Ministry of Defence

Defence Standard 02-851 (NES 851)

Issue 1 Publication Date 01 April 2000

Requirements For Carpets Woven And Tufted Construction

Incorporating NES 851 Category 2

Issue 2 Publication Date September 1995

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Naval Engineering Standard (NES) 851 Issue 2 dated September 1995.

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Naval Engineering Standard

NES 851

Issue 2

September 1995

REQUIREMENTS FOR CARPETS

WOVEN AND TUFTED CONSTRUCTION

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NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 851

ISSUE 2
REQUIREMENTS FOR CARPETS
WOVEN AND TUFTED CONSTRUCTION

The issue and use of this Standard

is authorized for use in MOD contracts
by MOD(PE) Sea Systems and
the Naval Support Command

ECROWN COPYRIGHT
Published by:
Director of Naval Architecture
Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence
Sea Systems, Foxhill, Bath BA1 5AB
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SCOPE
1.

This NES defines the requirements for woven and tufted construction carpet, two metres
wide, having a performance rating of non-domestic heavy contract, as specified in BS 7131
Part 1, and the requirement for fire retardant tufted construction carpet, Coral FR/RN 1.85m
wide, having a performance rating of extra heavy contract as per manufacturers certification.

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FOREWORD
Sponsorship
1.

This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Procurement Executive, Ministry
of Defence.

2.

If it is found to be technically unsuitable for any particular requirement the MOD (PE) is to
be informed in writing of the circumstances.

3.

Any user of this NES either within MOD or in industry may propose an amendment to it.
Proposals for amendments that are not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be
made to the Sponsor of the NES, and those directly applicable to a particular contract are to
be dealt with using existing procedures or as specified in the contract.

4.

No alteration is to be made to this NES except by the issue of an authorized amendment.

5.

Unless otherwise stated, reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized or similar
terms means by the Ministry of Defence in writing.

6.

Any significant amendments that may be made to this NES at a later date will be indicated
by a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line
intervals.

7.

This NES is reissued to reflect changes in technical requirements.

Conditions of Release
General
8.

This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) has been prepared for the use of the Crown and of
its contractors in the execution of contracts for the Crown. The Crown hereby excludes all
liability (other than liability for death or personal injury) whatsoever and howsoever arising
(including but without limitation, negligence on the part of the Crown, its servants or agents)
for any loss or damage however caused where the NES is used for any other purpose.

9.

This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or
third party rights. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without written permission
of the MOD.

10.

The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this NES without consulting
or informing any holder.

MOD Tender or Contract Process

11.

This NES is the property of the Crown and unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MOD
must be returned on completion of the contract, or submission of the tender, in connection
with which it is issued.

12.

When this NES is used in connection with a MOD tender or contract, the user is to ensure that
he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,
relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made of
the local MOD(PE) Quality Assurance Representative or the Authority named in the tender
or contract.

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13.

When NES are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their correct
application and for complying with contracts and any other statutory requirements.
Compliance with an NES does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

Related Documents
14.

In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and
Annex A can be obtained as follows:
a.

British Standards

British Standards Institution,

389 Chiswick High Road,
London W4 4AL

b.

Defence Standards

Directorate of Standardization and Safety Policy,

Stan 1, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street,
Glasgow G2 8EX

c.

Naval Engineering Standards

CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,

Dyfed SA14 8YP

d.

Other documents

Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

Note: Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of difficulty.

15.

All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevant
MOD Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoring
Directorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor.

16.

Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.

Health and Safety

Warning
17.

This NES may call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that may be injurious
to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and in
no way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, those
quoted may not necessarily be exhaustive.

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CONTENTS
Page No

TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conditions of Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MOD Tender or Contract Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION

1.
1.1
1.2

SECTION
SECTION

2.
3.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND

DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Documentation and Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1
1.1
1.1

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR WOVEN

AND TUFTED CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1

STANDARD PATTERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 3.1 STANDARD PATTERNS AND
COLOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1
3.1

SECTION

4.

INSPECTION AND TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1

SECTION

5.

IDENTIFICATION AND PACKAGING . . . . . . . . .

5.1

SECTION

6.

STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1

SECTION

7.

LAYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.1

ANNEX

A.

RELATED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.1

ANNEX

B.

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . .

B.1

ANNEX

C.
C.1

TEST REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WILTON WOVEN SINGLE FRAME
HARDTWIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C.1
C.1

ANNEX

D.
D.1

TEST REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WILTON WOVEN TWO FRAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D.1
D.1

ANNEX

E.
E.1

TEST REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLAIN TUFTED HARDTWIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E.1
E.1

ANNEX

F.
F.1

TEST REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PATTERNED TWO COLOUR TUFTED . . . . . . . .

F.1
F.1

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ANNEX

G.
G.1

TEST REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CORAL 3601 FR/RN TUFTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G.1
G.1

ANNEX

H.

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS
TABLE H.1 MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS . .
TABLE H.2 MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS . .

H.1
H.1

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1.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DOCUMENTATION

1.1

Quality Assurance
a.

1.2

The manufacturer is to maintain QA Systems and Procedures in accordance

with BS EN ISO 9001 (formerly BS 5750 Part 1) or BS EN ISO 9002 (formerly
BS 5750 Part 2) as specified in the procurement specification. Procedures and
documentation are to ensure full material traceability and are to be retained by
the contractor for 5 years. MOD approval is to be obtained for disposal.

Documentation and Certification

a.

Full Quality Assurance Documentation, giving the actual results of all tests
specified in this NES is to be forwarded to Quality and Product Support Division
(Q&PS) and the MOD (PE).

b.

Certificate of Conformity is to accompany each manufacturing batch.

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2.

MATERIAL
CHARACTERISTICS
CONSTRUCTION
a.

FOR

See Annex H. TABLE H.1 and TABLE H.2.

2.1

WOVEN

AND

TUFTED

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3.

STANDARD PATTERNS
a.

The patterns and colours required as detailed in TABLE 3.1 are available for
inspection on application to Defence Clothing and Textiles Authority (DCTA),
Quality and Product Support Division (Q&PS), SECTION QPS22, PURCHAS
ROAD, DIDCOT, OXON, OX11 7HG, and these are to constitute the standard
for these properties.

INVENTORY
MANAGEMENT
CODE (IMC)

NATO STOCK
NUMBER (NSN)

COLOUR

TYPE

0422

139 6700

GREEN

PLAIN

0422

139 6701

BROWN

PLAIN

0422

139 6702

BLUE

PLAIN

0422

139 6705

ORANGE

CHECK

0422

327 9286

GREY

(COLOUR CODE
3601)

TABLE 3.1 STANDARD PATTERNS AND COLOURS

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4.

INSPECTION AND TESTING

a.

Unless otherwise stated in the tender, the manufacturer is to supply Q&PS two
samples of size 300mm 300mm for the carpet being offered in the correct
designs and colours, together with material characteristics showing that all the
requirements specified in this NES are complied with.

b.

Carpet rolls may be subject to inspection by the Q&PS (QA Authority) named
in the contract. The QA Authority may request that samples be taken from any
part of a consignment and checked, in his presence, for compliance with this
NES. Any material failing to meet these requirements will be rejected and may
cause the whole consignment to be rejected.

c.

The first manufacturing batch is to be tested in accordance with Annex C., D.,
E., F. or G. as relevant to the type of carpet being supplied. Further testing is
not required unless a change in the production technique results in a change (or
changes) to the material characteristics of the carpet.

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5.

IDENTIFICATION AND PACKAGING

a.

A label bearing the Batch Number, Contractors Name, Length, Width, Pattern
Number, Description, Dyelots and any other markings as required by the
contract, is to be attached to each roll (or piece) of carpet on the outer
wrappings. Informative labelling is also to comply with BS 3655.

b.

Carpets are to be supplied wrapped in virgin, non-slip, anti-static, A grade

polyethylene sheeting of 400g/m2, sealed with a micro-vinyl clear tape 35mm in
width, to prevent contamination by dust or flooding. Should the wrapping be
found to be damaged upon receipt from the manufacturer, the roll may be
rejected.

c.

