Ausenco Document Number: 107071-ES-00000-27280-002

Newcrest Document Number: 401-0000-ST-SPE-4001

Revision Number B

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

Red Chris Project FS
Surface Protection
Engineering Specification
December 20, 2022
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Rev Date Description Prepared Checked Approved

A 24 Nov 2022 Issued for Internal Review M. Babaei P. Bazargani J. Gomez

B 20 Dec 2022 Issued for Study M. Babaei P. Bazargani J. Gomez

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Table of Contents
Revision Status 2
1 General 1
1.1 Scope 1
1.2 Abbreviations 1
1.3 Definitions 1
1.4 Standards 2
1.5 Job Conditions 3
2 Products 5
3 Execution 6
3.1 Examination 6
3.2 Preparation 6
3.3 Surface Preparation 6
3.4 Coating Application 7
3.5 Site Painting / Field Touch-Up 8
3.6 Clean-Up 9
3.7 Inspection 10
3.8 Testing 10
4 Quality Assurance and Quality Control 11
5 Paint System P1a – Non-corrosive – Interior Works 12
5.1 Description 12
5.2 Surface Preparation 12
5.3 Corrosion Protection 12
5.4 Prime Coat 12
6 Paint System P1b – Non-corrosive – Exterior Works 13
6.1 Description 13
6.2 Surface Preparation 13
6.3 Corrosion Protection 13
6.4 Prime Coat 13
7 Paint System P2 – Corrosive Environment (Interior and Exterior) 14
7.1 Description 14
7.2 Surface Preparation 14
7.3 Corrosion Protection 14
8 Paint System P3 – Slip Critical Connections 15
8.1 Description 15
8.2 Surface Preparation 15
8.3 Prime Coat 15
9 Surface Protection System P4 – Hot Dip Galvanizing 16
9.1 Description 16
9.2 Surface Preparation 16
10 Color Code 17
10.1 Safety Colors 17
10.2 Colors for Coated Items 17
1 General

1.1 Scope

This Specification defines the requirements for the supply and application of Shop and Field
painting to structural and non-structural steelwork, piping, and plate work, including surface
preparation and testing for Red Chris Project. This Specification shall be read in conjunction
with the Project Engineering Specifications.

1.2 Abbreviations
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing Materials
AWWA American Water Works Association
CS Coating System
DFT Dry Film Thickness
EPA American Environmental Protection Agency
ES Engineering Specification
ITP Inspection and Test Plans
MSHA Mining Safety Health Administration
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PS Paint System
RCSC Research Council on Structural Connections
SP Surface Protection
SSPC The Society for Protective Coatings Volumes 1&2
TF Fully Tensioned Friction Joint (bolts)

1.3 Definitions
Approval Approval from the Engineer.
Approved Approved by the Engineer.
Contractor Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc.
Drawings The drawings and sketches supplied by the Contractor.
Engineer Consultant responsible for the design of the Works.
Steelwork Steel sections fabricated into a building frame or mechanical
equipment by welding, bolting, riveting, or a combination of
joining methods.
Sub-Contractor The individual, partnership, firm, or corporation qualified to
practice construction work under the laws of the state, province,
or country in which the property for Works lies and is
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work.
Works The scope of work that is included in this and supplementary
documents.

1.4 Standards

Surface preparation and painting shall be carried out in accordance with the current issue
including amendments of the following Standards:

1.4.1 North American Standards

SSPC-ACS-1/NACE No.13 Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist
Qualification and Certification
SSPC-SP1 Solvent Cleaning
SSPC-SP2 Hand Tool Cleaning
SSPC-SP3 Power Tool Cleaning
SSPC-SP5/NACE No1 White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC-SP6/NACE No.3 Commercial Blast Cleaning
SSPC-SP10/NACE No.2 Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC-SP11 Power tool cleaning to bare metal
SSPC-PA 2 Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating
Thickness Requirements
SSPC VIS 1-89 Visual Standard for Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel
NACE SP0188 Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatings on
Conductive Substrates
AISC 303 Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges
ASTM A123 Zinc (Hot galvanized) coatings on products fabricated from
rolled, pressed, and forged steel, steel shapes, plates, bars,
and strips
ASTM A143 Recommended practice for safeguarding against embrittlement
of Hot-Dip Galvanized structural steel products and procedure
for detecting embrittlement
ASTM A153 Zinc coating (Hot-Dip) on iron steel hardware
ASTM A384 Practice for safeguarding against warpage and distortion during
Hot-Dip Galvanizing of steel assemblies
ASTM A385 Standard practice for providing high quality zinc coatings (Hot-
Dip)
ASTM A653 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (galvannealed) by the
Hot-Dip Process
ASTM A767 Standard Specification for Zinc Coated (galvanized) Steel Bars
for Concrete Reinforcements

