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IEC 61340-4-5:2018 specifies test methods for evaluating electrostatic protection provided by a system of footwear and flooring in combination with a person. Test results are valid only for the specific footwear and flooring combination tested. The test methods are not intended for individual product qualification purposes. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) normative references have been updated; b) Figure 2 has been improved and expanded to include actual examples of body voltage recordings, and text has been added to explain how to interpret recordings; c) an alternative walking pattern has been added in an informative annex.

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This document specifies a procedure for the determination of the dimensional changes and distortion out of plane likely to take place when textile floor coverings and tiles are subjected to varied water and heat conditions. The method is applicable to all textile floor coverings and textile floor coverings in tile form.

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This European Standard specifies the essential characteristics for the following types of floor coverings:
-   resilient floor coverings, excluding loose-laid mats;
-   textile floor coverings, excluding loose-laid (barrier) mats, runners and rugs;
-   laminate floor coverings;
-   modular multilayer floor coverings.
These types of floor coverings may or may not be formulated to enhance the performance of one or more essential characteristics.
These types of floor coverings are intended for internal use as floor coverings within a building according to the manufacturer's specifications.
For these types of floor coverings this European standard specifies the assessment methods for determination of performances of the essential characteristics, the ways of expressing their performance, the systems for assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) their marking.
This standard does not specify requirements of floor coverings, which are not related to the essential characteristics as defined in Regulation (EU) No 305/2011.
This standard does not cover installation or maintenance of the floor coverings.

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This document provides recommendations for the installation and use of textile floor coverings on stairs for both residential/domestic and contract/commercial purposes. It covers all products composed of textile material with a pile or non-pile use surface including the use of such products in tile form. This document is applicable only to carpets that are intended to be installed without the use of protective stair nosings. For carpets that are intended to be installed using protective stair nosings, the overall use class determines the stair suitability. NOTE 1 The use of stair nosings/edgings in public areas is often the subject of local bye-laws and legislations. NOTE 2 In many split-level dwellings, a room can have one or two steps between different levels. This situation differs from a stairway in several important respects: — the steps are usually wider and therefore traffic intensity in any one place is usually lower; — the carpet can be bent over steps in either the machine direction or the across-machine direction. On a stairway, it is normal practice to lay the carpet with the pile lying down the stairs.

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ISO 9405:2015 describes the procedures for assessing the overall change in appearance of textile floor coverings caused by Vettermann drum and hexapod tumbler testers according to ISO 10361 and ISO 4918.

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This European standard provides product category rules (PCR) for Type III environmental product declarations (EPD) for resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings.
This standard applies to the following types of floor coverings:
-   resilient floor coverings manufactured from plastics, linoleum, cork or rubber, including loose-laid mats;
-   textile floor coverings, including loose-laid mats, rugs and runners;
-   laminate floor coverings;
-   modular floating floor coverings panels;
An EPD may be developed for single or individual products, product groups and average products.

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ISO 10833:2017 specifies a method to determine the susceptibility of textile floor coverings to mechanical damage at cut edges. It is applicable to all textile floor coverings both as sheet materials and as tiles.

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This standard specifies a method for determining the body voltage generated when a person wearing standardized footwear walks on a resilient or laminate floor covering. The test method can be used under laboratory conditions as well as in situ.

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ISO 6347:2017 specifies the technical subjects that form the basis for the provision of information, at the point of sale, for consumer guidance prior to and after the purchase of a textile floor covering. It is applicable to textile floor coverings of all types.

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ISO 20251:2016 specifies a laboratory test method for determining the water impermeability of textile floor coverings. This method cannot be used to characterize a wall-to-wall installation of textile floor covering tiles.

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ISO 4918:2016 specifies methods for determining the change of appearance and stability of a textile floor covering or any damage caused by detachment of layers, opening of joints, or crazing of a resilient or laminate floor covering under the movement of a castor chair.

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ISO 18168:2015 describes a method for determining the colour fastness of textile floor coverings and yarns, loose fibres and tufts extracted from textile floor coverings, to the action of a reference shampoo solution.

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This European Standard specifies minimum performance requirements for fibrous, non-fibrous and combined underlays as well as demands for the fracture and cracking resistance.

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This European Standard specifies the maximum accepted tolerances on the dimensions and distortions in pattern, of rugs, runners, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet.
NOTE   These tolerances do not affect the functional characteristics of the floor covering.

