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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES
1.2 DEFINITIONS
1.3 SUBMITTALS
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.4.1 Contract Errors, Omissions, and Other Discrepancies
1.4.2 Corrective Action (CA)
1.4.2.1 Corrective Action Procedures
1.4.2.2 Implement Corrective Action
1.4.3 Coating Work Plan
1.4.4 Design Data
1.4.4.1 Containment System
1.4.5 Test Reports
1.4.5.1 Joint Sealant Qualification Test Reports
1.4.5.2 Coatings Qualification Test Reports
1.4.5.3 Metallic Abrasive Qualification Test Reports
1.4.5.4 Recycled Metallic Abrasive Field Test Reports (Daily and
Weekly)
1.4.6 Qualifications
1.4.6.1 Qualifications of Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
1.4.6.2 Qualifications of Certified Protective Coatings Specialist
(PCS)
1.4.6.3 Qualifications of Coating Inspection Company
1.4.6.4 Qualifications of QC Specialist Coating Inspector
1.4.6.5 Qualifications Of Individuals Performing Abrasive Blasting
1.4.6.6 Qualifications of Testing Laboratory for Coatings
1.4.6.7 Qualifications of Testing Laboratory for Abrasive
1.4.6.8 Qualifications of Coating Contractors
1.4.6.9 Joint Sealant Materials
1.4.6.10 Coating Materials
1.4.6.11 Coating System Component Compatibility
1.4.6.12 Non-metallic Abrasive
1.4.6.13 Metallic Abrasive

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 1.4.7 Protective Coating Specialist (PCS)
1.4.8 Pre-Application Meeting
1.5 PRODUCT DATA
1.5.1 Joint Sealant Instructions
1.5.2 Coating System Instructions
1.6 DELIVERY AND STORAGE
1.7 COATING HAZARDS
1.8 JOB SITE REFERENCES

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 JOINT SEALANT

2.2 COATING SYSTEM
2.2.1 Zinc-Rich Epoxy Primer Coat
2.2.2 Epoxy Intermediate Coat
2.2.3 Polyurethane Topcoat
2.3 COLOR IDENTIFICATION OF FUEL HANDLING AND STORAGE FACILITIES
2.4 COATING SAMPLE COLLECTION AND SHIPPING KIT
2.5 ABRASIVE SAMPLE COLLECTION AND SHIPPING KIT
2.6 TEST KITS
2.6.1 Test Kit for Measuring Chloride, Sulfate and Nitrate Ions on
Steel and Coated Surfaces
2.6.2 Test Kit for Identifying Amine Blush on Epoxy Surfaces
2.7 ABRASIVE
2.7.1 Non-metallic Abrasive
2.7.2 Metallic Abrasive
2.7.2.1 New and Remanufactured Steel Grit
2.7.2.2 Recycled Steel Grit
2.8 WHITE ALUMINUM OXIDE NON-SKID GRIT

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL OF COATINGS CONTAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

3.2 COATING AND ABRASIVE SAMPLE COLLECTION AND TESTING
3.2.1 Coating Sample Collection
3.2.2 Abrasive Sample Collection
3.2.3 Coating Sample Test Reports
3.2.4 Abrasive Sample Test Reports
3.3 SURFACES TO BE COATED
3.4 LIGHTING
3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
3.5.1 Containment
3.5.2 Automated Monitoring Requirements
3.6 SURFACE PREPARATION
3.6.1 Abrasive Blasting Equipment
3.6.2 Operational Evaluation of Abrasive
3.6.3 Surface Standard
3.6.4 Pre-Preparation Testing for Surface Contamination
3.6.4.1 Pre-Preparation Testing for Oil and Grease Contamination
3.6.4.2 Pre-Preparation Testing for Soluble Salts Contamination
3.6.5 Abrasive Blasting
3.6.6 Disposal of Used Abrasive
3.6.7 Pre-Application Testing For Surface Contamination
3.6.7.1 Pre-Application Testing for Oil and Grease Contamination
3.6.7.2 Pre-Application Testing for Soluble Salts Contamination
3.6.7.3 Pre-Application Testing for Surface Cleanliness
3.7 MIXING AND APPLICATION OF SEALANT AND COATING SYSTEM
3.7.1 Preparation of Sealant and Coating Materials for Application
3.7.1.1 Mixing Sealant, Primer and Intermediate Coat Materials

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 3.7.1.2 Mixing Topcoat Material
3.7.1.3 Pot Life
3.7.1.4 Application Conditions and Recoat Windows
3.7.2 Amine Blush Testing of Epoxy Coat Prior to Overcoating
3.7.3 Application of Coating System and Joint Sealant
3.7.3.1 Application of Primer
3.7.3.2 Application of Stripe Coat
3.7.3.3 Application of Intermediate Coat
3.7.3.4 Non-skid for Stairs and Top
3.7.3.5 Application of Topcoat
3.7.3.6 Application of Joint Sealant
3.7.3.7 Procedure for Holiday and Spot Repairs of Newly Applied
Coating
3.7.3.8 Structure Occupancy After Coating Application
3.8 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
3.9 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
3.9.1 Coating Inspector
3.9.2 Field Inspection
3.9.2.1 Inspection Requirements
3.9.2.2 Inspection Report Forms
3.9.2.3 Daily Inspection Reports
3.9.2.4 Inspection Logbook
3.9.2.5 Inspection Equipment
3.10 FINAL CLEANUP

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NOTE: This guide specification covers the
requirements for zinc-rich epoxy/epoxy/polyurethane
coating systems for the following:

1. New steel components in atmospheric service

(non-immersion) which require the highest
performance available to address severe
environments, or where life-cycle costs are
justified to avoid facility shutdowns for future
re-coatings; or where finish application
degradation, such as peeling, which jeopardizes
assets within a facility. This includes, but is not
limited to, aboveground fuel tanks, water tanks, and
piping; components identified in UFC 4-211-01
Aircraft Maintenance Hangars, cranes, and towers.

2. New structures and coating of existing

structures where all existing coating material is
being removed to bare metal.

3. Repairing and coating of galvanized surfaces.

Repair galvanizing with the zinc-rich primer, and
apply general coats of intermediate and topcoat to
all surfaces.

Coordinate surface preparation and coating systems

with applicable Division 05 and Division 08 UFGS
Sections.

Adhere to UFC 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide

Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard when editing
this guide specification or preparing new project
specification sections. Edit this guide
specification for project specific requirements by
adding, deleting, or revising text. For bracketed
items, choose applicable item(s) or insert
appropriate information.

Remove information and requirements not required in

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 respective project, whether or not brackets are
present.

Comments, suggestions and recommended changes for

this guide specification are welcome and should be
submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR).
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NOTE: To determine the requirements for maintenance
of an existing coating, a coating inspection, or
coating condition survey (CCS), as described herein,
should be accomplished prior to designing the
coating project. Without a competent inspection,
there is no reliable way to determine the type or
condition of the existing coating system. Without
knowing the existing conditions, proper (effective
and financially supportable) surface preparation or
coating system selection cannot be made.
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NOTE: This specification should be edited by an SSPC
certified Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) that
has five or more years of experience preparing
coating specifications.

The designer should not alter the products and

processes specified herein without thorough
knowledge of the need for the changes and the
implications of those changes.
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NOTE: The metric standard for measuring coating
thickness is microns (25.4 microns=1 mil - use
nominal 25 microns=1 mil).
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NOTE: This specification is for an industry
standard, 3 Coat, thin film, coating system that is
compliant with EPA VOC regulations as of June 2000:

- Epoxy coats 350 g/l 2.8 lbs/gal max. VOC

- Polyurethane Topcoat 350 g/l 2.8 lbs/gal max. VOC

The designer shall review state and local,

regulations and determine whether the coating in
this Section complies with restrictions on volatile
organic components (VOC) and other chemical
constituents.
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NOTE: Previous versions of this specification have
included a requirement for surfaces to be abrasive
blasted to SSPC 7/NACE No.4, inspected, and
repaired, prior to coating. That requirement has

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generalizing to save evaluation costs are
potentially very high. The cost of large-scale
failure of the overcoating, and complete replacement
of the coating system, is far more than the cost of
a CCS for all but the smallest projects.

The risks of overcoating can usually be avoided by

designing project to remove all existing coatings to
bare metal, then providing appropriate surface
preparation and coating application. However, the
extra costs of the coating removal, especially if
containing hazardous material, along with the cost
of surface preparation to SSPC SP 10 Abrasive Blast
to Near-White Metal, may be exorbitant compared to
the costs of maintenance overcoating where the
existing coating system is in fair-to-good condition.

Additionally, NAVFAC Design Policy Letter

DPL-09B-0001, Lead-containing Paint on
Non-residential Structures of 26 Mar 92 provides
guidance for managing paints containing lead and
other hazardous materials in place. The fact that
lead was highly used as a primer is indicative of
its value to the corrosion control industry.
Premature removal of sound lead primer is not
considered to be a good management practice.

Activities should consider an annual CCS to survey

all structures to be authorized for design in the
coming year. When accomplished for multiple
projects, the per-structure cost will decrease. By
accomplishing this survey prior to design, the basis
for design is fully identified.

The CCS can also be a very useful tool when used to

screen structures for maintenance painting
requirements. A CCS can be scoped to provide a
general inspection of many structures to screen for
near-term overcoating or recoating requirements,
and subsequent investigation can be made to provide
appropriate details for project planning and design.

It should be pointed out that the aesthetic features

of a coating do not define the coating condition;
they only describe how the coating looks. Many
coating systems have been replaced when only the
topcoat is in need of "refurbishment." Likewise,
many structures such as water tanks and fuel tanks
have had complete coating replacement when only the
roof coating needed replacement. A CCS can identify
the weak components as well as the satisfactory
components, and propose solutions to make maximum
use of existing resources.

SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC),

has published a Technology Update titled SSPC TU 3
Maintenance Overcoating. This document should be
used as a guide for scoping the CCS, for
accomplishing the CCS, and for designing the coating

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generalizing to save evaluation costs are
potentially very high. The cost of large-scale
failure of the overcoating, and complete replacement
of the coating system, is far more than the cost of
a CCS for all but the smallest projects.

The risks of overcoating can usually be avoided by

designing project to remove all existing coatings to
bare metal, then providing appropriate surface
preparation and coating application. However, the
extra costs of the coating removal, especially if
containing hazardous material, along with the cost
of surface preparation to SSPC SP 10 Abrasive Blast
to Near-White Metal, may be exorbitant compared to
the costs of maintenance overcoating where the
existing coating system is in fair-to-good condition.