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 ASTM A780 Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged Hot Dip Galvanized
Coatings.
ASTM D2092 Standard Guide for Preparation of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)
Steel Surfaces for Painting
ASTM D7091 Non-destructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of
Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and
Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous
Metals
ASTM D7803 Practice for Preparation of Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coated
Iron and Steel Product and Hardware Surfaces for Powder
Coating
ASTM G115 Standard Guide for Measuring and Reporting Friction
AWWA D102 Standard for Coating Steel Water-Storage Tanks
CAN/CSA-G164 Hot Dip Galvanizing of Irregularly Shaped Articles
RCSC Specification for Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490
bolts

1.4.2 Project Design Criteria and Specifications

107071-GX-00000-22221-001-02 Site Conditions Design Criteria

107071-ES-00000-27280-001 Structural Steel Framing Engineering Specification

1.5 Job Conditions

1.5.1 Environmental Requirements

All Project Design Criteria shall be referred to for description of the plant and associated
environment conditions to which the protective coating systems will be subjected to. In
particular, 107071-GX-00000-22221-001-02 Site Conditions Design Criteria should be followed
for environmental conditions.

Maintain surface and ambient conditions in accordance with the requirements of the coating.

Follow Manufacturer's instructions immediately prior to and during application and for the
period of curing after application.

Adhere to Manufacturer's instructions concerning conditions, which prohibit coating application

and unless otherwise specified, DO NOT apply coating when the following conditions apply:
• if substrate surface temperature is below 50 °F (10 °C) or exceeds 125 °F (52 °C)
• if substrate surfaces are less than +5 °F (+3 °C) above the dew point temperature
• if substrate surfaces are damp or frosty and in foggy or rainy weather
• if relative humidity is above 85%
• if wind is excessively high or contains contaminants.

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1.5.2 Protection

Provide adequate cover with tarpaulins, polyethylene sheet or other suitable means, to protect
operating personnel, equipment, and all finished work adjacent to or near surfaces, which
require blast cleaning or coating.

Place covers before blast cleaning and coating commences and leave in place until coating is
complete.

Provide exhausting to convey fumes from the area during coating application.

Ensure that complete protection is provided when field blast cleaning, so that blast cleaning
materials are contained to protect all equipment and personnel and to maintain environmental
requirements.

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2 Products
Use materials specified in each paint system noted in this Specification in accordance with the
project requirements.

Use primer, intermediate and finish materials from the same manufacturer.

Ensure that each coat of the coating system is of a sufficiently different tint to facilitate correct
intercoat coverage.

For field finish coating use materials from the same manufacturer as the primer used in the
shop.

Use thinners and cleaners of the type and brand recommended by the approved coating
manufacturer.

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3 Execution

3.1 Examination

Prior to commencing the Works, thoroughly examine other work upon which the Works of this
Section is dependent. Report any deficiencies discovered and propose adjustments to the
Contractor and obtain written authorization before proceeding.

Where concrete is to be coated, ensure concrete has thoroughly cured (28 days minimum) and
substrate has a moisture content of not more than 12% prior to commencement of the Works.

Refer to coating manufacturer’s most recent technical data sheet for specific concrete surface
preparation instructions.

When more than one paint manufacturer has been specified for a paint system then one
manufacturer shall be selected, and the same product shall be used throughout on the same
Contract package.

3.2 Preparation

Carry out the Works with complete and proper facilities for:
• blast cleaning and other surface preparations
• coating spraying and curing
• inspection and control of coating application
• maintaining control of environmental conditions.

Provide and erect scaffolds and rigging as required in accordance with the safety requirements
of all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.

Ensure all equipment used for blast cleaning or spraying is fitted with suitable oil and moisture
traps and complies with the statutory regulations. Use spray equipment suitable for high quality
work.

Post "Wet Paint" signs where coating is applied at the site and until the coating is dry. Post "No
Smoking" signs where volatile or flammable materials are being used.

Provide the Contractor with Manufacturer's instructions of preparation, application, curing,

inspection and testing and obtain the approval of the Contractor prior to commencement of the
Works.

