LB Standard for Floor Finishes
Module 9 Unit 9.5
CLEANING MANAGEMENT
STANDARDS FOR
FLOORING AND CARPET
Date: June 2004
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Module 9 Unit 9.5
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L EA B UB URU Z
C.E.H., C.A.H., R.E.H., BSAIV
2988 O’Hara Lane
Surrey BC V4A 3E5
Lbuburuz@telus.net
Phone/Fax 604-538-3023
Cell 604-813-610
Lea’s 38 year career in Cleaning Management began as a hospital cleaner which provided the ground work that led
her to a variety of management positions and experiences from Assistant to Director of Services and the unique
fortune of working across Canada. Lea has had the opportunity of gaining experience in all facets of cleaning
management. Working directly for or consulting to facilities that span the acute, mental health, long term and
chronic care sectors; contract cleaning; to a wide variety of government facilities ranging from highway yards to
day care centers, jails and includes rehabilitation centres.
Lea was most recently Corporate Cleaning Consultant with BC Buildings Corporation where she was responsible
for researching, development, training, providing technical advise and standards for over 4000 buildings
throughout the province and 50 cleaning management staff. Lea’s scope of responsibility included all external
cleaning consulting services for federal, provincial and public sector clients. Lea created the provincial template
for cleaning management manuals and processes, which set the standards for the entire province, and produced a
master purchasing manual which outlined the purchase requisition specifications for the purchase of all products,
supplies and minor equipment. The purchasing included a BC Green Standard for the purchase of environmentally
responsible cleaning chemicals.
A nationally recognized speaker and author, Lea has been called upon by many organizations to assess, and
implement programs for improving the standards of their cleaning. She is a recognized trainer and facilitator who
has designed and delivered a variety of cleaning related management programs. In addition to her work with BC
Building Corporation, Lea designed and delivered programs to organizations as diverse as the B.C. Ferries
Corporation and the Attorney General of Canada.
Lea’s expertise is recognized by certifications and professional designations from the Province of BC, the USA
International Executive Housekeepers Association and the Canadian Administrative Housekeepers Association. To
attain and maintain the highest international educational credentials in the field of Cleaning Management, Lea
continues her passion by attending courses via numerous colleges and institutions.
Available Services: Public Speaking on a variety of subjects, Cleaning Consulting, and Training.
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Module 9 Unit 9.5
1.0
DESCRIPTION
1.1
2.0
Finishes applied to upper surfaces of structural floor components, to produce the visible wearing
surface. Included in this Guide are floor finishes, bases, curbs, recessed mat wells, frames and mats,
control joints, and toppings where applied to structural slabs. Stair finishes are not included.
PRINCIPLES
2.1
Specifications
2.1.1
2.2
Colour Selections
2.2.1
2.3
2.4
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Design consultants will submit their colour selections for approval as directed.
Carpets
2.3.1
Office floors will normally be carpeted. Carpet will not be used at off-street entrances
and other areas where dirt is likely to cause a problem. Allow approximately 7 m of a
hard surface such as hardened trowelled concrete from front of exterior entrance to start
of carpet.
2.3.2
Carpet colours are to be of mottled tones that will not readily show stains such as coffee
spills or other soiling, the “Optimum” colour reflectance on the DuPont “Carpet
Appearance Index” folder (or similar manufacturer’s guide) may be used for this purpose.
.
Washrooms
2.4.1
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Carpet and resilient flooring installations shall be in accordance with the
recommendations contained in the "Floor Covering Specification Manual” of the
National Floor Covering Association.
Finish washroom floors with an impervious material and slope minimally to a floor drain.
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3.0 MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION
The following is a list of basic materials for normal use. Particular circumstances may indicate that the
use of other materials may be a better choice, should this occur, a case has to be made for a decision
on the best materials for the project. Any such case should be supported by a Value Analysis:
Table 1 - Schedule of Floor Finishes
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SPACE
FINISH
Open office areas
Glue-down carpet
Private offices
Glue-down carpet
Conference, Interview Rooms, Libraries and
similar areas
Glue-down carpet
Classrooms
Glue-down carpet
Circulation and Reception, Office Copiers
Glue-down carpet
Hospitals
Terrazzo or other high grade selected sheet goods
with cove edges-NO Marmolium.
Mailrooms, Copy Centres
Glue-down carpet/sheet vinyl
Coffee Rooms/Lunch/Break Areas
Glue-down carpet with a 914 mm (3’0”) wide strip
of sheet vinyl to floor in front of counter, full
length.
Service Rooms (e.g. Mechanical/ Electrical)
Sealed concrete
Washrooms (slope minimally to drains)
Sheet vinyl
First Aid Rooms
Sheet vinyl
Storage Rooms/Spaces
Sealed concrete or to match adjoining area
Main Entrances, Foyers and similar public
areas
Sheet vinyl
Cleaning Equipment and Supply Rooms
Sheet vinyl/sealed concrete
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Carpets
Carpets - Carpet Construction: Carpet shall be constructed to the following minimum specifications:
CARPET CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
Fibre:
100% bulked continuous filament (BCF) nylon 6 or nylon 6.6 with built-in
antistatic fibre.
Style:
Level loop;
Appearance Retention:
Hexapod Drum ASTM D5252 for 12,000 cycles or Vetterman Drum ASTM
D5417 for 22,000 cycles tested without underpad or cushion. A minimum
rating of 3 using CRI TM 101 reference scales.
Density:
Minimum 9.6 kilotex/cm2;
Pile Weight:
Minimum 949 g/m2 (28 oz/yd2 );
Dyeing:
Solution dyed.
