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NC-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

UNDERLAY underneath carpet tiles

acceptable entryway systems include permanently installed grates, grills, and slotted systems that allow for cleaning underneath. Roll out mats are acceptable only when maintained on a weekly basis by a contracted service organization What we have on our project are two items for an entryway system at regularly used exterior entrances 1) An underlay 2) And on top of the underlay are carpet piles Both items do capture dirt and allow for cleaning underneath. Not only that but we can definitely maintain it on a weekly basis by a contracted organization…… Can we qualify? Again the underlay acts as a roll out mat, and the carpet tiles are the top layer. Underneath the carpet tiles is the underlay. These 2 items are used mostly in big projects or hotelS… Can someone please tell me if the above qualifies

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Thu, 05/22/2014 - 14:49

Hi Jack, frankly I don't think it would qualify. What you've described on the surface is standard carpet tile. I don't see how the underlay pertains in this condition. The USGBC allows roll out mats with proof of a service contract (if audited). The reason for this, I presume, is that these mats are more likely to be cleaned to a higher standard and when they become worn they will be replaced with new carpets by the service provider. My opinion... sorry! David

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 12:21

There is carpet tile that has a weave that is considered and accepted as walk off mat. If you were to use that instead of a regular tile, i don;t see a reason for your method not being accepted.

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 14:57

There is an interpretation on this question. Basically if the carpet tile is specifically designed for entryways it can be used. http://www.usgbc.org/node/1732542?view=interpretations.

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