ATHLETIC & RECREATIONAL SURFACES: 02790

FOUR  (4) PART SPECIFICATIONS:

1.) Product:

Interlocking, resilient, rubberized safety surfacing flooring and paver products in the tile/mat/block form with bolt-down capabilities.

2.) Sales & Marketing Dept:                                                   Manufacturing Plant:                         

            American Safety Surface                                                        Unity Creations, LTD.           

            Cleveland, Ohio                                                              3997 RT 9W (PO Box 9)       

                                                                                                   Saugerties, NY. 12477           

            T: (888) 890-3606                                                                                    

            F: (216) 916-4873                                                                                   

            E-mail: americansurface@aol.com                                     

PART ONE (1) GENERAL:

1.01  SUMMARY

A.) Section Includes:

Interlocking, rubberized safety surfacing, flooring and pavers with bolt-down capabilities, in the tile/mat/block form.

        B.) Related Sections:

Division 2

Sub: 02700 Bases, Ballasts, Pavements and Appurtenances 

Specifically; 02780 Unit Paver

Specifically: 02790 Athletic and Recreational Surface

Specifically; 02880 Play Field Equipment and Structure

Division 9

Sub:  09600 Flooring

Specifically: 09650 Resilient Flooring

Division 11

Sub; 11480 Athletic, Recreational, and Therapeutic Equipment

1.02 REFERENCES

A.) Applicable Standards:

American Standard for Testing Materials (ASTM)

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):

1.)    ASTM F1292-04:

Standard Test Method for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment.

2.)   ASTM F355-95:

Standard Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Playing Surface Systems and Materials.

3.)    ASTM C67:

Standard Test Method for Weathering and Aging of Surface Systems and Materials.

4.)    ASTM D573:

Standard Test Method for Rubber – Deterioration in an Air Over.

5.)    ASTM E108:

Modified Test Methods for Fire Tests of Surface Systems and Materials

6.)   ASTM E108 – Modified For Roof Coverings: 

Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Covering Materials.

7.)    ASTM E303-93:

Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester.

8.)    ASTM F1951-99:

Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment.

                        9.) ASTM C518-98:

Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus. Measuring = Insulation/R-Values.

10.) ASTM E903, E891, E1980

Hemispherical Spectral Reflectance and Total Emittance Test. Presents results of spectral reflectance and total emittance of products tested.

11.) ASTM E648

Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering

Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source (NFPA Designation No. 253)

                        12.) CPSC-CH-E1002-08:

LEAD Test - For compliance with US Public Law 110-314 (HR 4040 “Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008”), lead in accessible substrate materials.

                        13.) Water Penetration Test

For compliance with Sustainable Storm Water Run-off in a testing environment to determine how much water flows through the product based on real world scenarios.

            B.) LEED – USGBC:

1.) Standards specified under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design) criteria development by the USGBC (United States Green Build Council).

            a.) Materials and Resources:

Up to 6 points / credits toward LEED certification.

Recycled Content………………………...MR. 4.1

Recycled Content………………………....MR. 4.2

Local/Regional Materials…………………MR 5.1

Local/Regional Materials…………………MR 5.2

Construction Waste Mgt………………….MR 2.1

Construction Waste Mgt………………….MR 2.2

                                    b.) Indoor Environmental Quality:

                                                Up to 1 point / credit toward LEED certification.

                                                Low Emitting Materials…………………EQ 4.1

1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A.) Results:

                        1.) Shock Attenuation (ASTM F1292-04 & F355.95):

a. G-max – Less than 200 = ……………………….….…………..PASSED.

b. Head Injury Criteria – Less then 1000 = …………………….....PASSED.

2.) Weathering/Aging (ASTM C67, D573 & F1292-95):  =………………...…….PASSED.

3.) Flammability (ASTM E108 & E108 Modified for roof covers): = ……….…...PASSED.

4.) Flammability (ASTM E648)……………………………………………………PASSED

                       5.) Skid Resistance (ASTM E303-93):

a.       WET = …………………………………………….…………..PASSED.

b.      DRY = ……………………….………………………………..PASSED.

6.) ADA Accessibility (ASTM F1292-99): = ………………….…………………PASSED.

7.) R-Value, Thermal Conductivity (ASTM C518-98): = ………………………...PASSED.

8.) Lead In Materials/Children’s Products (CPSC-CH-E1002-08): = ……... …….PASSED.

9.) Reflectance/SRI and Emmittance (ASTM E903, E891, E1980)……………….VARIES

10.) Water Penetration Test (Sustainable Storm Water MGT/Run-off)…………...VARIES

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A.) General:

Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.

