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
02220 DEMOLITION as necessary.
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PART 1
GENERAL
1.1
REFERENCES
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NOTE: Issue (date) of references included in
project specifications need not be more current than
provided by the latest guide specification. Use of
SpecsIntact automated reference checking is
recommended for projects based on older guide
specifications.
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the
basic designation only.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)
AATCC 107
(2002) Colorfastness to Water
AATCC 134
(2001) Electrostatic Propensity of Carpets
AATCC 16
(2003) Colorfastness to Light
AATCC 165
(1999) Colorfastness to Crocking: Textile
Floor Coverings - AATCC Crockmeter Method
AATCC 174
(1998) Antimicrobial Activity Assessment
of Carpets
ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)
ASTM D 1423
(2002) Twist in Yarns by Direct-Counting
ASTM D 1667
(1997) Flexible Cellular Materials - Vinyl
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