The packaging is to be of such quality that delivery of goods in undamaged

condition is ensured.

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6. STORAGE
a.

Carpets are to be stored in dry, ventilated areas.

b.

Carpets are always to be stored not less than 100mm off the floor.

c.

Rolls of carpet are not to be stowed on top of another but are to be stowed in
separate racks. Stowages may, however, contain multiple layers of individual
racks.

d.

In the event of flooding or other damage occurring during storage the rolls of
carpet are to be opened up and checked for damage or contamination. Rolls
found to be in a sound condition are to be re-rolled and re-wrapped.

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7. LAYING
a.

The procedures for laying carpets are contained in NES 157 Parts 1 and 2.

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ANNEX A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.1

The following documents and publications are referred to in this NES:

See Clause
ISO 140/8

Acousticsmeasurement of sound
Annex G.
insulation. Laboratory measurement of
the reduction of transmitted impact noise
by floor coverings on a standard floor

ISO 1763

Carpetsdetermination of number of
Annex C., D., E.,
tufts and/or loops per unit length and per F., G.
unit area

ISO 1765

Machine-made textile floor coverings.

Determination of thickness

ISO 1766

Textile floor coveringsdetermination of Annex C., D., E.,

thickness of pile above the substrate
F., G.

ISO/DIS 8302

Determination of thermal insulating

properties
Textile floor coveringsmethods for
determination of mass
Quality Systems. Model for Quality
Assurance in Design, Development,
Production, Installation and Servicing.

Annex G.

BS EN ISO 9002

Quality Systems. Model for Quality

Assurance in Production, Installation
and Servicing.

1.1a.

BS 1006

Methods of test for colour fastness of

textiles and leather
Methods of testing plastics
Part 1: Method 141: 1986
Determination of flammability by oxygen
index

Annex C., D., E.,

F., G.
Annex C., D., E.,
F., G.

ISO 8543
BS EN ISO 9001

BS 2782

BS 3655
BS 4051
BS 4052

Annex G.

Annex G.
1.1a.

Recommendations for informative

5.a.
labelling of textile floor coverings
Method for determination of thickness of Annex C., D., E.,
textile floor coverings
F., G.
Method for determination of thickness
Annex C., D., E.,
loss of textile floor coverings under
F., G.
dynamic loading

BS 4223

Methods for determination of

constructional details of textile floor
coverings with yarn pile

BS 4407

Methods for quantitative analysis of fibre Annex C., D., E.,

mixtures
F.

A.1

Annex C., D., E.,

F., G.

ANNEX A.

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BS 4682

Methods of test for dimensional stability

of textile floor coverings:
Part 3: Determination of dimensional
changes after exposure to heat.
Part 4: Determination of dimensional
changes after immersion in water.

Annex C., D., E.,

F.

BS 4790

Method for determination of the effects

of a small source of ignition on textile
floor coverings (hot metal nut method)

Annex C., D., E.,

F., G.

BS 4939

Method for determination of thickness

loss of textile floor coverings after
prolonged heavy static loading

Annex C., D., E.,

F., G.

BS 5229

Method for determination of tuft

withdrawal force of carpets
Quality systems:
Part 1: Specification for design/
development, production, installation
and servicing
Part 2: Specification for production and
installation

Annex C., D., E.,

F., G.
1.1a.
1.1a.

BS 6654

Method for determination of the

electrical resistivity of textile floor
coverings

Annex G.

BS 6659

Producing and assessing changes in

surface structure and colour of textile
floor coverings:
Part 2: Method for fatiguing using the
hexapod tumbler tester

Annex C., D., E.,

F., G.

BS 7131

Performance rating of textile floor

coverings:
Part 1: Specification for textile floor
coverings with yarn pile

BS 5750

1.1a.

SCOPE 1.,
Annex C., D., E.,
F., G.

ANNEX A.

BS EN 20105

Textiles, tests for colour fastness

BS Handbook 11

Methods of Test for Textiles

DD 68

Method for determination of static

electrical propensity of textile floor
coverings: Walking test

ASTM E648

Critical radiant flux of floor covering

using a radiant heat energy source

DIN 54324

Testing of textiles, determination of the Annex E., F., G.

wearing process of textile floor coverings,
chair castor test

A.2

Annex C., D., E.,

F., G.
Annex C., D., E.,
F., G.
Annex C., D., E.,
F., G.
Annex G.

