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Specification
Standard Engineering Specification

Protective Coating Systems -
Painting
Engineering
26 June 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................. 6
2. CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS ................................ 6

2.1 Government Acts and Regulations ................................................................... 6
2.2 Australian Standards .......................................................................................... 7
2.3 Company Standards, Specifications and Procedures ..................................... 7
3. DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................... 8
4. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 8

4.1 Standard of Workmanship ................................................................................. 8
4.2 Safety ................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Areas Not To Be Coated ..................................................................................... 9
4.4 Product Contamination .................................................................................... 10
4.5 Maintenance or Repair of Existing Coatings .................................................. 10
5. PROTECTIVE COATING MATERIALS ......................................................................... 11
6. SURFACE PREPARATION ........................................................................................... 12

6.1 Abrasive Blast Cleaning of Steel Surfaces ..................................................... 12
6.1.1 Type 1 - Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast Cleaning–Class 2 1/2 .... 13
6.1.2 Type 2 - Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast Cleaning-Class 2 ........... 14
6.1.3 Type 3 - Surface Preparation: Solvent Washing ................................... 14
6.1.4 Type 4 - Surface Preparation: Site Repair Of Previously Painted
Surfaces ................................................................................................ 14
6.2 Other Cleaning Methods For Steel Surfaces .................................................. 15
6.3 High Pressure Water Blasting .......................................................................... 15
7. APPLICATION OF PAINTS ........................................................................................... 16

7.1 General ............................................................................................................... 16
7.2 Mixing of Coating Materials ............................................................................. 18
7.3 Spray Application.............................................................................................. 18
7.4 Brush and Roller Application ........................................................................... 19
7.5 Over-Spray ......................................................................................................... 19
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7.6 Warning Signs ................................................................................................... 19
8. INSPECTION AND TESTING ........................................................................................ 19

8.1 General Requirements ...................................................................................... 19
8.2 Inspection and Testing Methods ..................................................................... 20
9. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FINISHED PRODUCT ............................................... 20
10. COATING SYSTEMS ..................................................................................................... 21

10.1 General ............................................................................................................... 21
10.2 Approved Coating Systems ............................................................................. 21
10.3 Approved Coating Manufacturers ................................................................... 22
11. INLAND PAINTING SCHEDULE ................................................................................... 23

11.1 Inland Plant Area Classification Criteria ......................................................... 23
11.2 Inland Plant Area Classifications .................................................................... 23
11.3 Inland Protective Coating System Key And Colour Schedule ...................... 25
11.4 Inland Protective Coating Systems ................................................................. 28
12. COASTAL PAINTING SCHEDULE ............................................................................... 29

12.1 Coastal Plant Area Classification Criteria ...................................................... 29
12.2 Coastal Coating System A ............................................................................... 30
12.3 Coastal Coating System B ............................................................................... 31
12.4 Coastal Coating System C ............................................................................... 32
12.5 Coastal Coating System D ............................................................................... 33
12.6 Coastal Coating System E................................................................................ 34
12.7 Coastal Colours ................................................................................................. 35
12.8 Coastal Recommended Application Guide ..................................................... 36
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List of Tables
Table 1: Government Acts, Codes and Regulations .................................................. 6

Table 2: Codes and Standards..................................................................................... 7
Table 3: Specifications and Data Sheets .................................................................... 7
Table 4: Definitions ....................................................................................................... 8
Table 5: Inland Plant Area Classification Criteria .................................................... 23
Table 6: Inland Plant Area Classifications ................................................................ 24
Table 7: Inland Protective Coating Systems Key & Colour ..................................... 25
Table 8: Inland Protective Coating System Details .................................................. 28
Table 9: Coastal Plant Area Classification Criteria .................................................. 29
Table 10: Coastal Coating System A ........................................................................... 30
Table 11: Coastal Coating System B ........................................................................... 31
Table 12: Coastal Coating System C ........................................................................... 32
Table 13: Coastal Coating System D ........................................................................... 33
Table 14: Coastal Coating System E ........................................................................... 34
Table 15: Coastal Colours ............................................................................................ 35
Table 16: Coastal Recommended Application Guide ................................................ 36
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1. SCOPE
This Specification covers the supply and application of all protective coatings for structural steel
(excluding galvanized cold formed sections), open grid flooring, bins, tanks, chutes, and
conveyor steelwork, mechanical and electrical equipment and above ground piping. It provides
details of surface preparation methods and shop and site painting methods.
In the case of conflicting information the Company must be advised. However, the following
precedence shall apply:
1. The Design Drawings.
2. The Standard Engineering Drawings.
3. The Scope of Work.
4. This Specification.
5. Other nominated documents.
2. CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS
Surface preparation and painting shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
latest editions of relevant codes, standards, specifications and regulations including but not
limited to those listed in the following Sections.
2.1 Government Acts and Regulations
Current editions of the relevant statutory provisions of Government Acts, Codes, Standards and
Regulations that apply in the state of Western Australia, including those listed below:
Table 1: Government Acts, Codes and Regulations

Title
Code of Practice for Storing and Handling of Dangerous Goods (2010)
Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 (WA)
Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulation 2007
Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA)
Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 (WA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996
Environmental Protection Act

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2.2 Australian Standards
Current editions of the relevant Australian Standards, Codes or Publications, including those
listed below:
Table 2: Codes and Standards

Document No. Title
AS 1216 Class Labels for Dangerous Goods
AS 1345 Identification of the Contents of Piping, Conduit and Ducts
AS 1580 Methods of Test for Paints and Related Materials
AS 1627.0 Metal Finishing - Preparation and Pre-treatment of Metal Surfaces – Method Selection
Guide
AS 1627.1 Cleaning using Liquid Solvents and Alkaline Solutions
AS 1627.2 Power Tool Cleaning of Steel Surfaces
AS 1627.4 Abrasive Blast Cleaning of Steel Surfaces
AS 1627.5 Pickling Steel Surfaces
AS 1627.6 Chemical Conversion Treatment of Metals
AS 1627.9 Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards for Painting Steel Surfaces
AS 3750 Paints for Structural Steel
AS 3894 Site Testing of Protective Coatings
AS/NZS 2312 Guide to the Protection of Iron and Steel Against Exterior Atmospheric Corrosion
AS 2331 Methods of Test for Metallic and Related Coating
AS 2700 Colour Standards for General Purposes
AS 4680 Hot Dip Galvanised Coatings on Fabricated Ferrous Articles
ISO 8503 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products –
Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates.
2.3 Company Standards, Specifications and Procedures
Related documents referred to in the body of this specification are listed below.
Table 3: Specifications and Data Sheets

