ANSVESD STM7.1-2013 ANSVESD STM?.1-2013 Revision and Re-designation of ANSUESD S7.1-2005 For the Protection of Electrostatic Discharge Susceptible Items Floor Materials Characterization of Materials Electrostatic Discharge Association 7900 Turin Road, Bldg. 3 Rome, NY 13440 ZS An American National Standard Approved May 13, 2014ANSVESD STM7.1-2013 ESD Association Standard Test Method for the Protection of Electrostatic Discharge Susceptible Items - Floor Materials — Characterization of Materials Approved July 15, 2013 ESD AssociationANSVESD STM7.1-2013 ‘CAUTION NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTY LIMITATION ON ESDA’s LIABILITY Published by: tecrostaic Olcharge Associaton (ESDA) standards and publications are cesigned to sene the public interest by eliminating msundersiandings Retween manufacturers and purchsers,facitaling Iho inorchangeabilly and improvement of preducs, and assising the purchaser selecting and obtaining the proper product for ns partculer needs. 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Printed in the United States of America ISBN: 1-58537-262-5ANSVESD STM7.1-2013 (tis foreword ie not part of ESD Association Stardard Test Method ANSVESD STM7.1-2013), FOREWORD ‘This standard test method! is intended to provide test methods for evaluating floor materials used to control electrostatic charge. This standard test method covers all floor materials including floor mats, floor coverings, coatings, paints, and floor finishes, This standard test method is limited to defining procedures for measuring electrical resistance. Electrical resistance is one property that can be used to evaluate the electrostatic performance of floor materials. However, resistance does not fully characterize these materials. An additional property to be considered in the selection and use of floor materials includes triboelectric charge ‘generation; however, this is beyond the scope of this document ~ A. common source of electrostatic charge in a work environment is the separation of foot or caster from the floor, resulting in the generation of electrostatic charge that can accumulate on personnel and equipment. The effect of this generation and accumulation of electrostatic charge ban be minimized with appropriate selection or treatment ofthe floor material To effectively control electrostatic charge, floor materials should be used in conjunction with ESD controlled footwear, wheels, or casters. This standard test method was originally designated ESD S7.1-1984 and was approved on February 27, 1994. ANSVESD STM7.1-2001 was a reaffirmation, re-designation of ESD $7.1- 1994 and was approved on May 20, 2001. ANSIIESD STM7.1-2005 was a revision, re~ designation of ANSESD S7.1-2001 and was approved on February 15, 2005. ANSVESD STM?.1-2013 is a revision and re-designation of ANSVESD $7.1-2005 and was approved on July 15, 2013. ‘At the time ANSVESD STM7.1-2013 was prepared, the 7.0 Flooring Subcommittee had the following members: Dale Tucker, Chair Floorfolio Industries Brent Beamer Rejean Dion Dale Gross 3M Bystat International Flexco Corporation Bruno Guidott Jose Sancho Bob Vermilion Forbo Flooring NASAIGSFC/Honeywell TSI RMV Technology Group, LLC ESD Association Standard Test Method (STM): A defintive procedure for the identification measurement and evaluation of one or more qualities, characteristics, or properties of @ material, product, system, or process that yields reproducible test resultsANSVESD STM7.1-2013 Atthe time ANSIIESD S7.1-2005 was prepared, the 7.0 Flooring Subcommittee had the following ‘members: Dale Tucker Floorfolio Industries Lay Burich Stephen Folwer Dale Gross Lockheed Martin Fowler Associates Flexco ‘Andreas Mueller Bruno Guidotti Tom Hume a a i Freudenberg Building _ Foro Flering Feudenberg Building Systems Sytane Karen Yi Lockheed Martin At the time ESD S7.1-1994 was prepared, the 7.0 Flooring Subcommittee had the following members: Paul Petersen, Chairman 3M Canada Bill Kiein ‘Mike Brandt Andreas Mueller K&S Laboratories Marketing Resources, Ltd. Freudenberg Bldg Systems Lanyy Burich Dale Parkin Bill Foster Lockheed Martin IBM, Rochester Harris Specialties, Martin Rudat Steve Fowler Dale Tucker DuPont Flooring Fowler Associates VPI Dale Gross Merle Weight, TAS Rep. Laszlo Kende Flexco UNISYS ForboANSUESD STM7.1-2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.0. PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND APPLICATION, 1.1 Purpose 12 Score 1.3 APPLICATION 2.0. REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS. 3.0. DEFINITIONS. 