This specification covers resilient stair treads made of rubber and thermoplastic vinyl for interior use. Treads covered by this specification includes the following types, class, and groups: Type TS, Type TP, Type TV, Class 1, Class 2, Group 1, and Group 2. The material requirements for the tread surface design, nosing style, and color are specified. Some typical nosing styles are illustrated. Treads shall meet the specified performance requirements for: (1) hardness, (2) molded stair tread bonding surface, (3) tread backs, (4) resistance to chemicals for short-term exposure, (5) resistance to heat, and (6) resistance to light. The prescribed dimensional requirements includes tread thickness, length, and depth. The sampling methods for the physical property tests are specified.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers resilient treads made of rubber and vinyl for interior use.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics

D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber

D1755 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins

D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness

F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces

F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring

F1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change

F1515 Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change

ANSI Standard

Keywords

nosing; resilient; rubber; thermoplastic; treads; vinyl; Building materials/applications--specifications; Abrasive (embedded) floor strips; Embossed/grooved/ribbed stair treads; Flooring/floor covering systems--specifications; Flooring/floor covering systems (rubber/vinyl); Resilient flooring--specifications; Rubber flooring; Smooth (flat) floor treads; Stair treads; Thermoplastics--specifications; Visually impaired materials/applications

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.060.30 (Ceilings. Floors. Stairs)

Citing ASTM Standards

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