The Access Flooring Association (AFA)

The soft body impact test simulates real-life drops and impacts, assessing the floor’s ability to withstand sudden shocks without damage. Learn more in the PSA: 2021 standards document: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA #AccessFloors #RaisedAccessFlooring

Raised access flooring must withstand temperature extremes without compromising its integrity. The PSA: 2021 standards document includes thermal tests to verify durability in both hot and cold conditions. Learn more: lnkd.in/eS2pUVn #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA

How does access flooring handle foot traffic? The pedestrian dynamic load test mimics 250,000 walking cycles to measure durability and minimise deflection over time. Find out more: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA #AccessFloors #RaisedAccessFlooring

Raised access floors must meet strict electrical continuity standards to prevent static discharge. The PSA: 2021 standards document ensures that all conductive components are safely bonded and grounded. Find out more: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA

Efficient air distribution is key for energy management. The PSA: 2021 standards document recommends a maximum air leakage rate of 1 l/(s.m2)@50 Pa, ensuring tight, energy-efficient flooring systems. Learn more: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA #AccessFloors

The PSA: 2021 standards document defines structural grades from Light to Extra Heavy, catering to various environments from offices to data centres. Select the right grade to ensure optimal performance and safety. Find out more: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors

The PSA: 2021 standards document specifies that panels should be easily interchangeable without damage. This flexibility simplifies maintenance and upgrades, saving time and costs. Explore more: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA #AccessFloors #AccessFlooring

The PSA: 2021 standards require panel gaps to be no more than 1mm, ensuring safety and structural integrity. This reduces trip hazards and maintains aesthetic uniformity. Download the PSA:2021 standards: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA #AccessFloors

The PSA: 2021 standards includes an air leakage rate test to ensure that raised access floors used as air plenums are sealed to reduce energy loss. Find out more about this test by downloading the PSA: 2021 Standards document: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA

Heavy foot traffic? No problem. The PSA: 2021 standards require pedestrian dynamic load tests to ensure that raised access floors can handle constant movement in busy spaces without compromising stability or longevity. theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA

The PSA: 2021 standards document specifies that all raised access floors must pass surface spread of flame tests and comply with BS9999:2017 for office buildings. Learn more: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA #AccessFloors #RaisedAccessFlooring #AccessFlooring

To find out more about the installation, maintenance and performance criteria required to comply with PSA: 2021 standards for access flooring, request a copy here: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA #AccessFloors #RaisedAccessFlooring #AccessFlooring

Did you know that raised access floors can be used as air plenums? But for effective ventilation, airtightness is key! The air leakage rate ensures that panel joints and perimeters meet the BSRIA standard of 1 l/(s.m²) @50 Pa. Find out more: theafa.com/standards #theAFA

Under the PSA: 2021 standards, pedestals for Light grade systems must have a base area of not less than 8,000mm². Medium, Heavy and Extra Heavy grade systems must have a base area of not less than 10,000mm². Find out more: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA

The concavity, convexity, twist and panel squareness are conditioned under a 5°C and 30°C bulb for 14 days to test the effect of temperature on panels. Read more in the PSA: 2021 standards document: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFlooring #AccessFlooring #PSAStandard

The PSA: 2021 standards ensure that raised access floors can withstand extreme heat without failure. Panels and pedestals must be made from non-combustible materials and all systems will be exposed to a small-scale fire test to assess heat resistance. theafa.com/standards

Raised access floors need to handle constant foot traffic and wheeled loads without weakening over time. That’s why the Pedestrian Dynamic Load Test ensures that floors withstand 250,000 cycles of foot traffic without excessive movement, wear or cracking. theafa.com/standards

To meet PSA: 2021 standards, flooring panels undergo concentrated load tests to assess structural performance. For more details, download the PSA: 2021 standards document: theafa.com/standards

Raised access floors often support power cables and IT infrastructure. Without proper grounding, there’s a risk of shock or interference. Under the PSA: 2021 standards, all metallic components of the floor system must be electrically bonded and comply with IEE wiring regulations.

An access floor should be perfectly level and interchangeable, which is why panel flatness & squareness are so important. Explore more about panel testing in the PSA: 2021 standards document: theafa.com/standards #RaisedAccessFloors #theAFA #AccessFloors #AccessFlooring