UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
cleaned), immediately replace the carpet. Continual cleaning, foot traffic,
spills, moisture, etc. all contribute to the hastening of deterioration of
carpet in a CDC environment. Unlike carpet in an office environment,
carpet installed in a CDC has a shorter life.
7-1.6.2
Flammability Codes and Standards. Use textiles and upholstered
components complying with the applicable interior finish requirements stated in the Life
Safety Code and any other local, state, or federal standards that apply. In addition,
compliance with the following is mandatory:
7-1.6.2.1
Use carpets tested for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and that bear
a green label from the Carpet and Rug Institute indicating that the carpet emissions are
within the acceptable range.
7-1.6.2.2
Use products containing less than 0.05 parts per million (ppm) of
formaldehyde. Any product purchased with formaldehyde levels above 0.05 ppm must
bear a label in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1048.
7-1.7
Ceilings. Generally limit ceilings in children's areas to no more than 2750
mm (9 ft) above the floor. Other areas may warrant higher ceilings and larger volumes.
However, design the finished ceiling in the reception areas and corridors not to exceed
3650 mm (12 ft.) in height. Well-designed and intermittent ceiling features are
encouraged as long as acoustical requirements are met, see Section 2-12 and Section
7-1.8 below for more information on acoustical requirements.
7-1.7.1
For economy of cost, it is recommended that children's activity and
associated areas receive acoustical ceiling tile (ACT), 20 mm to 25 mm (.75 in. to 1 in.)
thick, with effective acoustical ceiling treatment. Painted gypsum board is appropriate
for use in areas with soffits, ceiling height changes, vaults, or wet areas. Recommend
NOT using gypsum board for ceiling areas where service access is required in the
ceiling plenum for plumbing, HVAC, or other equipment.
7-1.7.2
Other than in activity rooms, exposed (painted) structural ceiling elements
provide an interesting environment for children, and may increase the perceived height
in low spaces. Additional acoustical treatment such as the addition of acoustical baffles
is encouraged.
7-1.7.3
Consider recessed fluorescent fixtures, integral with the ceiling grid in
areas with low ceilings. 600 x 600 mm (24 x 24 in.) fixtures will render a less
institutional appearance and offer greater flexibility. Consider the benefits of
incorporating other materials that render a more home-like environment, such as
gypsum board bulkheads and soffits where practical, as well as a variety of lighting
types. See Section 7-2 for more on lighting requirements.
7-1.7.4
Do not use luminous ceilings in areas occupied by children.
7-1.8
Acoustical Requirements.
7-8
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