B.) Product Date:

Submit manufacturer’s product data, specifications and installation instructions.

C.) Verification Samples:

Submit manufacturer’s standard verification samples of 4”X4” minimum. Two of the submitted samples must show the male/female interlocking connection and bolt-down mechanism.

D.) Quality Assurance/Control Submittals: Submit the following:

1.) Manufactured a minimum of one-million (1,000,000) square feet of safety

     surfacing, flooring and roof pavers, known as ballast tiles/mats/blocks.

                                    2.) Certificate of qualifications of the surfacing installer.

`           E.) Closeout Submittals: Submit the following:

                                    1.) Warranty documents specified herein.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.) Qualifications:

Utilize an installer having five (5) years experience with projects of similar scope and complexity.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A.) General

Comply with Division 1 Product Requirement Section.

B.)  Delivery:

Deliver materials in the manufacturers original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels showing and intact.

C.)  Storage and Protection:

Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at a minimum temperature of 40 degrees F and a maximum temperature of 120 degrees F.

1.07 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A.) Environmental Requirements:

Install surfacing system when minimum ambient temperature is 40 degrees F and a maximum ambient temperature is 90 degrees F. Do not install in steady of heavy rain, snow and/or sleet.

1.08 WARRANTY

A.) Project Warranty:

Refer to conditions of the contract for project warranty provisions.

B.)  Manufacturer’s Warranty:

Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner may have under contract documents.

            1.) Warranty Period:

5 years from date of product shipment. Extended warranties are available upon written request.

PART TWO (2) PRODUCTS

2.01 RUBBERIZED SAFETY SURFACING, FLOORING AND PAVER PRODUCTS IN THE         TILE/MAT/BLOCK FORM.

A.) Sales & Marketing Dept:                                                  Manufacturing Plant:

                        Unity Surfacing Systems                                                        Unity Creations, LTD.           

1.) Contact:                            

                        Unity Surfacing Systems                                                        Unity Creations, LTD.           

                        56 Bloomingdale Rd.                                                              3997 RT 9W (PO Box 9)       

                        Hicksville, NY. 11801                                                            Saugerties, NY. 12477           

                        T: (516) 933-3407                                                                   T: (845) 246-2700                  

                        F: (516) 933-3239                                                                   F: (845) 246-1700                  

                        E-mail: productinfo@surfacingsystems.com                       techinfo@surfacingsystems.com           

                        Internet: www.surfacingsystems.com                          Internet: www.surfacingsystems.com

B.) Proprietary Products/Systems. Interlocking, rubberized safety surfacing flooring and paver products in the  tile/mat/block form, including the following:

1.) Interlocking, rubberized safety surfacing, flooring and pavers, in the tile/mat/block form:

a.) Materials:

Pigmented tiles/mats/blocks: 100% post-consumer recycled SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) and pigmented polyurethane] [EPDM tiles: post-consumer recycled SBR, recycled post-industrial EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber and polyurethane].

b.) Thickness and Weight:

1” thick is …………………………~ 30 lbs. each or ~ 4.0 lbs per sq. ft.

1 Ύ” (1.75”) thick.………………...~ 36 lbs. each or ~ 5.5 lbs per sq. ft.

2 ½” (2.50”) thick…………………~ 41 lbs. each or ~ 6.0 lbs per sq. ft.

3” thick……………………………~ 47 lbs. each or ~ 6.5 lbs per sq. ft.

3 Ό” (3.25”) thick…………………~ 50 lbs. each or ~ 7.0 lbs per sq. ft.

3 ½” (3.5”) thick…………………..~ 54 lbs. each or ~ 7.5 lbs per sq. ft.

  Note: Custom thicknesses and weights are available prior to specifying and/or orders.

c.) Color:

                                                1.) Pigmented Color:

Black, Splash (Black tile/mat/block with 50% EPDM granules), Steel Gray, Red (Terra Cotta), Green, Blue, Tan, White, Purple, Teal, Brown.

Note: Other custom colors are available upon request.

2.)    EPDM Colors:

Dark Green, Green, Blue, Purple, Yellow, Coca, Charcoal, Lt. Gray, Beige, Eggshell, Red (Terra Cotta), Teal, Dark Blue, Lt. Blue, Hbart Green, Brt. Red, Orange, Mid-Gray, Virgin Black, Dark Brown, Mid-Brown, Gold, Ivory, White.

American Safety Surface & Recreation Co.
Po Box 1111 Medina, Ohio 44258
sales@americansafetysurface.com
 office: 888.890.3606  fax :216.916.4873