Document No. Title
100-SP-ST-0001 Standard Engineering Specification for Structural Steelwork Fabrication
100-SP-ST-0002 Standard Engineering Specification for Structural Steelwork Erection
100-SP-ST-0003 Standard Engineering Specification for Protective Coating Systems – Hot Dip
Galvanising
100-MA-SA-0004 Health and Safety Management System Manual

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3. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply:
Table 4: Definitions
Definition
Approval Approval by the Company’s Representative.
Contractor The company which installs the structural steel and accessory items.
Shall A mandatory requirement the Fabricator or Contractor has to satisfy.
May A requirement that is optional.
4. GENERAL
As a general principle, all items of equipment or steelwork permanently installed, except in

Section 4.3, shall have a protective coating applied in accordance with the drawings, scope of
work and this standard specification.
The overall objective of any protective coating system is to maximise the life of the equipment
and steelwork by preventing serious and irrecoverable damage by surface corrosive attack. To
ensure that the full benefits of protective coatings are achieved, correct application of coatings
in compliance with the requirements specified in this standard is mandatory.
The Contractor shall closely follow all health and safety instructions printed on paint and other
containers or on paint manufacturer's data sheets. The Contractor shall provide all equipment,
clothing and safety and application training for each operator.
All paint and other materials shall be stored in an approved location, shaded as necessary and
with adequate ventilation. Smoking shall be prohibited at all times in all storage areas.
The Contractor shall provide all necessary scaffolding, ladders or other equipment necessary
for the work and shall protect adjacent plant, equipment or other surfaces of the site.
4.1 Standard of Workmanship
In general, the paint manufacturer’s instructions pertaining to mixing, application, drying time,
etc., shall be followed. Nevertheless, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to produce a
satisfactory end result acceptable to the Principal’s Representative. All work shall be
performed in a safe and workmanlike manner and all phases of the work including preparation,
application and inspection shall be carried out by personnel experienced in the work they are
performing. Evidence of such experience shall be provided to the Principal’s Representative on
request.
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4.2 Safety
All equipment used by the Contractor including ladders, scaffold, compressors, electrical and
pneumatic equipment shall be properly maintained and operated in strict accordance with any
safety regulations applicable to that equipment.
Caution notices, warnings and precautions detailed on manufacture’s coating and material
labels and data sheets shall be strictly observed.
All work shall be carried out with adequate ventilation or with appropriate protection so as to
remove and disperse solvent vapours and dust particles, avoid fire and explosion, ensure safety
of personnel and provide a safe working environment.
Particular attention shall be given to disposal of waste and surplus material including empty
containers and rags which could lead to a fire hazard.
4.3 Areas Not To Be Coated
The following surfaces and materials shall not be blasted or coated unless specifically directed.
If there is any likelihood of damage from blasting or overspray onto these surfaces or materials,
they shall be fully protected by masking, screening or removal. Removal of items and
subsequent reinstallation after completion of painting shall be carried out by persons skilled in
the trades involved and only after approval by the Principal’s Representative on each occasion.
 Jointing surface on flanges
 Pipe, tube, ducting, cladding, cable ladder, equipment, electrical and instrument
enclosures etc, which have been manufactured from stainless steel, titanium,
aluminium, cast iron or other corrosion resistant materials.
 Glass.
 Fibreglass reinforced plastic (FRP).
 Plastic pipe including PVC, Polyethylene or ABS unless UV protection is specified.
 Electric cables.
 Instruments, instrument fitting valve stems, grease fittings. Valve bodies shall be
painted to the same specifications as the pipe in which they are installed.
 Identification tags and nameplates. Coating shall be continuous under tags and
nameplates if possible, otherwise they shall be edge sealed and masked off.
 Threads of adjusting screws.
 Internal surfaces of tanks and other containers of liquid or slurry unless otherwise
specified. Note that all solid product transfer chutes, skirts, surge bins and hoppers
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shall be treated internally to the same specification as applies to the outside surfaces
including when the item is to be subsequently lined with mechanically fixed lining
material.
 Field weld margins.
 Friction grip surfaces unless approval is received to apply Inorganic Zinc Silicate.
 Machined surfaces.
 Insulated pipe-work and equipment surfaces which have an operating temperature over
100°C. Insulated pipe-work and equipment surfaces which have an operating
temperature of less than 100°C shall be prime coated only to System A.
 Colourbond, Zincalume or similar protective coated materials.
 Galvanised surfaces, unless otherwise specified. If required to be painted, use System

