GR 2930 CORE : ISSUE 2

Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
    1.1 Purpose and Scope
    1.2 Metric Conversions
    1.3 Requirements Terminology
2. Raised Floor System Criteria
    2.1 General
         2.1.1 Dimensional Criteria
                2.1.1.1 Finished Floor Height
                2.1.1.2 Panel Dimensions
         2.1.2 Floor Access
         2.1.3 Floor Loading
         2.1.4 Component Construction
         2.1.5 Workmanship
    2.2 Components of the Raised Floor
         2.2.1 Floor Panels
                2.2.1.1 Construction
                2.2.1.2 Strength
                         2.2.1.2.1 Earthquake Zones 0,1,
                                    and 2
                         2.2.1.2.2 Earthquake Zones 3 and
                                    4
                2.2.1.3 Rolling and Impact
                         2.2.1.3.1 Earthquake Zones 0.1.
                                    and 2
                         2.2.1.3.2 Earthquake Zones 3 and
                                    4
                2.2.1.4 Surface
                2.2.1.5 Finish
                2.2.1.6 Marking
         2.2.2 Pedestals
                2.2.2.1 Size
                2.2.2.2 Construction
                2.2.2.3 Heads
                2.2.2.4 Strength
                2.2.2.5 Fastening
                2.2.2.6 Leveling
         2.2.3 Stringer Criteria
                2.2.3.1 Construction
                2.2.3.2 Strength
                2.2.3.3 Fastening
                2.2.3.4 Finish
    2.3 Components of Structural Platforms
    2.4 Steps, Railings, and Other Requirements
         2.4.1 Steps
         2.4.2 Railings
         2.4.3 Ramps
         2.4.4 Fascia
         2.4.5 Panel Lifting Tools
3. Physical and Electrical Protection Criteria
    3.1 Fire Resistance
         3.1.1 Flame Spread
         3.1.2 Radiant Heat Flux
         3.1.3 Ignitability
    3.2 Electrical Characteristics
         3.2.1 Surface to Pedestal Base Resistance
         3.2.2 Surface Resistance
    3.3 Adhesives and the Use of Volatile Organic
         Compounds
4. Test Methods
    4.1 Earthquake Tests
         4.1.1 Structural Platforms
    4.2 Acceptance Criteria
5. Installation Considerations
    5.1 Suggested Raised Floor Compounds
    5.2 Equipment Fastening
         5.2.1 General Considerations for Equipment
                Fastening
    5.3 Installation Considerations
         5.3.1 General Considerations of the Raised Floor
                Environment
         5.3.2 Installation of the Raised Floor
                5.3.2.1 Workmanship
                5.3.2.2 Clearances
         5.3.3 Cable and Cable Rack Installation
                5.3.3.1 Cable Routing
                5.3.3.2 Cable Racks
         5.3.4 Fire Protection
    5.4 Bonding and Grounding
Appendix A: Typical Method of Computing Floor Loading
Appendix B: Suggested Raised Floor Components
         B1 Suggested Raised Floor Components
         B2 Equipment Fastening Considerations
References
Acronyms
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Gives generic engineering requirements for raised floor systems that, if implemented, will provide raised floor.