Additionally, NAVFAC Design Policy Letter

DPL-09B-0001, Lead-containing Paint on
Non-residential Structures of 26 Mar 92 provides
guidance for managing paints containing lead and
other hazardous materials in place. The fact that
lead was highly used as a primer is indicative of
its value to the corrosion control industry.
Premature removal of sound lead primer is not
considered to be a good management practice.

Activities should consider an annual CCS to survey

all structures to be authorized for design in the
coming year. When accomplished for multiple
projects, the per-structure cost will decrease. By
accomplishing this survey prior to design, the basis
for design is fully identified.

The CCS can also be a very useful tool when used to

screen structures for maintenance painting
requirements. A CCS can be scoped to provide a
general inspection of many structures to screen for
near-term overcoating or recoating requirements,
and subsequent investigation can be made to provide
appropriate details for project planning and design.

It should be pointed out that the aesthetic features

of a coating do not define the coating condition;
they only describe how the coating looks. Many
coating systems have been replaced when only the
topcoat is in need of "refurbishment." Likewise,
many structures such as water tanks and fuel tanks
have had complete coating replacement when only the
roof coating needed replacement. A CCS can identify
the weak components as well as the satisfactory
components, and propose solutions to make maximum
use of existing resources.

SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC),

has published a Technology Update titled SSPC TU 3
Maintenance Overcoating. This document should be
used as a guide for scoping the CCS, for
accomplishing the CCS, and for designing the coating

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NOTE: Designers are encouraged to contact J. H.
Brandon, NFESC Code 63, 757 322-4645,
Joseph.Brandon@navy.mil prior to beginning a new
Navy design.
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NOTE: Designers are encouraged to contact the Air
Force Civil Engineering Corrosion Program Manager at
AFCEC/COSM, 139 Barnes Drive, Suite 1, Tyndall AFB,
FL 32403, Tel 850-283-6070, prior to beginning new
Air Force design.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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NOTE: This paragraph is used to list the
publications cited in the text of the guide
specification. The publications are referred to in
the text by basic designation only and listed in
this paragraph by organization, designation, date,
and title.

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when you add a Reference Identifier (RID) outside of
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the

extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by
the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM C920 (2018) Standard Specification for

Elastomeric Joint Sealants

ASTM D1200 (2010; R 2014) Viscosity by Ford Viscosity

Cup

ASTM D1640/D1640M (2014) Standard Test Methods for Drying,

Curing, or Film Formation of Organic
Coatings

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ASTM D3276 (2015; E 2016) Standard Guide for Painting
Inspectors (Metal Substrates)

ASTM D3925 (2002; R 2015) Sampling Liquid Paints and

Related Pigmented Coatings

ASTM D4285 (1983; R 2018) Indicating Oil or Water in

Compressed Air

ASTM D7127 (2017) Standard Test Method for

Measurement of Surface Roughness of
Abrasive Blast Cleaned Metal Surfaces
using a Portable Stylus Instrument

ASTM E11 (2020) Standard Specification for Woven

Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO 9001 (2015) Quality Management Systems-

Requirements

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC 7/NACE No.4 (2007) Brush-Off Blast Cleaning

SSPC AB 2 (2015; E 2016) Cleanliness of Recycled

Ferrous Metallic Abrasive

SSPC AB 3 (2003; E 2004) Ferrous Metallic Abrasive

SSPC Guide 6 (2015) Guide for Containing Surface

Preparation Debris Generated During Paint
Removal Operations

SSPC Guide 12 (1998; E 2004) Guide for Illumination of

Industrial Painting Projects

SSPC PA 1 (2016) Shop, Field, and Maintenance

Coating of Metals

SSPC PA 2 (2015; E 2018) Procedure for Determining

Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness
Requirements

SSPC QP 1 (2019) Standard Procedure for Evaluating

the Qualifications of Industrial/Marine
Painting Contractors (Field Application to
Complex Industrial Steel Structures and
Other Metal Components)

SSPC QP 5 (2012) Standard Procedure for Evaluating

the Qualifications of Coating and Lining
Inspection Companies

SSPC QS 1 (2015) Standard Procedure for Evaluating a

Contractor's Advanced Quality Management
System

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 SSPC SP 1 (2015) Solvent Cleaning

SSPC SP 10/NACE No. 2 (2007) Near-White Blast Cleaning

SSPC SP COM (2016; E 2017) Surface Preparation

Commentary for Steel and Concrete
Substrates

SSPC VIS 1 (2002; E 2004) Guide and Reference

Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by
Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL (SAE)

SAE AMS-STD-595A (2017) Colors used in Government

Procurement

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

MIL-A-22262 (1993; Rev B; Am 1 1994; Am 2 1996; Notice

1 2021) Abrasive Blasting Media Ship Hull
Blast Cleaning

MIL-DTL-24441 (2009; Rev D; Notice 1 2021) Paint,

Epoxy-Polyamide, General Specification for

MIL-DTL-24441/19 (2009; Rev C) Paint, Epoxy-Polyamide, Zinc

Primer, Formula 159, Type III

MIL-DTL-24441/31 (2009; Rev B; Notice 1 2021) Paint,

Epoxy-Polyamide, White, Formula 152, Type
IV

MIL-PRF-85285 (2012; Rev E; Notice 1 2016) Coating:

Polyurethane Aircraft and Support Equipment

MIL-STD-161 (2005; Rev G; Notice 1 2010)

Identification Methods for Bulk Petroleum
Products Systems Including Hydrocarbon
Missile Fuels

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910-SUBPART Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances

29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection

29 CFR 1910.1000 Air Contaminants

29 CFR 1926.59 Hazard Communication

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Definitions are provided throughout this Section, generally in the

paragraph where used, and denoted by capital letters.

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

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NOTE: Review Submittal Description (SD) definitions
in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit
the following list, and corresponding submittal
items in the text, to reflect only the submittals
required for the project. The Guide Specification
technical editors have classified those items that
require Government approval, due to their complexity
or criticality, with a "G." Generally, other
submittal items can be reviewed by the Contractor's
Quality Control System. Only add a "G" to an item
if the submittal is sufficiently important or
complex in context of the project.

For Army projects, fill in the empty brackets

following the "G" classification, with a code of up
to three characters to indicate the approving
authority. Codes for Army projects using the
Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for
Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office
(Engineering Division or other organization in the
District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for
Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes
following the "G" typically are not used for Navy,
Air Force, and NASA projects.

The "S" classification indicates submittals required

as proof of compliance for sustainability Guiding
Principles Validation or Third Party Certification
and as described in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES.

Choose the first bracketed item for Navy, Air Force,

and NASA projects, or choose the second bracketed
item for Army projects.
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Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S"

classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are
[for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When
used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that
will review the submittal for the Government.] Submit the following in
accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-05, Design Data

Containment System

SD-06 Test Reports

Joint Sealant Qualification Test Reports

Coatings Qualification Test Reports

Metallic Abrasive Qualification Test Reports

Coating Sample Test Reports

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 certified while accomplishing any coating inspection functions. The
coating inspection company must remain so certified for the duration of
the project. If a coating inspection company's certification expires, the
firm will not be allowed to perform any inspection functions, and all
surface preparation and coating application work must stop, until the
certification is reissued. Requests for extension of time for any delay
to the completion of the project due to an inactive certification will not
be considered and liquidated damages will apply. Notify the Contracting
Officer of any change in coating inspection company certification status.

1.4.6.4 Qualifications of QC Specialist Coating Inspector

Submit documentation that each coating inspector is employed, and

qualified to SSPC QP 5, Level III, by the selected coating inspection
company. Each inspector shall remain employed by the coating inspection
company while performing any coating inspection functions.

1.4.6.5 Qualifications Of Individuals Performing Abrasive Blasting

Submit name, address, and telephone number of each person that will be
performing abrasive blasting. Submit documentation that each blaster is
qualified by SSPC to the SSPC C-7 Dry Abrasive Blaster Qualification
Program. Each blaster shall remain qualified during the entire period of
abrasive blasting, and the Contracting Officer shall be notified of any
change in qualification status.

1.4.6.6 Qualifications of Testing Laboratory for Coatings

Submit name, address, telephone number, FAX number, and e-mail address of
the independent third party laboratory selected to perform testing of
coating samples for compliance with specification requirements. Submit
documentation that laboratory is regularly engaged in testing of paint
samples for conformance with specifications, and that persons performing
analyses are qualified.

1.4.6.7 Qualifications of Testing Laboratory for Abrasive

Submit name, address, telephone number, FAX number, and e-mail address of
the independent third party laboratory selected to perform testing of
abrasive for compliance with specification requirements. Submit
documentation that laboratory has experience in testing samples of
abrasive for conformance with specifications, and that persons performing
analyses are qualified.

1.4.6.8 Qualifications of Coating Contractors

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NOTE: If project involves removal of paint
containing hazardous materials, add requirement for
SSPC QP-2 certification in section of specification
where the hazardous paint removal is specified,
generally Section 02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION.
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NOTE: Solicitations requiring certification for
prequalification should point out the existence and
location of the certification requirement on the
PROJECT INFORMATION FORM. This requirement must be

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 pointed out in the solicitation documents for the
"prior to contract award" requirement to be
enforceable. Certification is a special
responsibility requirement pursuant to FAR 9.104-2
Special Standards. This is analogous to requiring
bidders to have a specified level of experience or
expertise and GAO has sustained these types of
special requirements.
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All Contractors and Subcontractors that perform surface preparation or

coating application shall be certified to either ISO 9001 or SSPC QP 1 and
SSPC QS 1 prior to contract award, and shall remain certified while
accomplishing any surface preparation or coating application. The
painting Contractors and painting Subcontractors must remain so certified
for the duration of the project. If a Contractor's or Subcontractor's
certification expires, the firm will not be allowed to perform any work
until the certification is reissued. Requests for extension of time for
any delay to the completion of the project due to an inactive
certification will not be considered and liquidated damages will apply.
Notify the Contracting Officer of any change in Contractor certification
status.

1.4.6.9 Joint Sealant Materials

Provide manufacturer's certification of conformance to contract

requirements.

1.4.6.10 Coating Materials

Provide manufacturer's certification of conformance to contract

requirements.