A only.
 Items which have an existing surface coating which is to be retained. For example,
electric motors have a different paint colour to surrounding steelwork.
4.4 Product Contamination
Contamination of products in manufacture and storage areas by dust or residue from blasting
operations or by over-spray during application of coatings is forbidden. Extreme measures shall
be taken by the Contractor to prevent product contamination including full screening to
completely segregate the work area from the manufacturing equipment or stored product.
4.5 Maintenance or Repair of Existing Coatings
In carrying out maintenance or repair of damage to existing protective surface coatings the
requirements of this Specification shall apply.
Where extensive failure of the existing coating is evident, surfaces shall be subject to full blast
and re-coat as for a new paint application. Where the existing coating is sound, then the area
may, at the discretion of the Principal’s Representative, be subject to whip blast or other form of
reduced surface preparation prior to application of the new protective coating. Any such
preparation prior to application shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations. The finished coating shall comply with the requirements of the specified
coating system in regard to dry film thickness for each coat and the finished coating shall
provide the same level of protection as for a new application.
Particular attention shall be given to paint touch up of localised damage to new paintwork during
transport, handling and erection and damage to new or existing paintwork from oxy cutting,
welding of cleats, brackets, hand railing and the like during installation. Such areas shall be
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adequately prepared by wire brushing or abrasive blasting, prime coated and finish coated to
meet the requirements of the specified coating system.
5. PROTECTIVE COATING MATERIALS
All protective coating materials provided shall be standard products of one of the approved
coating manufacturers listed in Section 10.4.
The standard products of manufacturers other than those specified will be accepted when it is
proved to the satisfaction of the Principal’s Representative that they are equal in composition,
durability, usefulness and convenience for the intended purpose.
All coating materials shall be supplied and stored in their original, unopened containers. The
containers’ labels shall bear the manufacturer’s name, brand, batch number, date of
manufacture, dangerous goods class (in accordance with AS 1216) and any special directions.
The colour code should be noted as per AS 2700.
Only thinners and driers specified by the coating manufacturer shall be supplied.
For each protective coating, the Contractor shall furnish the coating manufacture’s technical
data sheets which shall include the following information:
 Surface preparation recommendations.
 Maximum dry and wet film thickness per coat in microns (µm).
 Minimum and maximum curing time between coats.
 Thinner to be used.
 General ventilation requirements.
 Allowable methods of application.
 Atmospheric conditions during which the coating shall not be applied.
 Storage temperature range and shelf life.
 Flammability rating.
Coating materials must be stored in the shade in the summertime. In winter the coating
materials shall be stored within the manufacturer’s recommended temperature range.
The Contractor shall obtain all relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) showing the health
and safety precautions to be taken during application of coating materials and is responsible for
implementing these precautions. Copies of all relevant MSDS shall be provided by the
Contractor to the Principal’s Representative prior to commencement of application.
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6. SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall not be carried out in wet or excessively hot, humid or windy conditions
or in the presence of water spray or of industrial fall-out, which in the opinion of the Principal’s
Representative is excessive.
Where abrasive blast cleaning and painting operations must be carried out in the same area,
the blasting work shall only be allowed when the paint film is dried to the extent where the
abrasive does not adhere to or damage the coated surface.
Oil, grease, wax, dirt and foreign matter shall be removed by cleaning and degreasing prior to
commencing the specified surface preparation.
All welded areas shall have welding splatter, laminations and mill scale removed by mechanical
means before the specified surface preparation. Welding flux shall be removed from crevices.
Prior to commencing surface preparation all adjacent surfaces including areas to be finished,
areas which have been finished and surfaces not to be painted shall be protected by drop-
cloths, masking or by other suitable means. Hardware, gratings, accessories or equipment
shall be removed before any materials are applied and replaced upon completion of each area.
The Contractor shall repair and replace all accessories or surfaces that are damaged directly, or
indirectly, as a result of its work.
Surfaces to be coated shall be rendered dust free prior to coating application by blowing the
surface with dry air or by using an industrial vacuum cleaner.
The following types of surface preparation shall be used as directed in the relevant sections
within this Specification.
6.1 Abrasive Blast Cleaning of Steel Surfaces
Abrasive blast cleaning of steel surfaces shall comply with AS 1627.4.
Blasting abrasive shall be dry, clean, free from contaminants and of a type and size adequate to
give surface amplitude or anchor pattern of 25 to 50µm, unless otherwise specified. The
abrasive shall not contain more than 75ppm of chloride by weight.
Blast cleaning with silica sand shall not be permitted.
Blast cleaning shall not be conducted when the surfaces are less than 3°C above dew point or
when relative humidity of the air is above 90%.
Abrasive blasting shall not be performed in areas close to painting operations and freshly
coated surfaces in order to prevent dust and grit contamination. Grit blasting shall only be
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permitted during the daylight hours with exception that rough grit blasting shall normally be
allowed during the night with prior approval of the Principal’s Representative, provided that the
surface shall be given a further light blasting to the specified area in daylight, prior to painting.
Where extensive rectification is necessary on abrasive blast cleaned surfaces, the dressed
areas shall be re-blasted to remove all rust and slag, and to provide an adequate paint key.
The blast cleaning shall carryover onto the secure surrounding coat for not less than 25mm all
around.
Steel blast cleaned, but not primed and the wet by rain or moisture, shall be re-blasted.
Blast cleaned surfaces shall not be left uncoated overnight. Should it not be possible to coat
these surfaces within the specified period, they shall be re-blasted before painting to remove
any dust or contamination. In high pressure water blasting or wet abrasive blasting operations,
the use of corrosion inhibitor in the blast water may be considered to prevent corrosion
formation prior to application of coating, but its use is subject to submission of detailed
procedure specifications and written approval by the Principal’s Representative.
In certain circumstances wet blasting as specified in AS 1627 may be permitted for site work
with prior approval of the Principal’s Representative. Water used shall be normal scheme
water.
All residues from blasting operations shall be contained to avoid product contamination.
Residue shall be progressively cleaned up and disposed of in an environmentally sound
manner.
Particular attention shall be paid to preventing damage to electrical and mechanical equipment
by ingress of dust or blasting residue. Such items shall be carefully protected by wrapping and
taping up.
6.1.1 Type 1 ‐ Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast Cleaning–Class 2 1/2
Remove by mechanical means all weld splatter not capable of being removed by blast cleaning
or wire brushing. All burrs, sharp edges, gouge marks, and rough welds shall be rounded or
smoothed off.
Remove deposits of oil or grease by solvent cleaning in accordance with AS 1627, Part 1.
Complete a dry abrasive blast clean, in accordance with AS 1627, Part 4, until a Class 2 1/2
surface finish is achieved.
All surfaces shall be cleaned by blowing with compressed air or vacuum cleaning to remove
blast products and dust.
The prime coat shall be applied within 4 hours of completion of the surface preparation.
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6.1.2 Type 2 ‐ Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast Cleaning‐Class 2
Remove by mechanical means all weld splatter not capable of being removed by blast cleaning
or wire brushing. All burrs, sharp edges, gouge marks, and rough welds shall be rounded or
smoothed off.
Remove deposits of oil or grease by solvent cleaning in accordance with AS 1627, Part 1.
Complete a dry abrasive blast clean in accordance with AS 1627, Part 4, until a Class 2 surface
finish is achieved.
All surfaces shall be cleaned by blowing with compressed air or vacuum cleaning to remove
blast products and dust.
The prime coat shall be applied within 4 hours of completion of the surface preparation.
6.1.3 Type 3 ‐ Surface Preparation: Solvent Washing
Remove all grease, oil, dirt, loose scale or dust by liquid solvent or alkaline solution cleaning in
accordance with AS 1627 Part 1.
Thoroughly dry the surface immediately after completion of the wash, using clean rags or
compressed air.
Any loose or flaking material shall be brushed off by hand with wire brushes.
6.1.4 Type 4 ‐ Surface Preparation: Site Repair Of Previously Painted Surfaces
Remove by mechanical means all weld splatter not capable of being removed by wire brushing.
All burrs, sharp edges and rough welds shall be rounded or smoothed off. Gouges shall be
filled then dressed back to a smooth surface.
Where touch up of previously painted surfaces is required all paint around the affected area
which has been damaged by heat, smoke or mechanical contact shall be removed and exposed
surfaces treated with power impact tools in accordance with AS 1627, Part 2 until a finish equal
to Class 2 of that standard is obtained. Where the surface is inaccessible to power tools,
unpainted surfaces shall be treated by hand in accordance with Class 2 standards of AS 1627
Part 2. The edges of the remaining paint film shall be feathered off and the area to be
overlapped with fresh paint shall be wet sanded.
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6.2 Other Cleaning Methods For Steel Surfaces
For site locations where abrasive blast cleaning is impractical or unsuitable, as determined by
the Principal’s Representative, steel surfaces may be mechanically cleaned using power tools
such as disc grinders, wire brushes and needle guns, or high pressure water blasting as in
Section 6.3.
Power tool cleaning shall be performed according to AS 1627 Part 2 with surface finish to AS
1627 Part 9 Class 3.
Pickling of new steel surfaces may be used as an alternative cleaning method. Pickling shall be
performed to AS 1627 Part 5.
6.3 High Pressure Water Blasting
In areas where existing paint coatings are general sound and where other forms of surface
preparation such as abrasive blasting and mechanical cleaning are not permitted, such as
where the existing coating contains lead, consideration may be given to preparation of the
surface for re-coating using high pressure water blasting.
Approval for high pressure water blasting shall be subject to submission of detailed procedures
covering such issues as equipment operation, training of personnel, safety, contamination,
clean up, coating system specifications, et cetera, and requires written approval by the
Principal’s Representative before blasting operations start on site.
High pressure water blasting operations shall be carried out in strict compliance with the
Principal’s Representative's safety and operational requirements.
During water blasting operations, residue water must be contained by screening and bunding as
required to prevent damage to stored product or equipment.
