N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.42 - CARPETING
Carpets may be used in patient and non-patient occupied areas with the following exceptions: toilet rooms, bathing facilities, isolation rooms, laundry rooms, utility rooms, examination or treatment rooms, housekeeping closets:
A.
Specifications for acceptable carpeting include:
(1) carpet material which meets the standards
of the state fire marshal and is easily cleanable;
(2) pile tufts shall be a minimum of 64 per
square inch or equivalent density;
(3) rows shall be a minimum of eight per
square inch or equivalent density.
B. Installation of carpet material:
(1) Pad and carpet shall be installed
according to manufacturer recommendations;
(2) Edges of carpet shall be covered and cove
or base shoe used at all wall junctures. Seams shall be sewn or bonded together
with manufacturer recommended cement.
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