1.4.6.11 Coating System Component Compatibility

Provide certification from each manufacturer of components of the coating

system, epoxy primer, epoxy intermediate, and polyurethane topcoat, that
the supplied coating material is suitable for use in the specified coating
system. Each manufacturer shall identify the specific products, including
manufacturer's name, which their product may be used with. The
certification shall provide the name of the manufacturer that will provide
technical support for the entire system. When all coating materials are
manufactured by one manufacturer, this certification is not required.

1.4.6.12 Non-metallic Abrasive

Provide manufacturer's certification that the materials are currently

approved by the Naval Sea Systems Command and listed on the Qualified
Products Lists (QPL) for the specified materials.

1.4.6.13 Metallic Abrasive

Provide manufacturer's certification of conformance to contract

requirements and provide copies of test results.

1.4.7 Protective Coating Specialist (PCS)

The PCS shall be considered a QC Specialist and shall report to the QC

Manager, as specified in Section 01 45 00.00 10 01 45 00.00 20

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] The Military specification epoxy and polyurethane products specified in
this Section do not require approval for listing on the QPL prior to
contract award, as indicated in paragraph 3.2 of MIL-DTL-24441 and
paragraph 3.1 of MIL-PRF-85285. Testing of products by an independent
laboratory to the QUALIFICATION INSPECTION requirements of MIL-DTL-24441
and MIL-PRF-85285prior to contract award is required. See specific
submittal requirements in paragraph QUALITY ASSURANCE.

2.2.1 Zinc-Rich Epoxy Primer Coat

Epoxy polyamide, MIL-DTL-24441/19 (Formula 159, Type III).

2.2.2 Epoxy Intermediate Coat

Epoxy polyamide, MIL-DTL-24441/31 (Formula 152, Type IV, White (Tinted)).

Tint to approximately SAE AMS-STD-595A color number 27778 parchment using
pigment dispersions prepared for epoxy paint tinting. Manufacturer shall
tint material and appropriately label. All other requirements of this
Military Specification apply.

2.2.3 Polyurethane Topcoat

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NOTE: Check with the activity to determine the
desired topcoat color and finish. Generally, use
white for Navy projects and beige for Air Force
projects. Color number 17925 is white, and 27769 is
beige. FAA Safety colors are White 17875 and Orange
12197. Always specify contrasting colors between
coats. Finish schedule must reflect color selected
below.
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Polyurethane coating topcoat of MIL-PRF-85285, Type II, [White

SAE AMS-STD-595A color number 17925][Beige SAE AMS-STD-595A color number
27769 in gloss][White SAE AMS-STD-595A color number 17875, and Orange SAE
AMS-STD-595A color number 12197].

Modify paragraph 3.6.4 of MIL-PRF-85285, Viscosity and Pot Life, as

follows:

The viscosity of the admixed coating, when tested in accordance with

ASTM D1200 through a No. 4 Ford cup, shall be as follows:

Time from mix (minimum) Maximum time through a No. 4 Ford cup

Initially 30 seconds

2 hours 60 seconds

4 hours No gel

Modify paragraph 3.7.1 of MIL-PRF-85285, Drying Time, as follows:

When applied by spray techniques and when tested in accordance with

ASTM D1640/D1640M, the coating shall be set-to-touch within four hours

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 and dry-hard within eight hours (see 4.6 and table I).

[2.3 COLOR IDENTIFICATION OF FUEL HANDLING AND STORAGE FACILITIES

Piping, conduit, and tank identification shall be in accordance with

MIL-STD-161. Mark direction of fluids in accordance with MIL-STD-161.
The NATO symbol for JP-8 is F-34.

]2.4 COATING SAMPLE COLLECTION AND SHIPPING KIT

Provide a kit that contains one liter quart can for the base of each
coating material, an appropriately sized can for each activator, dipping
cups for each component to be sampled, a shipping box sized for the
samples to to be shipped, and packing material. Mark cans for the
appropriate component. Provide shipping documents, including either
pre-paid shipping or a shipper number that can be used by the QC Manager
to arrange pickup, addressed to the approved coating testing laboratory.

2.5 ABRASIVE SAMPLE COLLECTION AND SHIPPING KIT

Provide a kit that contains one suitable plastic bag or container for each
sample to be collected. Mark containers for the appropriate component.
Provide shipping documents, including either pre-paid shipping or a
shipper number that can be used by the QC Manager to arrange pickup,
addressed to the approved coating testing laboratory.

2.6 TEST KITS

2.6.1 Test Kit for Measuring Chloride, Sulfate and Nitrate Ions on Steel
and Coated Surfaces

Provide test kits called CHLOR*TEST CSN Salts, as manufactured by

CHLOR*RID International Inc. of Chandler, Arizona (www.chlor-rid.com) or
equal. An "equal" test kit shall meet the following requirements:

a. Kit contains all materials,supplies, tools and instructions for field

testing and on-site quantitative evaluation of chloride, sulfate and
nitrate ions;

b. Kit extract solution is acidic, factory pre-measured, pre-packaged,

and of uniform concentration;

c. Kit components and solutions are mercury free and environmentally

friendly;

d. Kit contains new materials and solutions for each test extraction;

e. Extraction test container (vessel, sleeve, cell. etc.) creates a

sealed, encapsulated environment during salt ion extraction;

f. Test extract container is suitable for testing the following steel

surfaces: horizontal (up/down configuration), vertical, flat, curved,
smooth, pitted, and rough;

g. All salt ion concentrations are directly measured in micrograms per

square centimeter.

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 certified while accomplishing any coating inspection functions. The
coating inspection company must remain so certified for the duration of
the project. If a coating inspection company's certification expires, the
firm will not be allowed to perform any inspection functions, and all
surface preparation and coating application work must stop, until the
certification is reissued. Requests for extension of time for any delay
to the completion of the project due to an inactive certification will not
be considered and liquidated damages will apply. Notify the Contracting
Officer of any change in coating inspection company certification status.

1.4.6.4 Qualifications of QC Specialist Coating Inspector

Submit documentation that each coating inspector is employed, and

qualified to SSPC QP 5, Level III, by the selected coating inspection
company. Each inspector shall remain employed by the coating inspection
company while performing any coating inspection functions.

1.4.6.5 Qualifications Of Individuals Performing Abrasive Blasting

Submit name, address, and telephone number of each person that will be
performing abrasive blasting. Submit documentation that each blaster is
qualified by SSPC to the SSPC C-7 Dry Abrasive Blaster Qualification
Program. Each blaster shall remain qualified during the entire period of
abrasive blasting, and the Contracting Officer shall be notified of any
change in qualification status.

1.4.6.6 Qualifications of Testing Laboratory for Coatings

Submit name, address, telephone number, FAX number, and e-mail address of
the independent third party laboratory selected to perform testing of
coating samples for compliance with specification requirements. Submit
documentation that laboratory is regularly engaged in testing of paint
samples for conformance with specifications, and that persons performing
analyses are qualified.

1.4.6.7 Qualifications of Testing Laboratory for Abrasive

Submit name, address, telephone number, FAX number, and e-mail address of
the independent third party laboratory selected to perform testing of
abrasive for compliance with specification requirements. Submit
documentation that laboratory has experience in testing samples of
abrasive for conformance with specifications, and that persons performing
analyses are qualified.

1.4.6.8 Qualifications of Coating Contractors

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NOTE: If project involves removal of paint
containing hazardous materials, add requirement for
SSPC QP-2 certification in section of specification
where the hazardous paint removal is specified,
generally Section 02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION.
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NOTE: Solicitations requiring certification for
prequalification should point out the existence and
location of the certification requirement on the
PROJECT INFORMATION FORM. This requirement must be

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 pointed out in the solicitation documents for the
"prior to contract award" requirement to be
enforceable. Certification is a special
responsibility requirement pursuant to FAR 9.104-2
Special Standards. This is analogous to requiring
bidders to have a specified level of experience or
expertise and GAO has sustained these types of
special requirements.
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All Contractors and Subcontractors that perform surface preparation or

coating application shall be certified to either ISO 9001 or SSPC QP 1 and
SSPC QS 1 prior to contract award, and shall remain certified while
accomplishing any surface preparation or coating application. The
painting Contractors and painting Subcontractors must remain so certified
for the duration of the project. If a Contractor's or Subcontractor's
certification expires, the firm will not be allowed to perform any work
until the certification is reissued. Requests for extension of time for
any delay to the completion of the project due to an inactive
certification will not be considered and liquidated damages will apply.
Notify the Contracting Officer of any change in Contractor certification
status.

1.4.6.9 Joint Sealant Materials

Provide manufacturer's certification of conformance to contract

requirements.

1.4.6.10 Coating Materials

Provide manufacturer's certification of conformance to contract

requirements.

1.4.6.11 Coating System Component Compatibility

Provide certification from each manufacturer of components of the coating

system, epoxy primer, epoxy intermediate, and polyurethane topcoat, that
the supplied coating material is suitable for use in the specified coating
system. Each manufacturer shall identify the specific products, including
manufacturer's name, which their product may be used with. The
certification shall provide the name of the manufacturer that will provide
technical support for the entire system. When all coating materials are
manufactured by one manufacturer, this certification is not required.

1.4.6.12 Non-metallic Abrasive

Provide manufacturer's certification that the materials are currently

approved by the Naval Sea Systems Command and listed on the Qualified
Products Lists (QPL) for the specified materials.

1.4.6.13 Metallic Abrasive

Provide manufacturer's certification of conformance to contract

requirements and provide copies of test results.

1.4.7 Protective Coating Specialist (PCS)

The PCS shall be considered a QC Specialist and shall report to the QC

Manager, as specified in Section 01 45 00.00 10 01 45 00.00 20

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 01 45 00.00 40 QUALITY CONTROL. The PCS shall approve all submittals
prior to submission to the QC Manager for approval or submission to the
government for approval.

1.4.8 Pre-Application Meeting

After approval of submittals but prior to the initiation of coating work,

Contractor representatives, including at a minimum, project superintendent
and QC manager, paint foreman, coating inspector, and PCS shall have a
pre-application coating preparatory meeting. This meeting shall be in
addition to the pre-construction conference. Specific items addressed
shall include: corrective action requirements and procedures, coating work
plan, safety plan, coordination with other Sections, inspection standards,
inspection requirements and tools, test procedures, environmental control
system, safety plan, and test logs. Notify Contracting Officer at least
ten days prior to meeting.

