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STANDARD WORK PROCESS PROCEDURE PAGE 1 OF 16
EFFECTIVE 31 May 02

FIELD PAINTING AND COATING

Chief, Materials Engineering Field Engineering, Manager Manager, CE&T President, BCOI
Technology
B.S. Fultz F.W. Fritz R.J. Marl C.G. Mumm

1.0 PURPOSE
This procedure provides the minimum guidelines for field painting and coating activities to include piping,
equipment, structural steel, internal tank linings and concrete sumps. Shop painting and lead paint
removal is outside the scope of this document.

2.0 SCOPE
2.1 This procedure covers surface preparation, application, and inspection of field painting and coating
activities on all domestic and international projects constructed under the administrative control of
Bechtel Construction Operations, Incorporated (BCOI) on a direct hire and contract management basis.

2.2 While subcontractors may elect to utilize alternate procedures to control their work process, they shall
comply with the intent of this procedure including the following key elements:

a. Having project specific coating work methods statement(s)

b. Having methods for controlling work releases and monitoring of field painting activities
c. Maintenance and retention of inspection records
2.3 In accordance with BCOI Operating Instruction 4MP-T81-M105, Standard Work Process Procedures,
any deviation from this procedure shall be documented and approved in advance by the responsible
Manager of Construction (MOC).

3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Abrasives

(1) A material used for wearing away of a surface by rubbing. (2) A fine, granulated material used for
blast cleaning. Abrasive particles of controlled mesh sizes are propelled by compressed air, water, or
centrifugal force to clean and roughen a surface. Blast cleaning abrasives often are referred to as
metallic or non-metallic and as shot or grit.

3.2 Air-assisted Airless Spraying

A coating application method that is a modification of airless spraying. Air-assisted airless spraying
applies pressured air at the edges of the airless spray pattern. The resulting spray is more fully atomized
and, consequently, lower airless spray pressure can be used to achieve proper paint atomization.

3.3 Airless Spraying

A coating application method that uses hydraulic pressure instead of compressed air to atomize paint by
forcing it through a small orifice nozzle at pressures of 2000 psig (140 Barg) and greater. The spray
pattern and flow of paint material are controlled by the size and shape of the nozzle orifice. The size of
the orifice must be matched with the viscosity of the paint.

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3.4 Coatings

A liquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition that is converted to a solid protective, decorative, or functional
adherent film after application as a thin layer.

3.5 Conventional Air Spraying

A coating application method using a nozzle to direct compressed air to atomize a liquid paint stream.
The adjustment on air spray equipment offers the applicator a high degree of control of application
process. This method can result in increased over spray.

3.6 Dew Point

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with water (i.e., 100 percent relative humidity). Below
this temperature, moisture will condense and produce dew or fog. As the air is cooled, the amount of
water vapor it can hold decreases. If the air is cooled sufficiently, the actual water vapor pressure
becomes equal to the saturation water vapor pressure, and any further cooling beyond this point
normally results in the condensation of moisture.

3.7 Dry Bulb Temperature

The temperature recorded by the dry bulb thermometer of the psychrometer.

3.8 Wet Bulb Temperature

The temperature recorded on a wet bulb psychrometer.

3.9 HVLP Spraying

High volume low-pressure (HVLP) spray painting uses a high volume of air delivered at low pressure to
atomize paint into a lower velocity stream than conventional air spray painting. The resulting soft spray
does not bounce off the substrate with reduced over-spray.

3.10 MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document used by the product manufacturer to define product
health and safety issues.

3.11 Mastic

A high build or thick coating material.

3.12 NACE

National Association of Corrosion Engineers

3.13 Paint

A mixture or dispersion of pigments or powders in a liquid or vehicle designed for application to a

substrate in a thin layer that is converted to an opaque solid film after application. Used for protection,
decoration, identification, or other functional purpose.