4.0. PERSONNEL SAFETY, 5.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 5.1 Equiwenr RequiRemenrs in 5.1.1 Resistance Measurement Apparatus. 5.1.2. Resistance Measurement Electrode(s). 6.0 TEST PROCEDURES. 2 2 2 3 6.1. PRODUCT QUALIFICATION s 6.1.1 Environment 3 6.1.2 Materials 3 613 Specimen Preparation... - 3 6.1.4 Pre-conditioning 2... 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 6.1.5 Humidity Conditioning 6.1.6 Resistance to Groundable Point 6.1.7 Resistance Point-to-Point 6.2. PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLED OR APPLIED MATERIAL. 6.2.1 Resistance to Ground 6.2.2. Resistance Point-to-Point 6.3. REPORTING oF Test RESULTS. 6.4 UNUSUAL INSTALLATION SITUATIONS... 7.0. SAMPLE FLOORING RESISTANCE TEST RECORD 8.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY FIGURES Figure 1: Resistance to Groundable Point Measurement ~ Product Qualification 5 Figure 2: Resistance Point-to-Point Measurement — Product Qualification sno ANNEXES Annex A (Informative): Adcitional Considerations. si wot fannox 8 (Informative): ANSUESD STM7.1-2019 Revision Hor... 12ESD Association Standard Test Method ANSVESD STM7.1-2013 ESD Association Standard Test Method for the Protection of Electrostatic Discharge Susceptible Items - Floor Materials - Resistive Characterization of Materials 1.0 PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND APPLICATION 1.1 Purpose This standard test method provides procedures for measuring the electrical resistance of floor ‘materials used for the control of electrostatic charge and discharge. It also provides test methods for the qualification of floor materials prior to their installation or application, as well as test ‘methods for acceptance and monitoring of floor materials after installation or application 1.2 Scope This standard test method establishes procedures for measuring the electrical resistance of floor ‘materials whore protection of ESD susceptible tems is required. The resistances measured here ate from the top surface of the flooring material to its groundable point (or the ground reference) and from top surface to top surface locations. This test method tests conductive and dissipative flooring materials. 1.3 Application Resistance to groundable point measurements on small laboratory samples may be different from resistance to ground measurements performed on large installed areas, especially when evaluating materials such as floor finishes, This standard test method relies on resistance measurements utllzing standard instruments to provide a means of evaluating floor materials. Use of this document or the procedures defined herein DOES NOT APPLY to facilties where ordnance, flammables, or explosives are stored or handled. For these concems, refer to ASTM F150, 2.0 REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS Unless otherwise specified, the following documents of the latest issue, revision or amendment form a part ofthis standard test method to the extent specified herein: ESD ADV1.0, ESD Association's Glossary of Terms? ANSVESD $6.1, Grounding? ASTM 02240, Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness? ‘ASTM D257, Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials” ANSIICRC $100, Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning’ ‘AATCC 171, Carpets: Cleaning of; Hot Water Extraction Method” 5 ESD Associaton, 7800 Turin Road, Bldg 3, Rome, NY 13440-2069, 316-339-6997, wwwesda org {American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 100 Bar Harbour Dr., West Conshohocken, PA 19428, “Intemational Insbtute of Carpet and Upholstery Certification 2715 E., Nill Bld,, Vancouver. WA 98651, 206-693.5675 “AATCC, P.O. Box 12215, Resoarch Triangle Park, N.C, 27709-2215, 919-549-8141ANSV/ESD STM7.1-2013 3.0 DEFINITIONS “The terms used in the body of this document are in accordance with the definitions found in ESD. ADV1.0, ESD Association's Glossary of Terms available for complimentary download at www.esda.org. Conductive flooring material, A floor material that has a resistance to ground of less than or ‘equal to 1.0 x 10" ohms. Dissipative flooring material. A loor material that has a resistance to ground of greater than 4.0.x 10° ohms and less than or equal to 1.0 x 10° chms. 4.0 PERSONNEL SAFETY ‘The procedures and equipment described in this document may expose personnel to hazardous electrical conditions. Users of this document are responsible for selecting equipment that complies with applicable laws, regulatory codes, and both external and internal policy. Users are cautioned that this document cannot replace or supersede any requirements for personnel safety Ground fauit circuit interrupters (GFCI) and other safety protection should be considered ‘wherever personnel might come into contact with electrical sources. Electrical hazard reduction practices should be exercised and proper grounding instructions for equipment shall be followed. ‘The resistance measurements obtained through the use of this test method shall not be used to determine the relative safety of personnel exposed to high AC or DC voltages. 