STD-AUWA DL3O-ENGL 1556 MM 0783350 OSO4832 732 Mi ‘American Water Works Association ANSUAWWA D130-96 (Revision of ANSVAWWA D130-87) a AWWA STANDARD FOR FLEXIBLE-MEMBRANE-LINING AND FLOATING-COVER MATERIALS FOR POTABLE WATER STORAGE xm Effective date: Dee. 1, 1996, First edition approved by AWWA Board of Directors Jan, 26, 1987, This edition approved Feb. 4, 1996, Approved by American National Standards Institute Sept. 6, 1996. AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80235 Aprit 2, 1998 “orsaaa3, pps eee eree erSTD-AWWA DL30-ENGL 1994 MM 0783350 0504833 £79 mm AWWA Standard ‘This document is an American Water Works Association (AWWA) standard. It is not a specification. AWWA standards describe minimum requirements and do not contain all of the engineering and administrative information normally contained in specifications. The AWWA standards usually con- ‘tain options that must be evaluated by the user of the standard. Until each optional feature is specified by the user, the product or service is not fully defined. AWWA publication of a standard does not constitute endorsement of any product or product type, nor does AWWA test, corti approve any product. The use of AWWA standards is entirely voluntary. AWWA standards intended to represent a consensus of the water supply industry that the product described will provide satisfactory service. When AWWA revises or withdraws this standard, an official notioe of action will be placed on the first page of the classified advertising section of Journal AWWA. The action becomes effective on the first day of the month following the month of Journal AWWA publi- cation of the official notice. American National Standard ‘An American National Standard implies a consensus of those substantially concerned with its scope ‘and provisions. An American National Standard is intended as a guide to aid the manufacturer, the consumer, and the general public. The existence of an American National Standard does not in any respect preclude anyone, whether that person has approved the standard or not, from manufactur- ing, marketing, purchasing, or using products, processes, or procedures not conforming to the stan- dard, American National Standards are subject to periodic review, and users are cautioned to obtain the latest editions. Producers of goods made in conformity with an American National Standard are enopuraged to state on their own responsibility in advertising and promotional materials or on tags or labels that the goods are produced in conformity with particular American National Standards. Cavtion Novice: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval date on the front cover of this standard indicates completion of the ANSI approval process. This American National Standard may be revised or withdrawn at any time. ANSI procedures require that action be taken ‘to reaffirm, revise, or withdraw this standard no later than five years from the date of publication Purchasers of American National Standards may receive current information on all standards by calling or writing the American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., New York, NY 10036; (212) 642-4900. Copyright © 1996 by American Water Works Association Printed in USA. Aprit oz, 1998 “orsaasa7 pps eee eree erSTD. AWWA DL3O-ENGL 1996 MM 0783350 0504834 SoS mm Committee Personnel ‘The AWWA Standards Committee on Flexible Reservoir Covers and Liners for Potable Water Storage, which developed and revised this standard, had the following personnel at the time of approval: Robert L. Nichols, Chair Ray Taylor, Secretary Consumer Members O.E. Bluth, Consultant, St. George, Utah (AWWA) G.A. Radek, Metropolitan Utilities District, Omaha, Neb. cawwa) MM. Sakado, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Los Angeles, Calif. cawwa) Ronald Spradling, FE. Weymouth Filtration Plant, La Verne, Calif. (AWWA) PLE. Tomes, Cincinnati Water Works, Cincinnati, Ohio (AWWA) General Interest Members BRR. Elms," Standards Engineer Liaison, AWWA, Denver, Colo. (AWWA) Philip Gatsoulis, Montgomery Watson, Pasadena, Calif. cawwa) David Kittredge, Montgomery Watson, Boston, Mass, (NEWWA) RL. Nichols, Freese & Nichols Inc., Webb City, Mo. cawwa) JR. Paschal, NSF International, Ann Arbor, Mich. (NSF) RE. Roughton, Leedshill-Herkenhoff Inc., Albuquerque, N.M. cawwa) L&C. Rodman,” Council Liaison, Black & Veatch, Kansas City, Mo. cawwa) Producer Members G.G. Emerson, Serrot Corporation, Huntington Beach, Calif. (AWWA) D.H. Gerber, C.W. Neal Corporation, Hollister, Calif. (AWWA) D.J. McCullough, Water Saver Company, Denver, Colo, (AWWA) LR. Schader, JPS Elastomeries Corporation, Salem, Ore. cawwa) Ray Taylor, Fabritank by Amfuel, Pinehurst, N.C. cAWWa) WM. Mow,’ Amfuel, Magnolia, Ark. (AWWA) “Liaison, nonvoting ‘Alternate Aprit 2, 1998 “oreaas21 pps eee eree erSTD-AUWA DL3Q-ENGL 1996 MM 0789350 0504835 44) mm Contents AIL AWWA standards follow the general format indicated subsequently. Some variations from this format may be found ina particular standard. SEC. Foreword I Introduction... LA — Background IB History. LC Acceptance. I Special Issues. Ul Use of This Standard... TILA Purchaser Options and Alternatives... TILB Modification to Standard IV Major Revisions V Comments Standard 1 General 11 Scope. 