SECTION 32 92 01

ARTIFICIAL TURF

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Geotechnical study prepared by Haley & Aldrich, Inc. dated December 2014.

C. References to the Standard Specifications for this section shall mean the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for , Bridges and Incidental Construction Form 816 supplemented and amended through the date of this project bid.

D. 2002 Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, DEP Bulletin 34 or as amended through the date of this project bid.

E. 2005 Connecticut State Building Code which includes 2003 International Building Code, 2009 Connecticut Supplement.

F. 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design by the Department of Justice dated September 15, 2010 or as amended through the date of this project bid.

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES A. Provide all materials, labor, equipment, and services necessary to furnish and deliver work of this Section as shown on the Drawings, as specified and as required by job conditions including, but not limited to, the following: 1) Inspection, preparation and acceptance of subgrade. 2) Base course with underdrainage and collector drain. 3) Curbing. 4) Artificial turf with porous tufted backing. 5) Infill materials. 6) Field markings. 7) Grooming equipment

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1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. The artificial turf system shall consist of a synthetic grass material that has been tufted into a porous backing with an infill system consisting of 100% ground rubber or a ground rubber/sand mixture. The synthetic grass material shall be placed on a porous stone base course / choke stone layer. In addition, the artificial turf system shall consist of the following components. 1) The porous stone base shall have a perforated pipe underdrainage system within it that collects surface water and discharges it to perimeter drainage pipes. 2) The synthetic grass surface shall be securely fastened as detailed along its entire perimeter. B. The artificial turf system shall exhibit the following characteristics. 1) Shall be resistant to UV-light and heat degradation, weather, insects, vermin, rot, mildew and fungus growth. 2) Shall use only non-toxic components. 3) Shall give the appearance of mowed grass with no irregularities and shall afford excellent traction for conventional athletic shoes of all types. 4) Shall maintain an average Gmax rating (ASTM F 355) of not less than 125 and not more than 175 following installation and throughout the entire duration of the warranty. 5) Shall be capable of draining up to 20 inches of rain per hour over a 24-hour period.

1.4 RELATED SECTIONS A. Section 014000 “Quality Requirements”. B. Section 312000 “Earth Moving”. C. Section 321313 “Concrete Paving”. D. Section 334100 “Storm Utility Drainage Piping”.

1.5 STANDARDS A. All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable building codes and standards. B. State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT): 1) Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction, Form 816, 2004 as amended.

1.6 REFERENCES A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

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1) F 355-16e1 – Standard Test Method for Impact Attenuation of Playing Surface Systems, Other Protective Sport Systems, and Materials Used for Athletics, Recreation and Play 2) D 1335-12 – Standard Test Method for Turf Bind of Pile Floor Coverings 3) D 1557-12e1 – Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN- m/m3)) 4) D 1577-07 – Standard Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers 5) D 3385-09 – Standard Test Method for Infiltration Rate of Soils in Field Using Double-Ring Infiltrometer 6) D 4491 – Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity 7) D 5034-09 – Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test) 8) D 5823-13 – Standard Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings 9) D 5848-10e1 – Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings 10) F 1015-03 – Standard Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces 11) F 1551-09 – Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials 12) F 1632-03 – Standard Test Method for Particle Size Analysis and Sand Shape Grading of Golf Course Putting Green and Sports Field Rootzone Mixes

1.7 SUBMITTALS A. Refer to Section 013300 “Submittal Procedures”. B. In accordance with the General Requirements, submit copies of materials certificates signed and certified that the material item complies with, or exceeds, specified requirements. C. Product data: submit manufacturer’s product data and installation recommendations for all furnished materials. Data shall include manufacturer or producer, source, item, kind and shall include all other necessary information to demonstrate that the materials comply with specified requirements. D. Samples: submit the following items. 1) One boxed artificial turf system mock-up (approximately 12” square) infilled to the proper depth and representing the exact system and materials that will be installed on this project. 2) Synthetic turf – one sample (approximately 12” square) with 4” white line tufted in.

