Coating Specification Flashcards
A formal documents that tells the contractor what do and where to do it, but not how to do it.
Coating Specification.
A coating specification may tell the contractor what to do and where to do it but generally does not tell him/her?
How to do it.
Coating specifications are normally tailored to meet the requirements of a?
Specific Job
The Coating Specification is the inspectors ___ to the coating job.
Guideline
Before any coating job starts, the inspector should.
- ___ and ___ every part of the specification.
- Have a ___ and ___ understanding of the specification.
- Clarify with the supervisor, or Owner’s Rep, any aspects that seem ___, ___ or not easily ___.
- Obtain and Read.
- Complete and Accurate.
- Inaccurate, Impractical or not easily understood.
Most specifications are?
Structured, formal documents.
What sections might a good coating specification have?
Scope of work. Terms and Conditions. Coating Schedule. Reference Standards/Codes. Safety. Pre-job conference. Surface Prep. Coating Materials. Sampling Coatings Workmanship. Application. Work Schedule. Repairs and Remedial coating work. Inspection. Documentation.
The Scope of Work describes.
The work to be done and when/where it is to be done.
The Work Scope should list?
Each item to be coated, as well as each item not to be coated.
The ___ ___ section of the Coating Specification may indicate the purpose of the coating as well as any unusual or specific limitations the contractor may encounter.
Scope of Work
The Specifier may define special conditions that the contractor must know about in the?
Scope of Work.
Issues that involve regulatory authorities must be clearly communicated in the?
Scope of Work.
Contact information may be provided in the?
Scope of Work.
The owner may choose to emphasize that the contractor is responsible for completion of the work schedule in accordance with the specification in the?
Scope of Work.
A good specification may define specific words/terms in order to clarify their meaning. This would be found in the ___ and ___ section of the coating specification.
Terms and Conditions.
The specification may include definitions of personnel in the?
Terms and Conditions.
The specification generally includes a list of ___ ___ referenced.
Standards
Any part of a referenced standard may be as ___ as the entire standard. Unless an exception is noted.
Binding.
Generally, the owner will have his/her own ___ manual.
Safety
A good specification will require a ___ ___ so that all parties can convene to review standards and work procedures for the project.
Pre-job Conference.
Any issues/questions regarding the specification should be resolved at the?
Pre-job Conference.
It is at the ___ ___ that the inspector determines his/her authority and responsibilities.
Pre-job Conference.
It is generally believed that __ to __ percent of all premature coating failures are attributable to inadequate or improper Surface Prep.
70 to 85 percent.
This section of the specification is a vital part of the document and the specifier should be particularly clear and concise on the intent and wording of this element of the document.
Surface Preparation.
Requirements may vary, but this section of the specification should deal with all parts of the cleaning process.
Surface Prep
The Surface Preparation section of the specification should include.
Pre-inspection, Pre-cleaning, and Cleaning operations to referenced standards.
A procedure to inspect for, mark, and correct all fabrication defects.
Pre-inspection portion of the Surface Prep.
The removal of contaminates by solvent cleaning to a known standard. This must be done before any other surface prep can begin.
Pre-cleaning. Usually SSPC-PA 1
Parts of this section may deal with Abrasives, equipment, techniques and restrictions?
Surface Prep.
It is important that specifications are detailed and specific. True or False?
True
Selecting coating materials involves matching a ___ with the ___ and _-__ conditions.
Coating with the environment and in-service conditions.
The specifier must be able to access each area to be coated and ___ each according to the anticipated operating conditions.
Rank
The specifier may select materials based on?
Generic Formula, Performance Criteria, or Single source selection.
The adoption of a specific coating/system based on known field performance, generally supplied by a single manufacturer or approved equal. It could also include a list of approved systems with manufacturers/products defined for each?
Single Source Selection.
Selecting materials by such things as percent solids by weight/volume, dielectric strength, abrasion resistance, or by test methods listed in such publications as those issued by ASTM?
Selecting Materials by performance criteria.
A specifier may determine that coating materials from one manufacturer are acceptable but is?
Open to considering other products.
When a specifier is open to considering more than one coating product, the specification lists one manufacturer’s coating by name an indicates an?
Approved Equal.
This section of the specification may address handling, storage, mixing and thinning of coatings used on the project.
Coating Materials.
When the project is relatively simple, this will be included in the Scope of the Specification?
Coating Schedule.
When the coating project is complex, this may be listed as a section of it’s own or as an appendix?
Coating Schedule
This identifies each area to be coated, and each area to be protected.
Coating Schedule.
The definition of ___ ___ should be defined by the specification.
Good Workmanship
This section defines approved methods for coating application.
Application.
The Application section of the specification may list thickness (WFT/DFT). While these are not application methods, they are critical steps in the ___ process.
Application process.
A good specification defines minimum and maximum ___ of each coat and a total minimum and maximum allowable in the Application section.