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NES 157

Requirements for Deck Coverings

Part 1: General Requirements
Part 2: Deck Preparation and Laying
Procedures

7.a.
7.a.

NES 711

Determination of the Smoke Index of the Annex C., D., E.,

Products of Combustion from Small
F., G.
Specimens of Materials

NES 713

Determination of the Toxicity Index of

the Products of Combustion from Small
Specimens of Materials

NT Fire 007

Flooringsfire spread and smoke

Annex G.
generation
Determination of flammability of carpets Annex G.
and carpet underlays for acceptance for
use in restricted fire risk spaces in
passenger ships

DOT Info Sheet

FP/C/1989 Annex

A.3

Annex C., D., E.,

F., G.

ANNEX A.

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A.4

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ANNEX B.
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
B.1

There are no Definitions and Abbreviations for this NES.

B.1

ANNEX B.

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B.2

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ANNEX C.
TEST REQUIREMENTS
C.1

WILTON WOVEN SINGLE FRAME HARDTWIST

ITEM
1

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC

TEST
METHOD

REQUIREMENT

Pile yarn
composition
Tufts 10cm2

BS 4407

Pile height above

substrate

BS 4223
Method 10 or
ISO 1766

67mm

Total pile mass

1290g/m2 Nominal

Pile mass above

substrate
Tuft Anchorage

BS 4223
Method 9
BS 4223
Method 9
BS 5229

6
7

BS 4223
Method 6 or
ISO 1763

REMARKS

80% Wool
20% Nylon 3%
1116 minimum

880g/m2 Nominal
5 Newton
minimum
12mm Nominal

BS 4051

Total carpet
thickness
Total carpet weight

BS 4223
Method 7

2300g/m2 10%

Static Loading

BS 4939

Maximum loss (24

hours recovery)
20% maximum

10

Dynamic loading

BS 4052

Maximum loss in
thickness (1000
impacts) 25%
maximum

11

Flammability

BS 4790

Low radius of
effects of ignition
! 35mm

12

Appearance
Retention

BS 6659
Part 2

To state change in
colour of structure
at 4,000 revolutions
and 12,000
revolutions which
is to be not greater
than moderate in
both colour and
texture
Contd

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ITEM
13

ANNEX C.

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC
Colour fastness

TEST
METHOD

REQUIREMENT

REMARKS

BS EN 20105
BS 1006
BS 1006
BS 1006

Light 6
Dry rub 3
Wet rub 3
Shampoo 3

Group
Group
Group
Group

BS 1006

Salt 3

BS 1006

Org Solvents 3

TB
Group UK
T1
Group D02

14

Body voltage

DD 68

Less than 2kV at

25% rh, 23 C

15

Dimensional
stability due to
effect of water

BS 4682
Part 4

Warp 0.5% max

Weft 0.5% max

16

Performance rating

Heavy Contract

17

Dimensional
Stability due to
effect of Heat

BS 7131
Part 1
BS 4682
Part 3

18

Abrasion Rubs to
End Point

BS Handbook 150,000
11
4/70

19

Smoke Index

NES 711

Less than 100 per

10mm nominal
thickness

20

Toxicity Index

NES 713

21

Oxygen Index

BS 2782
Part 1
Method 141

Less than 9/100g

(Halogen free)
Greater than 27

C.2

Warp 0.5% max

Weft 0.5% max

B02
X12
X12
UK

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ANNEX D.
TEST REQUIREMENTS
D.1