3.14 PIP

Process Industries Practices

3.15 Profile

Also known as surface roughness or profile depth. Contour or surface texture of a blast cleaned surface.
Generally expressed in mils or microns.
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3.16 SSPC

Steel Structures Painting Council

3.17 VOC

The volatile organic compound (VOC) content of paint or coating material. This is the portion of the
coating that evaporates into the atmosphere during application and curing.

3.18 Film Thickness

The wet or dry thickness of a coating on a substrate. Film thickness often is measured in thousands of
an inch, called mils; metric measure is microns, which are millionths of a meter.

3.19 Work Methods Statement

A detailed written procedure, which defines how the work is to be performed, as opposed to a
specification, which defines what is to be accomplished.

4.0 REFERENCES
4.1 BCOI Operating Instruction 4MP-T11-M105, Standard Work Process Procedures

4.2 Standard Work Process Procedure 4MP-T81-01305, Requests for Information.

4.3 Standard Work Process Procedure 4MP-T81-06201, Field Material Storage Control

4.4 Standard Work Process Procedure 4MP-T81-07102, Control of Measuring & Test Equipment

4.5 Standard Work Process Procedure 4MP-T81-07140 Control of Deficient Items

4.6 BESS Core Process CP202 – Hazard Communication

4.7 Industry Standards

Sponsor Number Subject

ASTM D 4285 Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air

ASTM D 4417 Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel
ASTM E 337 Test for Relative Humidity by Wet-and-Dry-Bulb Psychrometer
ASTM D 3359 Standard Test Method for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
British Std. 7079 Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and
Related Products
British Std. 5493 Code of Practice for Protective Coatings of Iron and Steel
Structures against Corrosion
ISO 8501 Visual Surface Preparation Standards for Steel Surfaces
ISO 8503 Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and
Related Products
OSHA 29CFR1910.144 Safety Color Code
OSHA 29CFR1910.1200 Hazard Communications Standard
OSHA 19CFR1926.59 Labeling of Hazardous Materials
PIP CTSE1000 Application of External Coatings
SSPC AB 1 Abrasive Specification No. 1 Mineral and Slag Abrasives
SSPC AB2 Cleanliness of recycled Ferrous Metallic Abrasives
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Sponsor Number Subject

SSPC AB3 Newly Manufactured or Re-Manufactured Steel Abrasives
SSPC Guide 11 Guide for Coating Concrete
SSPC SP 1 Solvent Cleaning
SSPC/NACE SP 5/NACE 1 White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC/NACE SP 6/NACE 3 Commercial Blast Cleaning
SSPC/NACE SP 7/NACE 4 Brush-off Blast Cleaning
SSPC/NACE SP 10/NACE 2 Near White Blast Cleaning
SSPC SP 11 Power Tool Clean to Bare Metal
SSPC SP 12 Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard
Materials by High-and Ultrahigh-Pressure Water Jetting Prior to
Recoating
SSPC/NACE SP 13/Nace 6 Surface Preparation of Concrete
SSPC Vis 1 Visual Standards for Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel
SSPC Vis 3 Visual Standard for Power and Hand Tool Cleaned Steel
SSPC PA 1 Shop, Field and Maintenance Painting
SSPC PA 2 Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with Magnetic Gauges
SSPC Volume 1 Good Painting Practices
SSPC Volume 2 Systems and Specifications
SSPC SSPC 00-07 Protective Coatings Glossary
SSPC SSPC 00-09 Procedure Handbook, Surface Preparation and Painting of Tanks
and Closed Areas
SSPC SSPC 91-12 Coating and Lining Inspection Manual (Bechtel Published)
SSPC SSPC 00-14 Painting and Decorating Craftsman’s Manual and Textbook

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 Site Manager (SM)

The SM is responsible for overall compliance with this procedure, including the required coordination and
support between functional groups and departments assigned to the project. The SM shall be
responsible for obtaining site approval from the client and notifying Site Safety prior to beginning site
coating activities.

