General Construction Specifications
PART 1 - GENERAL
01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Surface preparation and field application of high build coatings (protective coatings).
B. Surface preparation and shop prime coating, when specified in other Sections of these Specifications.
C. A free choice of manufacturer's standard factory mixed or mechanically proportioned intermixed colors. A color schedule will be furnished after the manufacturer of the paint has been selected.
D. Pipeline painting and identification.
02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 09900 - Painting: Decorative Painting, Pavement Masking.
03 REFERENCES
A. ASTM D16 - Definitions of Terms Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products.
B. ASTM E84 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
C. FS TT-C-535 - Coating, Epoxy, Two-Component, for Interior Use on Metal, Wood, Wallboard, Painted Surfaces, Concrete and Masonry.
D. FS TT-C-543 - Coating, Polyurethane, Oil Free, Moisture Curing.
E. FS TT-C-555 - Coating, Textured (For Interior and Exterior Masonry Surfaces).
F. SSPC (Steel Structures Painting Council) - Systems and Specifications.
04 DEFINITIONS
A. Conform to ASTM D16 for interpretation of terms used in this Section.
05 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product data for coating materials.
C. Application instructions for each type of coating to be used.
D. Maintenance recommendations for each type of coating used.
E. Color samples for selection and scheduling.
F. Three copies of United States Environmental Protection Agency's approval letter for each product to be used in conjunction with potable water.
G. Submit samples under provisions of Section 01300.
H. Submit samples illustrating range of colors and textures available for selection.
I. Submit manufacturers' installation instructions under provisions of Section 01300.
J. Submit manufacturer's certificate under provisions of Section 01400 that products to be applied meet or exceed specified requirements.
06 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
A. Submit maintenance data under provisions of Section 01730.
B. Include maintenance and cleaning requirements for coatings, repair and patching techniques, and other data as applicable.
07 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in epoxy and other specified coatings with 5 years documented experience.
B. Applicator: Company specializing in applying work of this Section with 5 years documented experience approved by manufacturer.
08 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to applicable federal, state and local codes for flame/fuel/smoke ratings in accordance with UL requirements, ASTM E84.
09 FIELD SAMPLES
A. Provide samples under provisions of Section 01300 and 01400.
B. Construct field sample panels, 36 inch long by 12 inch wide, illustrating coating, color, surface sheen, texture for systems in schedule.
C. Locate where directed by the Engineer's Field Representative.
D. Accepted sample may not remain as part of the Work.
010 TESTS
A. Provide analysis and testing of coating materials under provisions of Section 01410.
B. Test samples in accordance with ASTM E84 and other applicable test methods and procedures.
011 EXPOSURE
A. Corrosive exposures to have protective coatings are as follows.
B. Corrosive Exposures
1. Interiors of buildings or rooms containing open tanks of treated or untreated wastewater, sludge, or scum.
2. Pipe galleries.
3. Rooms containing stored chemicals or chemical batching, mixing, or feeding equipment.
4. Rooms containing sludge dewatering and sludge conveyors.
5. Wet wells.
6. Support metal attachments, and like items submerged in, partially submerged, or subject to being splashed by wastewater.
7. Grit containers and grit collecting equipment.
8. Aeration and/or pre-aeration tanks and galleries and walkways.
9. Equipment subject to be in contact at any time with wastewater.
B. All other exposures unless specifically specified otherwise are normal and are to have decorative painting under provisions of Section 09900.
1.12 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver products to site under provisions of Section 01600.
B. Store and protect products under provisions of Section 01600.
1.13 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Do not install materials when temperature is below 55 degrees F or above 90 degrees F.
B. Maintain this temperature range, 24 hours before, during, and 72 hours after installation of coating.
C. Maximum Moisture Content of Substrate: 14 percent, negative alkalinity.
D. Ventilate area where coating is being applied. Post and enforce NO SMOKING or OPEN FLAME signs until coating has cured.