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This Technical Specification specifies a method of test for measuring the shock absorption, vertical deformation, and energy restitution characteristics of sports surfaces. It is not considered appropriate for rigid sports surfaces that have shock absorbing properties of 10 % FR or less.

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ISO 9405:2015 describes the procedures for assessing the overall change in appearance of textile floor coverings caused by Vettermann drum and hexapod tumbler testers according to ISO 10361 and ISO 4918.

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ISO 10361:2015 describes procedures that use the mechanical action of a Vettermann drum or a hexapod tumbler tester to produce changes in appearance (surface structure and colour) to all types of textile floor coverings. It does not include pilling or colour changes due to other actions. Changes produced by these drum testers are assessed in accordance with the applicable assessment standard.

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ISO 16581:2014 specifies a method for determining the resistance of an installed resilient or laminate floor covering to the mechanical stress resulting from the simulated movement of a furniture leg.

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This European Standard specifies a procedure for the preparation of test pieces of synthetic turf and needle-punch sports surfaces.

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This European Standard describes and specifies the minimum requirements for needled floor coverings in sheet form for single usage in events of limited duration.  These floor coverings are intended to be adhered to the substrate.
This European Standard is both applicable to needled pile floor coverings for single usage in events of limited duration and needled floor coverings without pile for single usage in events of limited duration.
This European Standard is not applicable to tiles.

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ISO 10580:2010 specifies a general laboratory test method for determination of the area-specific emission rate of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and/or the vapour-phase VOC concentration under defined climate conditions.
ISO 10580:2010 describes emission test chambers used for the determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings.

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ISO 24341:2005 specifies methods for determining the length, width and straightness of resilient or textile floor coverings in sheet form.

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ISO 10874:2009 establishes a classification system for resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings. The classification is based on practical requirements for areas of use and intensity of use and is linked to the requirements specified in the relevant International Standard for each type of floor covering.
ISO 10874:2009 is also intended to provide guidance for manufacturers, specifiers and consumers, to enable them to choose the appropriate class of  floor covering for any given area of use or specific room.

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ISO 4919:2012 specifies a method for determination of tuft withdrawal force and is applicable to all carpets with a cut or loop pile yarn structure.

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ISO 6356:2012 specifies a method of evaluating the electrostatic propensity of textile and laminate floor coverings under controlled conditions. Since the potential generated varies with humidity, shoe materials, walk surface and individuals' mannerisms, the values generated by this test will not necessarily duplicate actual field experience, but will provide a relative comparison of the performance of different surfaces. For classification purposes and in cases of dispute, the measurement procedure specified in ISO 6356:2012 can be used under controlled conditions specified in the relevant classification standard or agreed between disputing parties. There may be occasions where measurements are required under non-controlled conditions, e.g. in situ measurements on installed floor coverings. The principle of measurement using the equipment specified in ISO 6356:2012 can be used to make measurements, either with the standard footwear specified or with specific footwear relevant to the end use.

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ISO 10965:2011 describes a laboratory method for the determination of the electrical resistance of textile floor coverings. The method includes both horizontal and vertical measurements.

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ISO 9239-1:2010 specifies a method for assessing the wind-opposed burning behaviour and spread of flame of horizontally mounted floorings exposed to a heat flux radiant gradient in a test chamber, when ignited with pilot flames.
This method is applicable to all types of flooring. e.g. textile carpet, cork, wood, rubber and plastics coverings as well as coatings. Results obtained by this method reflect the performance of the flooring, including any substrate if used. Modifications of the backing, bonding to a substrate, underlay or other changes of the flooring may affect test results.
ISO 9239-1:2010 is applicable to the measurement and description of the properties of floorings in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions. It should not be used alone to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of floorings under actual fire conditions.

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ISO 9239-1:2010 specifies a method for assessing the wind-opposed burning behaviour and spread of flame of horizontally mounted floorings exposed to a heat flux radiant gradient in a test chamber, when ignited with pilot flames. This method is applicable to all types of flooring. e.g. textile carpet, cork, wood, rubber and plastics coverings as well as coatings. Results obtained by this method reflect the performance of the flooring, including any substrate if used. Modifications of the backing, bonding to a substrate, underlay or other changes of the flooring may affect test results. ISO 9239-1:2010 is applicable to the measurement and description of the properties of floorings in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions. It should not be used alone to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of floorings under actual fire conditions.

