B02B - REFERENCE GUIDES - STANDARDS
B02B-1 General and technical information
B02B-2 Standard dates and use
B02B-3 Codes and consensus standards
B02B-2 Standard dates and use
B02B-3 Codes and consensus standards
Preface:
The following list of reference standards governing resilient flooring, related materials, installation, and testing requirements is provided for general information only. This list is not comprehensive and not all standards available on resilient flooring may be included.
The following list of reference standards governing resilient flooring, related materials, installation, and testing requirements is provided for general information only. This list is not comprehensive and not all standards available on resilient flooring may be included.
1 • GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
.01 Resilient flooring manufacturers and suppliers publish sales, reference, technical, and specification literature on their resilient flooring products and related accessories. Such publications may be informative and comprehensive in content and may contain references to appropriate standards. Some caution must be exercised however in accepting any stated standards particularly in regard to their currency (i.e. applicable date), code compliance and acceptability by local authorities having jurisdiction, and specific relevancy to project requirements.
.02 In selecting and comparing products designers, specifiers, and owners must ensure that a fair and equal comparison is made between products. This requires that the "same" standards are used when reviewing stated test data.
.01 Resilient flooring manufacturers and suppliers publish sales, reference, technical, and specification literature on their resilient flooring products and related accessories. Such publications may be informative and comprehensive in content and may contain references to appropriate standards. Some caution must be exercised however in accepting any stated standards particularly in regard to their currency (i.e. applicable date), code compliance and acceptability by local authorities having jurisdiction, and specific relevancy to project requirements.
.02 In selecting and comparing products designers, specifiers, and owners must ensure that a fair and equal comparison is made between products. This requires that the "same" standards are used when reviewing stated test data.
2 • STANDARD DATES AND USE
.01 Reference standards indicated below are not dated as such dates change on a random basis. It is up to the reader / design authority to verify if the standard still exists and what the current date of the standard is with the issuing organization as well as with appropriate authorities having jurisdiction as to what specific standards are applicable.
.02 Current applicable dates (as well as the name of the standard) must be included in the list of specification reference standards (e.g. ASTM F2170-02, Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs Using in situ Probes.), but only the number need be referenced within the body of the specification (e.g. ASTM F2170).
.03 Using or incorporating a standard into a specification entails that the user or specifier must fully understand the standard and its applicability to their requirements and that due diligence is done in ensuring that any products selected or approved conform to the standards noted in their specification. There is no point in naming a standard if it is not adhered to or enforced. Not naming standards opens the specification to errors.
.04 Where standards listed below are used in other resilient flooring sections of this manual it is presumed that the latest revision of it applies.
.01 Reference standards indicated below are not dated as such dates change on a random basis. It is up to the reader / design authority to verify if the standard still exists and what the current date of the standard is with the issuing organization as well as with appropriate authorities having jurisdiction as to what specific standards are applicable.
.02 Current applicable dates (as well as the name of the standard) must be included in the list of specification reference standards (e.g. ASTM F2170-02, Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs Using in situ Probes.), but only the number need be referenced within the body of the specification (e.g. ASTM F2170).
.03 Using or incorporating a standard into a specification entails that the user or specifier must fully understand the standard and its applicability to their requirements and that due diligence is done in ensuring that any products selected or approved conform to the standards noted in their specification. There is no point in naming a standard if it is not adhered to or enforced. Not naming standards opens the specification to errors.
.04 Where standards listed below are used in other resilient flooring sections of this manual it is presumed that the latest revision of it applies.
3 • CODES AND CONSENSUS STANDARDS
.01 Building Codes and Other Regulatory Authorities
.02 Governing Regulations and Regulatory Requirements
.03 Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
.04 Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
.05 Canadian Standards Board (CSA)
- National Building Code of Canada (NBC), or
- Building Code or Building By-Law of Province or Local authority having jurisdiction.
- The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Materials Evaluation Service.
.02 Governing Regulations and Regulatory Requirements
- Hazardous Products Act and Regulations.
- Industrial Health and Safety Regulations of the Workers Compensation Board (WCB).
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
.03 Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
- CAN/ULC-S102.2, Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies.
.04 Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
- CAN/CGSB-81-GP-1M, Flooring, Conductive and Spark Resistance.
