1 SCOPE

1.1 This test method covers the procedure for measuring surface frictional properties of a floor using the ramp test.

1.2 This standard (Part 1) also specifies a method of measuring the volume of the displacement spaces in floor coverings with profiled surfaces.

1.3 This test method is applicable to all types of surfaces (plain as well as self-designed/profiled).

2 REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which, through reference in the text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of these standards.