WILTON WOVEN TWO FRAME

ITEM
1

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC

TEST
METHOD

REQUIREMENT

Pile yarn
composition
Tufts 10cm2

BS 4407

Pile height above

substrate

BS 4223
Method 10 or
ISO 1766

67mm

Total pile mass

1380g/m2 Nominal

Pile mass above

substrate
Tuft Anchorage

BS 4223
Method 9
BS 4223
Method 9
BS 5229

6
7

BS 4223
Method 6 or
ISO 1763

REMARKS

80% Wool
20% Nylon 3%
1116 minimum

880g/m2 Nominal
5 Newton
minimum
12mm Nominal

BS 4051

Total carpet
thickness
Total carpet weight

BS 4223
Method 7

2400g/m2 10%

Static Loading

BS 4939

Maximum loss (24

hours recovery)
20% maximum

10

Dynamic loading

BS 4052

Maximum loss in
thickness (1000
impacts) 25%
maximum

11

Flammability

BS 4790

Low radius of
effects of ignition
! 35mm

12

Appearance
Retention

BS 6659
Part 2

To state change in
colour of structure
at 4,000 revolutions
and 12,000
revolutions which
is to be not greater
than moderate in
both colour and
texture
Contd

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ITEM
13

ANNEX D.

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC
Colour fastness

TEST
METHOD

REQUIREMENT

BS EN 20105
BS 1006
BS 1006
BS 1006

Light 6
Dry rub 3
Wet rub 3
Shampoo 3

BS 1006

Salt 3

BS 1006

Org Solvents 3

14

Body voltage

DD 68

Less than 2kV at

25% rh, 23 C

15

Dimensional
stability due to
effect of water

BS 4682
Part 4

Warp 0.5% max

Weft 0.5% max

16

Performance rating

Heavy Contract

17

Dimensional
Stability due to
effect of Heat

BS 7131
Part 1
BS 4682
Part 3

18

Abrasion Rubs to
End Point

BS Handbook 150,000
11
4/70

19

Smoke Index

NES 711

Less than 100 per

10mm nominal
thickness

20

Toxicity Index

NES 713

21

Oxygen Index

BS 2782
Part 1
Method 141

Less than 9/100g

(Halogen free)
Greater than 27

D.2

Warp 0.5% max

Weft 0.5% max

REMARKS
Group B02
Group X12
Group X12
Group
UKTB
Group
UKTI
Group D02

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ANNEX E.
TEST REQUIREMENTS
E.1

PLAIN TUFTED HARDTWIST

ITEM
1

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC

TEST
METHOD

REQUIREMENT

Pile yarn
composition
Tufts density

BS 4407

Pile height above

substrate

BS 4223
Method 10 or
ISO 1766

67mm

Total pile mass

BS 4223
Method 9

1400g/m2 Nominal

Pile mass above

substrate

BS 4223
Method 9

940g/m2 Nominal

Tuft Anchorage

BS 5229

BS 4051

Total carpet
thickness
Total carpet weight

10 Newton
minimum
11mm nominal

BS 4223
Method 6 or
ISO 1763

REMARKS

80% Wool
20% Nylon 3%
1160 Tufts
100cm2 5%

2450g/m2 10%

Static Loading

BS 4223
Method 7
BS 4939

10

Dynamic loading

BS 4052

Maximum loss in
thickness (1000
impacts) 25%
maximum

11

Castor chair test

DIN 54324

No damage or
delamination of the
backing at 25,000
cycles

12

Flammability

BS 4790

Low radius of
effects of ignition
! 35mm

13

Appearance
retention

BS 6659
Part 2

To state change in
colour of structure
at 4,000 revolutions
and 12,000
revolutions which
is to be not greater
than moderate in
both colour and
texture

Maximum loss (24

hours recovery)
20% maximum

Contd

E.1

ANNEX E.

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Contd
ITEM
14

ANNEX E.

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC
Colour fastness

TEST
METHOD

REQUIREMENT

BS EN 20105
BS 1006
BS 1006
BS 1006

Light 6
Dry rub 3
Wet rub 3
Shampoo 3

BS 1006

Salt 3

BS 1006

Org Solvents 3

15

Body voltage

DD 68

Less than 2kV at

25% rh, 23 C

16

Dimensional
stability due to
effect of heat

BS 4682
Part 3

Maximum 0.5% in
each direction

17

Dimensional
stability due to
effect of water

BS 4682
Part 4

Warp 0.5% max

Weft 0.5% max

18

Performance rating

19

Abrasion Rubs to
End Point

BS 7131
Heavy Contract
Part 1
BS Handbook 100,000
11
4/70

20

Smoke Index

NES 711

Less than 100 per

10mm nominal
thickness

21

Toxicity Index

NES 713

22

Oxygen Index

BS 2782
Part 1
Method 141

Less than 9/100g

(Halogen free)
Greater than 27

E.2

REMARKS
Group B02
Group X12
Group X12
Group
UKTB
Group
UKTI
Group D02

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ANNEX F.
TEST REQUIREMENTS
F.1

