ASTM F2169-15(2020)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2169 −15 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Specification for
Resilient Stair Treads
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2169; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F1514 TestMethodforMeasuringHeatStabilityofResilient
Flooring by Color Change
1.1 This specification covers resilient treads made of rubber
2.3 ANSI Standard:
and vinyl for interior use.
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-2003 Sampling Procedures and Tables
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
for Inspection by Attributes
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3. Terminology
and are not considered standard.
3.1 Material Definitions:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.1 rubber, thermoplastic—The polymeric binder of this
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
compound shall satisfy the definition of rubber, but remain
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
thermoplastic, as defined in Terminology D883.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.2 rubber,vulcanizedthermoset—thepolymericbinderof
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
this compound shall satisfy the definition of rubber, and have
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
been vulcanized, as defined in Terminology D1566.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.3 vinyl, thermoplastic—The polymeric binder of this
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
compoundshallsatisfythedefinitionofpoly(vinylchloride)in
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Terminology D883 and Specification D1755 but remain ther-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
moplastic as defined in Terminology D883.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Classification
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Treads covered by this specification will be of the
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
following types (compositions), class, groups and grades as
dateofthematerialpurchaseformapartofthisspecificationto
specified.
the extent referenced herein:
2 Type TS Rubber, Vulcanized Thermoset
2.2 ASTM Standards:
Type TP Rubber, Thermoplastic
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
Type TV Vinyl, Thermoplastic
Class 1 Smooth (Flat)
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
Class 2 Pattern: Embossed, Grooved, or Ribbed
D1755 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Resins
Group 1 Abrasive Strips: Embedded
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
Group 2 Contrasting Color for Visually Impaired
Grade – Based on Shore A durometer hardness:
ness
Grade 1$ 85
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
Grade 2$ 70 but less than 85
terials Having Flat Surfaces
F925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient 5. Ordering Information
Flooring
5.1 Purchasers shall state whether this specification is to be
used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and include
the following information in the invitation to bid or purchase
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
order:
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80
on Specifications. 5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification.
Current edition approved May 1, 2020. Published June 2020. Originally
5.1.2 Type, class, nosing style (see Sections 4 and 6).
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approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2169-15 . DOI:
5.1.3 Color (see 6.4).
10.1520/F2169-15R20.
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F2169 − 15 (2020)
5.1.4 Quantity, in pieces, linear feet, or cartons.
5.1.5 Thickness required (see 8.2).
5.1.6 Length required (see 8.3).
5.1.7 Lot information, if other than as specified in ANSI/
ASQC Z1.4-2003 (see 10.1 and 11.1).
FIG. 2 Square Nose
5.1.8 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC
Z1.4-2003 (see 10.1).
5.1.9 Statement requesting certification, if certification of
compliance is required (see Section 12).
5.1.10 Packing requirement, if other than as specified (see
Section 14).
5.1.11 Palletization, if required.
5.1.12 Markingrequired,ifotherthanspecified(seeSection
13).
5.1.13 Other requirements.
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 Standard Commercial Product—A tread of the same
classification shall, as a minimum, be in accordance with the
requirements of this specification and shall be the manufactur-
FIG. 3 With Riser
er’s standard commercial product. A standard commercial
product is a product that has been sold or is currently being
offered for sale on the commercial market through
advertisements, manufacturer’s catalogs, or brochures and
6.4 Color—Accordingtomanufacturer’slatestcatalogs,and
represents the latest production model.
actual samples. Sample color may vary with age and storage
conditions.
6.2 Tread Design—The upper surface of tread shall have
one or a combination of the following:
7. Performance Requirements
Class 1 Smooth (Flat)
Class 2 Pattern: Embossed, Grooved, or Ribbed
7.1 Hardness—The treads shall have a durometer hardness
Group 1 Abrasive Strips: Embedded
as follows:
Group 2 Contrasting Color for Visually Impaired
Grade 1 ≥ 85
6.2.1 Class 1, Smooth (Flat)—The tread surface shall be
Grade 2 ≥ 70 but less than 85 (Shore, Type A, instantaneous
smooth and flat.
reading) when tested in accordance with Test Method D2240.
6.2.2 Class 2, Pattern: Embossed, Grooved, or Ribbed—
7.2 Molded Stair Treads—The bonding surface of the tread
When the surface is embossed, grooved or ribbed, the depth of
shall be sanded, roughened, or otherwise modified by the
the design shall not be greater than 50 % of the overall
manufacturer to remove substances that may interfere with
thickness of the tread.
proper adhesion.
6.2.3 Group 1, Abrasive Strips (Embedded)—When
specified, one or more mineral-coated abrasive grit strips, each
7.3 Tread Backs—Unless otherwise specified in the contract
strip not less than 0.030-in. (0.76 mm) thick, shall be recessed
or order, the back or bonding surface of the rubber tread shall
into and adhered to the top surface of a smooth surface tread
be sanded, buffed, roughened, ribbed/grooved, or otherwise
portion to form a continuous flat surface overall. Each strip
modified to ensure proper adhesion.
shall run the full length of the treads and shall be parallel to the
7.4 Resistance to Chemicals, Short-Term Exposure—When
nose of the tread. The front edge of the first strip shall be not
tested in accordance with Test Method F925, the vinyl and
more than 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the nose of the step or landing.
rubbertreadsshallhavenomorethanaslightchangeinsurface
3 1
If a second strip is used, it shall be ⁄4 (19 mm) to 1 ⁄2 in. (38
dulling, surface attack, or staining when exposed to the
mm) from the first strip.
following chemicals:
6.2.4 Group 2, Contrasting Color for Visually Impaired—
White Vinegar (5 % Acetic Ac
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