Concrete Surface Flatness Tolerances and Testing
MFMA requires the general contractor to provide a concrete slab troweled smooth and flat to a tolerance of 1/8" in a 10' radius, subject to the approval of the Sport Floor Contractor.
Labor and materials necessary to put the concrete slab in acceptable condition, (high areas ground down and low areas filled with appropriate manufacturer approved leveling compounds) are the responsibility of the general contractor or concrete subcontractor.
MFMA recommends the following procedures to be used by the general contractor or concrete subcontractor to provide the appropriate slab flatness requirement:
- Plot a 5' grid on the slab surface.
- Using a 10' straight edge, move it perpendicular to the plotted grid in both directions to identify all areas requiring correction. (Note: The use of a transit or laser alone does not include measurements between the grid points.)
- All high spots should be ground level. Fill low areas with appropriate manufacturer approved leveling compound. The fill must not become brittle, crack or lose bonding to the concrete slab. This is the responsibility of the general contractor or concrete subcontractor.
Note: Please request additional guidelines if Ff/Fl numbers have been specified.
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