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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERNAL PAINTING AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0

SCOPE

2.O

CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

3.0

GENERAL
3.1
3.2

4.0

MATERIALS
4.1
4.2

5.0

WORKMANSHIP
MARKING CONDITIONS

STORAGE OF MATERIALS
MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS

EXTENT OF PAINTING
5.1
5.2

SURFACES TO BE PAINTED
SURFACES NOT TO BE PAINTED

6.0

EXPOSURE CONDITIONS

7.0

AMBIENT LIMITATIONS
7.1
7.2

SURFACE PREPARATION AND MATERIAL APPLICATION

VENTILATION

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8.0

SURFACE PREPARATION
8.1

9.0

ABRASIVE BLAST CLEANING

PRIMING AND FINISH

9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4

MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
TYPES OF PRIMER
TYPES OF FINISH PAINT

10.0 INSPECTION
11.0 GUARANTEE

APPENDIX 1

- COLOUR CODING

APPENDIX 2

- SEVERE CORROSIVE AREAS

APPENDIX 2.1 - MILD CORROSIVE AREAS

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1.0

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SCOPE
This specification covers the selection of materials and procedures to be
followed in the course of surface preparation and the application of
protective paint and primer to above-ground piping, vessels, structures
and other materials, whether they are prepared and protected in the shop
or field.

2.0

CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

2.1

External painting and protective coating shall meet or exceed the

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and standards, except as superseded herein.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

The Steel Structures Painting Council Manual:

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SSPC
SSPC
SSPC
SSPC
SSPC
SSPC
SSPC
SSPC
SSPC
SSPC

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2
3
4
5
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7
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9
10

Solvent
Hand Tool Cleaning
Power Tool Cleaning
Flame Cleaning of New Steel
White Metal Blast Cleaning
Commercial Blast Cleaning
Brush-Off Blast Cleaning
Pickling
Weathering Followed by Blast Cleaning
Near White Blast Cleaning

Codes, Regulations and Statutes of Authorities having jurisdiction

in location of installation.

2.2

Some requirements in this specification may be modified by specific

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

2.3

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

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

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3.0

GENERAL

3.1

Workmanship

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

and workmanlike manner conforming to code requirements and
industry standards.
3.2

Marking Conditions
Where elevated structures require marking for safety consideration, they
shall be marked in accordance with the requirements or the Authority
having jurisdiction.

4.0

MATERIALS

4.1

Storage of Materials
Materials shall be stored in Manufacturer's containers, clearly marked
with Manufacturer's labels, under Manufacturer's specified storage
condition.

4.2

Manufacturer's Recommendations
Materials shall be used and applied in accordance with Manufacturer's
recommendations which shall take precedence over this specification.

5.0

EXTENT OF PAINTING

5.1

Surfaces to be Painted

5.1.1

All surfaces subject to weathering, rusting or corrosion by exposure to

the elements shall be painted. All uninsulated carbon steel surfaces
shall be primed and painted.

5.1.2

Carbon steel surfaces which are insulated or fireproofed shall, as a

minimum, be coated with primer.

5.2

Surfaces NOT to be Painted

5.2.1

The following are not to be painted and must be protected from

painting:

Porcelain
Gauge Glasses

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Meter Faces
Valve Stem and Threads
Working Surfaces of Equipment
Name Plates
Aluminum, Plastic and Stainless Steel
Insulation or Fireproofing
Galvanized Steel
Concrete, Transite, Masonry, Stucco, Etc.
Factory Finished Control Panels
Factory Finished Instrument Cases and Meters
Factory Finished Equipment, Including Compressors,
Control Valves, Etc.
Factory Finished Buildings

Pumps,

5.2.2

Masking or compounds used to protect non-painted surface must be

removed prior to completion of the job.

6.0

EXPOSURE CONDITIONS

6.1

Coating requirements are primarily determined by exposure

conditions. The types and severity of exposures are outlined in the
Appendices. The Appendices are to be used in selecting a coating
system for facilities where conditions are expected to be similar to
those shown in the charts.