5.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 6.1 Equipment Requirements. 5.1.1 Resistance Measurement Apparatus The measurement apparatus, called the meter, whether it is @ single meter or a collection of instruments thal are capable of the following: 5.1.1.4. For Product Qualification ‘The meter shall have DC voltage of 10 volts (# 5%) while under load for measurements less than 4.0 x 10° ohms and 100 volts (# 5%) while under load for measurements of 1.0 x 10° ohms and above. The meter shall be capable of making measurements from 1.0 x 10° ohms to 1.0 x 10" ohms. 5.1.4.2 For Acceptance Testing The Product Qualification meter may be used for acceptance testing or the following, The meter shall have @ DC open circuit voltage of 10 volts (+ 5%) for measurements less than 1.0.x 10° ohms and 100 volts (& 5%) for measurements of 1.0 x 10° ohms and above. ‘The meter shall be capable of making measurements from 1.0 x 10° ohms to 1.0.x 10"° ohms, In case of disagreement the meter used for Product Qualification will be used to resolve any disputes, 5.1.2 Resistance Measurement Electrode(s) Cylindrical electrode, 2.27 kg + 2.5% (6 pounds + 2.5%) with a diameter of 63.5 mm + 5% (2S5inches + 5%) having a contact of electrically conductive material with a Shore-A (|RHD) curometer hardness between 60 and 70. The resistance between two electrodes should be less than 1 x 10° ohms when measured on a metallic surface. Conductive rubber electrodes are used for material evaluation and qualification.ANSVESD STM7.1-2013 NOTE: Electrodes that meet ASTM F150° and NFPA 96! also mest these charecteristos. NOTE: If aluminum foil covered electrade(s) are used, a cavelation between the conductive rubber ‘lectrode and the aluminum fol covered electrode should be established for each material fo be measured NOTE: Over time, conductive rubber materials used as the contact surface ofthe probes can warp. This Could cause measurements to change. At this time there is no standardized mathod to vey if this has ‘occurred but te user should be aware ofthis phanomenen. 6.0 TEST PROCEDURES 6.4 Product Qualification For all Product Qualifications the meter specified in §.1.1.1 shall be used 6.1.1 Environment 6.1.1.1 Low Humidity Environment ‘A low humidity environment shall be an environment of 12 2 3% relative humidity and 23 4 3°C. Preconditioning of the samples shall be a period of at least 72 hours, Note: Some flooring materials (carpet) wil require longer time to reach the desired level 6.1.1.2 Moderate Humiaity Environment ‘A moderate humidity environment shall be an environment of 60 # 5% relative humidity and 23 £ 3° C, Preconditioning of the samples shall be a period of at least 72 hours, Note: Some flooring materials (carpet) wil require longer time to reach the desired level 6.1.2 Materials 6.1.2.4 Support Material A surface when used for specimen support shall have a surface resistivity greater than 4.0.x 10"? ohms/square when measured per ASTM D257 or a surface resistance greater than 1.0 x 10 ohms when measured per ANSVESD STM11.11 For test methods using 2.27 kg + 2.5% (5 pounds + 2.5%), 63.5 mm £ 5% (2.5 inches + 5%) electrodes, an alterate method to verify the properties of the specimen support surface may be Used by measuring the resistance point-to-point of the material with the electrodes spaced at least 19 cm (6 inches) apart (edge-to-edge). A resistance point-to-point of at least one order of magnitude greater than the upper limit ofthe item being measured is required, 6.1.2.2 Specimen ‘A specimen shall be large enough that a 305 mm by 610 mm (12 inches x 24 inches) test area can be defined as in Figures 1 and 2. if the installed product has seams, then the test sample. must include a seam, 6.1.2.2.1 If the specimen is a floor finish or similar product, it may require alternative substrates to accommodate this testing procedure, If required, mount the manufacturer's recommended Substrate material, according to the manufacturer's instructions, to the support material as described in 6.1.2.1 6.1.3 Spocimen Preparation 6.1.3.1 Mount floor surface specimens on the defined support material, using manufacturer's, recommendations. If the specimen under test is a floor finish, apply or coat to the recommended Substrate according to the manufacturer's specification. "National Fite Protection Associaton (NEPA), 1 Bttrymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quiney, WA 02260-9104ANSI/ESD STM7.1-2013 6.1.3.2 Number of specimens shall be a minimum of 5, labeled from 1 to 6. 