E. Provide lighting level of 80 ft candles measured mid-height at substrate surface.
F. Restrict traffic from area where coating is being applied or is curing.
1.14 WARRANTY
A. Provide three year warranty under provisions of Section 01740.
B. Warranty: Include coverage for bond to substrate, degradation of chemical resistance.
1.15 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish 5 gallons in 5 separate 1 gallon containers of each color of each coating of material specified for Owner's maintenance use.
B. Label each container with manufacturer's name, product number, color number, and name and number of building rooms where used.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
012 MANUFACTURER PROTECTIVE COATING WORK
A. The Protective Coating Schedule indicates the general types of surfaces and items, by exposure, to be protected, the protective system to be employed, and the minimum dry mil thickness to be applied. Surfaces and items not specifically named in this Specification but occurring in conditions similar to named surfaces or items shall be protected with the same system.
B. The following manufacturers (with the code used in the Protective Coating Schedule) are named in the schedule and approved for use. Use the products of only one manufacturer.
1. Ameron Protective Coatings (Ameron)
2. Kop-Coat Inc. (Koppers)
3. Porter Coatings, Porter Paint Co. (Porter)
4. The Sherwin Williams Co., (Sherwin)
5. Tnemec Company, Inc. (Tnemec)
6. The Valspar Corporation (Valspar)
7. The Carboline Company (Carboline)
B. Comparable products, to those listed in the protective coating schedule, of those manufacturers named under decorative painting materials Section 09900 may be substituted therefor upon submission to and approval of the Engineer of the manufacturers printed material for each system.
C. Products of a manufacturer other than those named may be accepted if proof is submitted, prepared by an independent testing laboratory, that the products, item by item, are of the same generic type and equal to those specified in composition, durability, utility, coverage, and appearance for the intended use, in sufficient detail for a side by side comparison with the specified product.
D. Representatives of the coatings materials manufacturer and Contractor or the coatings subcontractor shall meet in the presence of Engineer and shall examine the surfaces to be protected and coordinate the coatings system with the use.
E. The application of any coating or primer indicates the acceptance of and responsibility for the condition of the substrate and the primer thereon.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
013 EXAMINATION
A. Do not proceed with the application of paint until the following conditions are met: Proper temperature and humidity, dust free spaces, proper surface preparation. Starting work constitutes acceptance of conditions and substrates and full responsibility for the quality and suitability of the finished work.
B. All paint applications required in this Section are in addition to any primer or preparatory coating applied by manufacturers.
C. Furnish inspection devices, in good working condition, for the detection of holidays and the measurement of coating film thickness (wet and dry). Inspect surfaces to be painted and conditions of the area before starting work. Report any defects that render any area or surface unfit to receive paint.
D. Handle and store materials in accordance with the provisions of the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30. All materials shall be handled and stored to avoid fire and explosion.
E. Provide masks, gloves, and other protective materials or clothing and furnish special ventilation as necessary or recommended by the paint manufacturer.
F. Verify that surfaces, substrate are ready to receive work of this Section as instructed by the manufacturer.
G. Do not begin work until cementitious substrate has cured 28 days minimum, and measured moisture content is not greater than 16 percent, wood substrate has dried to a maximum moisture content of 12 percent.
H. Beginning of installation means acceptance of substrate.
I. Unless otherwise indicated protective coatings will not be required on the following surfaces:
1. Exterior concrete surfaces.
2. Bronze or brass items.
3. Stainless steel.
4. Polyethylene, pvc, fiberglass, or other plastic pipe.
5. Metals inside building walls or buried under building floors.
B. In rooms and spaces designated as unfinished, and in areas above suspended ceiling over corrosive exposure, apply coatings on metals only.
3.02 PROTECTION
A. Protect elements surrounding the work of this Section from damage or disfiguration.
3.03 PREPARATION
A. Prepare metal surfaces in accordance with SSPC (as indicated in Protective Coating Schedule at the end of this Section).
B. Preparation of Ferrous Metals
1. Furnish one copy of each of the following Steel Structures Painting Council Visual aids at the work site to determine exact surface preparation required:
SSPC-Vis-1-67T, Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards for Painting Steel Surfaces.
SSPC-Vis-2-68T, Standard Method of Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces.