PATTERNED TWO COLOUR TUFTED

ITEM
1

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC

TEST
METHOD

REQUIREMENT

Pile yarn
composition
Tuft density

BS 4407

Pile height above

substrate

BS 4223
Method 10 or
ISO 1766

67mm

Total pile mass

BS 4223
Method 9

1560g/m2 5%

Pile mass above

substrate

BS 4223
Method 9

940g/m2 nominal

Tuft Anchorage

BS 5229

BS 4051

Total carpet
thickness
Total carpet weight

10 Newton
minimum
12mm nominal

BS 4223
Method 6 or
ISO 1763

REMARKS

80% Wool
20% Nylon 3%
1160 Tufts
100cm2 5%

2800g/m2 10%

Static loading

BS 4223
Method 7
BS 4939

10

Dynamic loading

BS 4052

Maximum loss in
thickness (1000
impacts) 25%
maximum

11

Castor chair test

DIN 54324

No damage or
delamination of the
backing at 25,000
cycles

12

Flammability

BS 4790

Low radius of
effects of ignition
! 35mm

13

Appearance
retention

BS 6659
Part 2

To state change in
colour of structure
at 4,000 revolutions
and 12,000
revolutions which
is to be not greater
than moderate in
both colour and
texture

Maximum loss (24

hours recovery)
20% maximum

Contd

F.1

ANNEX F.

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ITEM
14

ANNEX F.

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC
Colour fastness

TEST
METHOD

REQUIREMENT

BS EN 20105
BS 1006
BS 1006
BS 1006

Light 6
Dry rub 3
Wet rub 3
Shampoo 3

BS 1006

Salt 3

BS 1006

Org Solvents 3

15

Body voltage

DD 68

Less than 2kV at

25% rh, 23 C

16

Dimensional
stability due to
effect of heat

BS 4682
Part 3

Maximum 0.5% in
each direction

17

Dimensional
stability due to
effect of water

BS 4682
Part 4

Warp 0.5% max

Weft 0.5% max

18

Performance rating

19

Abrasion Rubs to
End Point

BS 7131
Heavy Contract
Part 1
BS Handbook 100,000
11
4/70

20

Smoke Index

NES 711

Less than 100 per

10mm nominal
thickness

21

Toxicity Index

NES 713

22

Oxygen Index

BS 2782
Part 1
Method 141

Less than 9/100g

(Halogen free)
Greater than 27

F.2

REMARKS
Group B02
Group X12
Group X12
Group
UKTB
Group
UKTI
Group D02

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ANNEX G.
TEST REQUIREMENTS
G.1

CORAL 3601 FR/RN TUFTED

ITEM

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC

TEST
METHOD

REQUIREMENT

Pile yarn
composition

NA

100% spun dyed

polyamide 6

Tuft density

BS 4223
Method 6 or
ISO 1763

Tufts 26mm2 5%
60,000m2 7.5%

Pile height above

substrate

BS 4223
Method 10 or
ISO 1766

6mm 7.5%

Total pile mass

Certification
900g/m2 3%
of
manufacturers
calculation

Pile mass above

substrate
Tuft Anchorage

BS 4223
Method 9
BS 5229

Total carpet
thickness

BS 4051 or
ISO 1765

Total carpet mass

BS 4223
Method 7 or
ISO 8543

3300g/m2 10%

Static Loading

BS 4939

Maximum loss (24

hours recovery)
15% maximum

10

Dynamic loading

BS 4052

Maximum loss in
thickness (1000
impacts) 20%
maximum

11

Castor chair test

DIN 54324

No damage or
delamination of the
backing at 25,000
cycles

12

Flammability

a.