If water blasting cannot be carried out because of the possibility of damage from water residue,
then complete encapsulation and abrasive blasting must be considered.
The standard of surface preparation by high pressure water blasting shall be approved by the
Principal’s Representative. Coating application shall not start until the surface preparation has
been accepted by the Principal’s Representative.
Where high pressure water blasting is used as the method of surface preparation, only coating
System D as per Table 8, shall be used.
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7. APPLICATION OF PAINTS
7.1 General
All protective coating materials shall be supplied in new unopened containers, prepared and
applied as required by this Specification and in strict accordance with the printed
recommendations of the coating manufacturer. Any necessary clarification shall be requested
when instructions are lacking or conflicts occur.
Thinning of paint when necessary shall be done only with the thinners recommended by the
paint manufacturers.
Prime coats shall be sprayed onto abrasive blast cleaned steel. Steel surface treated by other
methods may have prime coats applied by brush.
Touch-up coats on previously primed steel may be brushed. Surfaces shall be painted in the
same day as cleaned.
Where spray painting is to be done, adjacent areas shall, if required, be protected from over
spray. Nameplates, couplings, shafts and other finished surfaces such as valve stems, control
linkages, bearings, etc., which must not be painted, shall be masked.
The underside of steel base plates and any other grouting surfaces shall be left unpainted.
Where joints requiring fully torqued high strength bolts are specified on the drawings, inorganic
zinc silicate may be applied to the contact surfaces. In such joints where other coatings are
specified, the contact surfaces shall be left unpainted and given the appropriate touch-up after
erection.
Machined surfaces or other areas which are not to be painted shall be masked with a durable
material which will protect the surface against abrasive blast cleaning, paint or contamination.
All paint shall be applied evenly without sags or runs, and with minimum overspray. Welds,
bolts, edges, crevices and other irregularities shall be coated with extra coating material, if
necessary to provide the same resistance to moisture penetration achieved on adjacent smooth
surfaces which have been coated to the required dry film thickness.
When more than one coat of the same colour is applied, the first coat shall be slightly
discoloured to distinguish between coats.
Paint shall not be applied when the surrounding air temperature is below 5°C or the steel
temperature is below 2°C. Paint shall not be applied to steel at a temperature over 50°C unless
the paint is specifically formulated for application at the proposed temperature. When steel is
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painted in hot weather, precautions shall be taken to ensure that the specified thickness of paint
is obtained.
No coating shall be applied during fog, mist or rain, or when these conditions are imminent,
unless coating operations are performed under cover. Paint application shall be discontinued if
any condensed moisture is present on the metal surface.
Solvent borne inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) coatings shall not be applied when trhe relative
humidity is outside the range of 40 – 90%. Water born IZS coatings shall be considered in
these cases subject to approval.
Epoxy coatings shall not be applied when the relative humidity is outside the range of 20 – 85%.
Each coat of paint shall be in a proper state of cure or dryness before the application of the
succeeding coat. Paint shall be considered ready for recoating when an additional coat can be
applied without the development of any detrimental film irregularities, such as lifting or loss of
adhesion of the undercoat.
In all cases, minimum drying times shall be those specified by the manufacturer.
All areas that will be subject to welding after painting shall be masked after blast cleaning.
Masking shall be with suitable adhesive tape and shall extend at least 50 mm on all sides of the
intended weld area.
When used, spray guns shall comply with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations. They are
not to be used outside in windy weather or near surfaces of a different colour unless full
provision for protection of these areas is made. The spray shall be applied perpendicular to the
painted surface.
Effective oil and water separators shall be used in all compressed air lines and are to be placed
as close as practicable to the equipment.
All match marks or member mark numbers on steelwork which are obscured by paint shall be
reproduced by restamping the markings in 15 mm high letters or numerals.
Marking, banding and colour coding of pipes, conduits and ducts shall comply with AS 1345 and
the Project Standards and Drawings where specified. Banding or colour coding shall be done
with the same coating system as specified for the top coat.
At completion, the whole of the work shall be free from all paint runs, sags, blisters or other
defects and all surfaces shall have any paint stains, splash or spray marks removed and the
surface restored to a finish acceptable to the Principal.
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7.2 Mixing of Coating Materials
All coating materials shall be thoroughly stirred in a pressure pot with a power mixer for a time
sufficient to thoroughly mix the pigments and vehicles.
Coating materials which have livered, gelled, past expiry dates (shelf life), or otherwise
deteriorated during storage shall not be used. However, thixotropic materials which may be
stirred to obtain normal consistency will be accepted.
Coatings containing heavy or metallic pigments that have a tendency to settle must be kept in
suspension in the pressure pot by a mechanical stirrer.
If a coating material requires the addition of a catalyst, the pot life must not be exceeded and
the catalyst shall only be added to full tins to ensure correct mixing proportions. When the pot
life limit is reached, the spray pot must be emptied, the material discarded in accordance with
the Principal’s Representative’s Works Procedures, the equipment cleaned and new material
catalysed.
7.3 Spray Application
Wherever possible, paint coatings shall be applied by spraying.
All equipment for spray application shall be as recommended by the coating manufacturer.
Spray guns, lines and pressure pots shall be cleaned before adding new material.
An adequate moisture trap shall be installed between the air supply and each pressure pot. Air
shall be free of oils and water.
The pressure pot, material hose and spray gun shall all be kept at as nearly the same elevation
as possible.
Suitable pressure regulators and gauges shall be provided for both the air supply to the
pressure pot and the air supply to the spray gun. Spray equipment and operating pressures
shall comply with the recommendations of the coating manufacturer.
The compressor shall be of adequate size for the work to be done and in good repair.
Large surfaces shall receive two passes at right angles to each other (cross batched). Spray
shall be applied in a heavy, wet coat.
Each coat shall be applied uniformly and completely over the entire surface. All runs and sags
shall be brushed out immediately or the paint shall be removed and the surface resprayed.
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7.4 Brush and Roller Application
Brush and roller application shall only be used on areas that cannot be properly spray coated.
Brushing shall be done such that a smooth coat, as nearly uniform in thickness as possible is
obtained. There should be no deep or detrimental brush marks. Paint shall be worked into all
crevices and corners. Runs or sags shall be brushed out.
Brushes used in brush application shall be of a style and quality that will permit proper
application of paint. Round or oval brushes generally are considered most suitable for bolts,
irregular surfaces and rough or pitted steel.
7.5 Over‐Spray
During site painting operations, every reasonable precaution shall be taken to eliminate the
likelihood of paint over-spray drifting outside the area of work if there is a possibility that over-
spray could cause damage to property of the Principal’s Representative or to private property.
In particular, no spray application of paint coatings shall proceed if the wind speed and direction
will carry over-spray outside the site boundary fence or into designated car parking areas on or
around the site. Wind speed and direction shall be frequently monitored at a number of
locations around the work area using an appropriate measuring instrument to determine if it is
safe to continue spray painting.
In windy conditions where over-spray damage could occur, coatings shall be applied by some
other means such as by roller, subject to the approval of the Principal’s Representative.
7.6 Warning Signs
At any time spray painting operations are planned, warnings signs shall be erected around the
work area and at the entrance to the site and to all car parking areas to clearly indicate that
painting is in progress and the signs shall remain visible throughout the entire period that spray
painting operations are in progress. The signs shall be covered or removed when spray
painting is not being carried out.
8. INSPECTION AND TESTING
8.1 General Requirements
The Contractor shall develop and implement a quality assurance system covering all phases of
the painting operation and complying with the requirements of AS 3894. Details of the
Contractor’s quality assurance system shall be provided to the Principal’s Representative in the
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form of a Quality Plan which shall be subject to review and approval by the Principal’s
Representative prior to the commencement of any work. Inspection and test record sheets
covering all stages of the work shall be maintained by the Contractor and shall be provided to
the Principal’s Representative for review when requested.
All results from the inspection and testing shall be compiled by the Contractor into a coating
inspection report and a copy of the report shall be provided to the Principal’s Representative on
completion of the work.
All work and application procedures shall be subject to inspection by the Principal. Any work
failing to meet specified standards shall be remedied by the Contractor at no additional cost to
the Principal.
8.2 Inspection and Testing Methods
The blast cleaned surface profile shall be assessed by a profile comparator in accordance with
ISO8503. This assessment shall be carried out at random locations over the whole structure to
provide an accurate assessment of the surface profile. Where the surface profile is less than
specified the surface shall be re blasted.
The coating film thickness shall be checked in accordance with AS 3894 – Method 3. At least
three gauge readings shall be taken for each thickness determination. At least five separate
thickness determinations shall be taken from each nine square metres of painted surface. On
painted surfaces less than nine square metres in area, at least three thickness determinations
shall be taken. Where the dry film thicknesses are less than specified, additional coats shall be
applied by the Contractor to bring the coating system up to specification.
Dry film coating thicknesses on steel shall be measured by the Elcometer permanent magnet or
General Electric electromagnetic gauges. Minimum total dry film thicknesses shall be measured
over the peaks of the anchor pattern or other surface irregularities.
Properly calibrated inspection equipment shall be provided by the Contractor.
9. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FINISHED PRODUCT
To reduce damage to the coating, at least five days curing time shall be allowed for it to harden
before the steelwork is handled.
Special care shall be taken to avoid damage to coating systems during loading, transportation,
unloading, storage and erection. All slings, ropes and chains shall be protected with rubber
sheaths.
Timber blocking shall be provided when stacking coating members.
Members shall be stacked off the ground on suitable dunnage.