1.5 PRODUCT DATA

1.5.1 Joint Sealant Instructions

Submit manufacturer's printed instructions including detailed application

procedures, minimum and maximum application temperatures, and curing
procedures. Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for materials to be used at
the job site in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.59.

1.5.2 Coating System Instructions

Submit manufacturer's printed instructions including detailed mixing and

application procedures, number and types of coats required, minimum and
maximum application temperatures, and curing procedures. Include Safety
Data Sheets (SDS) for materials to be used at the job site in accordance
with 29 CFR 1926.59.

1.6 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Ship, store, and handle materials in accordance with SSPC PA 1, and as

modified in this Section. Maintain temperature in storage spaces between
5 and 29 degrees C 40 and 85 degrees F, and air temperature more than 3
degrees C 5 degrees F above the dew-point at all times. Inspect materials
for damage prior to use and return non-compliant materials to
manufacturer. Remove materials with expired shelf life from government
property immediately and notify the Contracting Officer.

If materials are approaching shelf life expiration and an extension is

desired, samples may be sent to the manufacturer, along with complete
records of storage conditions, with a request for shelf life extension.
If the manufacturer finds the samples and storage data suitable for shelf
life extension, the manufacturer may issue an extension, referencing the
product evaluation and the review of storage records. Products may not be
extended longer than allowed in the product specification.

1.7 COATING HAZARDS

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NOTE: This specification Section should be used
with Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS".
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 Design and provide a containment system for the capture, containment,
collection, storage and disposal of the waste materials generated by the
work under this Section, to meet the requirements of SSPC Guide 6, Class
[1][2][3]. Vapor concentrations shall be kept at or below 10 percent of
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) at all times. Containment may be designed as
fixed containment for complete structure or portable containment for
sections of structure, however, containment shall remain in any one place
from beginning of abrasive blasting through initial cure of coating.
Waste materials covered by this paragraph shall not include any material
or residue from removal of coatings containing lead, chromium, cadmium,
PCB, or any other hazardous material.

It is the Contractors responsibility to insure the feasibility and

workability of the containment system. The Contractor shall perform his
operations and work schedule in a manner as to minimize leakage of the
containment system. The containment system shall be properly maintained
and shall not deviate from the approved drawings. If the containment
system fails to function satisfactorily, the Contractor shall suspend all
operations, except those required to minimize adverse impact on the
environment or government property. Operations shall not resume until
modifications have been made to correct the cause of the failure.

3.5.2 Automated Monitoring Requirements

Provide continuous monitoring of temperature, relative humidity, and dew

point data at pertinent points on the structure, during surface
preparation, coating application, and initial cure. Locate sensors to
provide pertinent data for the surface preparation and coat application
being performed. Monitor any heating, cooling, or dehumidification
equipment used. Make data available to the Contracting Officer through
Internet access. Provide monitoring equipment to perform as follows:

a. Data is collected in the field unit in one minute increments, and

available for download (on-site) in a standard format. Contractor
shall collect this data and make available to the Contracting Officer;

b. Monitoring equipment shall have backup power such that data collection
and transmission to web server will be uninterrupted during the entire
period of the dehumidification requirement;

c. Monitoring equipment shall have capability to measure surface

temperatures at a minimum of four locations anywhere on a 150 foot
diameter by 50 foot high tank;

d. Monitoring equipment shall have capability to measure interior and

exterior dry bulb temperature (DB), relative humidity (RH), and
dewpoint temperature (DP);

e. Data shall be available continuously through secure Internet

connection, using widely available web browsers;

f. Internet accessible data shall be collected and stored in maximum 15

minute increments, and lag time between data collection and online
availability shall be no greater than 70 minutes;

g. Internet accessible data shall be available for viewing online in

tabular format, and graphical format using selected data;

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 h. Internet accessible data shall be available for download in
user-defined segments, or entire project to date, in a standard format
usable by Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs.

i. Internet-based controls shall provide alerts to pre-designated parties

through email messaging;

j. Internet-based controls shall monitor data uploads from field unit and
issue alert if data not initiated within 60 minutes of last upload;

k. Internet-based controls shall monitor operation of DH equipment and

issues alert when power remains off for more than 15 seconds, or if
pre-determined temperature, RH, or DP conditions are exceeded;

The requirements listed here were developed around the Munters Exactaire
Monitoring System, as this was the only monitoring system having Internet
connectivity known to be commercially available. There is no requirement
for connectivity of the monitoring system to control the DH equipment,
therefore, any combination of equipment having the required functionality
will be accepted.

3.6 SURFACE PREPARATION

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NOTE: When editing this specification for
maintenance coating work where Water jet cleaning is
to be allowed, include note for the contractor to
use potable water, monitor the quality of the water,
and adjust water quality to assure appropriate
surface preparation and final surface requirements.
Refer to SSPC-SP WJ-1/NACE WJ-1 Waterjet Cleaning of
Metals - Clean to Bare Substrate, SSPC-SP WJ-2/NACE
WJ-2 Waterjet Cleaning of Metals - Very Thorough
Cleaning, SSPC-SP WJ-3/NACE WJ-3 Waterjet Cleaning
of Metals - Thorough Cleaning, and SSPC-SP WJ-4/NACE
WJ-4 Waterjet Cleaning of Metals - Light Cleaning.
There are many problems that might arise from both
dissolved and suspended material. A common
occurrence is water with high-chlorides, even in
potable water, which may leave unacceptable
contamination on cleaned surfaces, and may not be
suitable for water jetting.
**************************************************************************

3.6.1 Abrasive Blasting Equipment

Use abrasive blasting equipment of conventional air, force-feed, or

pressure type. Maintain a minimum pressure of 650 kPa 95 psig at nozzle.
Confirm that air supply for abrasive blasting is free of oil and moisture
when tested in accordance with ASTM D4285. Test air quality at each
startup, but in no case less often than every five operating hours.

3.6.2 Operational Evaluation of Abrasive

Test abrasive for salt contamination and oil contamination as required by

the appropriate abrasive specification daily at startup and every five
operating hours thereafter.

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 and dry-hard within eight hours (see 4.6 and table I).

[2.3 COLOR IDENTIFICATION OF FUEL HANDLING AND STORAGE FACILITIES

Piping, conduit, and tank identification shall be in accordance with

MIL-STD-161. Mark direction of fluids in accordance with MIL-STD-161.
The NATO symbol for JP-8 is F-34.

]2.4 COATING SAMPLE COLLECTION AND SHIPPING KIT

Provide a kit that contains one liter quart can for the base of each
coating material, an appropriately sized can for each activator, dipping
cups for each component to be sampled, a shipping box sized for the
samples to to be shipped, and packing material. Mark cans for the
appropriate component. Provide shipping documents, including either
pre-paid shipping or a shipper number that can be used by the QC Manager
to arrange pickup, addressed to the approved coating testing laboratory.

2.5 ABRASIVE SAMPLE COLLECTION AND SHIPPING KIT

Provide a kit that contains one suitable plastic bag or container for each
sample to be collected. Mark containers for the appropriate component.
Provide shipping documents, including either pre-paid shipping or a
shipper number that can be used by the QC Manager to arrange pickup,
addressed to the approved coating testing laboratory.

2.6 TEST KITS

2.6.1 Test Kit for Measuring Chloride, Sulfate and Nitrate Ions on Steel
and Coated Surfaces

Provide test kits called CHLOR*TEST CSN Salts, as manufactured by

CHLOR*RID International Inc. of Chandler, Arizona (www.chlor-rid.com) or
equal. An "equal" test kit shall meet the following requirements:

a. Kit contains all materials,supplies, tools and instructions for field

testing and on-site quantitative evaluation of chloride, sulfate and
nitrate ions;

b. Kit extract solution is acidic, factory pre-measured, pre-packaged,

and of uniform concentration;

c. Kit components and solutions are mercury free and environmentally

friendly;

d. Kit contains new materials and solutions for each test extraction;

e. Extraction test container (vessel, sleeve, cell. etc.) creates a

sealed, encapsulated environment during salt ion extraction;

f. Test extract container is suitable for testing the following steel

surfaces: horizontal (up/down configuration), vertical, flat, curved,
smooth, pitted, and rough;

g. All salt ion concentrations are directly measured in micrograms per

square centimeter.

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2.6.2 Test Kit for Identifying Amine Blush on Epoxy Surfaces

After coating and/or primer has hardened and prior to applying the next
coat, test for unreacted amines using the AMINE BLUSH CHECK, manufactured
by Elcometer, Rochester Hills, Michigan, or equal. To be considered for
approval as an "equal" test kit it shall meet the following requirements:

a. Be a completely self-contained field test kit with all materials,

supplies, tools and instructions to perform tests and indicate the
presence of unreacted amines;

b. Use an identifiable, consistent, uniform, pre-packaged, factory

pre-measured indicating solution;

c. Kit contains no mercury or lead and is environmentally friendly;

d. Kit contains a solution of an unreacted amine for the purpose of "self

checking" the indicator solution;

2.7 ABRASIVE

The referenced abrasive specifications have maximum limits for soluble

salts contamination, however, this maximum level of contamination does not
guarantee that contamination will not be transferred to the steel surface
during abrasive blasting. Other factors such as on-site handling and
recycling can allow contamination of abrasive. Contractors are cautioned
to verify that the chosen abrasive, along with work and storage processes,
allow the final surface cleanliness requirements to be achieved.
Successful testing of chlorides in abrasive does not negate the final
acceptance testing of steel surfaces.

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NOTE: The following paragraph is mandatory for all
NAVFAC PAC projects. All other agencies may
use it after checking applicability.
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[ Interpret MIL-A-22262 to include the meaning that abrasive material

contains a maximum one percent by weight of any toxic substance listed in
either Table Z-1, Z-2, or Z-3 or 29 CFR 1910-SUBPART Z, with the
exception of inert or nuisance dust materials, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium,
cobalt, lead, mercury, rhodium, silver, tellurium, thallium, and uranium.
]
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NOTE: Reduce allowable gross gamma radioactivity to
5 picocuries per gram for all NAVFAC PAC projects.
Reduce in other areas if states or localities
require.
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2.7.1 Non-metallic Abrasive

Conform to MIL-A-22262, Type I (Inorganic materials)[ except that the

gross gamma radioactivity shall not exceed 5 picocuries per gram].
Abrasive shall be approved by the Naval Sea Systems Command and listed on
the appropriate Qualified Products List (QPL) for the specified
materials. Use sampling procedures and testing frequencies as prescribed
in MIL-A-22262. Use abrasive that is specifically selected and graded to
provide a sharp, angular profile to the specified depth. Do not use

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 ungraded abrasive. Make adjustments to processes or abrasive gradation to
achieve specified surface profile. Recycled non-metallic abrasive shall
meet all requirements of the specification each time that it is placed in
the blast pot.

