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2479Inorganic Zinc-Rich Paint System

MN · 2025 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 620–0 Save this section

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2479.1DESCRIPTION

This Work consists of the following for new Work where the application of Inorganic Zinc-Rich Primer is done in the Shop and where field applied intermediate and top coating is desired:

(1)Surface preparations
(2)Providing and applying the coating
(3)Protecting and curing the coating
(4)Protecting pedestrians, vehicular traffic, and property against damage
(5)All Work Incidental to these operations

A Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 2478.1A

2479.2MATERIALS

Provide paint systems listed on the APL, Bridge, Structural Steel Coating, “Three Coat Systems (Inorganic).”

2479.3CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 2478.3

2479.4METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

The Engineer will make area calculations. The Engineer will not make allowance in area calculations for actual areas of rivets and bolt heads, curved surfaces of welds, radii, or C orners. The Engineer will measure painting of the structural steel by the square foot based on the area of acceptable paint coverage on non-contact areas as computed from the dimensions as shown on the Plans. The Engineer will not include contact areas in the measurement for payment.

2479.5BASIS OF PAYMENT

A Shop Painting The Contract square foot price for Inorganic Zinc-Rich Paint System (Shop) includes the cost of providing paint product for the primer and applying the primer in accordance with this section and 2402, “Steel Bridge Construction.” B Field Painting The Contract square foot price for Inorganic Zinc-Rich Paint System (Field) includes the cost of providing and applying the paint product for the intermediate and finish coats of the approved paint system. The Department will include the cost of paint repairs to correct damage from field storage or erection with the relevant Contract Unit Price for structural steel. C Shop and Field Painting The Contract square foot price for Inorganic Rich Paint Systems (Shop and Field) includes the costs of surface preparation, providing, and applying Shop and Field Coatings. The Department will include the cost of paint repairs to correct damage from field storage or erection in the relevant C ontract Unit Price for structural steel. D Schedule The Department will pay for Inorganic Zinc-Rich Paint System on the basis of the following schedule:

Item No. Item Unit

2479.518 Inorganic Zinc-Rich Paint System (Shop) square foot

8 Inorganic Zinc-Rich Paint System (Field) square foot

8 Inorganic Zinc-Rich Paint System (Shop and Field) square foot

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Source: Minnesota Standard Specifications for Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 620–0 of 1,081. View official source ↗

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