5.2 Project Field Engineer (PFE)

The PFE is responsible for the following:

a. Ensuring that site personnel responsible for supervising field coating activities have met training and
proficiency requirements
b. Ensuring that all paints and coatings activities are performed in accordance with the Project Field
Protective Coatings (Paint) Specification, this procedure and the approved Work Methods Statement
c. Ensuring that all inspection instrument certification records and personnel qualification records are
maintained on site.
d. Ensuring final documentation is provided for the Turnover Packages or Mechanical Completion
Dossiers.
e. Verifying quantity takeoffs.

5.3 Responsible Field Coatings Engineer (RFCE)

The RFCE shall be responsible for field coatings activities including:

a. Establish paint and coatings philosophy, i.e. brush verses spray
b. Assembly of coatings work packages
c. Review and approval of Paint Work Methods Statement(s) (Attachment C) for compliance with the
project paints and coatings specification
d. Review and approval of paints and coatings materials for compliance with project specification
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e. Coordinating of paint work releases

f. Performing and documenting receipt inspection of coated equipment, components, pipe, and valves
to include bulk items
g. Performing inspection and documenting field subcontractors or direct hire paint work
h. Storage inspection
i. Assuring that referenced codes and standards listed in project specifications are available for use.
j. Assuring that all inspection instrumentation is calibrated.
k. Assembling paintwork documentation for Turnover or Mechanical Completion Dossiers.
l. Calculate and prepare all coatings quantity takeoffs. General unit of measure is square feet or
square meters.

5.4 Project Superintendent (PS)

The PS is responsible for assuring that the items or components are complete and ready for coatings
application. The PS is also responsible for the timely release of coatings work to support the
construction schedule, taking into account the scope of work, access, weather, and coatings cure cycle.
The PS is responsible for ensuring all health, safety and environmental requirements for paints and
coatings storage, application and disposal are met. The PS shall liaise with the site HSE group as
necessary.

5.5 Coatings Superintendent (Direct hire paint work only)*

a. Being familiar with both the project paints and coatings design specification
b. Set up site paint and coatings workshop(s) as required
c. Preparing Paint Work Methods Statement (Attachment C)
d. Being familiar with project specification referenced codes and standards
e. Being familiar with the specified coating materials and systems
f. Coordinating paint activities with other crafts
g. Scheduling paint work to meet published construction schedules and released work packages
h. Verifying and documenting that environmental conditions are within specification limits
i. Supervising paints and coatings activities
j. Assure that MSDS are available to craft personnel
k. Ensure compliance with MSDS
l. Assure safety rules and practices are followed
m. Coordinating scaffolding and worker access requirements
n. Assuring piping system pressure testing is complete before releasing pipe weld areas for coating
repair
o. Assuring that all welding and inspection are complete and that the item or component have been
accepted and are formally released for coating
p. Assuring that all welding and inspection are complete and that the item or component has been
accepted and is formally released for coating.
q. Assuring that required equipment is available, clean and in good working order.
r. Assuring that an adequate supply of paints, coatings, abrasives, clean up solvents, thinners, and
other paint materials are available to maintain scheduled process
s. Prepare FMRs for paint and coating materials and special tools as required
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t. Verify that coatings takeoffs performed by RFCE are correct or reconcile differences
*Note: If the coating work is performed as a sub-contract, the coating sub-contractor management shall
perform the following responsibilities.

5.6 Project Field Procurement Manager (PFPM)

a. Ensure that painting, coatings and abrasives are stored correctly

b. Procure paints, coatings and abrasives that are identified on FMRs
c. Obtain manufacturer’s technical data sheets and MSDS

6.0 REQUIREMENTS
6.1 General

6.1.1 The standard work process for field painting activities is shown in the work process flow chart in
Attachment A.

6.1.2 When more than one entity is involved in the implementation of the work process, the Multi-Entity
Work Process Division of Responsibility shown in Attachment B shall be prepared to establish
responsibility for implementation of the work process.

6.1.3 All inspection instrumentation, measurement and test equipment shall be in proper working order
and calibrated per manufacturers requirements and shall follow the requirement of Standard Work
Process Procedure 4MP-T81-07102, Control of Measuring & Test Equipment.