12 Purpose... 13 Application 2 References. SEC. PAGE Definitions... Requirements Permeation... Extractables Materials. Material Construction Requirements. Fabricatior Verification...... Packaging and Shipping Affidavit of Compliance... ‘Thickness Requirements for Flexible-Membrane Material. Aprit 02, 1998 “oreaasss Previous page is blankSTD-AUWA DL30-ENGL 19956 MM 0783950 OSO483b 388 A Foreword ‘This foreword is for information only and is not part of AWWA D130. 1. Introduction LA. Background. ‘The purpose of ANSVAWWA D130 is to provide direction and guidance in selecting and purchasing flexible-membrane materials used to line or cover potable water reservoirs. The standard is based on the accumulated knowl- edge and experience of purchasers, consulting engineers, manufacturers, fabricators, and installers of flexible-membrane liners and floating covers. The standard should be used in conjunction with AWWA Manual M25, Flexible-Membrane Covers and Linings for Potable Water Reservoirs, and with NSF International Inc.” (NSF) Stan- dard 54, to define suitable application for use of these materials. Use of NSF 54. NSF has published a consensus standard, NSF 54—Flexible ‘Membrane Liners, which is frequently referenced in ANS/AWWA D130 to establish pertinent criteria, parameters, and tests for flexible-membrane materials for liners and floating covers for potable water storage application. Specifically, Sec. 3 of NSF 54, subsection 3.0.3, Installation Condition, defines the weathering resistance requirements for exposed lining materials in conjunction with part 11 of Appendix A of that standard. Subsection 3.1, Materials Properties, presents a series of tables defining the test methods and the minimum acceptable values for flexible-membrane materials of manufacturers subscribing to the voluntary NSF 54. Under the heading “Special Categories of Equipment, Products and Services,” the listing sets forth the manufacturer's name, product, trade designation, material classification, support condition, and intended product service. These annual listings provide the reader with a ready reference to assist in material selection. 1B. History. This is the first revision of ANSVAWWA D130-87, Standard for Flexible-Membrane-Lining and Floating-Cover Materials for Potable Water Storage. As in the first edition, ANSVAWWA D130 emphasizes potable water contact require- ments for liners and floating covers and defines the unique material requirements for that purpose. In 1975, AWWA appointed a committee to study and report on the adaptability of flexible-membrane liners and floating covers for use within the water industry. ‘The committee presented its report at the 1975 AWWA annual conference. This re- port included a recommendation to appoint a task group to prepare a standard for the use of flexible-membrane linings and floating covers. Subsequently, the AWWA Standards Committee on Flexible Reservoir Covers and Linings for Potable Water Storage was established in June 1976. The initial goal of the committee was to prepare a manual with guidelines for design, installation, and maintenance of a flexible-membrane floating cover or lin- ing, or both. The committee completed a first draft of the manual in February 1983 and submitted it for consideration by the AWWA Standards Council later that same year. The first edition, designated ANSVAWWA D130-87 was approved by the AWWA Board of Directors on Jan. 26, 1987, and by ANSI on May 28, 1987. This edition was approved by the AWWA Board of Directors on Feb. 4, 1996. “NSF International, 3475 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106, don oz, 1998STD-AWWA DL3O-ENGL 1996 MM 0783350 OS04837 214 mm LC. Acceptance. In May 1985, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) entered into a cooperative agreement with a consortium led by NSF International (NSF) to develop voluntary third-party consensus standards and a cer- tification program for all direct and indirect drinking water additives. Other mem- bers of the original consortium included the American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AWWARF) and the Conference of State Health and Environ- mental Managers (COSHEM). The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) joined later. In the United States, authority to regulate products for use in, or in contact, with, drinking water rests with individual states.” Local agencies may choose to impose requirements more stringent than those required by the state, To evaluate the health effects of products and drinking water additives from such products, state and local agencies may use various references, including 1. An advisory program formerly administered by USEPA, Office of Drinking Water, discontinued on Apr. 7, 1990. 