Carpet 09680

Section 09680

PART 1. GENERAL

1.XX QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Standards: Meet requirements of Carpet and Rug Institute.

B. Moisture Tests: Owner will employ services of an Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) for testing the moisture content of concrete slabs in accordance with requirements of ASTM F l869-98, Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride.

1.XX PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Requirements: Meet requirements of CRI-104 (Carpet and Rug Institute), Standard for Installation of Commercial Carpet.

PART 3. EXECUTION

3.XX EXAMINATION

A. Verify that concrete slab over vapor barrier meets moisture tests.

B. Verify that finish floor tolerances meet requirements shown in Section 03300 Concrete.

C. Do not proceed with installation until verifications indicate requirements are met.

D. Notify Architect if verifications indicated non-compliance with Contract Documents.

ASTM
P. O. Box C700
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
www.astm.org

Carpet & Rug Institute
310 Holiday Ave.
Dalton, GA 30720
www.carpet-rug.com

 

Resilient Floor Covering Institute
40l E. Jefferson St., Suite 102
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-340-8580