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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

EXTERNAL PAINTING AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS 8450-A

FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.O CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

3.0 GENERAL

3.1 WORKMANSHIP
3.2 MARKING CONDITIONS

4.0 MATERIALS

4.1 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

4.2 MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS

5.0 EXTENT OF PAINTING

6.0 EXPOSURE CONDITIONS

7.0 AMBIENT LIMITATIONS

7.1 SURFACE PREPARATION AND MATERIAL APPLICATION

7.2 VENTILATION

8.0 SURFACE PREPARATION

8.1 ABRASIVE BLAST CLEANING

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9.0 PRIMING AND FINISHING

9.1 MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS

9.2 APPLICATION PROCEDURES
9.3 TYPES OF PRIMER
9.4 TYPES OF FINISH PAINT

10.0 INSPECTION

11.0 GUARANTEE
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1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the selection of materials and procedures to

be followed in the course of surface preparation and the application
of protective paint and primer to structural steel whether they are
prepared and protected in the shop or field.

2.0 CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

2.1 External painting and protective coatings for structural steel shall
meet or exceed the requirements of the latest edition of the following
codes, regulations and standards, except as superseded herein. In
cases where more than one code, regulation or standard apply to the
same condition, the most stringent shall be followed. In the event of
a conflict between this specification and other specifications or
correspondence, the OWNER shall be consulted and a ruling, in
writing, shall be obtained before any work is started.

 Steel Structures Painting Council Manual

- SSPC-6 Commercial Blast Cleaning

- SSPC-10 Near White Blast Cleaning

 Codes, Regulations and Statutes of Authorities having jurisdiction

in location of installation.

2.2 Some requirements in this specification may be modified by specific

requirements in the Purchase Specification. In case of conflict, the
specific requirements supersede this specification.

2.3 Any deviation from this specification must be approved, in writing, by

OWNER. Such written approval must be obtained prior to the
commencement of any work which would constitute such a
deviation.

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3.0 GENERAL

3.1 Workmanship

Work shall be done by qualified and competent craftsmen in a neat

and workmanlike manner conforming to code requirements and
industry standards.

3.2 Marking Conditions

Where elevated structures require marking for safety consideration,

they shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of the
Authority having jurisdiction.

4.0 MATERIALS

4.1 Storage of Materials

Materials shall be stored in Manufacturer's containers, clearly marked

with Manufacturer's labels, under Manufacturer's specified storage
condition.

4.2 Manufacturer's Recommendations

Materials shall be used and applied in accordance with

Manufacturer's recommendations which shall take precedence over
this specification.

5.0 EXTENT OF PAINTING

All surfaces subject to weathering, rusting or corrosion by exposure

to the elements shall be primed and painted.

6.0 EXPOSURE CONDITIONS

6.1 Coating requirements are primarily determined by exposure

conditions.

6.2 Exposure conditions may overlap in a single location or a change in

operation may bring a change of exposure conditions, either more or
less severe.

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6.3 Exposure Areas - Definitions

6.3.1 Severe Corrosive Areas

This exposure shall be defined as any area where chemical fumes,

mist or dust can combine with high humidity and condensed
moisture to corrode carbon steel at rates greater than 150
micrometers per year and corrode zinc at rates greater than 25
micrometers per year. Local rates of pitting corrosion may be higher.

Other areas would be equipment and surfaces operating above 66C

and subject to spills of corrosive materials.

Examples of areas where severe exposure conditions exist are

sulphur plant areas, sulphur loading areas, chlorination units, areas
within 15 m radius of cooling towers and areas with high
concentrations of solvent and alkaline fumes.

6.3.2 Mild Corrosive Areas

This area shall be defined as normal outdoor weathering and/or light

concentrations of chemical fumes that combine with humidity and
condensed moisture to corrode carbon steel at rates of 80
micrometers or less per year and zinc is almost free of corrosion.

Examples of mild corrosive areas are most tank farms, areas where
moderate exposure conditions may be found and equipment
operating at a temperature such that condensation forms on
equipment externals (i.e., gas absorption units, refrigeration units,
hot stacks and other surfaces subject to wide temperature
fluctuations).

7.0 AMBIENT LIMITATIONS

7.1 Surface Preparation and Material Application

No surface preparation or application of material may take place

under the following conditions:

 Temperature under 10C

 Wet or damp atmosphere
 Noticeable wind
 Atmosphere contaminated by dirt, dust, oil, product or any other
pollutant

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7.2 Ventilation

During all stages of surface preparation and application of material,

adequate ventilation must be assured.

8.0 SURFACE PREPARATION

8.1 Abrasive Blast Cleaning

8.1.1 The steel surface shall be cleaned by SSPC-6, Commercial Blast

Cleaning, except that flare stacks shall be cleaned by SSPC-10, Near
White Blast Cleaning.

8.1.2 All rough welds, burrs and sharp surface projections shall be ground
smooth and all weld splatter shall be removed prior to blasting
operations.

8.1.3 Blast cleaning operations shall not be conducted on surfaces that will
be wet after blasting and before coating; when the surfaces are less
than 5C above dew point; or when the relative humidity of the air is
greater than 80%, without permission of the OWNER's
representative.