6.2

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

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

6.3

Exposure Areas - Definitions

6.3.1

Severe Corrosive Areas (See Appendix 2.0)

This exposure shall be defined as any area where chemical fumes,
mist or dust can combine with high humidity and condensed moisture
to corrode carbon steel at rates greater than 150 micrometers per
year and corrode zinc at rates greater than 25 micrometers per year.
Local rates of pitting corrosion may be higher.
Other areas are equipment and surfaces operating above 66C and
subject to spills of corrosive materials.
Examples of areas where severe exposure conditions exist are sulphur
plant areas, sulphur loading areas, chlorination units, areas within 15
m radius of cooling towers and areas with high concentrations of
solvent and alkaline fumes.

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6.3.2

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Mild Corrosive Areas (See Appendix 2.1)

This area shall be defined as normal outdoor weathering and/or light
concentrations of chemical fumes that combine with humidity and
condensed moisture to corrode carbon steel at rates of 80
micrometers or less per year and zinc is almost free of corrosion.
Examples of mild corrosive areas are most tank farms, areas where
moderate exposure conditions may be found and equipment
operating at a temperature such that condensation forms on
equipment externals (i.e., gas absorption units, refrigeration units, hot
stacks and other surfaces subject to wide temperature fluctuations).

7.0

AMBIENT LIMITATIONS

7.1

Surface Preparation and Material Application

No surface preparation or application of material may take place
under the following conditions:

7.2

Temperature under 10C

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

Ventilation
During all stages of surface preparation and application of material,
adequate ventilation must be assured.

8.0

SURFACE PREPARATION
The type of surface preparation shall be in accordance with Appendix
2.0 and 2.1.

8.1

Abrasive Blast Cleaning

8.1.1

The steel surface shall be cleaned by either abrasive blast cleaning or

shot-blasting.

8.1.2

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

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8.1.3

Blast cleaning operations shall not be conducted on surfaces that will

be wet after blasting and before coating, when the surfaces are less
than 5C above dew point, or when the relative humidity of the air is
greater than 80%, without approval of OWNER.

8.1.4

The blast cleaned surface shall be coated with one application of

specified primer during the same day as blasted, prior to sundown of
that day and before any visible rusting occurs. Blast cleaned surfaces
allowed to set overnight shall be reblasted prior to priming.

8.1.5

Sandblast sand shall be freshwater washed, controlled particle size,

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

8.1.6

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

8.1.7

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

8.1.8

No coating shall be permitted to be applied over scale, rust, oil, grit or

other foreign material. All sand, shot and grit will be removed by
brush, air blast or vacuum type cleaner prior to applying primer. Care
shall be exercised to assure that the cleaned surface is not
contaminated with any foreign material or fingerprints prior to
applying primer.

8.1.9

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

be done in an area free of dust and contaminants from other shop
work.

9.0

PRIMING AND FINISHING

9.1

Manufacturer's Recommendations
The finish and primer paint Manufacturer's recommendations on
application and surface preparation are to take precedence over these
general specifications.

9.2

Application Procedures

9.2.1

The normal method of application shall be spraying.

9.2.2

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

from the surface.

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9.2.3

Each pass of the gun shall overlap by 50%.

9.2.4

When a pause in spraying occurs, the material shall be blown back

into the pot.
The material in the pot shall be kept thoroughly mixed at all times.

9.2.5
9.2.6

Any material not used in its pot life shall be destroyed and the
containers used thoroughly cleaned.

9.2.7

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

9.2.8

Prime coating shall be applied soon after preparation - before flash

rusting occurs.

9.2.9

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

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

9.2.10 Care must be taken to ensure that "hard to get at" places are properly
primed and painted, that there is no bridging, etc.
9.2.11 A thickness gauge shall be used to determine that a complete even
coat has been applied for each primer and finish coat.
9.3

Types of Primer
See Appendices 2.0 and 2.1.

