A. General: Submit each item in this Article according to the Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Specifications Sections

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1 SECTION LINOLEUM FLOOR COVERINGS PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section include the following: 1. Resilient Linoleum Sheet Flooring 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. General: Submit each item in this Article according to the Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Specifications Sections B. Product Data: Submit 3 copies of manufacturer s technical data and installation instructions for each type of resilient flooring and accessory. C. Linoleum flooring must be ordered a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to start of scheduled installation. 1. Any and all costs associated with noncompliance i.e., air freight, liquidated damages, ect, will be the full responsibility of the floorcovering contractor D. Shop Drawings: 1. Show locations of seams, edges, columns, doorways, enclosing partitions, built-in furniture, cabinets, and cutouts. 2. Show details of special patterns. E. Samples: Submit 3 sets of samples of each type, color and finish of resilient flooring and accessory required, indication full range of color and pattern variation. Provide 6 x9 samples of sheet flooring and 6 long samples of accessories. F. Closeout Submittals: Submit 3 copies of the following: 1. Maintenance and operations data includes methods for maintaining installed products, and precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to finishes and performance. 2. Warranty: Warranty documents specified herein. G. Installer Certificates: Signed by manufacturer certifying that installers comply with specified requirements H. Flame Spread Certification: Submit manufacturer s certification that resilient flooring furnished for areas indicated to comply with required flame spread rating has been tested and meets or exceeds indicated standard.

2 I. Replacement Material: After completion of work, deliver to project site replacement materials from same manufactured lot as materials installed, and as follows: 1. Sheet Flooring: Not less than 50 square feet of each type, pattern and color installed. 2. Resilient Base: Not less than 10 linear feet for each 500 linear feet or fraction thereof of each different type and color installed. J. Sustainable Submittals 1. Product Data for Credit MR 2.1 and Credit MR 2.2: Construction Waste Management as required by Division Product Data for Credit MR 4.1 and Credit MR 4.2: For products having recycled content, documentation indicating percentages by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content. i. Include statement indicating costs for each product having recycled content. 3. Product Data for Credit MR 6: For products having Rapidly Renewable content, documentation indicating percentages by weight of Rapidly Renewable content as required by Division 01. i. Include statement indicating costs for each product having Rapidly Renewable content. 4. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials Adhesives and Sealants, including printed statement of VOC content as required by Division Product Data for Credit EQ 4.3: Low-Emitting Materials Flooring Materials Option 1 and Option 2. Confirm that each flooring product complies with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 Addenda. If a product specified has not been tested as noted provide a substitution to the Architect for review and approval of an equal product meeting the noted California Department of Health standard. 6. BioPreferredSM Construction/Maintenance & Repair Carpets Floor Covering (Non Carpet) Products, other than carpet products that are designed for use as the top layer on a floor. Examples are bamboo, hardwood, and cork tiles. 91% Minimum Biobased Content 7. Product Data and Certification of SMaRT sustainable Product Certification pursuant to LEED innovation Credit 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A supervised mock up is required and will be reviewed before ANY installation begins. This is to be a room that is part of the project chosen by the architect, such as a classroom. A Forbo representative will observe the installation in this room to ensure proper installation procedures are being followed. It will then be reviewed by the architect for quality. Once approved by the architect, the installation can proceed. A. Manufacturer: Whenever possible, provide each type of resilient flooring as provided by a single manufacturer, including recommended primers, adhesives, sealants, and leveling compounds. B. Floorcovering Contractor Qualifications:

3 1. The Awarded Contractor shall be an established firm, experienced in the installation of the specified product and shall have access to all manufacturers required technical, maintenance, specifications and related documents. 2. The Floorcovering Contractor shall have completed at least three projects of similar magnitude, material and complexity, and must provide project reference details including contact names and telephone numbers. C. Installer Qualifications: Installer experienced in performing work of this section who as specialized in installation of work similar to that required for this project. 1. Engage installer certified as a Forbo Master Mechanic. a. Associate Mechanic (as Required by complexity) 2. Proof of Certification; provide proof of certification before start of work. 3. Certified Mechanic(s) must be present on job site daily. D. Regulatory Requirements: Provide products with the following fire-test response characteristics as determined by testing identical products per test method indicated below by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities have jurisdiction. 1. E648-09a Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor- Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source 2. E Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials 3. CAN/ULC-S102.2 Surface Burning Characteristics (FOR MULTIPLE PHASE CONTRUCTION) E. Standard of Quality: For the purpose of evaluating the quality of workmanship, a mock up installation of the specified floorcovering shall be provided by the Floorcovering Contractor in an area designated by the architect. Upon approval, this test installation shall then be considered the standard of quality and basis of comparison for the balance of the project. Areas found to be deficient by specification standards or application procedures shall be repaired/replaced at contractor s expense. 1.6 WARRANTY A. Manufacturer s Warranty: Submit manufacturers standard warranty document. 1. Warranty Period: Five (5) year limited warranty commencing on Date of Substantial completion. 1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.