1. Compare iron and steel surfaces to receive protective coatings to the visual aids SSPC-Vis-1-67T for painted (shop coated) surfaces and SSPC-Vis-2-68T for unpainted surfaces. If the comparison reveals that additional preparation is required, the additional preparation shall be performed without an increase in the Contract Price.
2. Steel Structures Painting Council Specifications for surface preparation are hereby incorporated in these Specifications verbatim and are repeated in part for convenience only. See the Protective Coating Schedule for preparation to be employed.
3. Solvent Cleaning, SSPC-SP-1: The cleaned surface must be dry, without evidence of residual solvent, and when hand wiped with a clean white cloth or tissue only minor traces of oils or grease should be revealed. Apply prime coat within 8 hours or sooner depending on conditions.
4. Hand Tool Cleaning, SSPC-SP2: Solvent cleaning in accordance with SSPC-SP-1 to remove oil, grease, flux residues, and similar material. Rust, loose mill scale, and loose paint or primer shall be removed by means of hand hammering, chipping or other hand impact tools, wire brushing, hand scraping, and hand sanding. Hand tool cleaning shall only be used on primed or galvanized surfaces showing rust less than 0.3 percent when compared to Figure 1 of SSPC-Vis-2. Apply prime coat within 12 hours or sooner depending on conditions.
5. White Metal Blast Cleaning SSPC-SP-5: The cleaned surface shall be comparable to photo A Sa 3, B Sa 3, C Sa 3, or D Sa3 of SSPC-Vis-1. Select the type and particle size of the abrasive to provide an anchor pattern with a maximum height of 50 percent of the dry film depth specified for the coatings to be applied. Apply prime coat within 4 hours or sooner depending on conditions.
6. Commercial Blast Cleaned SSPC-SP-6: The cleaned surface shall be comparable to photo B Sa 2, C Sa 2, or D Sa 2 of SSPC-Vis-1. Select the type and particle size of abrasive to produce an anchor pattern with a maximum height profile of 50 percent of the dry film depth specified for the coatings to be applied. Apply prime coat within 8 hours or sooner before any visible rusting occurs.
7. Near White Blast Cleaning, SSPC-SP-10: The cleaned surface shall be comparable to photo B Sa 2-1/2, C Sa 2-1/2, or D Sa 2-1/2 of SSPC-Vis-1. Select the type and particle size of the abrasive to provide an anchor pattern with a maximum height profile of 50 percent of the film depth specified for the coatings to be applied. Apply prime coat within 8 hours or sooner before any visible rusting occurs.
8. Protect adjacent materials and equipment, subject to grit, sand, or other abrasive used in sandblasting, such as bearings, motors, rotors, controls, and like items.
B. Shop Applied Coatings
1. Prepare surface as indicated in the Protective Coating Schedule. Apply required protective coatings in accordance with the coatings manufacturer's printed instructions.
2. Furnish from each supplier of shop finished items a certificate stating compliance with these Specifications and the coatings manufacturer's printed application instructions, the brand name, the name of the manufacturer of the coatings system used, and the coatings manufacturer's printed touch-up instructions, including any time constraints for recoat.
C. Seal indelible markings with shellac.
D. Clean surfaces of loose foreign matter.
E. Clean existing painted or sealed surfaces with mixture of trisodium phosphate and water to remove surface grease or foreign films.
F. Mask and protect adjacent surfaces and materials not receiving coating from overspray. Repair damage.
G. Remove and store finish hardware, fixture covers, and accessories.
3.03 APPLICATION - PRIMER AND SURFACE SEALER
A. Apply masonry filler to concrete and masonry substrate wall surface to a minimum thickness of 30 mils in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Apply primer to all surfaces requiring primer and previously primed surfaces required rework.
3.03 APPLICATION - COATING
A. Materials other than water-thinned materials shall be applied only to surfaces that are free of surface moisture as determined by sight or touch.
B. Materials shall not be applied when the temperature of the surfaces to be covered and of the surrounding atmosphere is below 50F, or when the relative humidity exceed 65 percent. Provide temporary heat to maintain at least 50F temperature, 24 hours per day, until painting work is complete and the coatings are dry.