DFT
The Application section may call for a ___ ___ and identify areas and appropriate procedures.
Stripe Coat
The DFT of ___ ___ cannot be easily specified or controlled in the field.
Stripe Coats
It is usually the responsibility of the contractor to establish his/her own?
Work Schedule.
The owner may set limits for starting and completing the job. This would be found in the?
Work Schedule.
A good work schedule should include?
Pre-inspection. Pre-cleaning. Repair of Fabrication Defects. Surface Prep. Application. Inspection Intervals and Hold Points. Repair and Remedial coating work. Documentation and Reports.
In this section the owner may identify access points to the plant/job site and the allowable working hours for the contractor.
Work Schedule.
___ ___ is almost guaranteed on any new coating instillation.
Repair Work
The specification should identify procedures for repair work and require the contractor to repair any damage to the coating work, as well as describe the procedures to use. This would be found in the?
Repair and Remedial Coating Work
The Inspection Plan should ___ based on the requirements of a particular job.
Vary
Specifiers should address specific elements of inspection, such as?
Ambient Temps, Pre-inspection, Pre-Cleaning, Surface Prep, Coating Materials, Application, Inspection, and Documentation.
In the best case, the specification should outline inspection procedures, define the inspector’s tasks and include pertinent Criteria in the ___ section.
Inspection
If guidelines do not exist for inspection tasks; the inspector should
Establish their own procedures.
Supervision and Health, Safety and the environment (HSE) are?
Not considered part of the inspector’s roles.
This section of the specification refers to all record keeping and reports of the inspection process.
Documentation
Inspectors should ___ ___ the job site to become thoroughly familiar with the surroundings.
Walk Through
On the walk-through of the job site, note each item to be ___ or ___ ___ and obtain any maps or drawing that would be helpful.
Coated or left uncoated.
With Regards to materials to be kept uncoated: The inspector should check from time to time to see that the necessary protection ___ __ ___ until the job is completed.
Remains in place.
A referenced standard (or part thereof) becomes?
Part of the specification.
With regards to Standards, the inspector should?
Obtain, study, and become very familiar with each and every part.
Safety is the responsibility of ___ ___ on the job site.
All Workers
The ___ has primary liability for safety.
Employer
Inspectors should know enough to recognize safety violations because?
It involves their own personal safety and the safety of the crew.
Inspectors should study the specifications ___ the pre-job conference and ___ _ ___ _ ___.
Before the Pre-job Conference and prepare a list of questions.
___ are an essential part of the quality control of coating operations.
Standards
Know exactly what ___ ___ tolerances are allowed with regards to surface prep.
Anchor Profile
An anchor pattern that is too deep is as ___ _ ___ as one that is too shallow.
Out of specification.
Insist on the standard of cleanliness specified: ask for __ ___ and ___ no less.
No more and accept no less.
Make sure the coatings and thinners use are those?
Specified.
Know where the coatings are kept on site and ensure storage conditions are in accordance with the?
Specification.
Check material containers for any signs of?
Damage
Know how the coatings are to be ___, ____ and ___ and then ensure that this happens.
Mixed, Thinned, and Agitated.
Be sure all ___ are worked into the liquid coating.
Pigments
If the coating is a two (or three) pack product, be sure the correct components are ___ properly, ___ as specified, and them ___ thoroughly.
Stirred properly, combined as specified, and then mixed thoroughly.
With regards to coatings, make sure workers observe the manufacturers recommended ___ ___ and ___ ___.
Pot Life and Induction Times.
The Sampling Coatings section of the Specification may require the inspector to take sample of the coatings on the project. This may be done, at the ___ ___ or ____ ___.
Job site or Manufacturers Facility.
Coating Samples may be taken in small amounts of partial samples or ___ ___.
Unopened containers.
When taking coating samples, clearly label the sample container with?
Product name and Number. Batch Number Date Taken. Inspectors Name. Color
The inspector should ensure that each sample container is ___ ___ and ___ under safe and ___ ___.
Sealed properly and is stored under safe and appropriate conditions.
Inspectors must understand the ___ of the work to be done.
Nature.
Have a copy of the manufacturers latest ___ and understand them completely.
Instructions
At the Pre-Job conference, ensure that ____ performance expectations are clearly understood.
Workmanship
Observe the workers and report any unacceptable work to the ___, ____ ___ or, to the ___ for correction.
Supervisor, Owners’s Rep, or Contractor
Specified intervals for inspection are also called?
Hold Points
The Specification provides the “___ ___ to ___” of the coating project.
Road map to completion
The inspector should research and confirm the chosen coatings ___ for ___ ___ and ___.
Suitability for Intended Service and Environment.
The Inspector should also confirm the ___ ___ listed in the specification matches with the requirements of the coating.
Surface Prep
Do not be afraid to ask questions of the specifier to validate the?
Requirements of the specification.
