Overview
ISO 10874:2009/Amd 1:2020 is an international amendment standard issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) focused on the classification of resilient, textile, and laminate floor coverings. This amendment makes a significant change by eliminating the class 22+ category. The standard offers an updated and simplified classification system, making it easier for manufacturers, specifiers, and end users to select suitable floor coverings for different environments, including domestic, commercial, and light industrial settings.
The amendment clarifies usage categories and removes ambiguous terminology, ensuring greater consistency and reliability in product selection and specification processes across the flooring industry.
Key Topics
- Elimination of Class 22+: The amendment removes the class 22+ designation, streamlining the classification system and reducing confusion.
- Updated Classification Table: Domestic, commercial, and light industrial use classes are clearly defined, supporting easier decision-making for users.
- Factors Influencing Floor Performance: Emphasizes the importance of proper installation, regular maintenance, subfloor conditions, and actual use (e.g., footwear and traffic levels) in the wear and appearance of floor coverings.
- Harmonized with CEN: Developed in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), complying with global and European requirements for flooring products.
Applications
ISO 10874:2009/Amd 1:2020 is a valuable resource in the flooring industry for:
- Manufacturers: Enables clear product classification, supports product development, and ensures compliance with internationally recognized standards.
- Architects and Specifiers: Simplifies the selection process for the appropriate floor covering by referencing standardized classes for a range of environments - from residential to commercial and light industrial.
- Flooring Installers and Contractors: Provides guidance on the expected performance of floor coverings based on area usage, supporting correct installation and client recommendations.
- Facility Managers and Building Owners: Helps in choosing floor coverings suitable for different traffic intensities, ensuring durability and long-term maintenance efficiency.
The standard supports safer, more informed decisions for flooring selection by providing a clear, concise classification that reflects real-world use and performance expectations.
Related Standards
When working with ISO 10874:2009/Amd 1:2020, the following standards may also be relevant:
- ISO 10874:2009 – The original classification standard for resilient, textile, and laminate floor coverings.
- EN 685 (now withdrawn) – Previously a European standard for the classification of floor coverings; its content has been harmonized or replaced by ISO 10874.
- ISO/TC 219 standards – Additional ISO standards for flooring materials, product testing, and installation best practices.
- IEC Electropedia and ISO Online Browsing Platform – Terminology and reference resources for further clarification within standardization.
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