C. Prepare all surfaces to receive materials as required herein or as required by the coatings manufacturer. Clean surfaces to remove all foreign matter. Roughen surface as recommended by the coating manufacturer for proper adhesion of coating to the substrate.
D. Items to be attached to similar or dissimilar materials shall be back coated as specified for the exposed surfaces of those items. Mask or protect finished surfaces in area being coated. Remove, replace, and protect finished items adjacent to surfaces to be coated. Reinstall items when painting is complete.
E. Mix and apply materials in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions. Allow each succeeding coat to dry in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.
F. Include painting of engaged and free standing columns or similar items when painting walls.
G. Do not paint code required labels, (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Factory Mutual, or the like) or any identification, performance ratings, name, or nomenclature plates. Remove any paint inadvertently applied to such items.
H. Protect adjacent walls, floors, and ceilings against splash or overspray. Remove materials from surfaces not designated to receive such materials.
I. Finished surfaces shall be uniformly coated with the thickness specified, free of runs, drips, sags, brush marks, holidays, or other defects. Such defects shall be corrected without change in Contract Price.
J. Remove waste rags and coating debris on a daily basis. Keep storage spaces and work areas neat and clean.
K. Apply coating in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Field inspection and testing will be performed under provisions of Section 01400 and 01410.
3.05 CLEANING
A. Clean surfaces of overspray or splatter, excess material, and any other contaminant.
B. After coating has cured, clean and replace finish hardware, fixtures, and fittings previously removed.
C. When work is complete leave all materials properly coated to conform to the above Specifications. Remove overspray, droppings, or spatter from adjacent materials. Make good damage to other work to the satisfaction of Engineer.
D. Furnish two copies and all instructions, manufacturers' certificates, and documents to Engineer.
3.06 PROTECTION
A. Protect finished installation under provisions of Section 01500.
3.07 PROTECTIVE COATING SCHEDULE
A. Protect all materials exposed to corrosive conditions with protective coatings in minimum dry mil thickness as listed below.
B. Ferrous Metal Not Submerged
1 Ferrous metals exposed to corrosive conditions not submerged.
a) Step one: Blast clean to near white SSPC-SP-10.
b) Step two: Apply one of the following polyamide epoxy systems.
1) Ameron: 12/14 mils system
a) One coat Amercoat 71, 2 mils.
b) Two coats Amercoat 66, 5 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Amercoat 450, 2 mils.
1. Kop-Coat: 10.5/11.5 mils system
a) One coat 654 Epoxy Primer, 1.5 mils.
b) Two coats Hi-Gard Epoxy, 4.5 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Koppers 1122BRS, 1 mil.
2. Porter: 12/13.5 mils system
a) One coat 4300 M.C.R.-43 Epoxy Primer, 2 mils.
b) One coat M.C.R.-43 High Build, 5 mils.
c) One coat M.C.R.-43 High Build Semi-Gloss, 5 mils.
d) For exterior exposure only add one coat 4611 Hythane Polyurethane, 1.5 mils.
3. Sherwin: 12/13.5 mils system.
a) One coat Tile Clad II Hi-Bild Primer, B62 N71/B60 V70, 4 mils.
b) Two coats Tile Clad II Catalyzed Epoxy Enamel, B62 Series/B60 V70, 4 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Polane, Polyurethane Enamel, F63/V66 V29 Series, 1.5 mils.
4. Tnemic: 12/13 mils system
a) One coat Series 66-1211 Hi-Build Epoxoline Primer, 2.0 mils.
b) Two coats Series 66 Hi-Build Epoxoline, 5.0 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Series 71, Endura-Shield, 1.0 mils.
5. Valspar: 10/12 mils system
a) One coat 13-R-56 Val-Chem Zinc Chromate Epoxy Primer, 2 mils.
b) Two coats 89 Series Val-Chem Epoxy finish, 4 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat 40 Series Urethane Enamel, 2 mils.