4 B. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected for exposure to harmful weather conditions and at a temperature and humidity conditions recommended by manufacturer. 1. Materials should be stored in areas that are fully enclosed, weather tight with the permanent HVAC system set at a uniform temperature of at least 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) for 72 hours prior to, during and after installation. 2. The manufacturer recommends move resilient Floorcovering and installation accessories into spaces where they will be installed at least 48 hours before installation, unless longer conditioning periods are required by manufacturer in writing. 1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Substrate Conditions: Use the methods described below to determine the dryness as required ensuring initial and long-term success. 1. ASTM F Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes a. This test method covers the quantitative determination of percent relative humidity in concrete slabs for field or laboratory tests. b. General Contractor to be responsible for conducting of testing and submitting test results a. Floorcovering Contractor c. The relative humidity measured from the center of the concrete slab should not exceed 85%. If the test results exceed the limitations, the installation must not proceed until the problem has been corrected. d. Report the following information: 1. Name and address of the structure. 2. Date and time measurements were made. Name, title, and affiliation of worker performing the measurements. 3. Locations and depths of probe holes within the structure. 4. Relative humidity in each probe hole, to the nearest percent relative humidity. 5. Temperature in each probe hole, to the nearest degree Celsius (Fahrenheit). 6. Ambient air temperature, to the nearest degree Celsius (Fahrenheit) and relative humidity (to the nearest percent relative humidity) above each probe hole. 7. Make, model, and last calibration date of the instrument used to make the measurements. 8. Report any observations that might affect the interpretation of individual measurements such as standing water on the slab, wet coring operations, weather, or ventilating system operations. 2. ASTM F Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride:

5 a. This test method covers the quantitative determination of the rate of moisture vapor emitted from below-grade, on-grade, and above-grade (suspended) concrete floors. b. General Contractor to be responsible for conducting of testing and submitting test results a. Floorcovering Contractor c. The moisture vapor emissions rate should not exceed 8.0 lbs per 1,000 square feet within a 24-hour period. If the test results exceed the limitations, the installation must not proceed until the problem has been corrected. d. Number of Tests and Locations: 1. Perform three tests for the first 1000 ft2 (100 m2) and at least one additional test for each additional 1000 ft2 (100m2). Select test locations to provide information about moisture distribution across the entire concrete floor slab, especially areas of potential high moisture. For slabs ongrade and below-grade, include a test location within 1 m (3 ft) of each exterior wall. e. The General Contractor shall be responsible for conducting one calcium chloride test for every 1,000 square feet (minimum 3 tests) to ensure concrete moisture emissions do not exceed 8.0 lbs per 1,000 square feet within a 24-hour period. If the test results exceed the limitations, the installation must not proceed until the problem has been corrected. f. Report the following information: 1. Name and address of the structure. 2. Date and time measurements were made. Name, title, and affiliation of worker performing the measurements. 3. Diagram of the area showing the locations of tests within the structure. 4. Results of each test conducted 5. Report any observations that might affect the interpretation of individual measurements such as standing water on the slab, wet coring operations, weather, or ventilating system operations. 3. Contingency for High Moisture Readings: If at the time of testing the moisture readings are in excess of 5.0lbs the Architect will initiate testing using petrographic analysis to determine if the Water Cement Ratio and sufficient hydration has taken place. If the Specifications were not followed in their entirety, water/cement ratio (as specified), and or the concrete surface has been inadequately hydrated the Contractor responsible for the placement of the cement shall be responsible for the costs associated with the petrographic analysis and subsequent remediation requirements a. The Floorcovering Contractor shall verify in writing to the Owner, a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to scheduled resilient Floorcovering installation, the following substrate conditions: a. General Contractor 4. Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs: As tested following ASTM F requirements