2. Specific policies of the state or local agency. 3. ‘Two standards developed under the direction of NSF, ANSI/NSF* 60, Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects, and ANSI/NSF 61, Drinking Water System Components—Health Effects, 4, Other references, including AWWA standards, Food Chemicals Codex, Water Chemicals Coder,§ and other standards considered appropriate by the state or local agency. Various certification organizations may be involved in certifying products in accordance with ANSUNSF 61. Individual states or local agencies have authority to accept or accredit certification organizations within their jurisdiction. Accreditation of certification organizations may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Appendix A, “Toxicology Review and Evaluation Procedures,” to ANSUNSF 61 does not stipulate a maximum allowable level (MAL) of a contaminant for sub- stances not regulated by a USEPA final maximum contaminant level (MCL). The MALs of an unspecified list of “unregulated contaminants” are based on toxicity testing guidelines (noncarcinogens) and risk characterization methodology (carcino- gens). Use of Appendix A procedures may not always be identical, depending on the certifier. ANSI/AWWA D130 does not address additives requirements. Thus, users of this standard should consult the appropriate state or local agency having jurisdiction in order to 1. Determine additives requirements including applicable standards. 2, Determine the status of certifications by all parties offering to certify prod- ucts for contact with, or treatment of, drinking water. 3. Determine current information on product certification, IL. Special Issues. This standard has no applicable information for this section. "Persons in Canada, Mexico, and non-North American countries should contact the appropriate authority having jurisdiction. ‘American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., New York, NY 10036, NSF International, 3475 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. SBoth publications available from National Academy of Sciences, 2102 Constitution Ave. N.W,, Washington, DC 20418. Rprit oz, 1998 “orsaase7 pps eee eree erSTD-AWWA DL3O-ENGL 1996 MM 0783350 OS04838 150 me IIL. Use of This Standard. AWWA has no responsibility for the suitability or ‘compatibility of the provisions of this standard to any intended application by any user, Accordingly, each user of this standard is responsible for determining that the standard’s provisions are suitable for and compatible with that user’s intended application. TILA. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. ‘The following items should be cov- ered in the purchaser's specifications: 1, General site conditions: temperature, wind, and precipitation extremes; snow loadings; exposure to sunlight; and susceptibility to flooding. 2. Description of existing or proposed facilities: dimensions of spatial rel tionships; size and location of valves, inlet-outlet. piping, sumps, underdrains, air— gas vents, and leakage monitoring system; and type, age, and general condition of construction materials. 3, Soil/foundation conditions: test hole data; depth and seasonal variation of groundwater level; soil gradations, densities, and bearing values; slope stability in« ces; and soil organic content. 4, Project conditions: physical dimensions and spatial relationships; volume, capacity, and operating range; overflow elevation; grade of side slopes; size and lo tion of appurtenances, such as valves, inlet-outlet piping, sumps, underdrains, air gas vents, and leakage monitoring system; and other related information. 5. Provisions for membrane anchoring: mechanical or buried membrane ter- mination system, 6. Provisions for liner sealing and floating cover protection at inlet, outlet, and overflow structures. 7. Number and location of access hatches in the floating cover for internal maintenance and repair. 8, Details of the rainwater removal system and of the sump and float layout for the floating-cover membrane, 9. Provisions for soil sterilization to prevent vegetative growth and gas gen- eration beneath the liner membrane. 10. Leakage permitted and the method for determining leakage (Sec. 4.5.2.4). 11. Material and installation warranty requirements. 12. Whether an affidavit of compliance is required (Sec. 6.3). IILB. Modification to Standard. Any modification to the provisions, definitions, or terminology in this standard must be provided in the purchaser's specifications. IV. Major Revisions. Major changes made to the standard in this revision include the following: 1. The format has been changed to AWWA standard style. 2. An acceptance clause (See. I.C) has been added and the definitions of par- ties (Sec. 3) have been revised to approved wording. 