9.4

Types of Finish Paint

See Appendices 2.0 and 2.1 for types of finish paint. Where 2 coats of
finish are to be applied, the first coat is to be discoloured (1 pint of
contrasting shade to every gallon of main colour), so as to aid visual
inspection for holidays, coverage and wear, etc.

9.5

Wood shall be given a single coat of a latex wood primer and finished
with a non-chalking interior/ exterior latex.

10.0

INSPECTION

10.1

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

10.2

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

representative and approval before primer is applied.

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10.3

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

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

10.4

Paint shall not be thinned beyond Manufacturer's recommendation

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

10.5

Work will be rejected because of poor workmanship.

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

10.6

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

in colour and appearance.

11.0

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

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APPENDIX 1.0
COLOUR CODE

APPENDIX 1.0
COLOUR CODE

ITEM

COLOUR

INTERNATIONAL
PAINT LTD.
Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

VALSPAR
M&F
ENAMEL*

Tanks (except
U/G), Vessels,
Towers

Warm (light)
Gray

20-F-34

Storage Bullets

White

---

20-W-9

Machinery

Machine
Manufacturer'
s Standard
Paint

---

---

Structural, Skids

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-F-34

Process Gas
Piping (Including
Inlet, Sales, MultiPhase Gas
Streams)

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-F-34

Fuel and
Instrument Gas
Piping

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-F-34

Process HydroCarbon Liquid

Piping (Including
Inlet, Sales, MultiPhase Oil
Streams)

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-F-34

Instrument Air

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-F-34

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COLOUR CODE (CONTD)
ITEM
9

COLOUR

INTERNATIONAL
PAINT LTD.

VALSPAR
M&F
ENAMEL*

Drain, Flare, Relief

Piping

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-F-34

10

Fire and
Emergency
Systems

Accent Red

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-R-3

11

Water (Except
Firewater)

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

12

High Pressure Gas

and Water (Over
10 MPA or 1440
psi)

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-F-34

13

Amine Streams
(Or Other Gas
Sweetening
Agents)

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-F-34

14

Glycol or
Glycol/Water
Streams

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-F-34

15

Refrigerant
Streams

Warm (light)
Gray

Interlac-CLEquipment enamel
tinted to match
Valspar 20-F-34
colour code

20-F-34

16

Flare and Other

Stacks

Orange/white
in alternate
band

---

20-J-8
Colour, But
37 Series

*VALSPAR M&F ENAMEL PREFERRED

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SEVERE CORROSIVE AREAS

APPENDIX 2.0
SEVERE CORROSIVE AREAS
EXTENT OF EXPOSURE: LITTLE OF NO SPLASH OR SPRAY AND RELATIVELY
HIGH FUMES
SURFACE*
* PREP