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Any damage to the coating system shall be repaired to the paint specification requirements.
10. COATING SYSTEMS
10.1 General
All protective coating materials for each coating system shall be manufactured by the same
coating manufacturer. Materials shall also comply with the reference standards listed in
AS/NZS 2312 Appendix D as applicable.
The contractor shall ensure that the proposed coating system complies with the Coating System
Specification Sheets in Section 11 or Section 12 and the requirements of the scope of work in
regard to the specified system and colour.
10.2 Approved Coating Systems
The coating systems listed in Section 11 or Section 12 are approved for application as defined
in the scope of work and as specified in the drawings. No variation may be made to any of the
approved systems listed in Section 11 or Section 12 without written approval from the
Principal’s Representative.
The Contractor shall submit performance specifications for the proposed protective coating
systems to the Principal prior to applying any coatings. The Principal will advise within 14 days
of receipt of specifications whether or not the system proposed is acceptable.
Approval may be given for coating systems not included in Section 11 or Section 12 for special
application areas where an approved system does not provide adequate protection. The
Contractor shall submit full details of any proposed systems to enable full assessment.
If a coating system is not already specified on either the Scope of Work or the Drawings, the
Contractor shall apply to the Principal’s Representative for confirmation at the earliest
opportunity.
Coal tar epoxy and lead based paints shall not be used in any paint system applied off site or on
site.
Acrylic modified polyurethane may be offered in paint systems applied off site but is not
acceptable for application on site.
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10.3 Approved Coating Manufacturers
The following protective coating manufacturers are approved. Alternative manufacturers must be
approved in writing by the Principal’s Representative.
 Jotun Australia Pty Ltd
 Dulux Australia Ltd
 International Paint - Akzo Nobel
 Wattyl Australia
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11. INLAND PAINTING SCHEDULE
11.1 Inland Plant Area Classification Criteria
Inland Projects (e.g. Solomon and Chichester Projects) and Infrastructure are classified
according to the following Plant Area Criteria.
Table 5: Inland Plant Area Classification Criteria