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3) Seam – 3 samples, each seam length shall be 12” minimum. E. Qualification data: submit qualification data to demonstrate the contractor’s capabilities and experience in artificial turf installations. Qualification data shall include the following: a) Certified list of existing installations (10 minimum) with telephone numbers for Owner’s representative and Architect, date of installation and product information. b) List of clients (5 minimum) with telephone numbers for whom significant service work has been performed following initial installation or significant artificial turf warranty services have been performed. c) Certified letter from the artificial turf manufacturer that the contractor is a qualified installer of the specified system. F. Site acceptance: the artificial turf installer shall be responsible for inspecting the installation of the base course and the drainage systems associated with the artificial turf. Upon completion of this work, the contractor shall submit a letter confirming that the site inspection was performed and noting any discrepancies, problems and/or conflicts. A final Certificate of Base Course Acceptance shall be submitted for the purpose of obtaining the manufacturer’s warranty for the finished artificial turf. G. Shop drawings: submit plans, drawings and other documentation for installation, including plans, sections and interfaces with adjacent construction. 1) Provide details of interface with drainage systems and edge conditions for playing surface. 2) Provide dimensioned drawing showing seam layout and layout of all field markings (tufted and inlaid) prior to material fabrication. H. Maintenance manuals: submit three (3) copies of maintenance manuals, including the following: 1) Instructions for the proper care and maintenance of the artificial turf system, including painting and striping. 2) Methods and frequency recommended for maintaining optimum condition under anticipated use conditions. 3) Precautions against materials and methods, which may be detrimental to materials and performance. I. Warranties: submit three (3) copies of product and system warranties. J. Third-party insurance policy: if the artificial turf system includes coverage by a third- party insurer, submit three (3) copies of the policy. (not the declarations page)

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Contractor qualifications: engage an experienced installer to perform the work of this Section who has completed a minimum of 10 projects using artificial turf systems similar to the one specified herein in a proven manner, and who is acceptable to the

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manufacturer. The artificial turf installer shall demonstrate conformance with the following qualifications: 1) Must have been actively installing the same artificial turf system for a minimum of three years. 2) Must directly employ the installers of the artificial turf system. 3) Must employ supervisors who are certified by the manufacturer. B. Foreman qualifications: engage an experienced foreman who shall be responsible for supervising installation crews. Submit the resume for the supervising foreman which shall demonstrate his experience and qualifications to install the system proposed herein. The foreman shall be present on-site throughout the entire installation of the artificial turf. Replacement of the foreman during installation shall be subject to the approval of the Owner. C. All designs, markings layouts and materials shall conform to all currently applicable National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules and other standards that may apply to this type of artificial turf installation. D. Manufacturer’s standards: the installation of the artificial turf shall be performed in strict conformance with the manufacturer’s written installation instructions, unless modified in this Section.

1.9 WARRANTY A. General Warranty: the special warranty specified in this Article shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents. B. Special Warranty: the contractor shall warrant the usability and playability of the complete artificial turf field system for its intended uses. The warranty coverage shall not be prorated nor limited to the amount of the usage. The artificial turf system and installation warranty shall provide for the following: 1) Full coverage for a minimum of eight (8) years from the date of final acceptance. 2) Materials and workmanship. 3) Premature wear and tear; provided the material is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s written maintenance instructions. a) The exposed turf surface shall not decrease more than 10%, nor exceed 30% during the warranty period. Portions of the field that fail to meet these standards shall be replaced in both materials and labor by the Contractor. 4) That the materials installed meet or exceed the product specifications. 5) That the materials will not fade due to Ultraviolet exposure. 6) Shock-absorbing requirements: a) The synthetic surface manufacturer shall retain a third party certified testing laboratory and shall perform G-Max testing at the completion of installation

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and during each year of the life of the Guarantee. Testing laboratory shall also inspect the field, make recommendations to the Owner about maintenance being done and sign off Owners maintenance logs. 1. Testing shall be performed at the center field, at the goal locations for all sports, and at 10 yards inside the corners. A minimum of 15 areas shall be tested every year. 2. Testing shall consist of shock attenuation per ASTM F-355 a. G-Max shall not change more than 5% (five percent) at any one location per year over the life of the Guarantee. b. G-Max test results at each location shall not be less than 120, and not more than 130 at the time of installation.

(1) In cases where the results of the above testing exceed the specified values, the condition shall be corrected by the synthetic surface manufacturer. The synthetic surface manufacturer shall provide adequate information and re- testing to confirm that the mitigation measures were effective. c. At no time in the life of the Guarantee shall the G-Max exceed 175 at any one location on the field. Results of this testing shall be provided to the Owner and Engineer for review. d. All testing shall be performed by a certified independent lab and paid for by the Contractor. e. Results shall be submitted directly to the Owner. 7) Provide repair or replacement of such portions of the installed playing surface that are no longer serviceable in order to maintain a serviceable and playable surface. 8) A single source covering workmanship and all self-manufactured or procured materials. 9) Guarantee the availability of replacement material for the artificial turf system installed for the full warranty period.

