2.3.1
Horizontal General Purpose Standard (HGS) Grade
Horizontal general purpose standard grade plastic laminate shall be 1.22 mm
(plus or minus 0.127 mm) 0.048 inches (plus or minus 0.005 inches) in
thickness. This laminate grade is intended for horizontal surfaces where
postforming is not required.
2.3.2
Vertical General Purpose Standard (VGS) Grade
Vertical general purpose standard grade plastic laminate shall be 0.71 mm
(plus or minus 0.012 mm) 0.028 inches (plus or minus 0.004 inches) in
thickness. This laminate grade is intended for exposed exterior vertical
surfaces of casework components where postforming is not required.
2.3.3
Horizontal General Purpose Postformable (HGP) Grade
Horizontal general purpose postformable grade plastic laminate shall be
1.07 mm (plus or minus 0.127 mm) 0.042 inches (plus or minus 0.005 inches)
in thithickness. This laminate grade is intended for horizontal surfaces
where post forming is required.
2.3.4
Vertical General Purpose Postformable (VGP) Grade
Vertical general purpose postformable grade plastic laminate shall be 0.71
mm (plus or minus 0.012 mm) 0.028 inches (plus or minus 0.004 inches) in
thickness. This laminate grade is intended for exposed exterior vertical
surfaces of components where postforming is required for curved surfaces.
2.3.5
Horizontal General Purpose Fire Rated (HGF) Grade
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NOTE: Where fire rated assemblies are required, it
is important to note that each material, including
the finish, substrate, and other component materials
must each be tested separately to conform with the
required fire rating. Testing of assemblies as an
integral system is not allowed.
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Horizontal general purpose fire rated grade plastic laminate shall be 1.22
mm (plus or minus 0.127 mm) 0.048 inches (plus or minus 0.005 inches) in
thickness. Laminate grade shall have a class 1, class A fire rating in
accordance with ASTM E 84.
2.3.6
Vertical General Purpose Fire Rated (VGF) Grade
Vertical general purpose fire rated grade plastic laminate shall be 0.71 mm
(plus or minus 0.012 mm) 0.028 inches (plus or minus 0.004 inches) in
thickness. This laminate grade shall have a class 1, class A fire rating
in accordance with ASTM E 84.
2.3.7
Cabinet Liner Standard (CLS) Grade
Cabinet liner standard grade plastic laminate shall be 0.51 mm 0.020 inches
in thickness. This laminate grade is intended for light duty semi-exposed
interior surfaces of casework components.
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