6.1.4 Prior to the start of any coatings work, the RFCE shall ensure that a work methods statement that
addresses the coating activity is in place and approved for use by the PFE. Attachment C provides a
sample work methods statement that can be used as a guideline for development of project specific
requirements.

6.2 Planning and Paint Work Coordination

6.2.1 The project Field Coating Specification is the primary document that defines field-coating
requirements and will normally be issued by the design organization. Detail knowledge of this
document is important to the successful performance of coating activities. Questions or ambiguities
in the specification should be addressed to the responsible design engineer through a Request for
Information (RFI) in accordance with Standard Work Process Procedure 4MP-T81-01305, Requests
for Information.

6.2.2 In most cases, major equipment, pipe spools, valves, and in some cases bulk items will arrive at the
construction site finish painted. The coating system actually applied is identified either in the
purchase order or on the equipment data sheet. Pipe painting requirements are identified on either
the piping ISO for spools or the Line Designation Table (LDT) for spools and bulk. In no case shall
uncoated pipe be installed unless the LDT or the Field Coating specification indicates that no
painting is required.

6.2.3 The PS should coordinate coating work releases with other construction activities. In most cases,
topcoats are not to be applied to field welds until after pipe leak testing. The responsible field piping
engineer shall verify project specification requirements.

6.3 Material Storage

6.3.1 On receipt of coating materials, the RFCE shall inspect each container to assure that the containers
have not been opened, bear a legible product designation, batch number, and date of manufacture.
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Leaking or damaged containers shall not be accepted. All field material storage shall follow the
requirements of Standard Work Process Procedure 4MP-T81-06201, Field Material Storage Control.
All material shall have MSDS available

6.3.2 Coating materials shall be stored and handled in accordance with the manufacturer’s published
instructions. As a minimum, all materials shall be protected from moisture, direct sunlight, and
temperatures below 40° F (5° C) or above 90° F (32° C). Site safety rules for storage of flammable
liquids shall be strictly followed.

6.3.3 Coatings material with the earliest shelf-life expiration shall be issued first.

6.3.4 Abrasive materials, such as blast media, shall be kept dry.

6.4 Surface Preparation

The project paints and coatings design specification will dictate the required degree of both initial and
repair surface preparation. Both a copy of the specified standard and the visual guide shall be available
for assuring compliance with the specification. Temperature, relative humidity, and other environmental
conditions shall be verified by the RFCE for compliance with the project specification prior to proceeding
with surface preparation.

6.4.1 Solvent Cleaning

Surface areas to be coated shall be cleaned using approved solvents for the application, prior to coating.
Rags used to solvent wipe the surface shall be changed frequently to preclude re-depositing
contamination back onto the surface.

6.4.2 Abrasive Blasting

6.4.2.1 Compressed air requirements

The Coatings Superintendent shall ensure that adequate compressed air capacity is available. The
Table in Attachment D lists the general compressed air requirements and abrasive consumption at
various air pressures. The minimum recommended pressure for abrasive blast cleaning is 100 pounds
per square inch gauge (PSIG) (7 Barg). This is the pressure at the nozzle. SSPC Publication 00-09,
“Procedure Handbook for Surface Preparation and Painting of Tanks and Closed Areas” contains details
as to how to set up an adequate blasting facility. In no case shall an abrasive blasting operation be
performed without the use of a “dead-man” control, which automatically inactivates the blasting
equipment should the nozzle be dropped.

6.4.2.2 Abrasive selection

The abrasive blast media selection shall be based on achieving the specified surface texture (Profile).
The profile can be verified in accordance with ASTM D 4417. In no case shall silica sand be used as the
blast media. All abrasives used shall meet the requirements of project specification and SSPC AB1,
AB2, or AB3, as appropriate.

6.4.3 Hand Tool Cleaning

Surface areas not requiring solvent cleaning may use chipping hammers, hand wire brush, sand paper
etc. to accomplish proper cleaning.