- CGSB 20-GP-32M, Matting, Floor, Rubber or Plastic.
.05 Canadian Standards Board (CSA)
- CSA B111, Wire Nails, Spikes and Staples.
.06 ASTM International
- Testing Methods for Substrate Surfaces:
- Refer to NFCA Reference Manual Part A03 – Reference Standards.
- Preparation of Substrate Surfaces:
- ASTM F710, Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring.
- ASTM F3311, Standard Practice for Mat Bond Evaluation of Performance and Compatibility for Resilient Flooring Systems Components Prior to Installation.
- ASTM 1482, Standard Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring
- ASTM F3191, Standard Practice for Field Determination of Substrate Water Absorption for Substrates to Receive Resilient Flooring.
- Resilient Flooring Material Standards:
- ASTM F1066, Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile.
- ASTM F1303, Standard Specification for Sheet Vinyl Flooring With Backing.
- ASTM F1344, Standard Specification for Rubber Floor Tile.
- ASTM F1700, Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile.
- ASTM F1859, Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Flooring Without Backing.
- ASTM F1860, Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Flooring With Backing.
- ASTM F1861, Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base.
- ASTM F1913, Standard Specification for Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing.
- ASTM F2034, Standard Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering.
- ASTM F2169, Standard Specification for Resilient Stair Treads.
- ASTM F2195, Standard Specification for Linoleum Floor Tile.
- ASTM WK463, Specification for Resilient Sports Flooring.
- ASTM F3261 Standard Specification for Resilient Flooring in Modular Format with Rigid Polymeric Core
- General Material Testing Standards:
- Refer to NFCA Reference Manual Part A03 – Reference Standards.
- Resilient Flooring Testing Standards:
- ASTM D2047, Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine.
- ASTM D5215, Standard Test Method for Instrumental Evaluation of Staining of Vinyl Flooring by Adhesives.
- ASTM E648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
- ASTM F137, Standard Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus.
- ASTM F141, Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings.
- ASTM F142, Standard Test Method for Indentation of Resilient Floor Tiles (McBurney Test).
- ASTM F150, Standard Test Method for Electrical Resistance of Conductive and Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring.
- ASTM F355, Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Playing Surface Systems and Materials.
- ASTM F373, Standard Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient Floor Coverings.
- ASTM F386, Standard Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces.
- ASTM F387, Standard Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient Floor Covering With Foam Layer.
- ASTM F410, Standard Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement.
- ASTM F510, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Abrasion of Resilient Floor Coverings Using an Abrader with a Grit Feed Method.
- ASTM F511, Standard Test Method for Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) of Resilient Floor Tile.
- ASTM F540, Standard Test Method for Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method.
- ASTM F536, Standard Test Method for Size of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method.
- ASTM F924, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Puncture of Cushioned Resilient Floor Coverings
- ASTM F925, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring.
- ASTM F1037, Standard Test Method for Visual Rating of Appearance of Resilient Floors After In-Service Exposure to Foot Traffic.
- ASTM F1265, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient Floor Tile.
- ASTM F1292, Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment.
- ASTM F1304, Standard Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile.
- ASTM F1514, Standard Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change.
- ASTM F1515, Standard Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Vinyl Flooring by Color Change.
- ASTM F1914, Standard Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering.
- ASTM F1931, Standard Test Method for Characterization of Gymnastic Landing Mats and Floor Exercise Surfaces.
- ASTM F2055, Standard Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method.
- ASTM F 2199, Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile After Exposure to Heat
- ASTM WK463, Specification for Resilient Sports Flooring.
- Resilient Flooring Installation Standards:
- ASTM F693, Standard Practice for Sealing Seams of Resilient Sheet Flooring Products by Use of Liquid Seam Sealers.
- ASTM F710, Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring.
- ASTM F1482, Standard Guide to Wood Underlayment Products Available for Use Under Resilient Flooring.
- ASTM F1516, Standard Practice for Sealing Seams of Resilient Flooring Products by the Heat Weld Method (when Recommended).
- Slip Resistance Standards:
- Refer to NFCA Reference Manual Part A08B - Slip Resistance Issues.
- Static Control Standards:
- ASTM F150, Standard Test Method for Electrical Resistance of Conductive and Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring.