3.3 Surface Preparation

Thoroughly clean the surface before applying the coating to ensure proper adhesion of the
coating. Ensure surfaces are dry, clean, smooth, and free from dust, dirt, grease, oil, rust, weld
flux and splatter, loose crystals, and extraneous matter. Remove weld flux or splatter using
needle gun or power tool equipment.

Prepare the surface as specified in each paint system and in accordance with Manufacturer's
written instructions. In case Specifications differ, use the better surface preparation.

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 To prevent flash rusting, do not blast clean, cold, or wet steel.

Blast clean steel to produce a profile of the surface anchor pattern up to a maximum of 25 to
30 percent of the specified total film thickness. Average profile 40 to 65 microns (1.5 to
2.5 mils), jagged and irregular in profile unless otherwise specified by the coating
manufacturer. An optimum mix of grit and shot is required to produce specified profile shape
for centrifugal blasting.

Apply primer coat prior to any flash rusting. If rust appears before priming, re-clean steel to the
specified surface preparation.

Ensure that contact surfaces of high strength bolted connection are free of oil and grease.

3.4 Coating Application

Apply coating in accordance with the coating systems specified in coating schedules and with
manufacturer's written instructions.

Do not field spray unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer. Employ methods, equipment,
control, and quality of application to ensure a solid continuous coating equal in coverage,
quality, and dry film thickness. The Contractor may require changes in the method employed
for such reasons as carelessness, poor masking and protective measures, drifting coating fog,
and failure to obtain a dense, even, opaque finish.

Apply coating evenly in full coats to ensure uniform coverage to specified system dry film
thickness and in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. All dry film thickness
measurements refer to coating thickness above profile peaks.

Ensure application of each coat into all corners, welds, pinholes, and other difficult areas and
ensure full coverage at outside edges and corners. Stripe coat these areas, if necessary, to
ensure sufficient thickness of the coating as specified.

Provide a smooth finish, free of laps, sags, runs, pinholes, brush marks, crawls, and skips.
Back lap all edges to achieve full coverage.

Apply specified coating system on surfaces, which would be concealed or made inaccessible
for coating by siding, roofing, roof deck, masonry, and equipment, prior to installation of those
materials or equipment.

Except where specified otherwise in manufacturer's printed instructions, use coating

unadulterated. Mix coating thoroughly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
maintain sufficient agitation during application to prevent separation of ingredients.

Before applying the succeeding coat, allow each coat to dry for at least the period
recommended by the coating manufacturer for overcoating and longer if conditions are such
as to retard curing and drying, while still within the maximum overcoating interval.

Adhere to heat curing schedule and use approved equipment, when required, for high
temperature duty.

Do not handle, assemble, or pack items until final cure is obtained.

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3.5 Site Painting / Field Touch-Up

Prepare damaged surfaces in accordance with the surface preparation requirements of the
coating system originally specified.

Use blast cleaning, power wire brushing, grinding or needle gun, whichever is chosen by the
Sub-Contractor in each instance.

The Sub-Contractor shall not cause or allow sandblasting or other abrasive blasting without
minimizing dust emissions to the atmosphere using good modern practices. Good modern
practices include:
• Wet blasting.
• Effective enclosures with necessary dust collecting equipment; or
• Any other method approved by the director.

The Sub-Contractor shall not cause, allow or permit visible emissions from sandblasting or
other abrasive blasting operations in excess of 20% opacity, as measured by EPA Reference
Method 9.

Each time an abrasive blasting project is conducted, the Sub-Contractor shall keep records of
the following:
• The date the project was conducted.
• The duration of the project; and
• Type of control measures employed.

Thoroughly clean all surfaces of rust and foreign matter including the removal of salt water and
other contaminates prior to applying coating.

Ensure all connections, whether bolted or welded, are prepared and coated.

Touch-up all damaged areas with coating system originally specified or with an equivalent
material suitable for the service and acceptable to the Contractor.

Verify the correct coating specifications with the Contractor prior to commencing touch-up.

Ensure that patch coating extends approximately one inch beyond the damaged areas.

Exercise particular care in field touch-up operations to ensure that all field cut edges and similar
areas are coated in accordance with the Specifications as it is extremely important that the
integrity of the protective coating system is maintained.

While performing spray painting operations, the Sub-Contractor shall comply with the following
requirements:
• The Sub-Contractor shall not conduct or cause to be conducted any spray-
painting operation without minimizing organic solvent emissions. Such
operations, other than architectural coating and spot painting, shall be
conducted in an enclosed area equipped with controls containing no less than
96 percent of the overspray.