2.7.2 Metallic Abrasive

2.7.2.1 New and Remanufactured Steel Grit

Conform to the chemical and physical properties of SSPC AB 3 Class 1

(Steel) only[, except that the gross gamma radioactivity shall not exceed
5 picocuries per gram]. Class 2 (Iron) abrasive shall not be used.

To develop a suitable work mix from new steel abrasive, a minimum of 200 -
400 recycles is required, therefore, it is advantageous for a Contractor
to use remanufactured steel grit or grit reclaimed from a previous
project. Such grit shall be considered to conform if it can be traced to
new grit conforming to SSPC AB 3 Class 1 and it meets all cleanliness
requirements of SSPC AB 3 Class 1 when brought to the current jobsite.
Submit one representative sample of this work mix to the laboratory for
testing, along with samples of new material. Acceptance and use of this
work mix shall not be used to justify any deviation from surface
preparation requirements.

2.7.2.2 Recycled Steel Grit

Conform to the chemical and physical properties of SSPC AB 2

2.8 WHITE ALUMINUM OXIDE NON-SKID GRIT

Size #60, dust free (washed and dry), minimum 99 percent pure, having the
following sieve analysis when tested in accordance with ASTM E11 using a
1000 gram 2.2 pound sample:

Sieve # Percent Retained

40 0

50 15-40

60 60-85

PART 3 EXECUTION

Perform all work, rework, and repair in accordance with approved

procedures in the Coating Work Plan.

[3.1 REMOVAL OF COATINGS CONTAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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NOTE: Include Section 02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION in
any project specification that requires removal or
disturbance of coating containing hazardous
materials. Include a contractor qualification
requirement similar to the article entitled
"Qualifications of Coating Contractors" in Part 1 of
this Section, except that the contractor shall be
qualified to SSPC QP-2, Category A. The removal of

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 coatings containing hazardous materials and
application of new coating system can be
accomplished in a continuous operation if the
contractor provides appropriate coordination of
removal, cleaning, and coating application. It is
specified as two separate operations to allow
separate contractors to accomplish different phases
of project. With the use of SSPC QP-1 and QP-2
requirements in contracts, the same contractor will
generally be accomplishing both phases of work, and
will probably want to perform both phases as a
single operation so as not to have to prepare
surface twice. To accomplish the coating removal
and recoating in a continuous operation, the
contractors plan must be scrutinized for appropriate
controls on the removal process, and on the surface
preparation/coating application process. Delete
this paragraph if no paint containing hazardous
material is to be removed.
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Coatings containing hazardous materials and identified for disturbance

during surface preparation, including removal, shall be handled in
accordance with Section 02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION. Coordinate surface
preparation requirements from Section 02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION with this
Section.

]3.2 COATING AND ABRASIVE SAMPLE COLLECTION AND TESTING

Sample and test materials delivered to the jobsite. Notify Contracting

Officer three days in advance of sampling. The QC Manager and either the
PCS or coating inspector shall witness all sampling.

3.2.1 Coating Sample Collection

Provide a sample collection kit as required in paragraph COATING SAMPLE

COLLECTION AND SHIPPING KIT. From each lot, obtain a one liter quart
sample of each base material, and proportional samples of each activator
based on mix ratio, by random selection from sealed containers in
accordance with ASTM D3925. Prior to sampling, mix contents of each
sealed container to ensure uniformity. As an alternative to collecting
small samples from kits, entire kits may be randomly selected and shipped
to laboratory, observing all requirements for witnessing and
traceability. For purposes of quality conformance inspection, a lot is
defined as that quantity of materials from a single, uniform batch
produced and offered for delivery at one time. A batch is defined as that
quantity of material processed by the manufacturer at one time and
identified by number on the label. Identify samples by designated name,
specification number, batch number, project contract number, sample date,
intended use, and quantity involved. The QC manager will take possession
of the packaged samples, contact the shipping company to arrange for
pickup, and relinquish the samples only to the shipping representative for
shipment to the approved laboratory for testing as required by the
paragraph COATING SAMPLE TEST REPORTS.

3.2.2 Abrasive Sample Collection

Provide a sample collection kit as required in paragraph ABRASIVE SAMPLE

COLLECTION AND SHIPPING KIT. For purposes of quality conformance

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 inspection, a lot shall consist of all abrasive materials of the same type
from a single, uniform batch produced and offered for delivery at one
time. Obtain samples of each abrasive lot using the sampling techniques
and schedule of MIL-A-22262. The addition of any substance to a batch
shall constitute a new lot. Identify samples by designated name,
specification number, lot number, project contract number, sample date,
intended use, and quantity involved. The QC manager will take possession
of the packaged samples, contact the shipping company to arrange for
pickup, and relinquish the samples only to the shipping representative for
shipment to the approved laboratory for testing as required by the
paragraph ABRASIVE SAMPLE TEST REPORTS.

3.2.3 Coating Sample Test Reports

Submit test results for each lot of coating material delivered to the
jobsite. Test samples of primer, intermediate, and topcoat materials for
compliance with requirements of Table I. Reject entire lot represented by
samples that fail one or more tests, select new lots, and test samples.

3.2.4 Abrasive Sample Test Reports

Submit test results for each lot of abrasive delivered to the jobsite.
Test samples of metallic abrasive to the requirements of paragraph
REQUIREMENTS of SSPC AB 3, except paragraph 4.1.5 DURABILITY. Test
samples of non-metallic abrasive as required in paragraph QUALITY
CONFORMANCE INSPECTION of MIL-A-22262. Reject entire lot represented by
samples that fail one or more tests, select new lots, and test samples.

3.3 SURFACES TO BE COATED

Coat exterior surfaces of [tank ][structure ][_____][including steel roof,

shell, legs, stair, railing, and other exterior appurtenances].

3.4 LIGHTING

Provide lighting for all work areas as prescribed in SSPC Guide 12.

3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

3.5.1 Containment

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NOTE: Containment was a design option in previous
versions where site congestion dictated control of
dust and paint overspray. Experience has shown,
however, that containment also provides
cost-effective control of environmental conditions,
and the better conditions result in a better coating
product.

SSPC Guide 6, has four classes of containment, from

Class 1 being the highest level of control.
Generally Classes 1 and 2 are only required for
removal of hazardous materials, while Class 3 is
probably satisfactory for most coating operations.
Class 4 requires minimal "knockdown" of airborne
debris, and is not generally usable as an airborne
particulate control measure.
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Coat Minimum DFT (Microns) Maximum DFT (Microns)

Primer 75 125

Intermediate 75 125

Top 50 75

Total system 200 325

Coat Minimum DFT (Mils) Maximum DFT (Mils)

Primer 3 5

Intermediate 3 5

Top 2 3

Total system 8 13

3.7.3.1 Application of Primer

Apply primer coat, maintaining paint supply container height within 1 meter
3 feet of the paint nozzle for applying zinc primer. Maintain constant
agitation of paint pot to ensure that zinc does not settle in container.

3.7.3.2 Application of Stripe Coat

Apply a stripe coat of intermediate coat epoxy material within RECOAT

WINDOW of primer, allowing sufficient dry time to allow application of
intermediate coat within RECOAT WINDOW of primer. Apply by brush, working
material into corners, crevices, angles, and welds, and onto outside
corners and angles.

3.7.3.3 Application of Intermediate Coat

Apply intermediate coat within RECOAT WINDOW of primer coat.

3.7.3.4 Non-skid for Stairs and Top

Where non-skid is required, apply a second intermediate coat, and

immediately follow with application of non-skid grit, broadcast at the
rate of 2 pounds per 100 square feet, and backroll. Apply topcoat as
specified.

3.7.3.5 Application of Topcoat

Make all required repairs to primer and intermediate coats as specified in

paragraph entitled "Procedure for Holiday and Spot Repairs of Newly
Applied Coating" prior to applying topcoat. Apply topcoat within RECOAT
WINDOW of intermediate coat. The polyurethane topcoat may require
multiple passes to achieve desired aesthetics and required thickness.
Consult manufacturer for thinning and application procedures for
anticipated temperature, humidity, and wind conditions. Touch-up
blemishes and defects within recoat window of polyurethane topcoat.
Retain sample of polyurethane topcoat, from the same batch used to coat

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 h. Internet accessible data shall be available for download in
user-defined segments, or entire project to date, in a standard format
usable by Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs.

i. Internet-based controls shall provide alerts to pre-designated parties

through email messaging;

j. Internet-based controls shall monitor data uploads from field unit and
issue alert if data not initiated within 60 minutes of last upload;

k. Internet-based controls shall monitor operation of DH equipment and

issues alert when power remains off for more than 15 seconds, or if
pre-determined temperature, RH, or DP conditions are exceeded;

The requirements listed here were developed around the Munters Exactaire
Monitoring System, as this was the only monitoring system having Internet
connectivity known to be commercially available. There is no requirement
for connectivity of the monitoring system to control the DH equipment,
therefore, any combination of equipment having the required functionality
will be accepted.

3.6 SURFACE PREPARATION

**************************************************************************
NOTE: When editing this specification for
maintenance coating work where Water jet cleaning is
to be allowed, include note for the contractor to
use potable water, monitor the quality of the water,
and adjust water quality to assure appropriate
surface preparation and final surface requirements.
Refer to SSPC-SP WJ-1/NACE WJ-1 Waterjet Cleaning of
Metals - Clean to Bare Substrate, SSPC-SP WJ-2/NACE
WJ-2 Waterjet Cleaning of Metals - Very Thorough
Cleaning, SSPC-SP WJ-3/NACE WJ-3 Waterjet Cleaning
of Metals - Thorough Cleaning, and SSPC-SP WJ-4/NACE
WJ-4 Waterjet Cleaning of Metals - Light Cleaning.
There are many problems that might arise from both
dissolved and suspended material. A common
occurrence is water with high-chlorides, even in
potable water, which may leave unacceptable
contamination on cleaned surfaces, and may not be
suitable for water jetting.
**************************************************************************

3.6.1 Abrasive Blasting Equipment

Use abrasive blasting equipment of conventional air, force-feed, or

pressure type. Maintain a minimum pressure of 650 kPa 95 psig at nozzle.
Confirm that air supply for abrasive blasting is free of oil and moisture
when tested in accordance with ASTM D4285. Test air quality at each
startup, but in no case less often than every five operating hours.