1.10 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Field measurements: verify the existing conditions. No adjustments will be made to the Contract Sum for variations in the existing conditions. B. Existing utilities: do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by the Owner or others unless permitted in writing by the Architect and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated. C. Weather limitations: proceed with construction only when weather conditions permit the work to be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions and warranty requirements.

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Acceptable manufacturers for the artificial turf systems include the following: 1) “FieldTurf” as manufactured by FieldTurf Inc. 8088 Montview , TMR- Montreal, Canada. Tel. 800-724-2969. 2) “A Turf” as manufactured by A Tur Inc., 505 Aero Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 142225. Tel. 716-204-0748 3) “Sprinturf” as manufactured by Sprinturf, 994 Old Eagle School Road, Wayne, PA 19087. Tel. 610-828-6500. 4) “ProGrass” as manufactured by ProGrass LLC, 960 Penn Avenue, Suite 810, , PA 15222. Tel. 412-434-6003. 5) “Shaw Sports Turf” as manufactured by Shaw Sports Turf, 185 South Industrial Boulevard, Calhoun, GA 30701. Tel. 866-703-4004

2.2 SYSTEM COMPONENT A. Artificial Grass: 1) The artificial grass should be designed for the following sports: a) Soccer b) Boys/Girls Lacrosse c) Field d) Football 2) The installed artificial grass slit-film/monofilament field shall have the following properties:

Standard Property Specification Pile Yarn Type 100% UV-resistant polyethylene Yarn Color Green Yarn Structure – A Slit-Film ASTM D1577 Min. Yarn Denier - A 5,000 Yarn Structure – B Monofilament Min. Yarn Denier – B 10,000 ASTM D5823 Pile Height 2 1/4” ASTM D5848 Min. Pile Weight 40oz/square yard ASTM D5848 Min. Primary Backing 6oz/square yard ASTM D5848 Min. Secondary Backing 20oz/square yard ASTM D5848 Min. Total Weight 80oz/square yard ASTM D1335 Min. Tuft Bind (Without Infill) 8lbs ASTM D5034 Grab Tear (Width) 200 lbs/force ASTM D5034 Grab Tear (Length) 200 lbs/force

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ASTM D4491 Carpet Permeability >20 inches/hour Pill Flammability Pass 3) Turf products with a coated or non-drain thru backing must include perforations in the backing. Perforations shall be a minimum of 3/16 inch diameter clear opening with a uniform maximum spacing of 4 inches on center. Perforations shall be full diameter with no residue or hanging fibers remaining. Turf products with permeable backing do not require perforations. A minimum percolation rate of 20 inches per hour shall be provided for the backing and turf fiber material as verified by an independent testing agent. B. Infill Materials 1) Base Bid: a) Sand and Rubber infill (Manufacturer’s Standard Proportions): 1. Rubber Infill: Ground SBR mesh free of metal, nonmetal fibers, and contaminants; mesh size as recommended by synthetic grass surfacing manufacturer. 2. Sand Infill: Uniformly sized silica sand free of silts, clays, and contaminants, and of subangular or rounder shape according to ASTM F 1632; mesh size as recommended by synthetic grass surfacing manufacturer. 2) Add Alternate 1: a) Manufacturer’s alternates: 1. Provide up to 3 alternates included but not limited to organic, coated or composite materials. C. Shock Pad: 1) Any infill system that requires an in-situ shock pad system as a force reduction vehicle shall be designed and tested by the contractor to show compliance with the shock-absorbing requirements. D. Glued Seams/Lines 1) If seams are to be glued, adhesives for bonding tufted synthetic turf shall be one- part moisture cured polyurethane obtained from a single manufacturer, Nordot #34G or approved equal. Modify the adhesive as recommended by the Manufacturer during adverse weather conditions. 2) All non-tufted line markings shall be shaved in and glued, unless otherwise approved by Architect/Engineer. a) Use heated roofing type glue to be approved prior to use. b) If shaved, top of turf fiber shall be trimmed flush with adjacent fiber. 3) Supplemental seaming tape/backing material shall be used for all inlay markings that are cut thru the turf product backing. Minimum seaming tape width 16”.