6 5. Moisture Vapor Emitted: as tested with a calcium chloride test kit, per ASTM F requirements. 6. Alkalinity: Maximum ph of 11 b. Environmental Requirements/Conditions: In accordance with manufacturer s recommendations. Areas to receive flooring shall be clean, fully enclosed, weather tight with the permanent HVAC set at a uniform temperature of at least 68 degrees F (20 degrees C). The flooring material should be conditioned in the same manner. c. Temperature Requirements: Maintain air temperature in spaces where products will be installed for time period before, during, and after installation as recommended by manufacturer. 7. Temperature Conditions: 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) for 72 hours prior to and during and for not less than 48 hours after installation. d. Close spaces to traffic during resilient flooring installation and for time period after installation recommended in writing by the manufacturer. e. Install resilient flooring material and accessories after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed. f. Where demountable partitions and other items are indicated for installation on top of sheet resilient flooring material, install flooring material before these items are installed. 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products which may be incorporated in the work include but are not limited to, the following: 1. Linoleum Sheet Flooring: To establish a standard of quality, design and performance, Forbo Flooring Systems Marmoleum Real 2.5mm (0.10 ) with TopShield 2 has been selected. Alternatives will be considered provided they meet or exceed the specification criteria contained herein. The Architect shall be the sole determinant of equivalency. a. Marmoleum Real 2.5mm (0.10 ) b. Marmoleum Fresco 2.5mm (0.10 ) c. Marmoleum Vivace 2.5mm (0.10 ) d. Marmoleum Striato 2.5mm (0.10 ) e. Marmoleum Piano 2.5mm (0.10 ) f. Marmoleum Concrete 2.5mm (0.10 ) g. Marmoleum Graphic 2.5mm (0.10 ) h. Marmoleum Unexpected Nature 2.5mm (0.10 ) i. Marmoleum Walton Sirrus Uni 2.5mm (0.10 ) j. Marmoleum Decibel 3.5mm (0.137 ) For Pricing contact Forbo Manufacturers Representative Robert Fortier

7 2.2 MATERIALS A. Colors and patterns shall be as selected by Architect. Patterns shall be defined in any given area, applied in stripes, diagonals, checkerboard pattern and other designs as determined by the Architect. All selections shall be made from manufacturer's full product lines (including premium colors). B. Color Schedule: See Architectural drawings for color schedule list in reference to this material. Note: Bidders are advised that this color schedule has been submitted to, and reviewed by the Owner, and shall be finalized during the construction process, approved by the Owner and submitted to the Contractor for execution. Contractors shall take note and are hereafter strongly advised that some material substitutions submitted may be required to be provided with custom colors, textures and finishes based upon this schedule. Material substitutions are subject to being rejected solely on appearance. C. Linoleum Sheet Flooring: Meets or exceeds ASTM F2034 for Linoleum Sheet Flooring, Static Load Limit 450 pounds per square inch (per ASTM F970), ASTM E-682/NFPA or less. ASTM E-648/NFPA 253 Class 1. Homogeneous linoleum floorcovering shall be made of primarily natural materials consisting of linseed oil (produced from flax harvested in Canada), wood flour, rosin binders and dry pigments mixed and calendared using a two-layered process (ensuring the smoothest surface possible creating the optimal condition for easy maintenance and castor resistance (per EN425)) onto a jute backing including a strong, durable primer and a top layer ensuring a highly effective shield against dirt. The high-density primer ensures smoothness and durability. The top layer guarantees resistance to scuffing and dirt. If desired the top layer can be renovated. Material to be constructed with a minimum 46.5% Pre- Consumer Recycled Content per FTC Part GUIDES FOR THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MARKETING CLAIMS and be considered Rapidly Renewable per USGBC LEED MR Credit 6.0 Material to be a minimum 91% as certified by United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) BioPreferred program. Mandates require products with the highest Biobased percentage to be given preference. E. Upon request by Architect, Flooring manufacturer to provide independent testing labs verification of all applicable test results. 2.3 ACCESSORIES A. Adhesive: Must meet or exceed the VOC limits of South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168. a. Forbo Sustain885 adhesive i. Fully warranted, when used in conjunction with Forbo Marmoleum, to withstand concrete moisture vapor emissions up to 8 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. in 24 hours and Relative Humidity up to 85% and meets or exceed the VOC limits of South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168. ii.

8 B. Heat Welding: Is NOT required but an option. Unless for areas that require by specification for hygienic seams C. a. Solid Color Weld b. Multi-Color Weld If Heat welding marmoleum sheet to Forbo sheet vinyl such as Eternal Wood, Eternal Marble or Classic, Eternal Step or Colorex the Marmoleum weld rod MUST be used, DO NOT use vinyl weld rod, D. Resilient Edge Strips: homogeneous vinyl or rubber composition, tapered or bull nose edge, color to match flooring, or as selected by Architect from standard colors available, no less than 1 wide. E. Metal Edge Strips: Of width shown and of required thickness to protect exposed edge of resilient flooring. Provide units of maximum available length, to minimize number of joints. F. Wall Base: Provide rubber wall base complying with FS SS-W-40, Type I: G. Leveling and Patching Compounds: Portland Cement types as recommended by flooring manufacturer. H. Moisture Mitigation: if required by testing a. Forbo Flooring System s Moisture Limitor in combination with Forbo Flooring Systems Sustain 885 Moisture Resistant Adhesive if moisture limits exceed the moisture vapor emissions of 8 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. in 24 hours, 85% and do not exceed 11 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. in 24 hours, 90% RH I. Maintenance (SEE Section 3.5) PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSPECTION A. Installer must examine areas and conditions under which resilient flooring and accessories are to be installed and must notify General Contractor in writing of conditions detrimental to proper and timely completion of work. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in manner acceptable to Owner and Architect. 3.2 PREPARATION A. General: Comply with resilient product manufacturer's written installation instructions for preparing substrates indicated to receive resilient products. B. Use trowelable leveling and patching compounds, according to manufacturer's written instructions, to fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates. C. Remove coatings, including curing compounds, and other substances that are incompatible with flooring adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using mechanical methods recommended by manufacturer. Do not use solvents.

