‘THE KUWAIT INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES SECTION 10270 ACCESS FLOORING PART -1, GENERAL 4.01 WORK INCLUDED ‘A. ‘Access floor contractor shall provide submittals, materials and installation of the access floor system as shown on the contract drawings and as specified in this document. 1.02 RELATED WORK NOT INCLUDED ‘A. The Contractor shall provide clear access, dry secure storage, and a clean sub-floor area which is free of construction debris and other trades during installation of the access floor system. Area to receive the access floor shall be enclosed and be maintained at a temperature range of 40°C to $0°F and 2 humidity range of 20% to 70% relative. Concrete sealer shall be compatible with access floor pedestal adhesive, see Division - 3, ©. Electrical Contractor shall provide necessary material and-labor to electricity connect the ‘access floor to the building; see Division 16. 1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ‘A. Access floor system shall consist of inter-chengeable square panals selected to meet ‘spatific load requirements. Panels shall be supported by adjustable pedestal assomblies which positively locate, engage and secure panels and which accommodate horizontal grid members when specified B. Finished floor height of the system above the sub floor shall be as shown on the shop drawings. 1.04 SHOP DRAWINGS & PRODUCT DATA ‘A. Submit shop drawings showing compete access floor system including floor pane! layout and all accessories that are a part of the system. B. Submit details and descriptive notes for finishes of components, anchoring, edge details, and interfaces with agjoining work. 4.05 SAMPLES ‘A. Submit for approval one fullsize floor panel with finished surface and understructure components for each type of access floor system being supplied 4.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE ‘A. Submit certified laboratory test data for approval which indicates that the supplied system complies with the performance indicated harein. Manufacturer shall be ISO 9001.2000 certified ‘Saou ALMuhana Dar Engineering 411-2110270-1 Specialties Access Flooring ConsultantsTHE KUWAIT INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALTII Test Methods: 1. Test methods for concentrated, ultimate, rolling, overturning moment, and axial loads shall be in accordance with the "Recommended Test Procedures for ‘Access Floors" as published by CISCA, the Calling and interiors Systems Construction Association, 2. Test Method for Impact Load: Panel without floor covering shall be supported on actual understructure. An impact load is applied to the panel via a one squere inch indenter which is struck by @ predetermined load dropped from a height of 36°. The panel shall be loaded al its weakest point. Weakest point to be determined by an independent test lab. 3. Test Method for Electrical Resistance: The electrical resistance of the access floor system shall be tested in accordence with NFPA 99, The test is modified for access floors where one electrode is placed on the floor surface covering and the ‘other electrode is attached to the understructure. PART 2 -PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS, Manufacturers: The products and manufacturers specified hereinafter are specified for the purpose of establishing minimum quality standards. Products equal in quality to or better than those specified, will be considered acceptable. General: Provide access flooring system (ACS) consisting of removable panels supported by adjustable steel pedestals from one of the following manufacturers or other approved equal: 1. Tate Access Floors Ltd, Unit B&F, Stafford Park 12, Telford TF 3BJ, UK Tel.: 01 449522 90301; Fax: 01 449622 90466 2. Nexus manufactured by Haworth 3. Floating Floor, 795 Berdan Avenue, Teledo 3. OH 43610 USA 2.02 MATE RIAL Saoud ALMuhana Dar Engince Manufacturer: The access flooring system shall be Nexus™ as manufactured by Haworth, Ltd, located in Celgary, Alberta, 1. Substitutions wil be considered, providing design criteria is met or exceeded Floor Panels: Stool wrapped medium density fleerboard (MDF) panels with corners milled to receive flush recessed comer clamps; 23.46" x 23.46" by 0.709" thick (696mm x 598mm x 18mm). Weight is 16.2 Ibs. (7.35kg) each. 1. The fabrication tolerance of the floor panel shall be Concave, Convex or Twist 111-2110270-2 Speciaties Access Flooring ConsultantsTHE KUWAIT INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES Variation of 3/32 in. (2.38mm) or less. Nexus™ Access Floor System 2, Fire Tests: Surface Burning Classification is Class A or Class | when tested according to ASTM E-84. The Critical Radiant Flux is Class | (minimum 1.04 Wiem2) when tested according to ASTM E-648, 3. ASTM E-84; Class A: Flame spread of 0 and smoke developed of § or less per NEPA. 4. Concentrated Load: 1000 Ibs., on one square inch at any location, 5. Uniform Load: 1000 psf. 6. Ulimate Load: 1100 Ibs. on one square inch, at center of panel edge. 7. Rolling Load: Panels shall withstand a rolling load of 900 lbs. applied through a ‘wheel 1, for 10 cycles over the same path. Panols shall withstand 600 Ibs. ‘applied through wheel 2 for 10,000 cycles over the same path. 8 Pedestal Axial Load: 4250 Ibs. C. Modular Base System: Non-combustible steel structural support cylinders over molded into interconnecting fire retardant polypropylene wabbing with locking tabs to connect adjacent base modules. Support cylinders are field removable. Provide molded cable tie anchor points on webbing between each cylinder. 