SECTION 10270

ACCESS FLOORING
1. PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A.

Floor support stringer framing system.

B.

Removable floor panels.

C.

Facia panels and stairs

D.

System electrostatic grounding.

1.02 REFERENCES
A.

ASTM E 84

Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Materials.

1.03 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2

A.

Pedestals: Maximum axial load of 4.5 kN on 25 mm

without permanent deformation. Ultimate Strength shall
not be less than twice design load.

B.

Floor Panels: Conform to the following:

2

1.

Uniformly Distributed Load: 12 kN/m .

2.

Maximum Deflection: 2.4 mm

3.

Concentrated load of 6.9 MPa at any location

with maximum deflection of 2 mm.

4.

Ultimate Strength: Not less than twice design load.

5.

Flame Spread Requirement shall conform to one of

the following:
-

Class 1 in accordance with BS 476; Part 7

Class A in accordance with ASTM E 84
F 30 in accordance with DIN 4102

C.

Lateral Stability: Design system for lateral stability

in all directions, with or without panels in place.

D.

Grounding: Ground resistance for areas provided with

raised access flooring shall be in accordance with the
recommendations of Computer/Equipment manufacturer(s)
and shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 99.

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1.04 SUBMITTALS
A.

Submit
shop
drawings
indicating
floor
layout,
interruptions to grid,
special
sized panels,
panels requiring
drilling
or
cut-out for
services,
appurtenances
or
interruptions, edge details, elevation differences and
stairs.

B.

Submit product
accessories.

C.

Submit 2 samples of floor grid and panel illustrating

finishes and color.

D.

Submit manufacturer's certificate showing that products

meet or exceed specified design strength and electrical
resistance requirements.

E.

Submit manufacturer's installation instructions.

F.

Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data including

recommended cleaning methods, cleaning materials stain
removal methods, and polishes and waxes.

data

for

grid

system,

panels,

and

2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 SUPPORT COMPONENTS
A.

Pedestals: Steel with flat bottom base plate, threaded

supporting rod, vibration-proof lock nut to permit
adjustment.
Pedestals
shall
have the
manufacturer's standard finish.

B.

Pedestal
to achieve
indicated on Drawings.

C.

Frame Grid Stringers: Continuous type, prepared for

loose installation; consisting of steel channels, box,
or tee sections.

finished

floor

elevation

as

2.02 PANEL COMPONENTS

A.

Floor Panels: Particle board high density composite

core laminated with galvanized sheet steel structurally
bonded with thermosetting adhesive. Panels shall have
protective edge trim on all edges.

B.

Floor Panel Size: 600 x 600 mm.

C.

Panel Thickness:

D.

Floor Panel Finish: Carpet tiles.

32 mm (Minimum).

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E.

Floor
Panel
Finish
Adhesive:
Waterproof,
recommended by floor finish manufacturer.

type

F.

Facia Panels: Provide manufacturer's standard extruded

aluminum facing panels including corner pieces, trims,
reinforcing, and clip angles.

G.

Stairs:
Same materials,
structural
strength,
and
construction as floor panels with flush aluminum cover
plates.

2.03 ACCESSORIES
A.

Provide manufacturer standard electrical sockets, cable

trays, wall connection(s) as indicated on Drawings
and as required for proper installation.

B.

Electrostatic Grounding Connectors: Solid copper.

C.

Cable Cutout Protection: Extruded polyvinyl chloride or

neoprene edging, 3/8 inch thick, self-extinguishing.

D.

Panel Lifting Device: Provide recommended manufacturer

standard type.

E.

Gaskets: Closed cell sponge rubber, preformed to

suit. F.

Edge Trim: Extruded plastic angles or

channels.
G.

Sealant: Conform to the

Section 07900 - SEALANTS.

requirements

specified

in

2.04 FINISHES
A.

Exposed Metal Surfaces: Baked enamel finish,

shall be as selected by Engineer from
manufacturers standard range.

color

B.

Carpet Tiles: Refer to Section 09685 CARPET TILES.

2.05 FABRICATION TOLERANCES

A.

Floor Panel Flatness: Plus or minus 0.02 inch in any

direction.

B.

Floor Panel Width or Length From Specified Size: Plus

or minus 0.02 inch.

C.

Floor Panel Squareness: Plus or minus 0.03

difference between opposite diagonal dimensions.

inch

3. PART 3 - EXECUTION

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3.01 EXAMINATION
A.

Verify that surfaces and openings are ready to receive

work.

B.

Verify field measurements are as shown on approved shop

drawings.

C.

Verify
that
required
sub-floor
utilities
available, in proper location, and ready for use.

D.

Beginning of installation
existing conditions.

means

installer

are

accepts

3.02 PREPARATION
A.

Clean substrate surfaces.

B.

Protect elements surrounding the work of this Section

from damage or disfiguration.

3.03 INSTALLATION
A.

Install components
instructions.

B.

Secure pedestal
fasteners.

C.

Install additional pedestals where grid pattern

interrupted by room appurtenances and at cutouts.

is

D.

Install
stringers
pedestals.

on

E.

Where required, install grilles or perforated

panels. F.

in accordance

base

plate

and

to

floor

with manufacturer's
subfloor

panels

with

metal

solidly

Seal field cuts of floor panels with edge

trim.
G.

Cut
holes
in floor
panels
for
installation
of
Owner's equipment as directed. Include cable cutout
protection.

H.

Provide floor, and stairswith

edge trim and end
closures. Provide lateral braces at stair edges and
other locations where a pedestal is not braced.

I.

Provide positive electrical earth grounding of entire

floor assembly.

3.04 FACIA PANELS

A.

Install facia panels at exposed sides and stair risers.

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B.

Secure panels to clip angles attached to subfloor

and edge of floor panels.

C.

Install metal trim at intersection of facia panels and

access floor and at abutting walls and columns.

3.05 ERECTION TOLERANCES

A.

Maximum Out of Level Tolerance: 1/16 inch in 10 ft

3.06 ADJUSTING, CLEANING AND PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

A.

Adjust pedestals to achieve a level floor and to assure

adjacent floor panel surfaces are flush.

B.

Clean exposed surfaces of all components in

accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
recommendations.

C.

Protect finished installation as required.

D.

Do not permit traffic over unprotected floor surface.

E.

Advise Engineer if flooring has been overloaded after

completion and prior to Substantial Performance.
END OF SECTION

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