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 The Sub-Contractor shall not either:
• Employ, apply, evaporate, or dry any architectural coating containing
photochemically reactive solvents for industrial or commercial purposed; or
Thin or dilute any architectural coating with a photochemically reactive solvent.

A photochemically reactive solvent is defined as any solvent with an aggregate of more than
20 percent of its total volume composed of the chemical compounds classified in paragraphs
(a) through to paragraph (c) below, or which exceeds any of the following percentage
composition limitations, referred to the total volume of solvent:
• A combination of the following types of compounds having an olefinic or cyclo-
olefinic type of unsaturation-hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, ethers,
or ketones: 5 percent.
A combination of aromatic compounds with either or more carbon atoms to the molecule except
ethylbenzene: 8 percent.
A combination of ethylbenzene, ketones having branched hydrocarbon structures, trichloroethylene or
toluene: 20 percent.

Whenever any organic solvent or any constituent of an organic solvent may be classified from
its chemical structure into more than one of the groups of organic compounds described in
paragraph (a) though to paragraph (c) above, it shall be considered to be a member of the
group having the least allowable percent of the total volume of solvents.

Each time a spray-painting project is conducted, the Sub-Contractor shall keep a record of the
following:
• The date the project was conducted.
• The duration of the project.
• Type of control measures employed.
• Material Safety Data Sheets for all paints and solvents used in the project; and
• The amount of paint consumed during the project.
• Architectural coating and spot painting projects shall be exempt from the
recordkeeping requirements of paragraph above.

The Sub-Contractor shall not cause, allow or permit visible emissions from painting operations
in excess of 20% opacity, as measured by EPA Reference Method 9.

3.6 Clean-Up

Remove traces of splashed materials, all droppings, spots, stains from finished and adjacent
surfaces.

Remove all waste materials, solvents and rubbish and leave the Work Site in a neat, clean,
and safe condition acceptable to the Contractor.

Clean-up and remove all blast cleaning materials and debris immediately following completion
of cleaning.

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3.7 Inspection

All Works shall be subject to detailed inspection by the Contractor. Any work failing to meet the
requirements of this Specification or defective in any way shall be remedied by the Sub-
Contractor at no additional cost to the Contractor. The method of rectification for defective work
shall be subject to the Contractor’s approval.

3.8 Testing

Accurately calibrated testing instruments shall be provided and maintained by the Sub-
Contractor and used in accordance with methods and procedures as nominated in the
standards as listed in Section 4. Tests shall be conducted to determine wet and dry film
thicknesses, and to locate defects and discontinuities.

Any defects and discontinuities shall be rectified as directed by the Contractor.

Dry film thickness shall be measured in accordance with ASTM D7091 or approved equivalent.
For checking each coat DFT, SSPC-PA 2 level 3 shall be used for determining conformance
to dry coating thickness requirements.

Coating systems applied to surface subject to full immersion in a liquid or totally buried in soil,
shall be tested for holidays in accordance with NACE SP0188.

The Sub-Contractor shall propose a level 2 or 3 NACE inspector to witness the testing in shop
and a level 3 NACE inspector on site. The accredited inspector details shall be submitted for
approval prior to the commencement of the Works.

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4 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
The Sub-Contactor shall prepare and submit fully developed Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)
and Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to cover all aspects of the paintwork, in
accordance with the requirements stipulated in the Contract Specification or Technical
Specification (as applicable).

The Sub-Contractor shall prepare a detailed ITP for review and approval by the Contractor.
The ITP shall be submitted to the Contractor at least 4 weeks prior to commencement of the
Works. Following approval by the Contractor the ITP can be implemented as part of QA/QC
procedures for the contract duration. Ensure that the ITP includes for the coating
manufacturer’s representative visits to the work site to advise applicators and to evaluate
surface preparations, workmanship and dry film thickness to ensure they meet the
specifications.

Ensure that the standards of safety, workmanship, surface preparation, coating handling,
coating application, temperature and moisture control, film thickness, drying, curing, inspection
and testing, handling of steel and touch-up are in accordance with the latest edition of SSPC
Painting Manuals Volume 1 and 2 and NACE/SSPC publications and reports unless otherwise
stated.

Notwithstanding the above ITP points as recommended by the Sub-Contractor the ITP shall
include inspection of the paintwork (as a hold point) at the fabrication / paint shop prior to
dispatch for freight to site. The inspection shall be carried out by the Sub-Contractor and the
Contractor. The painted steelwork shall not be dispatched to site until this hold point has been
completed.