Plant Area Classification Criteria
1 Dry Process Areas - Non Saline Conditions
2 Wet Process Areas - Non Saline Conditions
3 Dry Process Areas - Saline Conditions
4 Wet Process Areas- Saline Conditions
Note:
Plant area classification considers the installed environment only. Where the transit and
storage environments are more corrosive, then an alternative coating system or additional
packaging shall be considered to ensure the integrity of the base materials or equipment.
11.2 Inland Plant Area Classifications
The following table allocates a Plant Area Classification according to specific plant areas and
plant sites. This classification is used in Section 11.3 to determine the Applicable paint system
to be used.
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Table 6: Inland Plant Area Classifications

Plant Area Plant Area Classification
Solomon Projects Chichester Projects
Crushing Hubs 1 3
Overland Conveying 1 3
Coarse Ore 1 3
Scrubbing 2 4
1
Screening 2 4
1
Fine Crushing 2 4
Desands 2 4
Jigging 2 4
Rejects 2 4
Product Conveyors 1 3
Tailings Transfer 2 4
Water Services 2 4
Air Services 1 3
Substations & Power Distribution 1 3
1
These are dry process areas that generate a significant amount of dust / spillage, which leads to a
significant amount of wash-down. These areas are therefore treated as wet areas.
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11.3 Inland Protective Coating System Key And Colour Schedule
Protective Coating Systems, for Inland Projects (e.g. Solomon and Chichester Projects) and Infrastructure shall be allocated as per the following
table. Refer to Section 11.4 for details of the inland protective coating systems.
Table 7: Inland Protective Coating Systems Key & Colour

Application Protective Coating System Colour Note
Plant Area Plant Area Plant Area Plant Area to AS 2700

1 2 3 4 (unless otherwise
noted)
Structural Steelwork, pipe supports, plate work - all areas less than C C G G Check with
3m above ground level Company
Structural Steelwork, pipe supports, plate work - all areas more than NP NP G G Check with 1
3m above ground level Company
Non hydrocarbon carrying pipework unlined NP NP NP G
Pipework subject to abrasive wear (e.g. slurry and tailings) NP NP NP NP
Hydrocarbon carrying pipework C C C C 3
Fire Water Piping – Hydrant & Hose Reels G G G G
Fire Water Piping – Sprinkler Systems C C C G R13 Signal Red
All piping in the immediate vicinity of conveyor loading points and NP NP G G

vertical take-ups, where wash-down facilities are provided.
Bins, Chutes NP NP B B Check with 1

Company
Lifting beams, cranes, monorails and guards D D D D Y14 Golden Yellow

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Tanks - external B B B B Check with 1

Company
Tanks - internal E E E E Check with 1,2

Company
Handrails, posts, kick plates and safety ladders D D D D Y14 Golden Yellow 1
Grid mesh, expanded mesh flooring and stair treads G G G G
Mechanical equipment Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Standard
Fire Pump Sets, Fire Hydrants Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std R13 Signal Red
Electric Motors Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Standard
Electrical panel internal mounting pans Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Standard
Electrical enclosures, control panels and marshalling boxes located Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Standard
indoors
Cable ladders G G G G
Transformers Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Standard
Concrete embedments excluding reinforcing bars G G G G
Cast-in anchor bolts, general nuts and bolts G G G G
Structural nuts and bolts G G G G
Buildings
Roof cladding F F F F Check with

Company
exterior walls F F F F Check with

Company
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gutters and downpipes F F F F Check with