1. The size of the Modular Base shall be 3,878 sa. ft (0.36 sq.m.) with dimensions of 23.62" x 23.62" x 1.79" high (600mm x 600mm x 45.5mm), 2. The Cylinder Size shall be 2 in. (50.8mm) in diameter x 1.67" (42.5) high 3. The Cylinder Spacing shall be 7 7/8" (200mm) on center. 4. The Cable Raceway shall run § 7/8" (149.2mm) wide. 5. Leveling Shims shall consist of steel shim 0.59" thick x 2.25" in diameter (14.99mmx 57.15mm). 6. The Weight of the Modular Base shall be 1.35 Ibs. (0.61kg.). 7. Comer Clamps shall be metal screw clamps designed to secure the corners of four adjacent floor panels to the modular base systoms. Saoud AFMuhana Dar Engineering 111-2/10270-3 Specialties Access Flooring ‘Consultants |‘THE KUWAIT INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES 8, Webbing Fire Tests: 1, Material Seff Ignition (ASTM D 1929, Procedure B): Pass (min 698 F/370 C). 2. Rate of burning (ASTM D 635): CC1 Classification. 3. Smoke Density Rating (ASTM D 2843) 66%. D. Adhesive: 3M Fastbond Construction Mastic, No.4323, or equivalent C. Floor Surface Covering 1. Finish the surface of floor panels with antistatic vinyle floor covering material Where floor coverings are by the access floor manufacturer, the type, color and pattern to be selected from manufacturers standards. D. Accessories 4. Service outlets to be provided in locations and as detailed on the contract cravings. Outlets to accommodate power, communications and data wiring 2. Air Flow Panels: Panels shall be all steel welded construction with a 25% open air perforated top sheet and shall be supplied with an adjustable damper assembly. Panels shall be capable of supporting a design load of 1250Ibs on fone square inch anywhere on the panel. Permanent set under this design load shall not exceed 0.010 inches. Panels with an adjustable damper assembly and 1260lb design load shall provide 525 CFM at a static pressure of 0.1" H20. Panels without an adjustable damper assembly shall provide 800 CFM at a static pressure of 0.1" H,0. 3. Provide manufacturers standard steps, ramps, handrails closure plates, plenum dividers, cove base, access holes in locations and as detailed on the shop drawings. 4, Provide ten spare floor panels and ten square feet of understructure systems: for each type used in the project for maintenance stock. Deliver to project in manufacturer's standard packages clearly marked with the contents, 5. Provide panel iting devices. EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A Qualification: Floor system and accessories to be installed by the manufacturer's authorized representative to maintain the integrity of the products and acceptable performance of the completed installation. Saouel ALMuhana Dar Engineering, snt-210270-4 Specialties Access Flooring ConsultantsTHE KUWAIT INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES 8. Inspection 1 Examine sub-floor for unevenness, irregularities and dampness that would affect the quality and execution of the work 2 Do not proceed with installation until subvfloor surfaces are clean, dry, clear of other trades and ready to receive access flooring ©. Preparation and Installation 1. The access floor to be prepared and installed in accordance with the access floor manufacturer's instructions covering preparation, layout, alignment and instalation 2. Installed access floor shall be level within plus or minus 0.060 inches in 10 feet, ‘and plus of minus 0.10 inches over the entire area, Floor to be rigid end free of rocking panel D. Adjust and Clean 1, Remove access floor installation debris as work progresses, maintaining area under finished floor in a clean condition. 2. The Contractor is to protect the finished access floor from damage and misuse. END OF SECTION Saoud AFMuhana Dar Engineering 111-2/10270-5 Spociatios Access Flooring ‘ConsultantsTHE KUWAIT INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES 1 12 13 Saoud SECTION 09653 VINYL FLOORING and SKIRTING PART 1 - GENERAL To be read with Division 1 ~ General Requirements. SUMMARY A, Seetion includes vinyl tiles flooring, vinyl skirting and vinyl accessories. B. Related Sections: L. Seetion 10270 ~ Access Flooring. 2. Section 09684 Carpet Tile REFERENCES A. ASTM International: 1. ASTM D 638M-9 (test method for tensile properties of plastics). 2. ASTM E 648-88 (test method for critical radiant flux of floor covering utilizing radiant energy source). 