B. Galvanized -- Rusty -- Not Submerged
1. Galvanized metal, exposed to corrosive conditions, not submerged, showing 0.3 percent or more rust when compared to Figure 1, SSPC-Vis
a) Step one: Blast clean to near white SSPC-SP-10.
b) Step two: Apply one of the following polyamide epoxy systems.
1. Ameron: 10/12 mils system
a) One coat Amercoat 71, 2 mils.
b) One coat Amerlock 400, 8 mils.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Amercoat 450, 2 mils.
1. Kop-Coat: 10.5/11.5 mils system
a) One coat 654 Epoxy Primer, 1.5 mils.
b) Two coats Hi-Gard Epoxy, 4.5 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Koppers 1122BRS, 1 mil.
2. Porter: 12/13.5 mils system
a) One coat 4300 MCR-43 Epoxy Primer, 2 mils.
b) One coat MCR-43 High Build, 5 mils.
c) One coat MCR-43 High Build Semi-Gloss, 5 mils.
d) For exterior exposure only add one coat 4611 Hythane Polyurethane, 1.5 mils.
3. Sherwin: 12/13.5 mils system
a) One coat Tile Clad II Hi-Bild Primer, B62 Series/B60 V70, 4 mils.
b) Two coats Tile Clad II Catalized Epoxy Enamel, B62 Series B60 V70, 4 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Polane, Polyurethane Enamel, F63V66 V29 Series, 1.5 mils.
4. Tnemic: 12/13 mils system
a) One coat Series 66-1211 Hi-Build Epoxoline Primer, 2.0 mils.
b) Two coats Series 66 Hi-Build Epoxoline, 5.0 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Series 71 Endura Shield, 1.0 mils.
5. Valspar: 10/12 mils system
a) One coat 13-R-56 Val-Chem Zinc Chromate Epoxy Primer, 2 mils dry.
b) Two coats 89 Series Val-Chem Epoxy, 4 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat 40 Series Urethane Enamel, 2 mils.
B. Galvanized -- Not Submerged
1. Galvanized metal, exposed to corrosive conditions, not submerged, showing less than 0.3 percent of rust when compared to Figure 1, SSPC-Vis-2.
a) Step one: Remove grease and rust by Hand Tool Cleaning SSPC-SP2.
b) Step two: Apply one of the following polyamide epoxy systems.
1. Ameron: 10.5/12.5 mils system
a) One coat Amercoat 62 Primer, 2.5 mils.
b) One coat Amerlock 400, 8 mils.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Amercoat 4-450, 2 mills.
1. Kop-Coat: 10.5/11.5 mils system
a) One coat 40 Passivator, 0.5 mil.
b) Two coats Hi-Gard Epoxy, 5 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Koppers 1122BRS, 1 mil.
2. Porter: 12/13.5 mils system
a) One coat Galva Prep 5.
b) One coat 4300 MCR-43 Epoxy Primer, 2 mils.
c) One coat MCR-43 High Build, 5 mils.
d) One coat MCR-43 High Build Semi-Gloss, 5 mils.
e) For exterior exposure only add one coat 4611 Hythane Polyurethane, 1.5 mils.
3. Sherwin: 12.3/13.8 mils system
a) One coat Wash Primer Green P60 G 2 0.3 mil. Recoat within 4 hours maximum.
b) One coat Tile Clad II Hi-Bild Primer, B62 N71/B60 V70, 4 mils.
c) Two coats Tile Clad II Catalyzed Epoxy Enamel, B62 Series/B60 VA70, 4 mils each.
d) For exterior exposure only add one coat Polane, Polyurethane Enamel, F63/V66V29 Series, 1.5 mils.
4. Tnemic: 12/13 mils system
a) One coat Series 66-1211 Hi-Build Epoxoline Primer, 2.0 mils.
b) Two coats Series 66 Hi-Build Epoxoline, 5.0 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Series 71 Endura Shield, 1.0 mils.
5. Valspar: 10/12 mils system
a) One coat 13-R-56 Val-Chem Epoxy Primer, 2 mils dry.
b) Two coats 89 Series Val-Chem Epoxy, 5 mils per coat.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat 40 Series Urethane Enamel, 2 mils.