Static Level:
Not to exceed 3.5 kV - AATCC-134
Tuft Bind:
44.5 Newtons - ASTM-D1335 minimum
Delamination:
3.5 N/cm (2 lb./in) CAN/CGSB 4GP-129 m (unitary backing is acceptable),
use manufacturer approved seam sealer adhesive.
Solution dyed L7 - AATCC-16E
Natural L5 - AATCC - 16E
10 year / maximum 10% wear guarantee
Lifetime antistatic warranty
Colour Fastness:
Warranties:
Ten year light fastness warranty (solution dye only)
Ten year edge ravel and anti-zippering warranty
Ten year delamination warranty
Indoor Air Quality:
3.1.1
3.2
Carpets are to run under demountable partitions, i.e. laid prior to erection of the
partitions. This will not normally apply when carpets are replaced
Resilient Flooring
3.2.1
Vinyl Tiles
.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
To conform to CSA 126.3 – latest edition. Type II Grade 1. An integral base is
required however be sure that the suppler can guarantee a skilled installer.
Moisture Content of Substrate
.1
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To conform to ASTM F1066-1995A, Class 1 or Class 2. Use 3.2 mm thick tiles.
Sheet Vinyl
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Carpet to meet CCI and/or CRI Standard (Maximum 0.5 mg / m2 / hr
TVOC)
It is important that the moisture content of the substrate be within the parameters
set by the resilient floor manufacturer.
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3.2.4
Adhesives
.1
3.3
All resilient flooring is to be fixed with an adhesive approved by the resilient
flooring manufacturer for the substrate to which it is to be applied. Thinners and
drying agents must be non-toxic and identified as such on the containers.
Adhesives must have low emissions during curing, and approved by
Environmental Choice Program or a similar authority.
Ceramic and Quarry Tile
3.3.1
To conform generally to CAN/CGSB-75.1-M88 tiles. The following are acceptable:
Type 2 Mosaic Unglazed
MR1 or MR2
Type 4 Quarry Tile
MR2 or MR3
Type 6 Paver
MR2 or MR3
Type 7 Glazed Floor Tile
3.4
3.3.2
Quarry tiles are to be semi-glazed, the grout is to be sealed and the tiles are not to be
waxed or treated with man-made floor finishes. Quarry tiles are more suitable than
ceramic tiles for entrances, kitchens and other wet areas. Appropriate expansion joints
are to be provided.
3.3.3
All ceramic and quarry tile must be slip-resistant.
3.3.4
Coved bases are to be used.
3.3.5
Installation in accordance with recommendations of the Terrazzo Tile and Marble
Association of Canada. Grout to be coloured in matching tones. The decision on whether
or not to seal floors after installation, and the type of materials to be used, is to be
referred to the Cleaning Manager. White grout is not to be used.
Concrete Floor Finishes
3.4.1
Portland cement topping.
.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
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Installation to C.S.A. CAN3-A23.1-M77,or the equivalent American Standard,
with final finish to suit covering or treatment.
Hardened Concrete
.1
3.5
MR1, MR2 or MR3
Hardened Concrete: in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may be
coloured if desired.
Painted Concrete
.1
Preparation to local government standards.
.2
Use a paint approved by The Environmental Choice Program or similar authority.
Ensure that the paint is guaranteed in writing for the surface and use of the space.
.3
Painting to highest grade shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the
current edition of the MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual of the
Master Painters Institute. E-mail: info@paintinfo.com.
Terrazzo - Cement and Epoxy
3.5.1
Installation to conform to Terrazzo Association standards, with marble chips to conform
to C.S.A. A194.1-67 or its equivalent American Standard..
3.5.2
Install terrazzo tile with low toxicity epoxy or cement mortars.
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3.6
Seamless Polyurethane and Trowelled Epoxy
3.6.1
3.7
Bases
3.7.1
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.8.1
Use is not normally anticipated except for gymnasiums and renovations to heritage
buildings.
3.8.2
Where used, and with the agreement of the appropriate manger:
.1
Specify non-endangered woods, and wood products that will be the most efficient
use of natural resources.
.2
Support local domestic hardwoods industries but avoid using domestic depleted
hardwood resources.
.3
Use woods that encourage the use of fast-growing and previously under-utilized
hardwoods.
Composite Wood Flooring
3.9.1
Use is not normally anticipated except for renovations to heritage buildings and in very
low traffic areas.
3.9.2
Specify formaldehyde-free products when available for all flooring.
Where
formaldehyde must be used ensure occupied spaces are adequately ventilated to dilute
any emissions.
3.9.3
Ensure composite wood floors are sealed with a low toxicity sealer to contain any
formaldehyde emissions.
3.9.4
Use reconstituted wood veneers where they are available.
Rubber Flooring
Specify rubber floors made from shredded post-consumer sources.
VENTILATION DURING AND AFTER FLOOR LAYING
4.1
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The standard base is covered rubber or vinyl 100 mm high. Bases for demountable
partitions are normally supplied with the partition system.
Wood Flooring
3.10.1
4.0
Systems are to comply with local standards for Polyurethane with Plastic Chips, and
should be low in toxicity. Epoxy/Broadcast Quartz should comply with local standards
and must only contain low toxicity broad spectrum biocide.
Floor is to be laid with adhesives as follows:
4.1.1
With adhesives that are acrylic based, low TVOC, 0 TVOC (calculated) and approved by
the flooring manufacturer for the substrate to which it is to be applied and by the
Environmental Choice Program or equivalent US program.
4.1.2
Having fumes that are non-toxic and must not react with residues of existing adhesives
where flooring being replaced.
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