MUSIC OR DRAMA CENTERS
All areas
Severe
OFFICES (including administrative areas)
Closed private offices
Heavy
Corridors
Severe
Conference rooms
Heavy
Open plan office (circulation areas)
Severe
Open plan office (work areas)
Heavy
RESTAURANTS (excluding work spaces)
Dining areas
Severe
Cafeteria-type dining areas,enlisted
canteens
Severe
Office areas
Heavy
RETAIL STORES
Offices
Heavy
Restaurant and cafeteria dining areas
Severe
Sales areas
Severe
THEATERS
All areas
Severe
TRAINING BUILDINGS/EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
(including dependents' schools)
Classrooms,corridors
Severe
Staff/administration offices
Heavy
YOUTH CENTERS
All areas
Severe
These classifications are based on typical usage.
Use a higher classification if traffic exposure is
expected to be greater than usual.
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a. ARR (Appearance Retention Rating): Carpet shall be tested and
have the minimum [2.5-3.0 (Moderate)] [3.0-3.5 (Heavy)] [3.5-4.0
(Severe)] ARR when tested in accordance with either the ASTM D 5252
(Hexapod) or ASTM D 5417 (Vettermann) test methods using the
number of cycles for short and long term tests as specified.
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NOTE: Specify static control only when required to
meet project requirements. Installations for
critical areas such as computer rooms will use the
2.0 kV requirements. Static protected carpets for
most commercial installations are normally rated at
3.5 kV.
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b. Static Control: Static control shall be provided to
permanently control static buildup to less than [3.5] [2.0]
[_____] kV when tested at 20 percent relative humidity and 21
degrees C 70 degrees F in accordance with AATCC 134.
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