Company
door frames and doors Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Check with
Company
window frames Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Check with
Company
floor vinyl Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Vendor Std Check with
Company
Notes
1 Extents as noted on drawings. Where no extents are specified, the complete item is to be coated.
2 System to be one of E1, E2, E3 or E4 as specified on drawings or data sheets.
3 Refer to 100-SP-ME-0044 for diesel pipework colour requirements. For all other hydrocarbons refer to AS1345.
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11.4 Inland Protective Coating Systems
Protective coating systems for the Inland Projects (e.g. Solomon and Chichester Projects) and
Infrastructure shall be as per the following table. These are typical systems based on protective
coatings available from AkzoNobel International Protective Coatings (International Paints).
Equivalent paint systems from alternative manufacturers may be used where approved in
writing by the Principal.
Table 8: Inland Protective Coating System Details

Protective Coating Systems
SYSTEM SURFACE PAINT SYSTEM TOTAL DRY FILM EXAMPLE SYSTEM

PREP TYPE THICKNESS (µm) (INTERNATIONAL
(ref. Sect 6) PAINTS)
NP No Painting or Surface
Protection
A 1 Epoxy Primer 75 Intergard 251
B 1* Epoxy Primer 75 Intergard 251

Epoxy Top Coat 200 Interseal 670HS
C 1 Epoxy Primer 75 Intergard 251

D 1* Epoxy Primer 75 Intergard 251

Acrylic Polyurethane 75 Interthane 990
E1 1* Epoxy Primer 25 Intergard 269

Ultra High Build Epoxy 1000 Interzone 485
E2 1* Epoxy Primer 25 Intergard 269

Ultra High Build Epoxy 2000 Interzone 485
E3 1* Modified Epoxy 450 Interzone 954
E4 1* Epoxy Phenolic Tank Lining 250 Interline 850

(suitable for potable water use)
F Colourbond
G Galvanised to AS4680
Note: For painting over galvanised surfaces, abrasive blasting to be light sweep blasting only,
and epoxy top coat to be omitted.
*Surface preparation, work flow and extent of painting to be modified to allow site welding and
painting of weld areas where applicable.
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12. COASTAL PAINTING SCHEDULE
12.1 Coastal Plant Area Classification Criteria
Coastal Projects (e.g. Port) are classified according to the following Plant Area criteria.
Table 9: Coastal Plant Area Classification Criteria

Plant Area Classification Criteria
System A Steelwork- Mildly Corrosive Areas
System B Steelwork - Moderately Corrosive Areas
System C Steelwork- Highly Corrosive Areas
System D Steelwork- Highly Corrosive Areas (galvanized)
System E Steelwork- Maintenance System

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12.2 Coastal Coating System A
Table 10: Coastal Coating System A

Application Area Steelwork - Mildly Corrosive Areas
AS/NZS 2312 SYSTEM IZS2 (note 1)
SURFACE PREPARATION Abrasive blast clean to AS1627.4 Class 2 ½ to achieve a blast profile
of 25 – 50 µm.
Primer Second Coat Topcoat
COATING MATERIAL Inorganic Zinc Silicate None None
- Water Borne (Type 3)
(REFER AS/NZS 2312 FOR
(note 1)
REFERENCE STANDARD)
COLOUR Red Oxide
Matt
FINISH
Spray
APPLICATION
75 µm minimum
DRY FILM THICKNESS
60% minimum
VOLUME SOLIDS
2
NO OF PACKS
TOTAL DRY FILM 75m minimum.
THICKNESS
NOTES 1. Solvent borne IZS coatings (Type 4) to be considered for high
humidity conditions (> ~60%) or for structures where ventilation is
difficult.

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12.3 Coastal Coating System B
Table 11: Coastal Coating System B

Application Area Steelwork - Moderately Corrosive Areas
AS/NZS 2312 SYSTEM ACC6
of 25 – 50 µm.
COATING MATERIAL Polyamide Cured Zinc Polyamide Cured Recoatable Catalysed
Phosphate Epoxy primer High Build Epoxy Acrylic
See Notes
REFERENCE STANDARD)
COLOUR Red Oxide Refer Section 12.7 Refer Section 12.7
FINISH Matt Semi- Gloss Full Gloss
APPLICATION Spray Spray Spray
DRY FILM THICKNESS 75 µm minimum 200 µm 50 µm minimum
minimum (note 1)
VOLUME SOLIDS 50% minimum 80% minimum 40% minimum
NO OF PACKS 2 2 2
TOTAL DRY FILM 275 µm minimum or 325 µm minimum with top coat.
THICKNESS
NOTES
1. Top coat shall be applied only when specified for good appearance or
to achieve correct colour not available in second coat. If not specified, top
coat is not required.

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12.4 Coastal Coating System C
Table 12: Coastal Coating System C

Application Area Steelwork - Highly Corrosive Areas
AS/NZS 2312 SYSTEM n/a (ACC6 similar)
of 25 – 50 µm.
COATING MATERIAL Polyamide Cured Zinc Amine Adduct Curing Re-coatable Catalysed
Phosphate Epoxy primer High Solids High Acrylic
(REFER AS/NZS 2312 FOR Build Epoxy See Notes 1 & 2
REFERENCE STANDARD)
COLOUR Red Oxide Refer Section 12.7 Refer Section 12.7
FINISH Matt Semi-Gloss Full Gloss
APPLICATION Spray Spray Spray
DRY FILM THICKNESS 400 µm 50 µm minimum
75 µm minimum
minimum (note 1)
VOLUME SOLIDS 50% minimum 85% minimum 40% minimum

NO OF PACKS 2 2 2
TOTAL DRY FILM 475 µm minimum or 525 µm minimum with top coat.
THICKNESS
NOTES 1. Top-coat shall only be applied when specified for good appearance
or to achieve correct colour not available in second coat. If not
specified, top-coat is not required.