3.6.2 Operational Evaluation of Abrasive

Test abrasive for salt contamination and oil contamination as required by

the appropriate abrasive specification daily at startup and every five
operating hours thereafter.

SECTION 09 97 13.27 Page 27

3.6.3 Surface Standard

Inspect surfaces to be coated, and select plate with similar properties

and surface characteristics for use as a surface standard. Blast clean
one or more 300 mm one foot square steel panels as specified in paragraph
SURFACE PREPARATION. Record blast nozzle type and size, air pressure at
nozzle and compressor, distance of nozzle from panel, and angle of blast
to establish procedures for blast cleaning. Measure surface profile in
accordance with ASTM D7127. When the surface standard complies with all
specified requirements, seal with a clearcoat protectant. Use the surface
standard for comparison to abrasive blasted surfaces throughout the course
of work.

3.6.4 Pre-Preparation Testing for Surface Contamination

Perform testing, abrasive blasting, and testing in the prescribed order.

3.6.4.1 Pre-Preparation Testing for Oil and Grease Contamination

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NOTE: When specifying maintenance painting, use a
water based pH neutral degreaser to avoid damaging
existing coating.
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Inspect all surfaces for oil and/or grease contamination using two or more
of the following inspection techniques: 1) Visual inspection, 2) WATER
BREAK TEST, 3) CLOTH RUB TEST. Reject oil and/or grease contaminated
surfaces, clean [using a water based pH neutral degreaser ]in accordance
with SSPC SP 1, and recheck for contamination until surfaces are free of
oil and grease.

WATER BREAK TEST - Spray atomized mist of distilled water onto surface,
and observe for water beading. If water "wets" surface rather than
beading up, surface can be considered free of oil or grease
contamination. Beading of water (water forms droplets) is evidence of oil
or grease contamination.

CLOTH RUB TEST - Rub a clean, white, lint free, cotton cloth onto surface
and observe for discoloration. To confirm oil or grease contamination in
lightly stained areas, a non-staining solvent may be used to aid in oil or
grease extraction. Any visible discoloration is evidence of oil or grease
contamination.

3.6.4.2 Pre-Preparation Testing for Soluble Salts Contamination

Test surfaces for soluble salts, and wash as required, prior to abrasive
blasting. Soluble salt testing is also required in paragraph
PRE-APPLICATION TESTING FOR SOLUBLE SALTS CONTAMINATION as a final
acceptance test of prepared surfaces after abrasive blasting, and
successful completion of this phase does not negate that requirement.
This phase is recommended since pre-preparation testing and washing are
generally more advantageous than attempting to remove soluble salt
contamination after abrasive blasting. Effective removal of soluble salts
will require removal of any barrier to the steel surface, including rust.
This procedure may necessitate combinations of wet abrasive blasting, high
pressure water rinsing, and cleaning using a solution of water washing and
soluble salts remover. The soluble salts remover shall be acidic,
biodegradable, nontoxic, noncorrosive, and after application, will not

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 interfere with primer adhesion. Delays between testing and preparation,
or testing and coating application, may allow for the formation of new
contamination. Use potable water, or potable water modified with soluble
salt remover, for all washing or wet abrasive blasting. Test methods and
equipment used in this phase are selected at the Contractor's discretion.

3.6.5 Abrasive Blasting

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NOTE: The issue of maximum profile on new
structures is an important one. Once a profile is
established, it is nearly impossible to reduce it,
therefore, the initial profile will dictate the
profile for the life of the structure.

The specified 2-3 mil surface profile is the

preferred depth for preparing for zinc primer. On
steel that was previously prepared to a deeper depth
and coated, it is not feasible to reduce the deeper
depth to the preferred depth. A depth of 4 mils can
be tolerated with an additional mil of zinc primer
thickness.

Designers must be aware that profile found to be in

excess of 3 mils may require additional funding to
add extra coating material.

To validate contractor claims of pre-existing

profile greater than allowed, test an appropriate
number of representative spots with abrasive that
removes paint but does not affect profile, such as
bicarbonate of soda, or other soft abrasive, or
waterblasting, etc.
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Abrasive blast steel surfaces to near-white metal in accordance with

SSPC SP 10/NACE No. 2. Prepared surfaces shall conform to SSPC VIS 1 and
shall match the prepared test-panels. Provide a 50 to 75 micron 2 to 3 mil
surface profile. Reject profile greater than 75 microns 3 mils,
discontinue abrasive blasting, and modify processes and materials to
provide the specified profile. Measure surface profile in accordance with
ASTM D7127, using Rmax as the measure of profile height. Record all
measurements required in this standard. Measure profile at rate of three
test areas for the first 100 square meters 1000 square feet plus one test
area for each additional 100 square meters 1000 square feet or part
thereof. When surfaces are reblasted for any reason, retest profile as
specified. Following abrasive blasting, remove dust and debris by vacuum
cleaning. Do not attempt to wipe surface clean.

3.6.6 Disposal of Used Abrasive

Dispose of used abrasive off Government property in accordance with

Federal, State, and Local mandated regulations.

3.6.7 Pre-Application Testing For Surface Contamination

3.6.7.1 Pre-Application Testing for Oil and Grease Contamination

Ensure surfaces are free of contamination as described in paragraph

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 PRE-PREPARATION TESTING FOR OIL AND GREASE CONTAMINATION, except that only
questionable areas need be checked for beading of water misted onto
surface.

3.6.7.2 Pre-Application Testing for Soluble Salts Contamination

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NOTE: On new structures, require 30 percent of
tests to be accomplished at welds. On structures
that have been in service, corroded areas should
also be tested for high chlorides.
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Test surfaces for chloride contamination using the Test Kit described in
TEST KIT FOR MEASURING CHLORIDE, SULFATE AND NITRATE IONS ON STEEL AND
COATED SURFACES. Test all surfaces at rate of three tests for the first
100 square meters 1000 square feet plus one test for each additional 200
square meters 2000 square feet or part thereof. [Concentrate testing of
bare steel at areas of coating failure to bare steel and areas of
corrosion pitting. ][Perform 30 percent of tests on bare steel at welds,
divided equally between horizontal and vertical welds. ]One or more
readings greater than 3 micrograms per square centimeter of chlorides or
10 micrograms per square centimeter of sulfates or 5 micrograms per square
centimeter of nitrates is evidence of soluble salt contamination. Reject
contaminated surfaces, wash as discussed in paragraph PRE-PREPARATION
TESTING FOR SOLUBLE SALTS CONTAMINATION, allow to dry, and re-test until
all required tests show allowable results. Reblast tested and cleaned
areas as required. Label all test tubes and retain for test verification.

3.6.7.3 Pre-Application Testing for Surface Cleanliness

Apply coatings to dust free surfaces. To test surfaces, apply strip of

clear adhesive tape to surface and rub onto surface with finger. When
removed, the tape should show little or no dust, blast abrasive, or other
contaminant. Reject contaminated surfaces and retest. Test surfaces at
rate of three tests for the first 100 square meters 1000 square feet plus
one test for each additional 100 square meters 1000 square feet or part
thereof. Provide two additional tests for each failed test or
questionable test. Attach test tapes to Daily Inspection Reports.

3.7 MIXING AND APPLICATION OF SEALANT AND COATING SYSTEM

3.7.1 Preparation of Sealant and Coating Materials for Application

Each of the sealant, primer, intermediate, and topcoat materials is a

two-component material supplied in separate containers.

3.7.1.1 Mixing Sealant, Primer and Intermediate Coat Materials

Mix in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, which may differ for

each product. Do not mix partial kits, or alter mix ratios. Mix
materials in same temperature and humidity conditions specified in
paragraph DELIVERY AND STORAGE. Allow mixed material to stand for the
required induction time based on its temperature.

3.7.1.2 Mixing Topcoat Material

Do not mix partial kits, or alter mix ratios. Mix polyurethane coating
materials in same temperature conditions specified in paragraph DELIVERY

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 AND STORAGE. The polyurethane coating material is moisture sensitive and
any introduction of moisture or water into the material during mixing or
application will shorten usable pot life. Use a mixer that does not
create a vortex. Do not add solvent without specific written
recommendation from the manufacturer. No induction time is required, only
thorough agitation of the mixed material.

3.7.1.3 Pot Life

Apply mixed products within stated pot life for each product. Stop
applying when material becomes difficult to apply in a smooth, uniform wet
film. Add all required solvent at time of mixing. Do not add solvent to
extend pot life. Pot life is based on standard conditions at 21 degrees C
70 degrees F and 50 percent relative humidity. For every 10 degrees C 18
degrees F rise in temperature, pot life is reduced by approximately half,
and for every 10 degrees C 18 degrees F drop it is approximately doubled.
Usable pot life depends on the temperature of the material at the time of
mixing and the sustained temperature at the time of application. Other
factors such as the shape of the container and volume of mixed material
may also affect pot life. Precooling or exterior icing of components for
at least 24 hours to a minimum of 10 degrees C 50 degrees F in hot
climates will extend pot life. High humidity at time of mixing and
application shortens pot life of the Polyurethane topcoat material.
Following are approximate pot life times:

Sealant As specified by manufacturer

Epoxy primer and intermediate materials 4 hours
Polyurethane topcoat materials 2 hours.

3.7.1.4 Application Conditions and Recoat Windows

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NOTE: These new requirements are provided in an
attempt to prevent the significant number of
intercoat delamination failures that are frequently
found on industrial structures. The very strict
requirements on application conditions and recoat
windows may require work during abnormal hours,
including weekends. Contractor work hours should
allow for such during coating application.
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NOTE: Cold-weather application is not covered by
this specification. If a project is designed for
coating in cold weather, then the enclosure and
heating requirements may be significant. It is not
intended that contractors be forced to apply
coatings in cold weather, however, the underlying
premise is that coatings must be applied within the
specified temperature ranges. A cold-weather
specification should not be used to simply save
money, as the coating system will generally not have
the same longevity as one applied within 60-100
degrees F.
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The application condition requirements for the coating system are very
time and temperature sensitive, and are intended to avoid the delamination

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 problems frequently found on industrial structures. Plan coating
application to ensure that specified temperature, humidity, and
condensation conditions are met. If conditions do not allow for orderly
application of sealant, primer, stripe coat, intermediate coat and
topcoat, use appropriate means of controlling air and surface
temperatures, as required. Partial or total enclosures, insulation,
heating or cooling, or other appropriate measures may be required to
control conditions to allow for orderly application of all required coats.