6.4.4 Power Tool Cleaning

The appropriate power tool shall be selected to achieve the required degree of surface cleanliness and
roughness. Power wire brushes are acceptable for removing rust and contamination but will not produce
a surface profile. If power wire brushes are used, then a profile producing tool such as the 3M “Clean-N-
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Strip” or medium grit (20 to 40 grit) sand paper, flint paper, emery cloth, rotary peening tools or needle
guns must be used to achieve the specified degree of roughness

6.4.5 Other Cleaning Methods

High pressure water blasting, abrasive injected high pressure water blasting, and sponge blasting are
some of the other cleaning techniques, which may be appropriate under some circumstances. The RFCE
shall be consulted prior to use.

6.5 Application

Paints and coatings applications shall be in accordance with the project field coatings specification, an
approved Paint Work Methods Statement, the paint manufacturer’s published instructions and in general
accordance with SSPC-PA1, “Paint Application Specification No. 1, Shop, Field, and Maintenance
Painting.” Special attention shall be given to adherence to the paint manufacturer’s minimum and
maximum recoat times. Both minimum and maximum dry film thickness limits shall be followed. The
specific application technique selected for use in the field will depend on:
• Specification requirements
• Manufacturer’s published requirements
• Site specific requirements

6.5.1 Spray Application

Spray painting is the preferred technique except for small areas. One of the following applications
should be selected as appropriate.

6.5.1.1 Conventional Spray – Compressed air is used to atomize the paint. Since the compressed air
comes in direct contact with the paint, moisture free air is very important. The applicator has
better control over the application. Adjustments in spray pattern can be made at the gun. This
technique generates more overspray than most other techniques.

6.5.1.2 Airless Spray – In airless spray equipment, the paint is atomized by ejecting the hydrolyically
pressured paint through a small orfice nozzle. An air over hydrualic paint pump is used for this
purpose. Compressed air is supplied to one chamber of the pump, which in turn subjects a
separate chamber, which contains the paint to hydrualic pressure. Airless pumps are rated as a
ratio of the compressed air chamber to the paint chamber. In a 30 to one ratio pump, the air
chamber is 30 times larger in volume than the paint chamber. If 100 PSIG (7 Barg) compressed
air is used to drive the pump, the resulting paint fluid pressure is 3000 PSIG (210 Barg).

6.5.1.3 Air assisted airless is a combination of both the airless technology and the conventional
compressed air atomization rig. A hydrualic pump is used to pressurize the paint material, and
compressed air is used to atomize the paint. This technique has not found wide use.

6.5.1.4 HVLP - A variation of the conventional compressed air technique, but results in a reduction in the
overspray. This is one of the slowest application methods, and is generally reserved to finish work
or where environmental rules restrict other application techniques.

6.5.2 Brush and roller are used when spray application techniques are restricted due to site requirements
such as over-spray reduction or a restriction because application is within an operating plant.

6.6 Inspection

Inspection shall be performed by the responsible RFCE. Inspection is required both at the receiving
location in the field workshops and on site. Inspection shall be coordinated with the other construction
activities. A project specific inspection plan/checklist shall be developed by the RFCE based on the
project paints and coatings specification in conjunction with the “Bechtel Coatings and Linings Inspection
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Manual (SSPC Publication 91-12).” The form contained as Attachment E will be used to document
inspection activities. Attachment F contains a list of recommended inspection tools.
On subcontracted work, the “Inspection Form” developed by subcontractor shall include, as a minimum,
all check list and inspection items shown on Attachment E.

6.7 Work Release

Work releases shall be made in accordance with site-approved procedures. No work shall be released
without confirmation from the responsible Field Engineer that the item or area is complete, i.e., all
welding is complete, inspected, and accepted, and ready for coating application.

