m.
Attached Cushion: Attached cushion shall be [chemically frothed
polyurethane with minimum weight of 0.610 kg/sq. m 18 oz/sq. yard,
minimum density of 176 kg/cubic m 11 lb/cubic foot] [mechanically
frothed polyurethane with minimum weight of 0.745 kg/sq. m 22
oz/sq. yard, minimum density of 224 kg/cubic m 14 lb/cubic foot,
minimum thickness of 2.5 mm 0.100 inch, and maximum compression
resistance of 34.5 kPa 5 psi, and compression set of 15 percent in
accordance with ASTM D 3676] [[ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)]
[polyvinyl chloride (PVC)] with minimum weight of 0.95 kg/sq. m 28
oz/sq. yard, minimum thickness of 3.8 mm 0.150 inch, and minimum
density of 240.3 kg/cubic m 15 lb/cubic foot and a maximum
compression set of 15 percent in accordance with ASTM D 1667].
Maximum ash content shall not exceed 50 percent when tested in
accordance with ASTM D 297. Cushion shall pass accelerated aging
test in accordance with [ASTM D 3676] [ASTM D 1667].
n.
Recycle Efforts: [Use of polyester carpet fiber face,
polyethylene terephthalate resin] [Use of carpet cushion
containing recovered materials] [Use of nylon carpet with backing
containing recovered carpet] [Use of nylon fiber with 25 per cent
minimum recycled content] [Use of reconditioned nylon carpet].
2.2
Performance Requirements
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NOTE: Use the chart below to identify the
recommended minimum use classification that
corresponds to the end-use application. Record the
minimum Appearance Retention Rating, or ARR, in
subparagraph a.
END-USE CLASSIFICATION CHART
End-Use Application
Minimum Use
Classification
BANKS/CREDIT UNIONS
Entrances and customer banking space
Severe
Open office space, private offices
Heavy
BOWLING ALLEYS
Concourses (excluding food service,
working and storage areas)
Severe
CHAPELS AND OTHER RELIGIOUS FACILITIES
Educational wing, worship areas
Heavy
CHILD CARE CENTERS
All areas
Severe
CLUBS
All areas
Severe
HOUSING
Single Family
Family rooms,living rooms,dining rooms
Heavy
Sleeping rooms
Moderate
Combination living/sleeping rooms
Heavy
Multi-Family
Common areas (lobbies,lounges)
Severe
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