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5 Paint System P1a – Non-corrosive – Interior Works

5.1 Description

Paint System P1a covers all structural steel, plate work, steel plate fabricated items, steel tanks
and miscellaneous equipment exposed to non-corrosive environment, located inside a building
or covered structure, not exposed to the environmental elements. This system includes both
shop coated and field coated items.

5.2 Surface Preparation

All steel surfaces shall be cleaned and prepared to receive a prime coat. Prior to blast cleaning,
oil and grease shall be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning. The cleaning
procedure will be to obtain a surface preparation conforming to, at minimum, SSPC-SP7
“Brush-off Blast Cleaning” in accordance with the coating manufacturer's specifications.

5.3 Corrosion Protection

The paint system provided shall meet ISO 12944 for a C3 corrosion environment classification
and a medium durability design life (5-15 years to first major maintenance).

5.4 Prime Coat

5.4.1 Prime Coat – International Protective Coatings

The prime coat shall be one coat of Intergard 345 or Interseal 670HS, high solids epoxy
coating, with a minimum dry film thickness of 8.0 mils (200 microns). Color per Section 10.2.

5.4.2 Prime Coat – Sherwin Williams Protective Coatings

The prime coat shall be one coat Macropoxy 646-100, high solids epoxy coating, with a
minimum dry film thickness of 8.0 mils (200 microns). Color per Section 10.2.

5.4.3 Prime Coat – Carboline Protective Coatings

The prime coat shall be one coat of Carboguard 890 high solids epoxy, with a minimum dry
film thickness of 8.0 mils (200 microns). Color per Section 10.2.

5.4.4 Finish Coat

Finish coat is not required.

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6 Paint System P1b – Non-corrosive – Exterior Works

6.1 Description

Paint system P1b covers all exterior structural steel, plate work, steel plate fabricated items,
steel tanks and miscellaneous equipment exposed to non-corrosive environment that is not
within a cladded structure. This system includes both shop coated and field coated item.

6.2 Surface Preparation

All steel surfaces shall be cleaned and prepared to receive a prime coat. Prior to blast cleaning,
oil and grease shall be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning. The blast
cleaning procedure will be to obtain a surface preparation conforming to SSPC SP6
commercial blast cleaning in accordance with the coating manufacturer's specifications.

6.3 Corrosion Protection

The paint system provided shall meet ISO 12944 for a C3 corrosion environment classification
and a medium durability design life (5-15 years to major maintenance)

6.4 Prime Coat

6.4.1 Prime Coat – International Protective Coatings

The prime coat shall be one coat of Intergard 345 or Interseal 670HS, high solids epoxy
coating, with a minimum dry film thickness of 8.0 mils (200 microns). Color per Section 10.2.

6.4.2 Prime Coat – Sherwin Williams Protective Coatings

The prime coat shall be one coat of Macropoxy 646-100, high solids epoxy coating, with a
minimum dry film thickness of 8.0 mils (200 microns). Color per Section 10.2.

6.4.3 Prime Coat – Carboline Protective Coatings

The prime coat shall be one coat of Carboguard 890 high solids epoxy with a minimum dry film
thickness of 8.0 mils (200 microns). Color per Section 10.2.

6.4.4 Finish Coat

Finish coat is not required.

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7 Paint System P2 – Corrosive Environment (Interior and Exterior)

7.1 Description

Paint System P2 covers all structural steel, and external surfaces of plate work, steel plate
fabricated items, steel tanks and miscellaneous equipment exposed to corrosive environment
or in the areas of acid exposure. This system includes both shop coated and field coated items.

7.2 Surface Preparation

All steel surfaces shall be cleaned and prepared to receive a prime coat. Prior to blast cleaning,
oil and grease shall be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning. The blast
cleaning procedure will be to obtain a surface preparation conforming to SSPC-SP6
commercial blast cleaning in accordance with the coating manufacturer's specifications.

7.3 Corrosion Protection

The paint system provided shall meet ISO 12944 for a C5-I corrosion environment classification
and a medium durability design life (5-10 years to first major maintenance).

7.3.1 International Protective Coatings

Prime Coat: The prime coat shall be one coat of Intergard 345 or Interseal 670HS, high solids
epoxy coating, with a minimum dry film thickness of 6.0 mils (150 microns).

Finish Coat: The finish coat shall be one coat of Intergard 345 or Interseal 670HS, high solids
epoxy coating, with a minimum dry film thickness of 6.0 mils (150 microns). Color per Section
10.2.