6.1.3.3 Each sample shall have two groundable points that simulate end use grounding methods, 6.1.4 Pre-conditioning 6.1.4.1 Cleaning of specimens 6.1.4.1.1 Flooring, Mats, or Other Hard Surface Materials, Follow manufacturers instructions. 6.1.4.1.2 Carpet or Similar Textile Materials Clean with standard hot water extraction cleaning procedures such as those described in IICUC '$001-1991 or AATCC-171 and AATCC~138 of follow manufacturers recommendations, 6.1.4.1.3 Floor Finishes Remove any surface contamination by wiping with a clean, dry, low-linting cloth 6.1.5 Humidity Conditioning ‘After cleaning the specimens place the specimens in the low humidity environment (see 6.1.1.1) for 72 hours minimum. Perform the tests in 6.1.6 and 6.1.7 in the conditioning environment, At the Conclusion of the low humiity testing place the samples into the moderate humidity environment (see 6.1.1.2) for 72 hours minimum and then repeat the tests in 6.16 and 6.17 in the Conditioning environment Note: Some flooring materials (carpet) will require longer time to reach the desired level 6.1.6 Resistance to Groundable Point Refer to Figure 1 6.1.6.1 Clean electrode with a minimum 70% isopropancl-water solution using @ clean, low- linting cloth. Allow electrode to air dry, 6.1.6.2 Connect one lead of the meter to groundable point A and the other lead to the electrode, 6163 Place the electrode at position 1 Sot the voltage to 10 volts. Energize the measurement equipment. If the indicated resistance is less than 1,0 x 10° ohms, record the value after § seconds and ‘continue with the next specimen or next step of the procedure. If the indicated resistance is equal to or greater than 1.0 x 10° ohms, de-energize the equipment. Energize the measurement equipment at 100 volts. Record the resistance after 15 seconds or after the measurement has stabilized. NOTE: If switching the test voltage to 100 volts results in a resistance reading of less than 1.0 x 10° ohms, then the reading made with the 100 vol test voltage is used, 6.1.6.4 De-energize the measurement equipmentANSUESD STM7.1-2013 6.1.6.5 Repeat measuring sequence for electrode ns 2 through 6 using groundable point A. 6.1.6.6 Repeat measuring sequence for electrode positions 1 through 6 using groundable point B. 6.1.6.7 Repeat measuring sequence 6.1.6.2 to 6.1.6.6 for all specimens. Resistance easing pares Leads evoultte a ec OPH Posivetend cee GrounesbiePebt i 40mm 2) roundsblePoint a on onde t == eet et 205m 129 ‘Sample Specimen Figure 1: Resistance to Groundable Point Measurement — Product Qualification 6.1.7 Resistance Point-to-Point (Refer to Figure 2) 6.1.7.1 Clean electrodes with @ minimum 70% isopropanol-water solution using @ clean, low linting cloth. Allow electrodes to air dry, 6.1.7.2 Connect the leads of the meter to the electrodes, 617.3 Place one electrode at position A and the other electrode at position 1 Sot the voltage to 10 volts, Energize the measurement equipment. If the indicated resistance is less than 1.0 x 10° ohms, record the value after § seconds and continue with the next specimen or next step of the procedure, If the indicated resistance is equal to or greater than 1.0 x 10° ohms, de-energize the equipment. Energize the measurement equipment at 100 volts, Record the resistance after 15 seconds or after the measurement has stabilized.ANSVESD STM7.1-2013 NOTE: If switching the test voltage to 100 volts results ina resistance reading of ess than 1.0 x 10° ohms, then the reading made with the 100 volt test voltage is used. 6.1.7.4 De-energize the measurement equipment. 