Maintain air and steel surface temperature between 16 and 38 degrees C 60

and 100 degrees F during application and the first four hours of cure for
epoxy coats and the first eight hours of cure for polyurethane coats.
Maintain steel surface temperature more than 3 degrees C 5 degrees F above
the dew-point of the ambient air for the same period.

Use Table entitled "RECOAT WINDOWS" to determine appropriate recoat

windows for each coat after the initial coat. Apply each coat during
appropriate RECOAT WINDOW of preceding coat. If a RECOAT WINDOW is
missed, the minimum and maximum primer and intermediate coat thickness may
be adjusted to accommodate a FILL COAT, however, requirements for total
epoxy coating thickness and total coating thickness will not be modified.
Missing more than one RECOAT WINDOW may require complete removal of
coating if maximum total coating thickness requirements cannot be achieved.

If coating is not applied during RECOAT WINDOW, or if surface temperature

exceeds 49 degrees C 120 degrees F between applications, provide GLOSS
REMOVAL, apply next coat within 24 hours. If next planned coat is
topcoat, apply FILL COAT if required to fill sanding marks. Sanding marks
from GLOSS REMOVAL of intermediate coat reflecting through topcoat will be
considered as noncompliant. Apply FILL COAT within 24 hours of GLOSS
REMOVAL, then apply topcoat within RECOAT WINDOW of FILL COAT.

RECOAT WINDOWS

EPOXY OVER EPOXY

Temperature 16-21 22-27 28-32 33-38 39-43 44-49

degrees C 60-70 71-80 12-36 91-100 101-110 111-120
Temperature
degrees F

RECOAT WINDOW 24-72 18-60 16-48 12-36 8-18 4-6

(Hrs.)

POLYURETHANE OVER EPOXY

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 RECOAT WINDOWS

Temperature 16-21 22-27 28-32 33-38 39-43 44-49

degrees C 60-70 71-80 12-36 91-100 101-110 111-120
Temperature
degrees F

RECOAT WINDOW 24-96 24-72 16-48 12-36 10-24 8-16

(Hrs.)

POLYURETHANE OVER POLYURETHANE

Temperature 16-21 22-27 28-32 33-38 39-43 44-49

degrees C 60-70 71-80 12-36 91-100 101-110 111-120
Temperature
degrees F

RECOAT WINDOW 8-48 6-48 4-36 3-24 2-12 1-2

(Hrs.)

The temperature ranges shown in the table above are for determining recoat
windows. Choose recoat window based on the highest surface temperature
that was sustained for one or more hours between coats. This applies to
the entire time between coats. Measure and record air and surface
temperatures on hourly basis to determine appropriate recoat windows. If
surface temperature goes above 38 degrees C 100 degrees F, measure and
record temperatures every half hour.

FILL COAT - Where indicated, apply coat of intermediate coat epoxy, at 50

to 75 microns 2 to 3 mils DFT, then apply next specified full coat within
recoat window of FILL COAT. A FILL COAT may be used to adjust coating
thickness to comply with requirements or to fill sanding marks in
intermediate coat.

GLOSS REMOVAL - Where required, hand sand in a linear fashion to remove

gloss using 120-200 grit wet/dry sandpaper, followed by solvent wiping
with a clean rag soaked with denatured alcohol to remove all dust. GLOSS
REMOVAL of primer coat is to scarify surface and shall consist of removal
of approximately 25 microns 1 mil of coating. If steel is exposed during
GLOSS REMOVAL, repair in accordance with paragraph PROCEDURE FOR HOLIDAY
AND SPOT REPAIRS OF NEWLY APPLIED COATING. GLOSS REMOVAL of intermediate
coat may include removal of up to 75 microns 3 mils of coating to avoid
excess thickness, prior to application of FILL COAT.

3.7.2 Amine Blush Testing of Epoxy Coat Prior to Overcoating

Test epoxy surfaces prior to application of roof joint sealant, epoxy

coat, or polyurethane topcoat for amine blush contamination using the Test
Kit described in paragraph TEST KIT FOR IDENTIFYING AMINE BLUSH ON EPOXY

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 SURFACES. Test all surfaces at rate of three tests for the first 100
square meters 1000 square feet plus one test for each additional 200
square meters 2000 square feet or part thereof. Remove any identified
contamination using an approved procedure.

3.7.3 Application of Coating System and Joint Sealant

Apply coatings in accordance with SSPC PA 1 and as specified herein.

Apply coatings to surfaces that meet all stated surface preparation
requirements.

After application of primer coat and prior to application of each

subsequent coat, perform testing prescribed in paragraph PRE-APPLICATION
TESTING FOR SURFACE CONTAMINATION, as necessary, to ensure minimal
intercoat contamination. This testing may be reduced to one half of the
prescribed rate for bare steel if the testing indicates no contamination
when sampling is evenly distributed over surfaces being tested. If
contamination is found between coats, revert to the specified testing
rate. Generally, oil and grease contamination and soluble salts
contamination are not encountered if subsequent coats are applied within
specified recoat windows and unusual atmospheric events do not occur.
Such atmospheric events as a coastal storm blowing onshore can bring
unusual chloride contamination. Concern for intercoat contamination
should be continually prevalent, and spot testing should be accomplished
to verify satisfactory conditions. Where visual examination or spot
testing indicates contamination, perform sufficient testing to verify
non-contamination, or to define extent of contamination for appropriate
treatment.

Apply each coat in a consistent wet film, at 90 degrees to previous coat.

Ensure that primer and intermediate coat "cold joints" are no less than
150 mm six inches from welds. Apply stripe coat by brush. For
convenience, stripe coat material may be delivered by spray if followed
immediately with brush-out and approved procedures include appropriate
controls on thickness. Apply all other coats by spray application. Use
appropriate controls to prevent airborne coating fog from drifting beyond[
[three][_____] meters [15][_____] feet from the structure perimeter] [the
tank berm]. Cover or protect all surfaces that will not be coated. The
cleanliness, temperature, recoat windows, and airborne paint containment
requirements may necessitate the use of enclosures, portable shelters, or
other appropriate controls.

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NOTE: Maximum thickness measurements are to limit
internal stresses in each coat and in total system.
Internal stresses of epoxy and polyurethane coatings
on steel can be significant, and unless limited
through thickness, can cause premature failure as
the coating ages. Such failures as shrinkage
cracking and delamination, either from the substrate
or between coats, are common. This system is
limited to 12 mils to allow for maintenance
overcoating without creating excessive film build.
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Apply coatings at the following specified thickness:

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Coat Minimum DFT (Microns) Maximum DFT (Microns)

Primer 75 125

Intermediate 75 125

Top 50 75

Total system 200 325

Coat Minimum DFT (Mils) Maximum DFT (Mils)

Primer 3 5

Intermediate 3 5

Top 2 3

Total system 8 13

3.7.3.1 Application of Primer

Apply primer coat, maintaining paint supply container height within 1 meter
3 feet of the paint nozzle for applying zinc primer. Maintain constant
agitation of paint pot to ensure that zinc does not settle in container.

3.7.3.2 Application of Stripe Coat

Apply a stripe coat of intermediate coat epoxy material within RECOAT

WINDOW of primer, allowing sufficient dry time to allow application of
intermediate coat within RECOAT WINDOW of primer. Apply by brush, working
material into corners, crevices, angles, and welds, and onto outside
corners and angles.

3.7.3.3 Application of Intermediate Coat

Apply intermediate coat within RECOAT WINDOW of primer coat.

3.7.3.4 Non-skid for Stairs and Top

Where non-skid is required, apply a second intermediate coat, and

immediately follow with application of non-skid grit, broadcast at the
rate of 2 pounds per 100 square feet, and backroll. Apply topcoat as
specified.

3.7.3.5 Application of Topcoat

Make all required repairs to primer and intermediate coats as specified in

paragraph entitled "Procedure for Holiday and Spot Repairs of Newly
Applied Coating" prior to applying topcoat. Apply topcoat within RECOAT
WINDOW of intermediate coat. The polyurethane topcoat may require
multiple passes to achieve desired aesthetics and required thickness.
Consult manufacturer for thinning and application procedures for
anticipated temperature, humidity, and wind conditions. Touch-up
blemishes and defects within recoat window of polyurethane topcoat.
Retain sample of polyurethane topcoat, from the same batch used to coat

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 structure, to make touch-ups that might be required later.

3.7.3.6 Application of Joint Sealant

Apply joint sealant to back-to-back steel joints that are less that 3/8
inches wide and are not seal welded. Apply sealant to top and bottom, or
each side, of narrow joints. Apply sealant within 48 hours of application
of the topcoat, and touch-up with topcoat after appropriate cure of the
sealant.

3.7.3.7 Procedure for Holiday and Spot Repairs of Newly Applied Coating

Repair coating film defects at the earliest practicable time, preferably

before application of the succeeding coat. Observe all requirements for
soluble salts contamination, cleanliness between coats, and application
conditions. Prepare defective area in accordance with
SSPC SP 10/NACE No. 2, and feather coating as required to leave 100 mm 4
inches of each succeeding coat feathered and abraded. Protect adjacent
areas from damage and overspray. Remove dust and solvent wipe the
prepared area plus an additional 100 mm 4 inches beyond the prepared area
with clean denatured alcohol. Apply each coat within RECOAT WINDOW of
preceeding coat. Within four hours of preparation, apply zinc-rich primer
to prepared steel and feather onto prepared primer. Apply intermediate
coat to primed area and feather to prepared intermediate area. Apply
topcoat to intermediate coat and feather to prepared topcoat. Apply each
repair coat to approximate thickness of surrounding coating system.

3.7.3.8 Structure Occupancy After Coating Application

Use clean canvas or other approved shoe covers when walking on coated
surfaces, regardless of curing time allowed. For heavily trafficked
areas, provide cushioned mats for additional protection.