2.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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A. Turf: shall be delivered in rolls of 15’ minimum width. B. Edge fastening: turf/backing shall be securely fastened along the full length of its perimeter as shown on the details.

2.4 MATERIALS A. Geotextile: non-woven fabric similar to Mirafi S600, or approved substitute. B. Base course: No. 67: Material shall comply with Section M.01.01 of the Standard Specifications respectively. C. Cap stone: No. 8 Stone: Material shall comply with Section M.01.01 of the Standard Specifications respectively. D. Underdrainage piping: 6” diameter perforated high-density, polyethylene pipe as manufactured by Advanced Drainage Systems, or approved substitute. Provide all couplings and fittings necessary for a complete installation. E. Collector drain: 12” diameter high-density, polyethylene pipe as manufactured by Advanced Drainage Systems, or approved substitute. Provide all couplings and fittings necessary for a complete installation. F. Perimeter curb: concrete. See Section 321313 “Concrete Paving”. G. Nailer: 2 x 6 plastic/wood composite material. H. Artificial turf: See System Components. I. Infill materials: See System Components. J. Field Lining of the Synthetic field shall be permanently tufted for soccer, football, women’s lacrosse, men’s lacrosse, and as noted below. 1) All inlaid lines will be tufted in the factory to the extent practical. The use of field inlaid lines will be kept to a minimum. The lining for all sports shall be four (4”) inches in width, unless noted otherwise, and colors as follows: a) Soccer White b) Men’s Lacrosse Yellow c) Woman’s lacrosse Red d) Field Hockey Blue e) Football Green

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION A. Examine the subgrade and the conditions under which the artificial turf is to be installed. Installation of the artificial turf shall not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions, if any, have been corrected.

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B. The installer of the artificial turf shall inspect the subgrade to ensure that it has been properly prepared and is ready for installation of the geotextile. Inspection shall consist of the following: 1) Verify that lines and grades are in conformance with the Drawings. Grades shall be checked utilizing a laser level with spot elevations plotted on a 10’ o.c. grid. The subgrade shall be prepared to tolerances of not more than ¼” in 10’ to allow for even drainage. 2) Verify that the subgrade has been compacted to not less than 95% maximum obtainable density, in conformance with ASTM D1557. 3) Verify that there are no soft spots. 4) Verify that there is no topsoil or other organic materials present in the subgrade.

3.2 SUBGRADE PREPARATION A. Subgrade shall be smooth, hard, and dry, prior to installation of the geotextile. Notify the Architect following completion of subgrade preparation to allow for inspection and compaction testing. Do not proceed with installation of the geotextile until approval by the Architect. Excavate trenches for perimeter drainage as detailed.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF BASE COURSE / CHOKE STONE LAYER A. Geotextile: place geotextile on prepared subgrade. Overlap edges of adjacent rolls by 18” minimum. Wrap geotextile under and around collector drain trench as detailed. B. Underdrainage piping: install at locations as shown on the Drawings. Secure underdrainage piping to geotextile with duct tape to prevent movement during placement of the base course. C. Quality control: grading of base course and choke stone shall be performed with laser-guided grading equipment – no exceptions. D. Base course: install the base course in such a manner as to avoid damage to the geotextile or prepared subgrade. Spread material from stockpiles laid along the sidelines, working from sideline to centerline parallel to the underdrainage system. Compact base course with vibratory roller to completely settle material. Proof roll and mark “soft spots” for additional rolling or correction. Place choke stone layer and grade to required lines and grades. The finished surface of the choke stone layer shall slope at 0.5% from the center longitudinal axis of the field toward the sidelines, as shown on the Drawings. The finished surface shall not vary from the specified grade by more than ¼” in 10’ when measured in any direction using a 10’ straightedge. E. Collector drain: install collector drain as detailed. Connect underdrainage to collector drain using all necessary pipe couplers and reducers and fasten securely. Carefully backfill perimeter drainage trench to avoid disturbance to piping. F. Testing of base course: the base course / cap stone layer shall be tested for permeability per ASTM D3385 (double-ring) testing methods. Test samples shall be taken at the rate of one per 5000 square feet of surface area. Acceptable permeability shall be no less than 0.01 centimeters per second. Documented test results shall be submitted to the Architect for review and approval prior to installation of the turf

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carpet. Contractor shall be responsible for correcting deficiencies in base course permeability at no additional cost to the Contract Sum.