6.1.7.8 Repeat measuring sequence for electrode positions 2 through 6 with the other electrode remaining at position A. 6.1.7.6 Repeat measuring sequence for electrode positions 1 through 6 using electrode position B. 6.1.7.7 Repeat measuring sequence 6.1.7.2 to 6.1.7.6 forall specimens. ‘ctahom pours sowen [pppositon ge Poston fl vein te Leones sent) mo | {omen F =a ‘Sample Specimen Figure 2: Resistance Point-to-Point Measurement ~ Product Qualification (All dimensions are nominal) 6.2 Product Acceptance of Installed or Applied Material Either of the meters described in Sections 6.1.1.1 or 5.1.1.2 may be used to measure installed or applied materials for the purpose of acceptance testing or to measure floor materials as part of an on-going compliance verification plan. NOTE: Both test leads should be capable of being isolated from ground. AC line powered resistance measuring devioes may give erroneous results due to undefined ground paths. Battery powered equipment 's recommended. NOTE: See ESD TRSS for compliance verification procedure.ANSVESD STM7.1-2013 6.2.4 Resistance to Ground 6.2.1.1 Clean electrode with a minimum 70% isopropanol-water solution using @ clean, low- linting cloth. Allow electrode to air dry. 6.2.1.2 As part of acceptance testing, new floors, mats, and floor finishes shall be cleaned per manufacturer's recommendations before testing for resistance, 6.2.1.3 Perform tests at ambient humidity, 6.2.1.4 Connect one lead of the meter to ground (ground is defined in ANSVESD $6.1), and the other lead to the electrode, 62141 Place electrode on the surface of the material being tested. Set the voltage to 10 volts. Energize the measurement equipment, If the indicated resistance is less than 1.0 x 10° ohms, record the value after § seconds and continue with the next specimen or next step of the procedure, If the indicated resistance is equal to or greater than 1.0 x 10° ohms, de-energize the equipment Energize the measurement equipment at 100 volts. Record the resistance after 18 seconds or after the measurement has stabilized. NOTE: If switching the test voltage to 100 volts results in a resistance reading of less than 1.0 x 10° ohms, then the reading made withthe 100 volt test voltage is used, 6.2.1.4.2 De-energize the measurement equipment 6.2.1.43 Repeat entire procedure repositioning the electrode. 6.2.1.4.4 Perform a minimum of five tests per contiguous floor surface material or a minimum of five tests per 500 square meters (5,000 square feet) of floor material, whichever is greater. A ‘minimum of three of the five tests should be conducted in those areas thal are subject fo wear or that have chemical or water spillage or that are visibly diy. Perform a minimum of one test per 2 square meters (21.53 square feel) when testing static control floor mats, 6.2.2 Resistance Point-to-Point 62.2.1 Clean electrodes with @ minimum 70% isopropanol-water solution using clean, low= linting cloth. Allow electrodes to air dry. 6.2.2.2 As part of acceptance testing, new floors, mats, and floor finishes shall be cleaned per ‘manufacturer's recommendations before testing for resistance, 62.2.3 Perform tests at ambient humidity. 62.2.4 Connect the leads of the meter to the electrodes. 62.2.5 Place electrodes one meter (approximately three feet) apart on the surface of the material being tested. Set the voltage to 10 volts,ANSVESD STM7.1-2013 Energize the measurement equipment. If the indicated resistance is less than 1.0 x 10° ohms, record the value after 5 seconds and continue with the next specimen or next step of the procedure. If the indicated resistance is equal to or greater than 1.0 x 10° ohms, de-energize the equipment. Energize the measurement equipment at 100 volts. Record the resistance after 15 seconds or after the measurement has stabilized NOTE: If switching the test voltage to 100 volts rasults in @ resistance reading of less than 1.0 x 10° ohms, then the reading mado withthe 100 vol test volage is used. 6.2.2.6 Perform a minimum of five tests (in different locations) per contiguous floor surface material or a minimum of five tests per 500 square meters (approximately 8,000 square feet) of floor material, whichever is greater. A minimum of three of the five tests should be conducted in those areas that are subject to wear or that have chemical or water spilage or that are visibly diy. Perform a minimum of one test per 2 square meters (21.53 square feet) when testing static. control floor mats, 6.3 Reporting of Test Results 6.3.1 Report all values in ohms for resistance to groundable point and for resistance point-to- point. Also report test voltage, test date, temperature and relative humility at time of testing ‘actual duration of conditioning, test equipment used, and specimen substrate to which the sample is applied. Summarize the test data by reporting the