3. Sec. 4.5.1.4, Protection of materials, has been added. V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard, please call the AWWA Standards and Materials Development Department, (303) 794- ‘7711 ext. 6283, FAX (303) 795-1440, or write to the department at 6666 W. Quincy Ave., Denver, CO 80235. dont tz, 1996STD-AWWA DL3O-ENGL 1956 Ml 0783350 0504839 097 mm ‘American Water Works Association \ ANSVAWWA D130-96 (Revision of ANSVAWWA D130-87) AWWA STANDARD FOR FLEXIBLE-MEMBRANE-LINING AND FLOATING-COVER MATERIALS FOR POTABLE WATER STORAGE SECTION 1: GENERAL Sec. 1.1 Scope This standard pertains to linings and floating covers manufactured from flexible- membrane materials supplied in sheet form for lining, covering, or lining and cover- ing potable water reservoirs. AWWA Manual M25, Flexible-Membrane Covers and Linings for Potable Water Reservoirs, complements this standard by providing supplemental definitions of terms, as well as design, installation, operation, and maintenance considerations for flexible-membrane systems. Sec. 1.2 Purpose ‘The main purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers, and suppliers with the minimum requirements for flexible-membrane-lining and floating-cover materials for potable water storage, including materials, materials construction, fabrication, and installation, Sec. 1.3 Application This standard can be referenced in specifications for purchasing and receiving flexible-membrane-lining and floating-cover materials for potable water storage. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and then only to flexible-membrane-lining and floating-cover materials for potable water storage. dont tz, 1996STD- AWWA DI3O-ENGL 1996 Ml 0783350 OSO4840 809 mm 2 awwaD1s0.96 SECTION REFERENCES This standard references the following documents. In their latest editions, these documents form a part of this standard to the extent specified within the standard. In any case of conflict, the requirements of this standard shall prevail ASTM’ D751—Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics. NSF* 54—Flexible Membrane Liners, USEPA? Technical Resource Document, EPA/600/2-88/052—Lining of Waste Containment and Other Impoundment Facilities (Feb. 1988). SECTION _3:_ DEFINITIONS ‘The following definitions shall apply in this standard: 1. Bonded seam strength: Strength of a flexible-membrane seam as mea- sured in shear, dead load, or peel modes. Strength of seams is reported either in absolute units (eg. Ib [kg] or Ib/in, [kg/mm] of width) or as a percent of strength of the parent membrane. 2. Construetor: The party that furnishes the work and materials for place- ‘ment or installation. 3, Elongation: Extension of membranes produced by a tensile force, usually expressed in percent. 4, Fabric reinforcement: The reinforcing material or fabric encapsulated within the construction of the flexible membrane. 5. Fabricator: The person or organization that joins sheets of flexible-mem- brane sheeting material into large panels in the fabrication plant for delivery to the jobsite for installation. 6. Flexible membrane: Any number of continuous, flexible, impermeable membranes, usually ranging in thickness from 0.036 in. (0.91 mm) to 0.06 in. (2.52 mm), that may be fabricated into large panels for final assembly in the field. ‘The membrane may be nonreinforced or scrim reinforced, depending on the physical requirements of the application. Three types of flexible membranes are generally recognized: (1) plastic (thermoplastic), (2) cured elastomer, and (8) uncured elas- tomer (thermoplastic elastomer). 1. Formulation: The compounding ingredients used to produce a single-ply sheet of polymeric material used in the manufacture of a flexible membrane. 8, Manufacturer: The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces mate- rials or products. 9. Panels: The product of the assembly of two or more sections of flexible- membrane material cut and assembled by the fabricator using factory seams to form “American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Dr, West Conshohocken, PA 10428-2959. ‘NSF International, P.O. Box 1468, 3475 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106. SUS_Environmental Protection Agency, National Technical Information Service, US Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161. don oz, 1998STD-AWWA DL3Q-ENGL 1996 MM 0783350 OSONS4L 745 mm MATERIALS FOR POTABLE WATER STORAGE 3. a portion of the membrane lining or floating cover ready for field assembly by the installer. 10. Polymer: A high-molecular-weight material formed by the chemical combi- nation of monomers having either the same or different chemical composition. Ul. Purchaser: The person, company, or organization that purchases any ma- terials or work to be performed. 12. Reinforcement: See fabric reinforcement. 13. Scrim: See fabric reinforcement. 14. Seams: a. Factory seam: A continuous bond or weld made between two pieces of membrane material by the manufacturer or fabricator to produce panels. b. Field seam: A continuous bond or weld made between two pieces of membrane material by the installer to join panels together in the field. 