7.0 ATTACHMENTS
7.1 Attachment A – Standard Work Process for Paints and Coatings

7.2 Attachment B – Multi-Entity Work Process DOR

7.3 Attachment C - Sample Work Methods Statement

7.4 Attachment D - Compressed Air Requirements

7.5 Attachment E – Surface Preparation and Coating Inspection Form

7.6 Attachment F – List of Inspection Tools

7.7 Attachment G – Field Painting and Coating Rules of Thumb

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Attachment A
STANDARD WORK PROCESS FOR FIELD PAINTING
Responsible Field Coatings
Design Engineering Field Coating Superintendent Painters
Engineer

Issue Project Review Project

Paints & Coatings Paints & Coatings
Specification specification

Review Project
Paints & Coatings
Specification
Prepare RFI as
Respond to RFI
Required

Perform Paints &

Coatings Activities
Review & Approve Prepare Paint per Methods
Paint Work Work Methods Statement and
Methods Statment Statement Specification

Order Necessary
Equipment &
Materials

Assemble All
Documents
Referenced in
Specification
Obtain W ritten
Release for Paint
Work

Develop Inspection
Plan / Checklist Coordinate Paint
Craft Activities to
include access

Inspect Paint Work & complete documentation

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Attachment B

MULTI-ENTITY WORK PROCESS DOR

WORK PROCESS: Field Painting DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT NAME:
(SUB)CONTRACT NUMBER: (SUB)CONTRACTOR NAME:
ENTITY #1: ENTITY #2:
ENTITY #3: ENTITY #4:
RESPONSIBILITY
WORK PROCESS STEP: P = PRIMARY; S = SUPPORT; M = MONITOR; A = APPROVE
BECHTEL Subcontractor ENTITY #2 ENTITY #3 ENTITY #4
Review Project Paints & Coatings Specification S S

Prepare RFI S P

Prepare Paint Work Methods Statement A P

Inspection Plan P

Receipt Inspection P

Paint Work Package P

Work Release A P

Surface Preparation and Application S P

In-Process Inspection P

COMMENTS:

PERFORMED BY: DATE:

REVIEWED BY: DATE:
Field Painting

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Attachment C
SAMPLE WORK METHODS STATEMENT

Volume 2, Steel Structures Painting Council Paint Application Specification No. 1, Shop, Field,
and Maintenance Painting, SSPC-PA 1, contains some excellent guidelines for preparation of a
Paints and Coatings procedure (Work Methods Statement), however, as a minimum the
methods statement must include the following:

A. Scope (Define work to be accomplished)

B. References (Include Project Coatings Specification and all references contained in
Project Specification)
C. Coordinating Instructions (Define interfaces and reporting relationships between the
principals.)
D. Material Storage (Define where and how the material will be stored. The storage area
must be protected from the elements, be well ventilated and meet site specific safety
requirements.)
E. Equipment (List all the equipment required for the work)
F. Surface Preparation (Define the techniques, equipment, blast media, air pressures,
power tools, grit sizes, and other specifics to be used for surface preparation. Define
the required degree of surface preparation and the required profile)
G. Application (Define the method of application and the equipment to be used to include
recommended application pressures and tip sizes)
H. Cure (Define minimum and maximum recoat intervals at various temperatures. Define
cure times for movement and handling. Define minimum cure time to place item in
service.)
I. Remedial Actions (Define the allowable touch-up and repair procedures)
J. Inspection (Define inspection equipment to be used, standards to be followed,
Acceptance criteria, witness points and hold points)
K. Documentation (Include sample form to be used to document the work)
Note: Separate Safety Procedures shall be prepared in accordance with the site Safety Program.

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Attachment D
COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS

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Attachment E
SURFACE PREPARATION AND COATING INSPECTION FORM
REPORT NO.: DATE: SHIFT:
PROJECT NUMBER: COATING SPEC NO/REV.: Paint System No.
SUBCONTRACTOR: EQUIPMENT/AREA:

INSPECTOR:

SUBSTRATE: STEEL CONCRETE OTHER .