- Refer also to CGSB, ANSI, and EN standards.
- Acoustical Testing Standards:
- Refer to NFCA Reference Manual A08C - Acoustical Issues.
.07 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Electrostatic Discharge Association (EDS)
- Static Control Standards:
- ANSI/ESD S 7.1 ESD, Association Standard Test Method for the Protection of Electrostatic Discharge Susceptible Items - Resistive Characterisation of Materials - Flooring Materials.
- ESD STM97.1, Floor Materials and Footwear - Resistance in combination with a person.
.08 European Norm (EN) Standards:
- Resilient Flooring Material Standards:
- EN 426, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of width, length, straightness and flatness of sheet material.
- EN 427, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of the side length, squareness and straightness of tiles.
- EN 428, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of overall thickness.
- EN 548, Resilient floor coverings - Specification for plain and decorative linoleum.
- EN 649, Resilient floor coverings - Homogeneous and heterogeneous polyvinyl chloride floor coverings. Specification.
- EN 650, Resilient floor coverings - Polyvinyl chloride floor coverings on jute backing or on polyester felt backing or on polyester felt with polyvinyl chloride backing. Specification.
- EN 651, Resilient floor coverings - Polyvinyl chloride floor coverings with foam layer. Specification.
- EN 652, Resilient floor coverings - Polyvinyl chloride floor coverings with cork-based backing. Specification.
- EN 653, Resilient floor coverings - Expanded (cushioned) polyvinyl chloride floor coverings. Specification.
- EN 654, Resilient floor coverings - Semi-flexible polyvinyl chloride tiles. Specification.
- EN 661, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of the spreading of water.
- EN 662, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of curling on exposure to moisture.
- EN 663, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of conventional pattern depths.
- EN 664, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of volatile loss.
- EN 665, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of exudation of plasticizers.
- EN 666, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of gelling.
- EN 669, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of dimensional stability of linoleum tiles caused by changes in atmospheric humidity.
- EN 684, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of seam strength.
- EN 685, Resilient floor coverings - Classification.
- EN 686, Resilient floor coverings - Specification for plain and decorative linoleum on a foam backing.
- EN 687, Resilient floor coverings - Specification for plain and decorative linoleum on a corkment backing.
- EN 688, Resilient floor coverings - Specification for corklinoleum.
- EN 718, Resilient floor coverings - Determination of mass per unit area of a reinforcement or a backing of polyvinyl chloride floor coverings.
- EN 1372, Adhesives - Test method for adhesives for floor and wall coverings - Peel test.
- EN 1373, Adhesives - Test method for adhesives for floor and wall coverings - Shear test.
- EN 1516, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of resistance to indentation.
- EN 1816, Resilient floor coverings - Specification for homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth rubber floor coverings with foam backing.
- EN 1817, Resilient floor coverings - Specification for homogeneous and heterogeneous smooth rubber floor coverings.
- EN 12103, Resilient floor coverings - Agglomerated cork underlays - Specification.
- EN 12199, Resilient floor coverings - Specifications for homogeneous and heterogeneous relief rubber floor coverings.
- EN 13553, Resilient floor coverings - Polyvinyl chloride floor coverings for use in special wet areas - Specification.
- EN 13845, Resilient floor coverings - Polyvinyl chloride floor coverings with particle based enhanced slip resistance - Specification.
- EN 13893, Resilient, laminate, and textile floor coverings - Measurement of dynamic coefficient of friction on dry floor surfaces.
- EN 14041, Resilient, textile, and laminate floor coverings - Essential characteristics.
- EN 100015-3, Basic specification - Protection of electrostatic-sensitive devices - Requirements for cleanroom areas.
- Resilient Flooring Installation Standards:
- EN 6263-2, Care and maintenance of floor surfaces - Code of practice for resilient sheet and tile flooring.
- EN 8203, Code of practice for installation of resilient floor coverings.
- For EN standards for cork flooring refer to Part F02B - Reference Guide - Standards for Other Flooring.
.09 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
- Standards: IEC 1340-4-1, Part 4, Standard test methods for specific applications - Section 1: Electrostatic behaviour of floor coverings and installed floors.