SPECIFY ANTI-STATIC

When considering the installation of a resin floor system whether in a new build situation or as the refurbishment of an existing floor, with the exception of areas where insulating floors are a specific requirement, it would always be prudent to recommend anti-static. When you consider the potential problems associated with static electricity, which range from health issues, plant and equipment malfunction to the potential cause of fire or explosion, recommending anti-static really is the sensible option.

STANDARDS
Different industries have varying requirements. For the munitions industry, and other explosive handling areas, the requirement would be for a fully electrically conductive floor, with an electrical resistance below 50k ohms. For hospitals and areas where solvents are stored and used, and other similar areas, the requirement would be a minimum resistance of 50k ohms and a maximum resistance of 2 meg ohms. However for more conventional use, the lower limit would be 50k ohms with an upper limit of 100 meg ohms being considered satisfactory. These figures are based upon current British Standards and British test methods and vary from country to country. It is intended to standardise all of the Cenelec countries at some future date.