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12.5 Coastal Coating System D
Table 13: Coastal Coating System D

Application Area Steelwork - Highly Corrosive Areas (Galvanized Base Coating)
AS/NZS 2312 SYSTEM HDG600P3
SURFACE PREPARATION Steel galvanized in accordance with the Standard Engineering
Specification for Protective Coating Systems - Painting.
Sweep abrasive blast prior to epoxy coating.
COATING MATERIAL None None
Amine Adduct
(REFER AS/NZS 2312 FOR Curing High
REFERENCE STANDARD) Solids High Build
Epoxy
COLOUR Refer Section 12.7
FINISH Semi- Gloss
APPLICATION Spray
DRY FILM THICKNESS 150 µm
minimum
VOLUME SOLIDS 85% minimum
NO OF PACKS 2
TOTAL DRY FILM 85 µm minimum galvanising + 150 µm minimum epoxy.
THICKNESS
NOTES

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12.6 Coastal Coating System E
Table 14: Coastal Coating System E

Application Area Maintenance System – Steelwork in medium to high corrosion areas
SURFACE PREPARATION Hand or power tool clean, abrasive blast or high pressure water
blast.
COATING MATERIAL Polyamide Epoxy Mastic

REFERENCE STANDARD)
COLOUR
Refer Section 12.7
FINISH
Semi-Gloss
APPLICATION
Brush, Roller or Airless Spray
DRY FILM THICKNESS 125 – 250 µm per coat to achieve Total Dry Film Thickness specified in notes
below.
VOLUME SOLIDS Approximately 80%
NO OF PACKS 2
NOTES  Total Dry Film thickness shall be the final measured thickness which
includes thickness of sound existing coating. A minimum 125 µm
DFT of maintenance coating shall be applied over any existing coating.
 For steelwork in moderately corrosive areas, total DFT shall be a
minimum 250 µm.
 For steelwork in high corrosion areas, total shall be a minimum 400
µm.
 For steelwork buried in product, total DFT shall be a minimum 500
µm.

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12.7 Coastal Colours
Table 15: Coastal Colours

Location Colour Colour Code to
AS2700
Fire Equipment Signal Red R13
Handrails, knee rails, stanchions, kick plate (note 2) Golden Y14
Ladders and cages (note 2)
Guards on machines, equipment, drives
Monorails
Crane beams
Mechanical equipment (i.e. vendor machinery, including Car Navy Blue B13
Dumper Tipplers, Rail Car Indexers, Apron Feeders, etc.)
All non- galvanised structural steelwork and materials Neutral Grey N23
handling components such as transfer chutes, bins,
conveyor trusses, supports, etc.
High speed flexible couplings, brake disc bosses, low speed Orange X15
rigid couplings
Notes:
(i) Marking, banding and colour coding of pipes, conduits and ducts shall comply
with AS 1345 and the project standards and drawings where specified. Banding
or colour coding shall be done with the same coating system as specified for the
top coat.
(ii) Typical installation for hand railing, ladders and cages is hot dip galvanized.
Painting shall only be applied where specified on the Drawings. Kick plate
attached to handrail stanchions shall be colour Golden Y14. Kick plate formed
from an integral part of the supporting steelwork shall be painted the same colour
as the steelwork.
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12.8 Coastal Recommended Application Guide
Table 16: Coastal Recommended Application Guide

Area System AS/NZS 2312 Performance (note 1)
Port Steelwork and Pipework AS2312 HDG600 (Hot Dip 15-25 years- High (D) corrosive
Galvanized) environment.
Generally 5-15 years- Very High Marine (E-
M) corrosive environment.
Port Steelwork System B 15-25 years- High (D) corrosive
Conveyor trusses (not suited to environment.
single dip galvanizing) 10-15 years- Very High Marine (E-
M) corrosive environment.
Mine Steelwork Uncoated n/a
Generally
Steelwork in Buried Material System C (Painted) System D 5-15 years -Very High Industrial
(Galvanized) (E-1) corrosive environment.
Conveyor loading area frames
Column bases to crushing,

screening, etc. (typically 1.0m
above base plate level)
Wash down Areas
Notes:
(i) Refer AS/NZS 2312 for further information on corrosion categories. Design life
is quoted as "years to first maintenance".

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1. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................. 6

2. CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS ................................ 6

3. DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................... 8

4. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 8

5. PROTECTIVE COATING MATERIALS ......................................................................... 11

6. SURFACE PREPARATION ........................................................................................... 12

7. APPLICATION OF PAINTS ........................................................................................... 16

7.6 Warning Signs ................................................................................................... 19

8. INSPECTION AND TESTING ........................................................................................ 19

9. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FINISHED PRODUCT ............................................... 20

10. COATING SYSTEMS ..................................................................................................... 21

11. INLAND PAINTING SCHEDULE ................................................................................... 23

12. COASTAL PAINTING SCHEDULE ............................................................................... 29

Table 1: Government Acts, Codes and Regulations .................................................. 6

1. The Design Drawings.

2. The Standard Engineering Drawings.

3. The Scope of Work.

5. Other nominated documents.

Table 1: Government Acts, Codes and Regulations

Table 2: Codes and Standards

Table 3: Specifications and Data Sheets

100-SP-ST-0001 Standard Engineering Specification for Structural Steelwork Fabrication

100-SP-ST-0002 Standard Engineering Specification for Structural Steelwork Erection

100-MA-SA-0004 Health and Safety Management System Manual

The following definitions shall apply:

As a general principle, all items of equipment or steelwork permanently installed, except in

 Jointing surface on flanges

 Fibreglass reinforced plastic (FRP).

 Plastic pipe including PVC, Polyethylene or ABS unless UV protection is specified.

 Threads of adjusting screws.

 Field weld margins.

 Colourbond, Zincalume or similar protective coated materials.

 Galvanised surfaces, unless otherwise specified. If required to be painted, use System

The colour code should be noted as per AS 2700.

 Surface preparation recommendations.

 Minimum and maximum curing time between coats.

 General ventilation requirements.

 Allowable methods of application.

 Atmospheric conditions during which the coating shall not be applied.

 Storage temperature range and shelf life.

Abrasive blast cleaning of steel surfaces shall comply with AS 1627.4.

Blast cleaning with silica sand shall not be permitted.

Prime coat shall be applied within 4 hours of completion of surface preparation.

Wherever possible, paint coatings shall be applied by spraying.

Properly calibrated inspection equipment shall be provided by the Contractor.

Timber blocking shall be provided when stacking coating members.

Members shall be stacked off the ground on suitable dunnage.

 Jotun Australia Pty Ltd

 Dulux Australia Ltd

 International Paint - Akzo Nobel

Table 5: Inland Plant Area Classification Criteria