DDD-G-001799(GSA-FSS)
December 20, 1972
INTERIM FEDERAL SPECIFICATION
CARPET, SQUARES, PILE SURFACE, TILE TYPE,
WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHED CUSHION
This Interim Federal Specification was developed by the Federal Supply
service, General Services Administration, Washington, D.C. 20406 based upon
currently available technical information. It is recommended that Federal
agencies use it in procurement and forward recommendations for changes to the
preparing activity at the address shown above.
1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION
1.1 Scope. This specification covers requirements for carpet squares
(tile type) with pile surface with or without attached cushioning.
1.2 Classification.
1.2.1 Classes and subclasses. The carpet squares shall be of the
following classes and subclasses:
Type I - Single level loop pile.
Class 1 - (20 oz./sq. yd. pile, 54 tufts/sq. in.)
Class 2 - (28 oz./sq. yd. pile, 54 tufts/sq. in.)
Class 3 - (34 oz./sq. yd. pile, 48 tufts/sq. in.)
Class 4 - (36 oz./sq. yd. pile, 70 tufts/sq. in.)
Class 5 - (20 oz./sq. yd. pile, 80 tufts/sq. in.)
Class 6 - (29 oz./sq. yd. pile, 100 tufts/sq. in.)
Type II - Multilevel loop pile.
Class 1 - (21 oz./sq. yd. pile.)
Class 2 - (30 oz./sq. yd. pile.)
Type III - Cut pile.
Class 1 - (26 oz./sq.yd.pile.)
Class 2 - (35 oz./sq.yd.pile.)
Type IV - IV Multilevel cut and loop pile.
Class 1 - (44 oz./sq. yd. pile.)
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 The following documents of the issues in effect on the date of
invitation for bids or request for proposal, form a part of this specification
to the extent specified herein.
Federal Specifications:
PPP-B-636 - Box, Fiberboard.
PPP-B-640 - Boxes, Fiberboard, Corrugated, Triple Wall.
Federal Standards:
Fed. Test Method Std. 191 - Textile Test Methods.
Fed. Std. No. 123 - Marking for Domestic Shipment (Civilian Agencies).
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