B. Ferrous -- Tar Coated
1. Tar coated ferrous metal surfaces such as pipe, castings, and similar materials, not submerged.
a) Step one: Remove tar and grease by Near White blast cleaning SSPC-SP-10 and solvent cleaning SSPC-SP-1.
b) Step two: Apply one of the following polyamide epoxy systems.
1) Ameron: 10.5/12.5 mils system
a) One coat Amercoat 71, 2 mils.
b) One coat Amerlock 400, 8 mils.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Amercoat 450, 2 mils.
1. Kop-Coat: 10.5/11.5 mils system
a) One coat 654 Epoxy Primer, 1.5 mils.
b) Two coats Hi-Gard Epoxy, 4.5 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Koppers 1122BRS, 1 mil.
2. Porter: 12/13.5 mils system
a) One coat 4300 MCR-43 Epoxy Primer, 2 mils.
b) One coat MCR-43 High Build, 5 mils.
c) One coat MCR-43 High Build Semi-Gloss, 5 mils.
d) For exterior exposure only add one coat 4611 Hythane Polyurethane, 1.5 mils.
3. Sherwin: 12 mils system
a) One coat Tile Clad II Hi-Bild Metal Primer B62 N71/B60 V70, 4 mils.
b) Two coats Tile Clad II Catalyzed Epoxy Enamel, B62 Series/B60 V70, 4 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Polane, Polyurethane Enamel, F63/V66V29 Series, 1.5 mils.
4. Tnemic: 12/13 mils system
a) One coat Series 66-1211 Hi-Build Epoxoline Primer, 2.0 mils.
b) Two coats Series 66 Hi-Build Epoxoline, 5.0 mils each.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat Series 71 Endura Shield, 1.0 mils.
5. Valspar: 10/12 mils system
a) One coat 13-R-56 Val-Chem Epoxy Primer, 2 mils dry.
b) Two coats 89 Series Val-Chem Epoxy, 4 mils dry per coat.
c) For exterior exposure only add one coat 40 Series Urethane Enamel, 2 mils.
B. Equipment
1. Engine generator sets, motors, and like which arrive at the project site with a factory applied finished protective coating.
a) Step one: Remove grease and rust by Hand Tool Cleaning SSPC-SP-2 and solvent cleaning SSPC-SP-1.
b) Step two: Touch up with the manufacturer's original protective coating material. Recoat entire piece if touch up will not give uniform appearance.
C. Ferrous Metal in Potable Water
1. All products for use in this system must have U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for use in potable water.
2. Ferrous metal surfaces submerged or partially submerged in potable water including troughs, weirs, surface sand wash equipment, potable water tanks, and similar items.
a) Step one: Blast clean to White Metal SSPC-SP-5.
b) Step two: Apply one of the following polyamide epoxy systems.
c) Step three: After complete curing and prior to placing in service, sterilize and thoroughly rinse with potable water (See methods as outlined in AWWA D 102).
1. Ameron: 11.5 mils system
a) One coat Amercoat 64 Primer, 1.5 mils.
b) Two coats Amercoat 66, 5 mils each.
1. Kop-Coat: 12 mils system
a) Three coats Hi-Gard Epoxy, 4 mils each.
2. Porter: 10 mils system
a) Two coats 4836/4337 Tank Lining, 5 mils each.
3. Sherwin: 12 mils system
a) Two coats Hi Solids Catalyzed Epoxy Enamel B62 W201/B60 V20, 6 mils each.
4. Tnemic: 12 mils system
a) One coat Series 20-1211 Pota-Pox Primer, 2.0 mils.
b) One coat Series 20-1255 Pota-Pox, 5.0 mils.
c) One coat Series 20-AA90 Pota-Pox, 5.0 mils.
1. Valspar: 12 mils system
a) One coat 78-D-7 Buff Epoxy, 6 mils.
b) One Coat 78-W-3 White Epoxy, 6 mils.
J. Ferrous Metal in Nonpotable Water
1. Ferrous metal surfaces to be submerged or partially submerged in sewage or nonpotable liquid, such as submerged drives, sprockets, weirs, shafts, supports, pipes over aeration and/or preaeration tanks, aeration tank walkways and galleries, and like items.
a) Step one: Blast clean to White Metal SSPC-SP-5.
b) Step two: Apply one of the following polyamide coal tar epoxy systems.