8.1.4 The blast cleaned surface shall be coated with one application of
specified primer during the same day as blasted, prior to sundown of
that day and before any visible rusting occurs. Blast cleaned
surfaces allowed to set overnight shall be reblasted prior to priming.

8.1.5 Sandblast sand shall be freshwater washed, controlled particle size,

high silica content sand, with sharp angular surfaces and no soft
particles to ensure fast, positive cleaning action with a minimum of
dusting when used to blast clean metal surfaces. Under no
circumstances shall it contain clay particles or any other extraneous
matter.

8.1.6 Profile depth of the abrasive blast cleaned surface shall not be less
than 25 nor greater than 40 micrometers.

8.1.7 The compressed air for blasting shall be free of water and oil.

8.1.8 No coating shall be permitted to be applied over scale, rust, oil, grit
or other foreign material. All sand, shot and grit will be removed by
brush, air blast or vacuum type cleaner prior to applying primer.
Care shall be exercised to assure that the cleaned surface is not
contaminated with any foreign material or fingerprints prior to
applying primer.

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8.1.9 Surface preparation of fabricated items to be painted in the shop

shall be done in an area free of dust and contaminants from other
shop work. Blast-cleaned steel shall be supported on clean bucks,
lugs or legs. Dirty bucks, lugs or legs shall be covered with a clean
suitable material such as masking tape, etc.

9.0 PRIMING AND FINISHING

9.1 Manufacturer's Recommendations

The finish and primer paint Manufacturer's recommendations on

application and surface preparation are to take precedence over
these general specifications.

9.2 Application Procedures

9.2.1 The normal method of application shall be spraying.

9.2.2 The gun shall be at right angles to the surface and 20 cm to 25 cm

from the surface.

9.2.3 Each pass of the gun shall overlap by 50%.

9.2.4 When a pause in spraying occurs, the material shall be blown back
into the pot.

9.2.5 The material in the pot shall be kept thoroughly mixed at all times.
9.2.6 Any material not used in its pot life shall be destroyed and the
containers used thoroughly cleaned.

9.2.7 No spraying shall be done within 15 cm of unprepared surfaces.

9.2.8 Prime coating shall be applied soon after preparation - before flash
rusting occurs.

9.2.9 Finish coating shall be applied as soon as possible after the

underlying coat is in condition to receive it, according to
Manufacturer's specifications.

9.2.10 Care must be taken to ensure that "hard to get at" places are
properly primed and painted, that there is no bridging, etc.

9.2.11 A thickness gauge shall be used to determine that a complete even

coat has been applied for each primer and finish coat.

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9.3 Types of Primer

9.3.1 Primer for structural steel in severe corrosive areas shall be zinc
oxide epoxy with a specified DFT of 65-90 microns.

9.3.2 Primer for structural steel in mild corrosive areas shall be rust-
inhibitive modified alkyd with a specified DFT of 50-65 microns.

9.3.3 Flare stacks shall not require primer.

9.3.4 Steel surfaces which are to be fireproofed shall, as a minimum, be

coated with primer that is acceptable to the manufacturer of the
fireproofing.

9.4 Types of Finish Paint

9.4.1 Structural steel shall be given 2 coats of light gray paint, Valspar 20-
F-34 of International 216031 or equivalent.

9.4.2 Flare stacks shall be given 2 coats of black paint, Valspar 20-J-B (37
series) or equivalent.

9.4.3 Finish paint for structural steel in corrosive areas shall be highbuild
catalyzed epoxy with a specified DFT of 100 microns.

9.4.4. Finish paint for structural steel in mild corrosive areas shall be alkyd
enamel with a specified DFT of 50-65 microns.

9.4.5 Finish paint for flare stacks shall be modified silicone rated to 540C
with a specified DFT of 50-65 microns.
9.4.6 Where 2 coats of finish are to be applied, the first coat is to be
discoloured (1 pint of contrasting shade to every gallon of main
colour), so as to aid visual inspection for holidays, coverage and
wear, etc.

10.0 INSPECTION

10.1 The OWNER's representative shall have access to all work while
being performed and shall be given sufficient notification to
complete all required inspections.

10.2 All prepared surfaces shall be subject to inspection by OWNER's

representative and approval before primer is applied.

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10.3 Measurement of paint dry film thickness will be made with a

Mikrotest or similar gauge. Failure to meet specified thickness
requirement shall cause work to be rejected.

10.4 Paint shall not be thinned beyond Manufacturer's recommendation

and if OWNER requires it, a viscosity check shall be made.

10.5 Work will be rejected because of poor workmanship. Poor

workmanship is defined as inadequate drying or curing, dirt and dust
inclusions, overspray, pin-holes, runs and sags, or inadequate film
build.

10.6 Acceptable finish work must be free of abrasions and must be

uniform in colour and appearance.

11.0 GUARANTEE

Contractor shall guarantee painting against poor workmanship and

improper application. This guarantee shall remain in effect for
eighteen months from the date painting is completed or one year
from the time the equipment is placed in regular operation.
Contractor shall repair at his own expense any defects noted during
the guarantee period.

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