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ISO 10580:2010 specifies a general laboratory test method for determination of the area-specific emission rate of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and/or the vapour-phase VOC concentration under defined climate conditions. ISO 10580:2010 describes emission test chambers used for the determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings.

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ISO 10874:2009 establishes a classification system for resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings. The classification is based on practical requirements for areas of use and intensity of use and is linked to the requirements specified in the relevant International Standard for each type of floor covering. ISO 10874:2009 is also intended to provide guidance for manufacturers, specifiers and consumers, to enable them to choose the appropriate class of floor covering for any given area of use or specific room.

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ISO 11379:2009 describes a laboratory-scale textile-floor-covering cleaning procedure using a spray-extraction technique. ISO 11379:2009 is applicable to all kinds of textile floor coverings, both machine-made and hand-made.

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This European Standard specifies a method to determine the sensitivity of a textile floor covering for change in colour or structure after water has been spilled on the surface.
This change can be due to a real colour change or to a migration and concentration of chemicals from pre-coat or backing during the drying process. This concentration of chemicals on a part of the surface is one of the major causes of accelerated uneven soiling of textile floor covering.

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Specifies test methods for determining the electrical resistance of all types of floor coverings and installed floors with resistance to ground, point-to-point resistance and vertical resistance of between 104 W and 1013 W. Laboratory evaluations carried out under controlled environmental conditions can be used for classification or quality control purposes. Tests on installed floors under uncontrolled ambient conditions can be used to determine correct installation or as part of an ongoing system verification. The important changes refer only to the specification of test methods but do not contain classification or performance requirements; the test methods refer to resistance measurement, and the specified equipment comply more with those of the other parts of EN 61340

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CMC - Modification to contents page (editorial error)
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This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the apparent effective thickness of the backing of textile floor coverings.

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This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of dimensional changes and distortion out of plane likely to take place when textile floor coverings in tile form are exposed to various conditions of moisture and heat.
This European Standard is applicable to all textile floor coverings in tile form.

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This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the dimensional stability of synthetic turf, textile surfaces, shock pads and loose-laid synthetic surfaces when subjected to varied water, frost and heat conditions.

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This European Standard specifies a method  for the determination of the specular reflectance of certain surfaces for indoor sports areas.

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This European standard specifies the parameters for the measurement of dynamic coefficient of friction (u) on surfaces of resilient, laminate and textile floor coverings, usually walked on with shoes. Reliefed floor coverings with a displacement volume <= 4 cm3/dm2 are included. The measurements are made on dry flooring surfaces only.

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ISO 9239-2 specifies a method for assessing the burning behaviour of horizontally mounted flooring systems exposed to a heat flux gradient in a test chamber, when ignited with pilot flames. The radiant heat gradient is higher than the one described in ISO 9239-1 in order to simulate conditions in a corridor adjacent to a room containing a fully developed fire (post-flashover). This method is applicable to all types of flooring such as textile carpets, cork, wood, rubber and plastic coverings as well as coatings. Results obtained by this method reflect the performance of the flooring, including any substrate if used. Modifications of the backing, bonding to a substrate, underlay, or other changes of the flooring may affect test results. This part of ISO 9239 is applicable to the measurement and description of the properties of floorings in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions. It should not be used alone to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of floorings under actual fire conditions.

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This International Standard describes a method for the determination of the force required to separate the plies of
textile floor coverings. It is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings with a secondary or foam backing.
The results obtained by this method are useful as a control of production but cannot be considered to be a reliable
indication of in-use performance.

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This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the mass per unit area of the use surface of needled floor coverings in which the use surface can be distinguished visually from the substrate.

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A method for assessing the propensity of textile floor coverings to soiling using an artificial soiling compound.

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This International Standard specifies the procedure for assessing textile floor coverings for resistance to staining by acid food colours. The apparent intensity of the stain will vary with the colour of the floor covering.

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This International Standard specifies a procedure to be followed when specimens are cut from samples if such specimens are to be used for physical tests. The reference method for selection of the sample from the bulk material is given in informative annex A. Unless selected in accordance with annex A it is accepted that the sample taken may not necessarily be completely representative of the bulk. It is recommended that the method of sampling be previously agreed by the parties interested in the results of the test. The procedure is applicable to machine-made textile floor coverings with or without pile.

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This part of ISO 11378 specifies a method for assessing the propensity of textile floor coverings to soiling using an artificial soil composition. The scope of this test method can be extended to assess the efficiency of cleaning chemicals, and cleaning equipment (see annex A).

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