chpt 17 specifications

Question 1

A coating specification is a formal , legally enforceable document that tells the contractor (applicator) _____ __ ___ and _____ __ ___ __, but generally does not tell them _____ __ __ __.

Answer 1

what to do
where to do it
how to do it

Question 2

A good specification will describe, at a minimum , the ____ __ ___ ___, materials needed, the _______ of the coating , the key _______ required, the ______ of the finished coating, the ______ by which the job will be _______, and the ________ requirements to ensure a good coating job.

Answer 2

scope of the job
objectives
procedures
 appearance
standards
judged
inspection

Question 3

The general portion of a specification should include the _____ of the work, the ____ of structure involved, the ______ of other structures in the areas, and the _____ of protection.

Answer 3

location
type
location
degree

Question 4

The preparation of a specification should involve at least three of four entities.

Answer 4

owner
engineer/design co.
manufacture
contractor

Question 5

specifying engineer is defined as the person who can resolve ____________ or make _________ to a specification

Answer 5

non conformance

changes

Question 6

the “scope” section of a specification describes the _____ to be done, ______ and _____ it will be done, and _____ the contractor is to supply.

Answer 6

work
when
where
what

Question 7

Any requirements for special permits, such as ______ _____, _____-____ and ___-____ procedures, ______ signals, _____ havens, ____ procedures, etc., should be included in the safety section of a specification.

Answer 7

confined spaces
tag-out
lock-out
warning
safe
exit

Question 8

Preinspection is a procedure for inspecting, ____, and ______ of all fabrication defects and/or process damages to the structure being prepared.

Answer 8

marking

correction

Question 9

Two items that should be covered in the surface preparation of a specification are:

Answer 9

1. the type of cleanliness required for the coating to be applied
2. the surface profile must be practical and effective for the coating that will be applied over it.

Question 10

A recommended source for selection of coating materials is the SSPC table _________ systems for ___________ zones, which lists various environmental zones of usage and recommends corresponding __________ coatings.

Answer 10

painting
environmental
generic

Question 11

The coating schedule should include _____ to be coated, ____ , __ ______ .

Answer 11

areas
protected
not coated

Question 12

The work methods part of a specification should define what is meant by “good working methods” by citing the requirements of such sources as SSPC-PA 1, or requires painters to be qualified according to ASTM standards _______ and ______.

Answer 12

SSPC-PA 1

D4427 and 4228

Question 13

SSPC

Answer 13

(steel structures painting council)

Question 14

A good specification will state the required ____ and _____ DFT of each coat in a system as well as the ________DFT of the system, along with requirements for _____ coating of _____, ______, ____, ______, etc.

Answer 14

minimum
maximum
allowable
stripe coating of welds, edges, nuts, bolts, etc.

Question 15

It is generally recommended that coatings not be applied where the ambient _________ is within ____ or _____ of the dew point and rising.

Answer 15

temperature
3 deg C or 5 deg F
dew point

Question 16

A specific restriction against ________ or ________ a material as a means of _________ the pot life should be included in the specification.

Answer 16

Thinning or cooling

extending

Question 17

The manufactures ________ instruction should be made part of the specification.

Answer 17

application

Question 18

Depending on the number of coats , there should be a requirement for a _______ ______ __ color with the _______ coat.

Answer 18

sufficient contrast in color

previous

Question 19

The work schedule normally includes such points as:

Answer 19

1. preinspection
2. precleaning
3. repair of fabrication defects
4. surface preparation
5. application
6. inspection intervals
7. repair & remedial work
8. documentation
9. reports

Question 20

Inspection should be an in-process function that requires ____ _____ observation of all _______, _______ ________, ______, _________, and ______ of a coating system.

Answer 20

Full time
cleaning
surface preparation
mixing
application
curing

Question 21

The documentation section of a specification should list all the reports that are _________, the _________ of the reports, and __ ____ they should be forwarded to.

Answer 21

required
frequency
to whom

Question 22

name the individual sections of the sample offshore specification shown in appendix 17A

Answer 22

1. general requirements
2. codes and standards
   3.. materials
3. extent of surface preparation & coating
4. surface preparation
5. coating application
6. stripe coating
7. quality control and inspection
8. safety and environmental
   10 documentation of work performed.

Question 23

“shall” and “shall not”

Answer 23

mean the provision is mandatory, and the contractor must comply

Question 24

“should”

Answer 24

is not obligatory but indicates a strong recommendation to the contractor to fulfill that part of the specification.

Question 25

“may”

Answer 25

means the contractor has options and should choose his or her preferred option.