9 D. Broom and vacuum clean substrates to be covered immediately before product Installation. After cleaning, examine substrates for moisture, alkaline salts, carbonation, or dust Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. Adhesive Flooring Installation: 1. Install Flooring material following manufacturer s installation recommendations. 2. Linoleum Sheet: Apply adhesive using 1/16 x 1/16 x 1/16 square notch trowel and lay flooring into wet adhesive and roll with a 100 pound roller to ensure proper bonding, a. Follow manufactures recommendations for open and working time. b. For wet areas and/or heavy rolling traffic refer to manufacturer recommendations for adhesive type and requirements 3. Adhesive Material Installation: Use trowel as recommended by flooring manufacturer for specific adhesive. Spread at a rate of approximately 150 sq. ft/gallon as recommended by flooring manufacturer. B. Installation Techniques: 1. Where demountable partitions and other items are indicated for installation on top of finished flooring, install flooring before these items are installed. 2. Scribe, cut, fit flooring to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built-in furniture, including pipes, outlets, edgings, thresholds, nosing and cabinets. 3. Extend flooring into toe spaces, floor reveals, closets and similar openings. 4. Install flooring on covers for telephone and electrical ducts, and similar items occurring within finish floor areas. Maintain overall continuity of color and pattern with pieces of flooring installed on these covers. 5. Do not install resilient flooring over expansion joints. Use expansion joint covers manufactured for use with resilient flooring. Refer to other specification sections for expansion joint covers. 6. Adhere resilient flooring to substrate without producing open cracks, voids, raising and puckering at joints, telegraphing to adhesive spreader marks, or other surface imperfections in completed installation a. Use adhesive applied to substrate in compliance with flooring manufacturer s recommendations, including those for trowel notching, adhesive mixing and adhesive open and working times. 7. Roll resilient flooring using 100lbs roller as required by resilient flooring manufacturer. 8. Heat weld if required by specification C. Finish Flooring Patterns: As selected and detailed by Architect.

10 3.4 FIELD QUALITY REQUIREMENTS A. Manufacture s Field Services: Upon Owner and Architects request, and with a minimum 72 hours notice, provide manufacturer s field service consisting of product use recommendations and periodic site visits for inspection of product installation in accordance with manufacturer s instructions 1. Site Visits: (specify number and duration of periodic site visits) 3.5 CLEANING A. Materials: Optional B. General Contractor to be responsible for performing initial cleaning to prepare flooring for occupancy following requirements based on procedures listed below. a. Floorcovering Contractor Required: A Forbo representative must be contacted prior to occupancy to establish a cleaning & maintenance program that is customized to the facilities needs. Option A: For product incorporating Forbo Marmoleum s Topshield 2 Occupancy Ready Surface 1. Sweep or dust all floors. 2. Scrub floor using neutral cleaner. Rinse floor thoroughly. 3. Additional floor finish is optional depending on the facilities needs. Contact a Forbo representative to meet or discuss. Option B: For all other linoleum products types not incorporating an Occupancy Ready Surface (should require an add to bid documents for additional maintenance products and services) 1. Sweep or dust all floors 2. Scrub floor using neutral cleaner. Rinse floor thoroughly. 1. Cleaning: Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. Repair or replace damaged installed products. Perform initial maintenance on installed products in accordance with manufacturer s instructions, prior to owner s acceptance. Remove construction site debris from project site and legally dispose of debris. a. Remove visible adhesive and other surface blemishes using cleaning methods recommended by flooring manufacturer.

11 3.6 PROTECTION b. Sweep vacuum floor after installation. c. Do not perform initial maintenance for a minimum of 5 days after installation has been completed. This is to allow the adhesive the proper time to set. d. Damp mop flooring to remove black marks and soil. A. Protection: Protect newly installed product and finish surfaces from damage during construction and furniture/equipment moving. Remove and legally dispose of protective covering at time of Substantial Completion. END OF SECTION