minimum, maximum, mean, and median values obtained. See section 7 for an example report 6.3.2 For the applied or installed results include a diagram showing approximate electrode positions and ground connections used. This is not required for mats. 6.4 Unusual Installation Situations Unusual conditions (such as ESD flooring being installed to stainless steel substrates) required for specific situations may be used for this test, If conditions other than those specified in this test ‘method are used, they shall be reportedANSVESD STM7.1-2013 7.0 SAMPLE FLOORING RESISTANCE TEST RECORD. ennonmen) fot | ee [ace eanane) a. Yanmwetel ae adi ism | ee @) () | voltage used used | conditioning : : ; : ; ; : . i r 13. Jy 7 Summary Resistance | Resistance RtoG point | PtoP Minimum Maximum Mean MedianANSUESD STMT.1-2013 8.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY ‘American National Standards Institute, "Protective Footwear.” ANSI Z41. ‘American Association of Textile Colorist and Chemists/American National Standards Institute ‘Cleaning: Washing of Textile Floor Coverings.” AATCCIANSI 138, ESD Association. "Standard for Protection of Electrostatic Discharge Susceptible Item—- Worksur- faces--Resistive Characterization.” ANSIESD-S4.1. ‘American Society for Testing and Materials. ASTM F 150, Standard Test Method for Electrical Resistance of Conductive Resilient Flooring National Fire Protection Association. ANSIINFPA 99-, Health Care FacilitiesANSVESD STM7.1-2013 (This annex isnot pat of ESO Association Standard Test Mathad ANSIEESD STM.1-2019) ANNEX A (INFORMATIVE) - Additional Considerations. In addition to electrical or electrostatic properties, other factors may be important in the selection, pplication, installation, or performance of a floor material. Chemical resistance, durabilly, humidity dependency, maintenance, and footwear may directly or indirectly affect the ESD performance of the selected material. The importance of these factors and others is strongly dependent on the specific instalation, and the type of products and devices being handled. The resistance of 1 x 10° ohms is historically a number used to define the point where the Conductive range becomes dissipative for flooring. The difference in the actual ESD properties of the floor is negligible between 6.0 x 10° and 5.0 x 10° ohms. Therefore, the slight variations at 1.0.x 10° ohms have negligible effects on ESD properties. Based on variation in instrumentation and other conditions, materials that test close to or at 1.0.x 10° ohms may be classified in either the conductive or dissipative range. Performance should be monitored to assure that correct maintenance procedures are being followed, ‘The data obtained under this standard test method should be analyzed by the end user ina manner consistent with their performance specifications for the materials being tested.ESD DSTM7.1-2013(LB) (hie annex snot part of ESD Associston Orat Standard Test Method ESD DSTMT.1-2019(L8)) ANNEX B (INFORMATIVE) ~ ESD DSTM7.1-2013(LB) REVISION HISTORY 1. Change from standard to standard test method made throughout the entire document. 2. Purpose- Editorial changes consistent with change from standard to standard test method, 3. Scope - Editorial changes consistent with change from standard to standard test method. Better defined how resistance measurements are made. 4. Definitions - Added definitions for conductive and static dissipative floor materials as they are used in the flooring industry. 5. Section 6.0 - Test procedures: Section 6.1 - Changed “Laboratory Evaluations” to ‘Product Qualification" Section 6.1.1.1 - Added note since some products may require additional time in, conditioning, Section 6.1.1.2 - Added note since some products may/fequire additional tine ‘ih conditioning, ‘Section 6.1.3.3 - Changed “ground connections” to “groundable points” 6. Added “or equal to” to be consistent with the looting definitions for conductive and ‘static’ dissipative floor materials in sections: 6.1.6.3, 6.117.3, 6,2.1.4.1, and 6.2.2.6: 7. Section 6.2 - Changed tile to "Product Acceptance of Installed or Applied Materials’. 8 Sections 6.2.1.4.5 and 6.2.2.7 - Wording Was changed to better clarify testing requirements. for mats. Section 6.3.2 - A diagram is not required When testing mats. 10. Section 7.0 - When reporting, it Was added that all data should be reported. Removed the requirement to report average} median, maximum, minimum, and number of observations. ‘The use of average can be misleading in some cases.