710— Paint for Structural Steel

710.1 Description

1 Prepare and apply paint to specified surfaces. Provide protective devices to avoid damage to the work, facilities, or traffic. Dispose of waste.

710.2 Materials

710.2.1 General

1 Furnish paint that is thoroughly ground and neither settles excessively nor cakes in the container. Ensure that the paint mixes readily with a paddle to a smooth, uniform consistency. Small amounts of anti -skinning agents and anti -settling agents may be added during manufacture. If kept in storage, ensure that the paint retains the original paint characteristics for a period not less than the stated shelf life. Maintain containers of paint unopened until required for use. Use containers first that have been recently opened and premixed or blended together. Do not use paint that has livered, gelled, or otherwise deteriorated during storage or is beyond the stated shelf life. Ensure that wet paint is protected against damage from dust, sand, blast debri s, or other detrimental foreign matter. Comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations for health and safety ( Safety Data Sheets ) when handling, storing, and applying paint. 2 During the painting operation, use precautionary measures to protect any surfaces that are not to be painted or that have already been painted. Repair and spot -paint any areas of paint film damaged by the Contractor's operations at no additional cost to t he Department. Remove to the satisfaction of the RCE all spillage, drippings, spattering, or inadvertent applications caused by the Contractor's operations. 3 Ensure that paint is applied by individuals with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the application of the paint system being applied. Use paint subcontractors that have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the application of the specified paint system on structural steel bridges.

710.2.1 1 Inspection, Sampling, and Acceptance

1 The Department reserves the right to sample all ingredients at the point of origin and to sample finished paint either at the point of origin or at the destination and to withhold acceptance of the paint until analysis of the samples are made. 2 Inspection and/or sampling will be performed at the point of manufacture when practical. When inspection and/or sampling are performed at the point of manufacture, ensure that all necessary assistance is furnished by the manufacturer so that the inspector can inspect and/or sample all ingredients and the finished paint. Submit samples to the OMR for testing. The manufacturer may proceed with making the paint before receiving test results on the ingredient