COAT

Structural
Steel

SSPC-SP10

Zinc
Chromat
e Epoxy

Piping to
125C

SSPC-SP10

Piping
125C to
315C

SPEC
.
DFT*

INTERMEDIA
TE COAT

SPEC.
DFT*

FINISH
COAT

SPEC.
DFT*

6590

Highbuild
Catalyzed
Epoxy

Minimu
m 100

Highbuil
d
Catalyze
d Epoxy

Minimu
m 100

Zinc
Chromat
e Epoxy

6590

Highbuild
Catalyzed
Epoxy

Minimu
m 100

Highbuil
d
Catalyze
d Epoxy

Minimu
m 100

SSPC-SP10

Inorgani
c Zinc

6590

Modified
Silicone

25-40

Modified
Silicone

25-40

Piping
315C to
540C

SSPC-SP10

--

Modified
Silicone

50-65

Process
Equipme
nt to
125C

SSPC-SP10

Zinc
Chromat
e Epoxy

6590

Highbuild
Catalyzed
Epoxy

Minimu
m 100

Highbuil
d
Catalyze
d Epoxy

Minimu
m 100

Process
Equipme
nt 125C
to 315C

SSPC-SP10

Inorgani
c Zinc

6590

Modified
Silicone

25-40

Modified
Silicone

25-40

Process
Equipme
nt 315C
to 540C

SSPC-SP10

--

Modified
Silicone

50-65

Storage
Tanks,
Exterior
to 125C

SSPC-SP10

Zinc
Chromat
e Epoxy

6590

Highbuild
Catalyzed
Epoxy

Highbuil
d
Catalyze
d Epoxy

Minimu
m 100

Carbon
Steel to
be
Insulated
120C
and
Below

SSPC-SP10

Zinc
Chromat
e Epoxy

6590

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

Minimu
m 100
--

--

--

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SEVERE CORROSIVE AREAS (CONTD)
EXTENT OF EXPOSURE: LITTLE OF NO SPLASH OR SPRAY AND RELATIVELY
HIGH FUMES

SURFACE*
* PREP

COAT

SPEC
.
DFT*

INTERMEDIA
TE COAT

SPEC.
DFT*

FINISH
COAT

SPEC.
DFT*

Carbon
Steel
Near
Cooling
Tower

SSPC-SP10

Zinc
Chromat
e Epoxy

65-90

Highbuild
Catalyzed
Epoxy

Minimu
m 100

Highbuild
Catalyze
d Epoxy

Minimu
m 100

Stacks
and
Furnaces
to 540C

SSPC-SP10

--

Modified
Silicone

50-65

--

--

--

* Specified DFT - Specified Dry Film Thickness in microns.

When dry film thickness are specified, the smaller is minimum and larger is
maximum DFT
acceptable.
** Surface preparation as required to meet specification (See Section 8.0)

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MILD CORROSIVE AREAS

APPENDIX 2.1
MILD CORROSIVE AREAS
EXTENT OF EXPOSURE: LITTLE OR NO SPLASH OR SPRAY AND
RELATIVELY HIGH FUMES
SURFACE**
PREP

COAT

SPEC
.
DFT*

INTERMEDIA
TE COAT

SPEC.
DFT*

FINISH
COAT

SPEC.
DFT*

Structural
Steel

SSPC-SP10

Zinc
Chromate

50-65

Alkyd

50-65

Alkyd

50-65

Piping to
125C

SSPC-SP10

Zinc
Chromate

50-65

Alkyd

50-65

Alkyd

50-65

Piping
125C to
315C

SSPC-SP10

Inorganic
Zinc

65-90

Modified
Silicone

25-40

Modified
Silicone

25-40

Piping
315C to
540C

SSPC-SP10

--

Modified
Silicone

50-65

Process
Equipment
to 125C

SSPC-SP10

Zinc
Chromate

50-65

Alkyd

50-65

Alkyd

Min.
75

Process
Equipment
125C to
315C

SSPC-SP10

Inorganic
Zinc

65-90

Modified
Silicone

25-40

Modified
Silicone

25-40

Process
Equipment
315C to
540C

SSPC-SP10

--

Modified
Silicone

50-65

Storage
Tanks,
Exterior to
125C

SSPC-SP10

Zinc
Chromate

50-65

Alkyd

Alkyd

Min.
90

Carbon
Steel to be
Insulated
120C and
Below

SSPC-SP10

Zinc
Chromate

50-65

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

Min.
90
--

--

--

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MILD CORROSIVE AREAS (CONTD)
EXTENT OF EXPOSURE: LITTLE OR NO SPLASH OR SPRAY AND
RELATIVELY HIGH FUMES

SURFACE**
PREP

COAT

SPEC
.
DFT*

INTERMEDIA
TE COAT

SPEC.
DFT*

FINISH
COAT

SPEC.
DFT*

Carbon
Steel Near
Cooling
Tower

SSPC-SP10

Chromat
e Epoxy

65-90

Highbuild
Catalyzed
Epoxy

Min.
100

Highbuil
d
Catalyze
d Epoxy

Min.
100

Stacks and
Furnaces
to 540C

SSPC-SP10

--

--

Modified
Silicone

50-65

--

--

* Specified DFT - Specified Dry Film Thickness in microns.

When dry film thickness are specified, the smaller
is minimum and larger is maximum DFT acceptable.
** Surface preparation as required to meet specification (See Section 8.0)