3.8 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

At the completion of the work, stencil the following information on the

[structure ][tank exterior adjacent to the main manway opening ]in 3/4 to
one inch Helvetica style letters of contrasting color using acrylic
stencil paint:

Date exterior coated:

Project Number:
Contractor:
Address:
Coating System
Surface Prep: SSPC SP ____ Profile: ______
Primer: __________________ Thickness: ____
Intermediate: ____________ Thickness: ____
Topcoat: _________________ Thickness: ____
Total Thickness: _________

3.9 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

For marking of tank surfaces, use chalk for marking bare steel, and water
based markers for marking coated surfaces, and remove marks prior to
coating. Do not use any wax or grease based markers, or any other markers
that leave a residue or stain.

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3.9.1 Coating Inspector

The coating inspector shall be considered a QC Specialist and shall report

to the QC Manager, as specified in Section 01 45 00.00 10 01 45 00.00 20
01 45 00.00 40 QUALITY CONTROL. The Coating Inspector shall be present
during all pre-preparation testing, surface preparation, coating
application, initial cure of the coating system, during all coating repair
work, and during completion activities as specified in Section
01 45 00.00 10 01 45 00.00 20 01 45 00.00 40 QUALITY CONTROL. The Coating
Inspector shall provide complete documentation of conditions and
occurrences on the job site, and be aware of conditions and occurrences
that are potentially detrimental to the coating system. The requirements
for inspection listed in this Section are in addition to the QC inspection
and reporting requirements specified in Section 01 45 00.00 10
01 45 00.00 20 01 45 00.00 40 QUALITY CONTROL.

3.9.2 Field Inspection

3.9.2.1 Inspection Requirements

Perform field inspection in accordance with ASTM D3276 and the approved
Coating Work Plan. Document Contractor's compliance with the approved
Coating Work Plan.

Provide all tools and instruments required to perform the required

testing, as well as any tools or instruments that the inspector considers
necessary to perform the required inspections and tests. Document each
inspection and test, including required hold points and other required
inspections and tests, as well as those inspections and tests deemed
prudent from on-site evaluation to document a particular process or
condition, as follows:

a. Location or area;
b. Purpose (required or special);
c. Method;
d. Criteria for evaluation;
e. Results;
f. Determination of compliance;
g. List of required rework;
h. Observations.

Collect and record Environmental Conditions as described in ASTM D3276 on

a 24 hour basis, as follows:

a. During surface preparation, every two hours or when changes occur;

b. During coating application and the first four days of initial cure,
every hour, or when changes occur;

c. Note location, time, and temperature of the highest and lowest surface
temperatures each day;

d. Use a non-contact thermometer to locate temperature extremes, then

verify with contact thermometers.

Document all equipment used in inspections and testing, including

manufacturer, model number, serial number, last calibration date and
future calibration date, and results of on-site calibration performed.

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 Document Contractors compliance with the approved Coating Work Plan.

3.9.2.2 Inspection Report Forms

Develop project-specific report forms as required to report measurements,

test results, and observations being complete and and conforming to
contract requirements. This includes all direct requirements of the
contract documents and indirect requirements of referenced documents.
Show acceptance criteria with each requirement and indication of
conformity of each inspected item. The data may be in any format, but
must be legible and presented so that entered data can be quickly compared
to the appropriate requirement.

3.9.2.3 Daily Inspection Reports

Submit one copy of daily inspection report completed each day when
performing work under this Section, to the Contracting Officer. Note all
non-compliance issues, and all issues that were reported for rework in
accordance with QC procedures of Section 01 45 00.00 10 01 45 00.00 20
01 45 00.00 40 QUALITY CONTROL. Each report shall be signed by the
coating inspector and the QC Manager. Submit report within 24 hours of
date recorded on the report.

3.9.2.4 Inspection Logbook

A continuous record of all activity related to this Section shall be

maintained in an Inspection Logbook on a daily basis. The logbook shall
be hard or spiral bound with consecutively numbered pages, and shall be
used to record all information provided in the Daily Inspection Reports,
as well as other pertinent observations and information. The Coating
Inspector's Logbook that is sold by NACE is satisfactory. Submit the
original Inspection Logbook to the Contracting Officer upon completion of
the project and prior to final payment.

3.9.2.5 Inspection Equipment

All equipment shall be in good condition, operational within its design

range, and calibrated as required by the specified standard for use of
each device.

3.10 FINAL CLEANUP

Following completion of the work, remove debris, equipment, and materials

from the site. Remove temporary connections to Government or Contractor
furnished water and electrical services. Restore existing facilities in
and around the work areas to their original condition.

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 TABLE 1

COATING QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Table Ia - Zinc-rich Epoxy Primer Coat MIL-DTL-24441/19 Formula 159

Test Component A Component B Mixed

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

Pigment content, percent --- --- 81.5 85.5 --- ---

(zinc dust)

Volatiles, percent 42.8 44.3 8.0 8.4 --- ---

Non-volatile vehicle 53.7 57.7 8.3 8.7 --- ---

percent

Weight, Kilograms/liter 0.87 1.01 3.30 3.40 2.80 2.91

Weight, Pounds/gallon 7.3 8.4 27.5 28.4 23.4 24.4

Flashpoint, Degrees C 35.6 --- 37.8 --- --- ---

Flashpoint, Degrees F 96 --- 100 --- --- ---

Consistency, grams --- --- 250 500 150 300

Set to touch time, hours --- --- --- --- --- 2

at 23 degrees C, 73
degrees F

Dry hard time, hours at --- --- --- --- --- 8

23 degrees C, 73 degrees F

Pot life, hours at 23 --- --- --- --- 4 ---

degrees C, 73 degrees F

Sag resistance, --- --- --- --- 300 ---

Micrometers

Sag resistance, Mils --- --- --- --- 12 ---

VOC, Grams/liter --- --- --- --- --- 304

VOC, Pounds/gallon --- --- --- --- --- 2.5

NOTES: Test methods as specified in MIL-DTL-24441.

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 TABLE 1
COATING QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Table Ib. - Epoxy Intermediate Coat MIL-DTL-24441/31 Formula 152 Type IV (White
(Tinted))
Test Component A Component B Mixed

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

Pigment content, percent 44.0 49.0 33.0 38.0 --- ---

Volatiles, percent 29.0 35.0 16.0 21.0 --- ---

Non-volatile vehicle 17.5 23.5 44.0 49.0 --- ---
percent

Coarse particles, percent --- 0.3 --- 0.3 --- ---

Consistency, grams 180 320 300 470 180 245

Weight, Kilograms/liter 1.39 1.45 1.29 1.35 1.34 1.4

Weight, Pounds/gallon 11.6 12.1 10.8 11.3 11.2 11.7

Set to touch time, hours --- --- --- --- --- 3

at 23 degrees C, 73
degrees F

Dry hard time, hours at --- --- --- --- --- 8

23 degrees C, 73 degrees F

Fineness of grind, Hegman 4 --- 4 --- --- ---

Flashpoint, Degrees C 35.5 --- 37.8 --- --- ---

Flashpoint, Degrees F 96 --- 100 --- --- ---

Titanium dioxide, percent 91 --- --- --- --- ---

of pigment
Pot life, hours at 23 --- --- --- --- 4 ---
degrees C, 73 degrees F

Sag resistance, --- --- --- --- 300 ---

Micrometers

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 TABLE 1
COATING QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Table Ib. - Epoxy Intermediate Coat MIL-DTL-24441/31 Formula 152 Type IV (White
(Tinted))
Test Component A Component B Mixed

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

Sag resistance, Mils --- --- --- --- 12 ---

Color of dry film to --- --- --- --- --- Conform

approximate color of
SAE AMS-STD-595A color
27778

Contrast ratio, at 75 --- --- --- --- .098 ---

micrometers, 3 mils DFT

Gloss, 60 degree specular --- --- --- --- 35 ---

VOC, Grams/liter --- --- --- --- --- 340

VOC, Pounds/gallon --- --- --- --- --- 2.8

GENERAL NOTES: Test methods as specified in MIL-DTL-24441.Where "Conform" is

indicated, refer to specific requirements of MIL-DTL-24441/31.

TABLE I

COATING QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Table Ic - Polyurethane TopcoatMIL-PRF-85285 Type II (White and Colors)

Test Component A Component B Mixed

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

Moisture content, percent --- 2 --- --- --- ---

Course particles, percent --- --- --- --- --- .5

Viscosity --- --- --- --- --- See Note 1

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 TABLE I

COATING QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Table Ic - Polyurethane TopcoatMIL-PRF-85285 Type II (White and Colors)

Test Component A Component B Mixed

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

Fineness of grind, Hegman --- --- --- --- 7 ---

Drying to touch (See Note 2) --- --- --- --- --- 4

Dry-hard (See Note 2) --- --- --- --- --- 8

VOC, grams per liter --- --- --- --- --- 340

Color --- --- --- --- delta E+-1.0

Gloss 60 degree specular gloss

Gloss --- --- --- --- --- 90

Semi-gloss --- --- --- --- 15 45

Opacity --- --- --- --- 0.95 ---

Flexibility --- --- --- --- --- Conform

Fluid resistance --- --- --- --- --- Conform

Heat resistance (cure) --- --- --- --- --- Conform

Solvent resistance (cure) --- --- --- --- --- Conform

Condition in container --- --- --- --- --- Conform

Odor --- --- --- --- --- Conform

Lead percent --- --- --- --- --- 0.06

Cadmium percent --- --- --- --- --- 0.06

--- --- --- --- --- 0.00
Chromium percent

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Table Ic - Polyurethane TopcoatMIL-PRF-85285 Type II (White and Colors)

Test Component A Component B Mixed

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

NOTES:
(1) Modify paragraph 3.6.4 Viscosity and Pot Life, of MIL-PRF-85285 as follows:

The viscosity of the admixed coating, when tested in accordance with ASTM D1200
through a No. 4 Ford cup, shall be as follows:

Time from mix (minimum) Maximum time through a No. 4 Ford

Cup

Initially 30 seconds

2 hours 60 seconds

4 hours No gel

(2) Modify paragraph 3.7.1 Drying Time, of MIL-PRF-85285.

When applied by spray techniques and when tested in accordance with
ASTM D1640/D1640M, the coating shall be set-to-touch within four hours and
dry-hard within eight hours (see 4.6 and table I).

GENERAL NOTES:
Test methods as specified in MIL-PRF-85285, except those marked with "*".
Where "Conform" is indicated, refer to specific requirements of MIL-PRF-85285.

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