7.3.2 Sherwin Williams Protective Coatings

Prime Coat: The prime coat shall be one coat of Macropoxy 646-100 high solids epoxy coating,
with a minimum dry film thickness of 6.0 mils (150 microns).

Finish Coat: The finish coat shall be one coat of Macropoxy 646-100, high solids epoxy coating,
with a minimum dry film thickness of 6.0 mils (150 microns). Color per Section 10.2.

7.3.3 Carboline Protective Coatings

Prime Coat: The prime coat shall be one coat of Carboguard 890, high solids epoxy coating
with a minimum dried film thickness of 8.0 mils (200 microns).

Finish Coat: The finish coat shall be one coat of Carbothane 133FLH flat finish polyurethane,
high solids epoxy coating with a minimum dry film thickness of 5.0 mils (125 microns). Color
per Section 10.2.

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8 Paint System P3 – Slip Critical Connections

8.1 Description

Paint System P4 covers all contact surfaces at structural steel slip critical connections. This
system includes both shop coated and field coated items.

8.2 Surface Preparation

All steel surfaces shall be cleaned and prepared to receive a prime coat. Prior to blast cleaning,
oil and grease shall be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning. The blast
cleaning procedure will be to obtain a surface preparation conforming to SSPC-SP6
commercial blast cleaning in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s specifications.

8.3 Prime Coat

The prime coat shall be a Class B coating as defined by AISC Specification for Structural Steel
Buildings having a certified slip coefficient of not less than 0.50. The prime coat shall be
compatible with the surrounding paint system and the finish coat.

The minimum dried film thickness shall be as per the coating manufacturer’s
recommendations.

8.3.1 International Protective Coatings

The prime coat shall be one coat of Interzinc 315, zinc rich epoxy primer with a minimum dry
film thickness of 2.0 mils (50 microns).

8.3.2 Sherwin Williams Protective Coatings

The prime coat shall be one coat of Zinc Clad III, Zinc rich epoxy primer, with a minimum dry
film thickness of 3.0 mils (75 microns).

8.3.3 Carboline Protective Coatings

The prime coat shall be one coat of Carbozinc 11 inorganic zinc coating, with a minimum dry
film thickness of 2.0 mils (50 microns).

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9 Surface Protection System P4 – Hot Dip Galvanizing

9.1 Description

Paint System P5 is hot dip galvanizing. This system covers all surfaces of carbon steel metal
bar grating, stair treads and raised pattern steel floor plates, which are subjected to foot traffic
and may exposed to high corrosive and abrasive environment.

9.2 Surface Preparation

All steel shall be hot dip galvanized per CAN/CSA-G164 or ASTM A123.

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10 Color Code

10.1 Safety Colors

Safety colors in accordance with the following:

• Safety Yellow shall be used for designating caution, to mark stumbling, falling or tripping
hazards such as protruding parts, curbing, dead ends, handrails and kick plates, stair
nosing, ladders, cages, equipment safety guards. Safety Yellow shall be used to
promote safety and exposing unguarded hazards such as on machines or equipment
that might cut, crush, electrocute or otherwise injure workers including surfaces of
machinery guards and exposed parts such as pulleys, gears or cutting devices.
• Signal Red shall be used to mark instruments used for combating fire, such as fire
extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire stations, sprinkler piping, etc.
• Traffic Green shall be used to mark safety showers.
10.2 Colors for Coated Items

In General, all external visible surfaces, including pipe rack steel, tanks and building cladding
must comply with the following color standard.
Table 10-1 – Coated Items Color

Ameron Colour
Item Ameron No. International No.
Description

Structural steel – inside buildings Deep Gray GR-1 *

Structural steel – outside buildings Deep Gray GR-1 *

Gratings, floor plates and stair Manufacturer’s Standard

treads Black

Inside handrails, kick plates, Safety Yellow

YE-3 OSHA 71038
ladders and cages

Outside handrails, kick plates, Safety Yellow

YE-3 OSHA 71038
ladders and cages

Doors – inside and outside Deep Gray GR-1 *

Door frames – inside and outside Deep Gray GR-1 *

Louvers and ventilators Deep Gray GR-1 *

Shop fabricated plate work and Deep Gray GR-1

*
chute work

Tanks – inside and outside Deep Gray GR-1 *

Monorail beams Safety Yellow YE-3 OSHA 71038

Notes:
* Except for piping above-ground, fire water and fuel piping shall be un-painted. All other piping that is not fire or fuel
will not be painted
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Rev: B
Date: Dec 20, 2022