8−147SECTION 825 PAINTING STRUCTURAL STEEL
825.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of the thorough cleaning, preparation of surfaces,
painting or repainting of new or existing steel , galvanized and metalized structures, its components or other steel materials. The above shall be performed at the locations indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications.
825.01.1 Submittals. The items listed below, but not limited to, are required to be submitted to the
Department for approval prior to performing any work . This list does not include required submittals that are part of other related Specifications: • Contractor applicator qualifications and material certifications. Refer to Subsection
825.01.5 and M.06.
• Topcoat color samples. • Product Data Sheets (PDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in accordance with M.06. • Quality Control Plan in accordance with Subsection 825.03.7. • Scaffolding/Work Platforms. • Removal/repair procedures for unsatisfactory material (if required).
825.01.2 Toxic Caveat. The Contractor is hereby notified that existing paint systems on the State's
bridges may contain toxic substances such as lead, chromium or cadmium, and that these substances are considered to be hazardous to personnel, the environment, and the public proximate to the project. The Contractor must plan and take appropriate precautions during the painting operations and for waste disposal to meet the State and Federal requirements for the protection of workers, the public and the environment. Details of these requirements are provided in SECTION 826; PERSONNEL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, of these Specifications.
825.01.3 Protection of Personnel, Public, Environment and the Structure. This provision
covers the requirements for removal and containment of paint and/or corrosion products from any steel bridge or other specified appurtenances dur ing cleaning and painting operations. Conduct all activities associated with the coating work described and specified herein in accordance with all applicable Federal, state and local regulations, SECTION 826; PERSONNEL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION , the Contract Special Provisions and SSPC-PA Guide 10, “Guide to Safety and Health Requirements for Industrial Painting Projects.” Furnish and have available to the Engineer at all times during the painting operations, and at no additional expense to the Department, four approved respirators for the intended purpose, and other safety equipment needed to permit proper inspection of ongoing work. Furnish the required safety equipment before the start of work. Provide scaffolding and rigging, as needed, in compliance with OSHA regulations to enable safe and ready access to all work areas for inspection purposes. Protect pedestrians, vehicular, and/or other traffic on or under the bridge or structure, surrounding property, surfaces, buildings, grounds, etc., against damage or disfigurement from surface preparation media, or spatters, splashes, overspray and smears of paint or material. Furnish adequate containment materials for protection. Remove paint drips, spills or overspray from concrete or other surfaces not designated to