3.4 INSTALLATION OF ARTIFICIAL TURF A. Manufacturer’s recommendations: the contractor shall strictly follow the recommendations of the artificial turf manufacturer for all installation procedures and requirements. B. Artificial turf carpet: avoid disturbance to prepared base course. Repair any damage to the base course and re-compact prior to proceeding with installation of the carpet. Lay artificial carpet loose across the field, stretch and attach to perimeter edge detail. Attach each roll of carpet to the adjacent roll in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Rolls of carpet shall be of sufficient length for full cross-field installation. C. Seams: all seams shall be flat, tight and permanent with no separation or fraying. No head or cross seams shall be permitted, except as required for inlaid fabric striping. D. Infill materials: place infill materials into carpet at rate and depth per manufacturer’s recommendations. Place infill materials in numerous lifts using special broadcasting equipment to produce a layered system as required. The turf shall be raked and brushed properly as the infill is applied. Apply infill materials only when turf is dry. E. Lines and field markings: provide tufted lines and inlaid lines in accordance with the approved shop drawings.

3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION A. Cleaning: upon completion of installation, clean all playing surfaces of foreign matter. Contractor shall provide all labor, supplies and equipment as necessary for final cleaning of surfaces and installed items. B. Protection: provide final protection and maintain conditions to ensure that the playing surface is without damage or deterioration at the time of final acceptance.

3.6 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS A. Maintenance equipment: at no additional cost to the Contract Sum, the contractor shall provide to the Owner all equipment and accessories necessary to properly maintain the artificial turf. All maintenance equipment shall be of a design as recommended and approved by the artificial turf manufacturer for the proper maintenance of the artificial turf system. B. Maintenance equipment provided by the Contractor shall be capable of performing the following functions: 1) Sweeping – during a single pass, the sweeper shall remove all foreign surface debris from the field and collect it into an attached bin that can be easily unloaded. Any infill material that is collected shall be returned to the field. Sweeping equipment shall be capable of sweeping a minimum of an 8’ wide path in a single pass. Smaller units may be ganged together in order to achieve the

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minimum width. Sweeping equipment shall be similar to “Estate Master” model Lawn Sweeper as manufactured by Parker; or approved substitute. 2) Grooming – during a single pass, the groomer shall level the infill materials and groom the pile fibers to stand upright and uniform. The groomer shall operate utilizing rotating synthetic bristle brushes that can be set at a variety of heights. At no setting shall the groomer damage the fibers. Grooming equipment shall be similar to “GreensGroomer” synthetic sports turf groomer with “GreensSlicer” spring tine rake; or approved substitute. C. Sweeping and grooming may be accomplished by a single piece of tractor-towed equipment provided the Contractor can demonstrate satisfactory performance of both functions. If not, separate pieces of equipment shall be provided for each function. Equipment shall be non-powered with standard towing hitch to connect to the Owner’s tractor vehicles. The contractor shall be responsible for verifying the type of hitch attachment with the Owner. Minimum width of brushes for both pieces of equipment shall be 4’. D. Maintenance instructions: the Contractor shall schedule a meeting with the Owner’s representative(s) to demonstrate the operation of the maintenance equipment. The Contractor shall provide a detailed demonstration of the use and maintenance of the equipment including adjustments and cleaning of the equipment, frequency of use and all other requirements for proper operation of the maintenance equipment. E. Repair materials: at no additional cost to the Contract Sum, the contractor shall provide to the Owner the following materials for maintenance and minor repairs: 1) Artificial turf fabric (green) – 1 piece measuring 15’ wide x 20’ long. 2) Artificial turf fabric (in each color) - 4” wide x 100’ long. 3) Infill materials – 500 lbs. 4) Seaming tape and glue – sufficient for 200 linear feet of seams. 5) Replacement brushes – one set for each piece of maintenance equipment provided.

3.7 POST-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND TESTING A. Following final acceptance and continuing through the duration of the warranty period, the artificial turf installer shall visit the project site once per year to perform the following inspection and testing services. 1) Inspection: inspect all seams and interfaces along perimeter for continuity. Repair deficiencies and problem areas as necessary. Notify the Owner of any other problems that may occur. 2) Testing for shock absorbency: obtain Gmax readings from a minimum of 15 different locations on the field in accordance with ASTM F355. If Gmax readings exceed specified requirements, agitate infill materials and re-test until compliance with specified requirements are met.

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