Scope

This Standard sets out requirements for installing textile floor coverings (carpets). It gives details of the work necessary in preparing subfloor surfaces, together with the procedures that are to be adopted where textile floor coverings are laid over various types of subfloors and underlays. Details of information to be obtained by the contractor are also specified (see Appendix A).
NOTE 1 The term “textile floor covering” is applicable to carpeting in roll, sheet and modular (tile and plank) form.
NOTE 2 Manufacturer’s instructions take precedence over the requirements of this Standard. If no manufacturer installation instructions are available, relevant provisions of the Standard should be followed.
NOTE 3 Installation methods for specialized products, (e.g. impervious backed carpets) are not covered by this Standard. Reference to manufacturer’s instructions is recommended.
This Standard is applicable to the installation of residential and commercial textile floor coverings.