New York State Department of Transportation

QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTING CHECKLIST
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PRELIMINARY REVIEW YES NO N/A
Review Contract Plans, Specs and Standard Sheets for Structural Steel Painting (Section 573)
Review Pay Item in Contract dealing with painting (Item No. 573.XX)
Study plans for bridge to be painted
Download and review MURK 7 & MURK 7-1 for use by inspectors

MATERIALS YES NO N/A

Review Specs for Paint - Section 708-01 Structural Steel Paints - Class 1

Contractor submitted Manufact. Tech. Data Sheets 5 days prior to start of work (573-2.01D)*
Each single coat pf paint has a different color and provides contrast to the previous coats (573-
2.01C)
Pressure wash water is potable and abrasive is recycled ferrous metal grit (573-2.02, 03)

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS YES NO N/A

Contractor provided copy of Quality Control Plan for compliance with paint specs (573-3.01) *
Daily reports provided with air and surface temperatures, humidity and dew points, dry film
thickness, surface profile, etc.
Cleaning standard conforms to SSPC VIS 1 Pictorial Standard (573-3.02C)
Three (3) full coats of paint are applied and one (1) stripe coat (primer, intermediate stripe coat,
finish) (572-3.03)
Paint Schedule followed: Primer - 10 hours; Intermediate -72 hours; top coat - 14 days or less
(Manufacturer's Recommendation) (573-3.03G)
Stenciled information placed on inside web of fascia girder near BIN plate (573-3.03H)
PRESSURE WASHING YES NO N/A

To be performed first, followed by abrasive blast cleaning. Reference SSPC SP-10, near white
metal
Operating Pressure 1800 psi -2000 psi (12.5 MPa -14 Mpa). Flow Rate 3.5 Gal/min minimum.
Water temperature 185F-203F. Potable Water Source (85C - 95C)
Nozzle Distance 6" to 12" from steel surface
Ambient Air Temperature > 40 F and rising
Standard Specification states " In no case will pressure washing be conducted when spent
wastewater could freeze on roadway or bridge surfaces
Bird droppings in excess of 1/2" will be removed prior to pressure washing operation.
Oil and grease removed by solvent cleaning per SSPC SP1 Solvent Cleaning
Containment required to catch paint chips. Not required to capture wastewater. Water will not be
recycled.
Abrasive blast cleaning begins within 7 calendar days following washing
Surface completely dry prior to blast cleaning
Hold point for inspection of cleaned surface prior to abrasive blasting.

ABRASIVE BLASTING YES NO N/A

Material: Recyclable ferrous metallic abrasive grit conforming to SSPC AB-3 Ferrous Metallic
Abrasive. Submit invoices for approval.
All abrasive grit recycled and cleaned. Conforms to SSPC AB-2
Relative humidity below 85% to proceed. (Inside Containment)
Surface clean and dry to proceed
Surface temperature more than 5 F above the dew point to proceed
All surfaces cleaned to near white metal conforming to SSPC SP-10
Recycled abrasive material tested daily for non-abrasive residue, water soluble and oil content.
Forward results to Engineer.
Lead content tests performed weekly. Forward results to Engineer.
Verify air cleanliness once per shift.
Area cleaned limited to that which can be cleaned, inspected and prime coated within a 10 hour
period.
Prepare at least one project cleaning standard for each representative area. Conform to SSPC
VIS1. Minimum size 12" X 12". Coated with urethane after acceptance.
Measure anchor profile. Minimum 5 times/ 2000 SF / shift. Conform to ASTM D4417C. Hold
profile to paint manufacturer, data sheet.
Remove all fins, tears, flame cut edges, burred and sharp edges by grinding. Re-blast grinded
surfaces.
Vacuum containment and clean beam surfaces
Hold point for inspection and acceptance prior to painting.

COATING OPERATIONS YES NO N/A

*** Primer/Intermediate Coat/Stripe Coat/Finish Coat ***
Check that material is on approved list and verify all coats are from same system.
Verify batch has not exceeded shelf life. 12 months maximum.
Mix with a power agitator. Refer to Manufacturer's Instructions. QC to verify mixing and thinning
process.
Receiving surface and ambient air temperature are > 40 F and < 100 F. Manufacturer's limits
are used if more restrictive. NOTE: if epoxy coating is exposed to temperature or humidity
outside of accepted values during cure, Engineer may require Amine Blush test to be
performed. A failed test requires additional cleaning and preperation prior to top coating, at no
cost to the state.
Verify that the surface to be coated is dry.
Relative Humidity < 85% to proceed.
No paint to be applied during rain or when rain is forecast.
All painted surfaces protected from rain during cure.
All surfaces properly cured/tested and accepted prior to application of next coating.
QCI to record manufacturer's name, product number, batch number, thinner used, painting
duration, temperature data and wet film thickness measurements (Contractor)
Stripe Coat will extend 6" away from welds, rivets, bolts, nuts, splice plates, structural members
or any corners or crevices.
Dry Film Thickness: Range as shown on manufacturer's data sheets. Test to confrom to SSPC-
PA2. Test frequency: 1/1000 sf coated. Calculate average over 5 spot measurements. All
coatings to be tested.
All steel surfaces within 6 feet of a bridge joint shall receive an additional coat of intermediate
paint. This is in addition to the stripe coat.

PAINTING INSPECTION EQUIPMENT YES NO N/A

One bound copy of the Steel Structures Painting Council surface preparation specification
AAPC SP-1, SP-10, PA-2,AB-2 and AB-3
One bound copy of the most current Steel Structures Painting Council Picture Standards SSPC-
VIS 1
One copy of ASTM D 4417, D 4285
One Air Thermometer, pocket type, 14F to 104F (-10C to +40C )
One non-contact Infrared Thermometer, 14F to 104F (-10C to +40C )
One Contact Thermometer, 14F to 104F (-10C to +40C )
One Paint Thermometer, 14F to 104F (-10C to +40C )
One Magnetic Dry-Film Thickness Gauge, Type 2
Two Wet-Film Thickness Gauge, Prong Type
Psychrometer and US Weather Bureau Psychrometric Tables
Profile Micrometer with extra course replica tape

* Submittal Required

Review Sampling and Testing Requirements in Site Manager

Record on DWR
Compaction Equipment ID Plate
Manufacturer
Model No.
Serial No.

Maximum Loose Lift Thickness

Actual Loose Lift Thickness
Operating Frequency (VPM)
Operating Speed (fps)
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Revised: March 9, 2018

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