Hot nut test

BS 4790

b.

Fire spread and

NT Fire 007
smoke generation
Critical radiant flux ASTM E648

Low radius of char

< 35 mm
Class L

c.

REMARKS
Manufacturers
certification

640g/m2 10%
40 Newton
minimum
8.5mm nominal

Critical radiant flux Radiant

value > 1.1w/cm 2
panel test
Contd

G.1

ANNEX G.

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Contd
ITEM

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC

TEST
METHOD

REQUIREMENT

REMARKS
Average
over 12 measurements
of less than
7 seconds
duration

d.

Duration of flaming Dept of

Transport
INFO SHEET
FP/C/1989
Annex

Duration of flaming
not less than 20
seconds at either
centre of edge

13

Appearance
retention

BS 6659
Part 2

14

Colour fastness

BS 1006

To state change in
colour of structure
at 4,000 revolutions
and 12,000
revolutions which
is to be not greater
than moderate in
both colour and
texture
Light 68
Dry rub 45
Wet rub 45
Shampoo 45
Salt 3
Solvents 45

Group B02
Group X12
Group X12
Group UK
TB
Group UK
TI
D01 = Dry
Clean
D02 =
Colour fastness to rubbing organic
solvents

15

Body voltage

DD 68

16

Dimensional
stability to effect of
water and heat

NA

Dimensional
stability is
not affected
due to being
fully
adhered to
substrate

17

Performance rating

Certification
Extra heavy
of
contract
manufacturers
calculations to
BS 7131 Pt 1

Suitable for
intensive
traffic
locations

18

Electrical resistance BS 6654

> 105 ohms

19

Acoustic insulation

+30db

ISO 140/8

Mean value < 1kV

at 25% rh, 23 C

High sound
reduction
value
Contd

ANNEX G.

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Contd
ITEM

PERFORMANCE
OR PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTIC

TEST
METHOD

20

Thermal resistance

ISO/DIS 8302

0.14m2 K/W

Good reduction in heat

transfer

21

Abrasion Rubs to
End Point

BS Handbook
11
4/70

200,000

On discontinuation of
test, the end
point is not
to be
reached

22

Smoke Index

NES 711

23

Toxicity index

NES 713

< 50 per 10mm

nominal thickness
< 5.0/100g
(Halogen free)

24

Oxygen index

BS 2782 Part 1 25.0 minimum

Method 141

G.3

REQUIREMENT

REMARKS

ANNEX G.

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G.4

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ANNEX H.
TABLE H.1 MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS
WILTON

TUFTED

WILTON
WOVEN
SINGLE
FRAME
HARDTWIST

WILTON
PLAIN
WOVEN TWO
TUFTED
FRAME
HARD TWIST

Tufting m/c Gauge

Not
Applicable

Not
Applicable

1/8 Gauge

9/64 Gauge

Backing Yarns

WarpCotton
WeftJute
StufferJute

WarpCotton
WeftJute
StufferJute

Not
Applicable

Not
Applicable

Back Coating

Type and mass Type and mass Not

to be stated by to be stated by Applicable
supplier
supplier

Not
Applicable

Primary Backing

Not
Applicable

Not
Applicable

Polypropylene
woven tape

Polypropylene
woven tape

Anchor Coat

Not
Applicable

Not
Applicable

Styrene
butadiene
rubber, filler
calcium
carbonate

Styrene
butadiene
rubber, filler
calcium
carbonate

Secondary Backing

Not
Applicable

Not
Applicable

Anti-bac or
hessian

Anti-bac or
hessian

MATERIAL
CHARACTERISTIC S

PATTERNED
TWO
COLOUR
TUFTED

TABLE H.2 MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTIC S

CORAL FR

Pile Yarn Construction

Tufted, continuous filament

Tufting M/C Gauge

5/32

Backing Yarns

NA

Primary Backing

Uni-directional polyester non-woven

fibre skin. 95% polyester, 5% polyamide
Synthetic rubber compound with fire
retardant characteristics

Back and Anchor Coating

Secondary Backing

NA

H.1

ANNEX H.

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H.2

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