1) Ameron: 16 mils system
a) Two coats Amercoat 78, 8 mils each.
2) Kop-Coat: 17.5 mils system
a) One coat 654 Epoxy Primer, 1.5 mils.
b) Two coats Bitumastic 300-M, 8 mils each.
3) Porter: 18 mils system
a) One coat MCR-43 Epoxy Primer, 2 mils.
b) Two coats, 7080 Maxi-Build II, 8 mils each.
4) Sherwin: 24 mils system
a) One coat Tile Clad II Hi-Bild Primer, B62 N71/B60 V70, 4 mils.
b) Two coats Hi-Mil Sher-Tar Epoxy Enamel, B69 B40/B60 V40, 10 mils each.
1) c) Note: Requires minimum 7-10 days cure before placing in service
2) Tnemic: 12 mils system
a) One coat Series 66-1211 Hi-Build Epoxoline Primer, 2.0 mils.
b) Two coats Series 66 Hi-Build Epoxoline, 5.0 mils each.
3) Valspar: 16 mils system
a) Two coats 78 Series Epoxy, 8 mils each.
K. Galvanized in Nonpotable Water
1. Galvanized metal submerged in sewage or nonpotable liquid showing less than 0.3 percent rust.
a) Step one: Remove grease and rust by Hand Tool Cleaning SSPC-SP-2.
b) Step two: apply one of the following polyamide coal tar epoxy systems.
1) Amercot: 18 mils system
a) One coat Amercot 5105, 2 mils.
b) Two coats Amercoat 78, 8 mils each.
2) Kop-Coat: 16.4 mils system
a) One coat 40 Passivator, 0.4 mil.
b) Two coats Bitumastic 300 M, 8 mils each.
3) Porter: 18 mils system.
a) One Coat MCR-43 Epoxy Primer, 2 mils.
b) Two coats 7080 Maxi-Build II, 8 mils each.
4) Sherwin: 20.3 mils system.
a) One coat Wash Primer Green P60 G 2, 0.3 mils.
b) Two coats Hi-Mil Sher-Tar Epoxy Enamel, B69 B40/B60 V60, 10 mils each.
c) Note: Requires minimum 7-10 days cure before placing in service.
1) Tnemic: 18 mils system
a) One coat Series 66-1211 Hi-Build Epoxoline Primer, 2 2.0 mils.
b) Two coats Series 46-413 Tneme-Tar, 8.0 mils each.
2) Valspar: 22 mils system
a) One coat 64-R-3 Coal Tar Epoxy Primer, 6 mils.
b) Two coats 64-J-3 Coal Tar Epoxy, 8 mils each.
L. Ferrous Metal -- Hot Temperature
1. Ferrous metals subject to dry temperatures in excess of 200F, including access doors and firing doors in incinerators, boiler parts, afterburners, and like items.
a) Step one: Blast clean to Near White SSPC-SP-10.
b) Step two: Apply one of the following inorganic zinc systems.
1) Ameron: 2.5 mils system
a) One coat Dimecote E-ZII Inorganic Zinc Coating (green), 2.5 mils.
2) Kop-Coat: 4 mils system
a) Two coats Inorganic Zinc No. 701 (green), 2 mils each.
3) Porter: 3 mils system
a) Two coats Zinc-Lock 311 Inorganic Zinc Rich Coating (green matte), 1.5 mils each.
4) Sherwin: 3 mils system.
a) Two coats Zinc Clad Ethyl Silicate (Gray Green) B60 V1/B60 D2, 1.5 mils each.
b) Note: Application of Zinc Clad within eight hours of preparing surface is mandatory.
5) Tnemic: 4.0 mils system
a) Two coats Series 90E-92 Tneme-Zinc, 2 mils each.
6) Valspar: 3 mils system
a) One coat 13-F-12 MZ-7 Inorganic Zinc Rich (light gray green), 3 mils.