3. ASTM E 662-83 (test method for specific density of smoke as generated by solid materials), 4. ASTM F 150-91 (test method for electrical resistance of conductive and dissipative resilient flooring). 5, ASTM F 970-87 (test method for static load limit). 6. ASTM F 1700-96 (standard specifications for vinyl flooring tiles). B. National Fire Protection Association: 1, NEPA 99-1993 Standards for Health Care Facilities. 2. NEPA 253-1984 (critical radiant flux of floor covering systems using a radiant energy source). 3. NEPA 258-1998 (test method for specific density of smoke as generated by solid materials) SUBMITTALS ‘A. Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures. B. Shop Drawings: Indicate seaming plan, custom patterns and inlay designs. Muhana Dar Engineering Consultants 09653 - 1 Vinyl Flooring and SkirtingTHE KUWAIT INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES 14 1.6 ur 18 C. Product Data: Submit data describing physical and performance characteristics; including sizes, patterns and colors available; and installation instructions. D. Samples: 1. Submit manufacturer's complete set of color samples for initial selection. 2. Submit two samples, 100 x 100 mm in size illustrating color and pattern for each resilient flooring product specified CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS A. Section 01770 - Execution Requirements: Closeout procedures. B. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance procedures, recommended 1maintenance materials, and suggested schedule for cleaning, stripping, and re-waxing, QUALITY ASSURANCE, A. Surface Burning Characteristics 1 Floor Finishes: Class I, minimum 0.45 watts/sq em when tested in accordance with NEPA 253. 2. Base Material; Class I, minimum 0.45 watts/sq em when tested in accordance with NFPA 253. QUALIFICATIONS A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in with minimum three years documented experience. is section B. __ Installer: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with mi years documented experience. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Section 01610 - Product Requirements: Product storage and handling requirements, ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS A. Section 01610 - Product Requirements B. Maintain temperature in storage area between 13 degrees C and 32 degrees C. C. Store materials for not less than 48 hours prior to installation in area of installation at temperature of 21 degrees C to achieve temperature stability. Thereafter, maintain conditions above 13 degrees C. ‘Saoud AbMuhana Dar Engineering Consultants 09653 - 2 Vinyl Flooring and SkirtingTHE KUWAIT INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES PART 2 - PRODUCTS 24 TILE FLOORING (Comply with last technical specifications ) 2.2 Size: As the type approved by engineer Size of tiles should be same as the raised flooring 600 x 600 min and to be fixed direct above each raised tiles for easy maintenance. 2.3. VINYL SKIRTING : As the type approved by engineer PART 3 - EXECUTION EXAMINATION A. Verify access floors are dry to maximum moisture content as recommended by manufacturer, and exhibit negative alkalinity, carbonization, and dusting, B, _ Verify floor and lower wall surfaces are free of substances capable of impairing adhesion of new adhesive and finish materials. 3.2 PREPARATION A. Prohibit traffic until filler is cured. na Dar Engineering Consultants 09653 - 3 Vinyl Flooring and SkirtingTHE KUWAIT INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES B. c Clean substrate. Apply primer as required to prevent "bleed-thru" or interference with adhesion by substances cannot be removed. 3.3 INSTALLATION - TILE FLOORING A Lay tiles on access flooring to match the exact size of the raised floor. Double cut sheet; provide heat-welded seams. Where floor finishes are different on opposite sides of door, terminate flooring under centerline of door. Install edge strips at unprotected or exposed edges, where flooring terminates, and where indicated. Secure metal strips after installation of flooring with stainless steel screws. Install coved base as detailed on drawings, using coved base filler as backing at floor to wall junction. Install flooring in recessed floor access covers. Maintain floor pattern. At movable partitions, install flooring under partitions without interrupting floor patter. Install feature strips where indicated, Fit joints tightly. Saoud Al-Muhana Dar Engineering Consultants 09653 -4 Vinyl Flooring and SkirtingTHE KUWAIT INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES 34 CLEANING A. Section 01710 - Execution Requirements: Final cleaning. B. Remove excess adhesive from floor, base, and wall surfaces without damage. C. Clean, seal, and maintain resilient flooring products. 3.8 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION A, Section 01710 - Execution Requirements: Protecting installed construction, B. Prohibit traffic on flooring for 48 hours after installation. END OF SECTION Saoud AFMuhana Dar Engineering Consultants 09653 -5 Vinyl Flooring and Skirting