Hud Carpet Standards

This is face weight not total weight.

Hud carpet standards.

1 all carpet shall be designed manufactured and tested in compliance with the following standards from the american society for testing and materials and the american association of. Type 1 single and multi family class 1 low traffic use polyester carpet must have a minimum weight of 32 oz. The difference between the two is face weight is a measurement of the carpet alone. Minimum design standards for community sewerage systems hud handbook 4940 3.

200 945 supplementary specific requirements under the hud building product standards and certification program for carpet. Carpet cushion council is providing the following minimum recommendations for separate carpet cushion used in different traffic areas of the home. These federal occupancy standards are part of the fair housing act amendment and they are the overarching rules for occupancy. Hcv housing must contain running cold and hot water.

Hud requires that units be free of lead paint and all ceilings walls and floors should be free of hazardous defects according to hud s. Additional information concerning hud programs and a list of hud field offices is available on hud s world wide web site. These recommendations have been adopted by the u s. Department of housing and urban development 451 7th street s w washington dc 20410 telephone.

Hud carpet standards are listed under the hud fha document use of materials bulletin no. Hud is pleased to reissue this important and time tested publica tion knowing that it will prove a valuable resource for preserving. The standards includes the backing material secondary unitary attached cushion foam backed fibers used in the pile and extended into the backing structure of the yarns and weight and density. May be ordered by calling hud user at 1 800 245 2691.

Specific cities localities and states however can have their own additional housing maintenance rules. 1 all carpet shall be designed manufactured and tested in compliance with the following standards from the american society for testing and materials and the american association of textile chemists and colorists. Hud occupancy standards are the rules set up by the department of housing and development. Handbooks may be ordered from hud s customer service center by calling 1 800 767 7468.

Include current assessment techniques and standards information about additional building materials and a broader coverage of haz ardous substances and the effects of earthquakes wind and floods. This hud standard applies to pile yarn floor covering materials designated as first quality tufted woven bonded or knitted carpet free from objectionable visual blemishes and physical defects.