Specify ANSI Standards

Specifying the right floor can make all the difference—by way of fewer accidents, less injuries, and fewer lawsuits—protect yourself and your clients by specifying ANSI/NFSI B101 Standards.

Specification Example:

1.4          PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A.      Dynamic Coefficient of Friction:  For tile installed on walkway surfaces, provide products with the following values as determined by testing identical products per ANSI B101.3:

a.       Level Surfaces:  Minimum 0.42 (Wet).

b.      Step Treads:  Minimum 0.42 (Wet).

c.       Ramp Surfaces:  Minimum 0.60 (Wet).

B.     Static Coefficient of Friction: For tile installed on walkway surfaces, provide products with the following values as determined by testing identical products per ANSI B101.1:

a.       Level Surfaces:  Minimum 0.60 (Wet).

b.      Step Treads:  Minimum 0.60 (Wet).

c.       Ramp Surfaces:  Minimum 0.80 (Wet).

1.5          ACTION SUBMITTALS

A.      Product Data:  For each type of product indicated.

B.      Test Results: Submit test results in accordance with the test methods specified performed by a certified testing laboratory for each material specified.

 

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