15. Supplier: The party that supplies materials or services. A supplier may or may not be the manufacturer. 16. Unsupported membrane: A flexible membrane, one or more plies thick, without a reinforcing fabric or scrim. SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS Sec. 4.1 Permeation The selection of materials is critical for water service and distribution piping in locations where there is likelihood the pipe will be exposed to significant concentra- tions of pollutants comprised of low molecular weight petroleum products or organie solvents or their vapors. Research has documented that pipe materials such as poly- ethylene, polybutylene, polyvinyl chloride, and asbestos cement, and elastomers, such as used in jointing gaskets and packing glands, may be subject to permeation by lower molecular weight organic solvents or petroleum products. If a water pipe must pass through such a contaminated area or an area subject to contamination, consult with the manufacturer regarding permeation of pipe walls, jointing materi- als, and so forth, before selecting materials for use in that area. Sec. 4.2 Extractables Any adhesives, chemical fusion agents, or organic solvents or cleaners used in the fabrication or installation of a liner or floating cover should be as recommended by the membrane manufacturer. There should be no extractable ingredients that when dissolved in water would exceed applicable drinking water standards. Sec. 4.3 Materials Material properties tables, as defined by NSF 54, Sec. 3.1, include minimum values and appropriate ASTM test methods. All materials shall conform to those requirements. 4.3.1 Ingredients. All ingredients used in the manufacture and installation of flexible-membrane liners and floating covers shall have been approved by the appro- priate regulatory agency or agencies having jurisdiction. Only ingredients that are regulated, previously sanctioned, and generally recognized as safe or nonmigratory shall be used in the formulation or manufacture of a flexible membrane that will be don oz, 19984 STD-AWWA DL3O-ENGL 1996 MM 0783350 OSO4e42 bal mm AWWA .D130-96 in contact with potable water. The compound shall meet chemical and taste and odor requirements for potable water contact in accordance with acceptable procedures. 4.3.2 Joining materials. Any solvents or adhesives that may come in contact with potable water shall be as recommended and certified by the membrane manu- facturer for potable water use in accordance with Sec. 4.3.3. 4.3.3 Certification. Membrane materials and joining materials shall be tested and certified as suitable for potable water containment by an ANSI-certified testing laboratory or any other similarly accredited testing agency acceptable to the pur- chaser, Chemical, taste, and odor evaluations of membrane materials shall be con- ducted in accordance with test procedures set forth by the appropriate regulatory agency or agencies having jurisdiction. A copy of the certification shall be furnished to the purchaser on request. Sec. 4.4 Material Construction Requirements 44.1 Thickness of membrane. All flexible membranes shall consist of two or more plies of compound to ensure pinhole-free construction. Flexible-membrane thickness for liner or floating-cover applications shall be as shown in Table 1 of this standard. Thickness values shall be determined by ASTM D751. 4.4.2 Fabric reinforcement. All fabric reinforcement shall be completely encap- sulated between two plies of compound. Material with exposed fabric reinforcement or indication of delamination shall not be permitted. 4.4.2.1 The flexible membrane used for floating covers shall have fabric rein- forcement. Fabric reinforcement is required because of the dynamic loadings that are normally encountered by the cover membrane in service. 4.4.2.2 When tested in accordance with the grab method described in ASTM D751, the membrane fabric reinforcement shall not reduce the composite membrane elongation at rupture to less than 75 percent. 4.4.3 Unsupported liner Unsupported flexible-membrane liner, if used, shall not creep under its own weight or stretch below minimum gauge thickness during installation or normal operation. 4.4.4 Workmanship. Liner and floating-cover membranes shall be free of all manufacturing or fabricating defects, including pinholes, blisters, and unbonded sur- faces, before delivery to the purchaser. Repaired pinholes and blister areas shall maintain two or more plies of material either on the top or bottom of the finished sheet, and any patch required on a defect shall have rounded comers and shall extend a minimum of 2 in. (50 mm) beyond the defeet's edge in all directions. No loose edges shall be permitted on the exposed surface of the liner and floating-cover ‘membranes. The total area of factory patching for repair of manufacturing or fabri- cating defects shall not exceed 1 percent of the total area or 1 yd? per 100 yd? (1 m? per 100 m?) produced, whichever is least. Sec. 4.5 Fabrication 4.5.1 Factory fabrication, 4.5.1.1 Factory joints. All factory seams, lap joints, repairs, and patches shall be made using joining materials and methods recommended by the membrane manufacturer and shall be compatible with the requirements of Sec. 3.1 of NSF 54 and the material properties tables thereof, and ASTM D751, as modified by Appen- dix A of NSF 54. 