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
COATING WORK ACTIVITY

TIME

DRY BULB TEMP. °F (°C)

WET BULB TEMP. °F (°C)

RELATIVE HUMIDITY, %

DEW POINT °F (°C)

SURFACE TEMP. °F (°C)

BLOTTER TEST
PRE-SURFACE PREPARATION
SOLVENT CLEANING (SP-1): MASKING/PROTECTION:
SURFACE DEFECTS:

SURFACE PREPARATION
METHOD: ABRASIVE TYPE/SIZE/STORAGE:

SPECIFIED CLEANLINESS: ACTUAL CLEANLINESS:

SPECIFIED PROFILE: ACTUAL PROFILE:

COATING MATERIALS & MIXING

PRODUCT (S): BATCH NO. (S):
SELF LIFE EXPIRATION: INDUCTION TIME:
QUANITY MIXED: MIXING RATIOS:
THINNER TYPE: THINNER QUANITY per GALLON:
POT LIFE: MATERIAL TEMPERATURE:

COATING APPLICATION
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT: TYPE ACTIVITY: INITIAL: REPAIR/TOUCHUP: .
COAT: PRIMER: INTERMEDIATE: TOPCOAT: .
START TIME: FINISH TIME:
RECOAT TIME/TEMPERATURE: CURE TIME/TEMPERATURE:

FINAL INSPECTION OF APPLIED COATING*

VISUAL-Free of over spray, runs, sags, voids, blistering, peeling, rusting, mud cracking? Yes No: .
DRY FILM THICKNESS (Average): Specified: Actual: . HOLIDAY (If Required):
FINAL CURE: Yes: No: . CORRECTIVE ACTION:
* Comments and actual dry film thickness readings – Use reverse side.
Inspector Signature:

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Attachment F

List of Inspection Tools

A. Environmental Measurements
1. Sling Psychrometer and surface thermometer or Hygrometer
2. US Weather Bureau Psychometric Tables
B. Surface Preparation
1. Hypodermic Needle Pressure Gage for checking air pressure at the blast nozzle
2. Testex Press-O-Film Replica Tape with Spring Micrometer
3. SSPC-Vis-1, Visual Standards for Blast Cleaning
4. SSPC-Vis-3, Visual Standards for Power and Hand Tool Cleaning
C. Application
1. Wet Film Thickness Gage
2. Dry Film Thickness Gage, Positector 6000
3. NIST (NBS) Calibration Standards
4. Elcometer Adhesion Tester
5. K-D Bird Dog Low Voltage Holiday Detector

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Attachment G

Field Painting and Coating Rules of Thumb

1. Solvent-based inorganic zinc materials require atmospheric moisture for cure. At relative humilities
below 50%, these materials will not cure. A water spray mist may be used to affect the cure provided
only deionized or distilled water is used in accordance with an approved procedure. An RFI with a
manufacturer’s written recommendation can be generated for this purpose.
2. Boltholes and non-gasketed surfaces of flange faces shall be coated with the entire coating system prior
to flange fit-up.
3. When installing pipe, assure that the pipe to pipe support resting areas are coated prior to installation.
4. Brush application of galvanizing repair compound for galvanizing repair is the preferred method. Spray
cans are convenient but expensive. It is also difficult to achieve the required dry film thickness using
spray cans unless multiple coats are applied. The final dry film thickness must match the adjacent
galvanizing.
5. Proper mixing of materials is one of the most important steps for proper paints and coatings application.
Always use power mixing. Mix separate components prior to mixing multiple components of kits. Follow
the manufacturers recommended mixing durations. Never use partial kits unless precise measuring
equipment is used. Never “eye ball” the components.
6. Zinc rich paint and polyurethane must be used after opening. These materials are extremely sensitive to
moisture (RH) contamination
7. Zinc rich coatings require constant mixing during application. Only use brush for small quantities.
8. When power tool cleaning per SP11, assure that the correct profile is established.
9. When using brush-off blast cleaning sometimes referred to as “sweep blasting” assure that every square
inch of the surface is covered by the direct blast pattern.
10. Most paints and coatings will not cure below 50° F (10° C) unless especially formulated for cold weather
application and cure. Refer to the manufacturers written application instructions.

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