Gridd Specifications
The Gridd system gives you the power to change®.
Specification Summary
Gridd is a patented all-steel, easy to assemble, low-profile access floor system consisting of modular components that form an accessible, underfloor cavity for power, voice, and data cabling. View Product Selection Guidelines to learn more.
(370mm x 370mm x 40mm)
(370mm x 370mm x 70mm)
(198mm x 198mm)
(298mm x 5mm)
Product Dimensions
Base Unit/FA-7001 14.6” x 14.6” x 2.75”
Base Unit/FA-4001 14.6” x 14.6” x 1.6”
Corner Plate/FA-4002 7.8” x 7.8”.
Channel Plate/FA-4003 11.7” x 5”.
Reinforcing Leg/FA-4110 0.625” x 1.6”
Reinforcing Leg/FA-7110 0.625” x 2.75”
Overall System adds 5 PSF to building dead load.
Cable Capacity
- Gridd40: 45 Cat6 or 19 Cat6A cables at 40% capacity
- Gridd70: 86 Cat6 or 38 Cat6A cables at 40% capacity
*High capacity components increase cable capacity
Material Construction
- Grade 40 ASTM A653 Steel HD G40 Galvanized (Standard and Reinforced Floor System)
- 2011-T3 or 6061-T6 Aluminum (Reinforcing Legs)
Gridd Reinforced
The Reinforced and Reinforced Plus systems use reinforced corner plates, channel plates, and base units to increase the load rating of the standard Gridd system.
Reinforcing Leg/FA-4110 0.625” x 1.6”
Reinforcing Leg/FA-7110 0.625” x 2.75”
Country of Origin
United States of America
Electrical
The Gridd low-profile access floor is not part of the grounding system. It is not intended to enclose splices or other wiring required to be enclosed in a raceway as defined in the NEC, Art. 100. All wiring/cabling installed under the floor must conform to the applicable sections of the National Electrical Code (NEC).*
*FreeAxez manufactures listed electrical components both field wired and modular systems. For more information on the Gridd Power Components please see the Gridd Power Page.
Listings
The Gridd system complies with the intent of the provisions of the following codes and regulations certified by an IAPMO UES Evaluation:
- 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012, and 2009 International Building Code® (IBC)
- 2013 Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC)
- 2023 City of Los Angeles Building Code (LABC)
- 2022 California Building Code (CBC)
Acoustical
- The Gridd Systems are used in acoustically sensitive environments.
- Gridd installation details are available to preserve a Sound Transmission Class Rating (STC) up to 55.
- The Gridd Systems enhance Delta Impact Insulation Class (DIIC) and Impact Insulation Class (IIC) ratings relative to a standard concrete subfloor.
- The Gridd System provides a comparable Sound Power rating to spaces with standard concrete subfloors.
Seismic
The Gridd System meets the requirements for a Special Seismic Certificate of Compliance of UBC-1997/IBC-2015/CBC-2013/ASCE 7-16 with an Importance Factor of 1.5.*
*All load carrying units and other heavy equipment shall be anchored directly to the existing structure so as to resist design seismic loads. All attachments to the access flooring shall be engineered by others.
Coating
Minimum G40 Galvanization (Standard/Reinforced Floor System)
Sustainability
Environmental Product Declaration
- No VOCs, ensuring healthier indoor air quality
- LEED v4 pre-check for sustainability verification
- Low ecological toxicity compared to other systems
Gridd is GreenSpec listed and BuildingGreen approved.
Gridd contributes to the Circular Economy:
- Uses recycled materials
- Is compatible with non-plenum rated cable
- Is 100% recyclable
- Is 100% reusable