4.5.1.2 Workmanship. All cut edges where reinforcing fabric is exposed shall be properly sealed. Patches shall have neatly rounded corners. No loose edges shall don oz, 1998STD-AWWA DL3O-ENGL 1996 MM 0783350 O504843 518 mm MATERIALS FOR POTABLE WATER STORAGE 5 Table | Thickness requirements for flexible-membrane material CEE Thickness mils (wm) Minimum ‘Maximum Tolerance Covers: 45 (2,140) 60 (1,520) #4 (100) Liners 36 (910) = 43 (75) be permitted on the top side of the factory fabricated seam or at lap joints or patches. An unbonded lap edge on the bottom side of a factory seam is permitted, except within 6 in, (152 mm) from the end of a sheet where the lap field seam is made. 4.5.2 Field installation. 4.5.2.1 Field joints, All field seams, lap joints, penetrations, terminations, re- pairs, and patches shall be made using materials and methods recommended by the membrane manufacturer, shall be compatible with the requirements of this standard (Sec. 4.3.2), and shall produce field joints that meet. or exceed published seam re- quirements for factory seams, as defined by Sec. 3.1 of NSF 54 and the material properties tables thereof, and by ASTM D751, as modified in Appendix A of NSF 54, 4.52.2 Qualifications. The installer shall be approved by the flexible-mem- brane material manufacturer as being qualified to install the flexible-membrane ma- terial to be used by the purchaser. 4.5.2.3 Workmanship. The installer shall be responsible for the field assembly of the panels using field seams to form the installed flexible-membrane liner or floating cover in accordance with the plans, specifications, and shop drawings. 4.5.2.4 Permissible leakage. During the development of the specifications, the engineer shall establish what maximum allowable leakage will be permitted, how the leakage is to be measured and calculated, and when and how the leakage test is to be performed. Leakage allowances shall take into consideration the lined area, the number of penetrations, the reservoir configuration, the subsoil conditions, and other structural and geometric conditions and constraints. Calculations of leakage rates should include environmental considerations, such as evaporation and rainfall, as appropriate. In accordance with the contract documents, some users may want to conduct a leak test before final payment and to perform a second leak test before expiration of the bonded warranty period. SECTION 5: VERIFICATION ‘This standard has no applicable information for this section, Aprit 02, 1998 “orsasiae pps eee eree erSTD-AWWA DL3O-ENGL 1996 MM 0783350 OSO4a44 454 mm 6 AWWA DI20.96 SECTION 6: DELIVERY Sec. 6.1 Marking 6.1.1 Identification requirements for flexible-membrane materials. All flexible- membrane material shall bear identification markings before shipment to the pur chaser, Such markings shall remain affixed to the membrane and shall be clearly legible during normal handling and storage. 1.2 Identification requirements for factory-fabricated panels. All factory- fabricated panels shall bear suitable identification markings before shipment to the purchaser. Such markings shall remain affixed during normal handling, storage, and installation, Sec. 6.2 Packaging and Shipping 6.2.1 Protection of materials. All factory-fabricated panels should be consoli- dated for packaging, banded to pallets and packaged, and fully enclosed in heavy cardboard or wood crates sufficient to prevent damage during shipment, storage, and jobsite positioning and operations. Pallets should not be stacked. Until needed, packaged factory fabricated panels should be stored in their original unopened pack- ages/crates, off the ground, in a dry area, and completely protected or shielded from the direct rays of the sun. If outdoors, they should be protected from direct sunlight under a light-colored heat-reflective opaque cover in a manner that preferably pro- vides a 6-in. (152-mm) minimum, free-flowing air space between the crate and the opaque cover. Sec. 6.3. Affidavit of Compliance ‘The manufacturer, fabricator, and installer of the flexible membrane shall, if specified, furnish an affidavit attesting that all installed materials comply with the requirements of this standard and of the purchaser. don oz, 1998STD-AUWA D130-ENGL 195% MM 0783350 OS04a4s 390 mm ® 1P-7.5M-44130-11/96-MG Printed on reeycled paper. Previous page is blank Apri oz, 1998 “orsasi34 Information Handling Services, 1998