Severe
Dining Facilities Severe
Offices Moderate

Bachelor Enlisted Quarters
Sleeping/living rooms Severe
Public areas (lobbies,lounges) Severe
Dining Facilities Severe
Offices Heavy

MUSIC OR DRAMA CENTERS
All areas Severe

OFFICES (including administrative areas)
Closed private offices Heavy
Corridors Severe
Conference rooms Heavy
Open plan office (circulation areas) Severe
Open plan office (work areas) Heavy

RESTAURANTS (excluding work spaces)
Dining areas Severe
Cafeteria-type dining areas,enlisted
canteens Severe
Office areas Heavy

RETAIL STORES
Offices Heavy
Restaurant and cafeteria dining areas Severe
Sales areas Severe

THEATERS
All areas Severe

TRAINING BUILDINGS/EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
(including dependents' schools)
Classrooms,corridors Severe
Staff/administration offices Heavy

YOUTH CENTERS
All areas Severe

These classifications are based on typical usage. Use a higher classification if traffic exposure is expected to be greater than usual.

NOTE: Specify static control only when required to meet project requirements. Installations for critical areas such as computer rooms will use the 2.0 kV requirements. Static protected carpets for most commercial installations are normally rated at 3.5 kV.

NOTE: Choice of critical radiant flux level as it applies to building type and area of application will be made in accordance with the latest edition of MIL-HDBK 1008B or NFPA 101. Wherever the use of Class II (0.22) watts finish is required, Class I (0.45) watts will be permitted.

Critical radiant flux will be a minimum average of 0.45 watts when used in corridors in bachelor enlisted quarters, bachelor officer quarters, hospital, child care centers, temporary lodging facilities, and new construction detention and correctional facilities. Generally the critical radiant flux will be a minimum of 0.22 for corridors of other type facilities. Where an approved automatic sprinkler system is installed, Class II interior floor finish may be used where Class I floor finish is required, and where Class II is required, no critical radiant flux rating is required. Omit paragraph if not applicable.

NOTE: For most facilities, the 45 N (10 pound) tuft bind for loop pile and 13 N (3 pound) for cut pile are adequate. For child care centers, youth centers, and dependents' schools, specify 53 N (12 pound) tuft bind for loop pile because of the increased potential for loop pull in the course of children's activities. Although increased wear by itself is not the primary factor in damage due to lack of tuft bind, consider 53 N (12 pound) tuft bind for any severe wear application where loop pile might be vulnerable to snagging.

NOTE: Include the following test when specifying carpet constructed of yarn dyed fibers.

NOTE: The following will be included when required for a specific use such as child care, dining facilities or hospitals.

NOTE: Designer must coordinate need for sealing of concrete slab with project requirements such as wet conditions which might occur in hospital care.