B. Tar Coated Ferrous -- Submerged
1. Tar coated ferrous metals submerged in sewage or non-potable liquid, including pipe and fittings, castings, and similar items.
a) Step one: Blast clean to White Metal SSPC-SP-5.
b) Step two: Apply one of the following polyamide coal tar epoxy systems.
1) Ameron: 16 mils system
a) Two coats Amercoat 78, 8 mils each.
2) Kop-Coat: 17.5 mils system
a) One coat 654 Epoxy Primer, 1.5 mils.
b) Two coats Bitumastic 300-M, 8 mils each.
3) Porter: 18 mils system.
a) One coat MCR-43 Epoxy Primer, 2 mils.
b) Two coats 7080 Maxi-Build II, 8 mils each.
4) Sherwin: 20 mils system
a) Two coats Hi-Mil Sher-Tar Epoxy Enamel, B62 B40/B60 V40, 10 mils each.
b) Note: Requires minimum 7-10 days cure before placing in service.
5) Tnemic: 18 mils system
a) One coat Series 66-1211 Hi-Build Epoxoline Primer, 2.0 mils.
b) Two coats Series 46-413 Tneme-Tar, 8.0 mils each.
6) Valspar: 22 mils system
a) One coat 64-R-3 Coal Tar Epoxy Primer, 6 mils dry.
b) Two coats 64-J-3 Coal Tar Epoxy, 8 mils dry per coat.
014 PIPELINE PAINTING
A. General
1. All pipelines in the project which are exposed to view in buildings or tunnels, above suspended ceilings, or exposed above grade, and all exterior lines shall be identified by color and signs. Each pipeline shall be identified by a color complying with the following schedule of colors and further identified by applied markers.
2. Pipes which are exposed in areas requiring protective coatings shall be coated in accordance with the specifications for protective coating. Other pipes shall be painted in accordance with the specifications for decorative painting.
3. Pipes shall be coated in the number of coats and type of material specified for protective coating and decorative painting. Base coats for pipeline painting may be the same neutral color. Each succeeding base coat shall be a slightly different color. The final coat shall comply with the pipe identifying color schedule.
4. Pipeline identification markers shall be applied to all pipe, whether coated or uncoated.
B. Pipeline Identification Markers
1. Identify all pipe lines with applied signs or markers at 15-feet centers, at both sides of penetrated walls or floors, adjacent to valves, at connected equipment, at branch fittings, and in congested pipe layouts.
a) Markers shall consist of applied signs with legend as follows:
Outside Diameter Length of
of Pipe or Color Size of
Covering Field Letters
inches inches inches
3/4 to 1-1/4 8 1/2
1-1/2 to 2-3/8 8 3/4
2-1/2 to 5-7/8 12 1-1/4
6 to 7-7/8 12 1-1/4
8 to 10 24 2-1/2
Over 10 32 3-1/2
b) Pipe markers shall be semi-rigid outdoor grade acrylic plastic, Seton Name Plate Corp. "SetMark", or equal. Use Type SNA for outside diameters 3/4 through 5-7/8 inches and Type STR for 6-inch outside diameter or larger. For pipes or pipe covering less than 3/4-inch in diameter use applied marker or brass identification tags 1-1/2-inches square with depressed letters 1/4-inch high, black-filled. Apply tightly to pipeline with metal or plastic straps.
2. Pipe Identifying "Color Schedule"The final colors for the pipeline coatings shall be the field colors as specified in the following color schedule.
3. The colors for the applied signs and markers shall be in accordance with the following color schedule except brass identification tags shall be colored as indicated above.
4. Final colors used for pipeline identification shall conform to the following Federal Standard 595a and as directed by the Owner and the Engineer.
Dark Brown 10080 Light Green 14516
Aqua 15193 Light Brown 10219
Orange 12246 Black 17038
Gray 16187 Purple 17142
Blue 15102 Red 11105
Dark Blue 15102 Light Gray 16492
Violet 17142 Light Blue 15200
Green 14260 White 17875
Brown 10080 Dark Green 14109
Yellow 13655
a) Match the colors of the existing pipeline identification system.
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