Scopes of SSPC Paint Application Standards, Guides and Specifications

SSPC-PA COM, Commentary on Paint Application

November 1, 2004

This commentary summarizes and presents a general description of the SSPC standards, guides and specifications for Paint Application (PA). This commentary is for information only and is not part of any PA standard, guide, or specification.

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Monitoring and Controlling Ambient Conditions

November 1, 2004

The locally prevailing air temperature, the moisture content in the air (% relative humidity), and the temperature at which moisture will condense on surfaces (dew point) are commonly called the ambient conditions. If these conditions are not within the ranges required by a coating specification during surface preparation or coating application, problems in obtaining a protective film with a long-term performance are likely to occur.

Because of concerns for these problems, specifications require the monitoring of ambient conditions using specialized instruments and test methods before the start of work and periodically during the work. Measurement of these conditions is especially important when weather conditions change during the course of a work shift.

This document presents an outline and description of common coating defects related to adverse ambient conditions and conditions to monitor and track, and discusses the control of ambient conditions and the utilization of information on ambient conditions.

Note: Although this document has undergone peer review, it is not an official SSPC standard developed through SSPC's standards development process.

Monitoring and Controlling Ambient Conditions is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PA 1, Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel

April 1, 2000
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers procedures for the painting of steel surfaces. The scope of this specification is rather broad, covering both specific as well as general requirements for the application of paint. This specification does not provide detailed descriptions of surface preparation, pretreatments, or selection of primers and finish coats. This specification does provide detailed coverage of the procedures and methods for application after the selection of the coating materials has been made.

SSPC-PA 1 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PA 2, Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness With Magnetic Gages

May 1, 2004

This standard describes the procedures to measure the thickness of a dry film of a nonmagnetic coating applied on a magnetic substrate using commercially available magnetic gages. These procedures are intended to supplement manufacturers' operating instructions for the manual operation of the gages and are not intended to replace them.

The procedures for adjustment and measurement are described for two types of gages: pull-off gages (Type 1) and electronic gages (Type 2).

The standard defines a procedure to determine if the film thickness over an extended area conforms to the minimum and the maximum levels specified. This procedure may be modified when measuring dry film thickness on overcoated surfaces.

SSPC-PA 2 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PA Guide 3, A Guide to Safety in Paint Application

November 1, 1982
Editorial Changes July 1, 1995

All necessary precautions should be taken to protect personnel and property from accidents due to falls, fumes, fire, explosion, or other dangers. Recommendations made herein are not all-inclusive and do not supplant or replace other measures covering unusual conditions. They are not intended to conflict with or supersede any federal, state, or local statute or regulation, or the controls listed in Section 2 of this guide.

This guide defines methods and practices which are most practical in maintaining safety during application of protective coatings on steel structures. Complete coverage of all aspects is not presented. The objective of this guide is to itemize basic actions and care that should be considered while working in or on access facilities, using professional tools to apply materials having potential hazards.

All personnel involved in the application of protective coatings should be aware constantly of the several hazards with regard to access facilities, specialized tools, and toxic or flammable materials. Many workers have some knowledge of one or two of these categories, but each should be advised of all precautions necessary and trained to prevent or eliminate dangerous conditions in all three areas.

Areas not included herein which appear in other SSPC documents: safety in surface preparation; pretreatment methods; removal of existent coatings; specialized areas of coil and appliance ceramics, container high bake coatings and powder coatings; and paint manufacturing plants.

SSPC-PA Guide 3 is currently undergoing review by SSPC Technical Committees. At the present time, it is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PA Guide 4, Guide to Maintenance Repainting with Oil Base or Alkyd Painting Systems

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide covers the steps necessary for the repainting of steel structures previously painted with oil base, alkyd, or other conventional oleoresinous paint systems with the same generic paint system as the existing one.

When special paint systems such as zinc-rich, epoxy, or urethane are involved, spot tests may be necessary and the instructions of the manufacturer should be followed.

The amount of maintenance cleaning and painting is determined by the need for corrosion protection and appearance and should be described in the procurement documents.

SSPC-PA Guide 4 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PA Guide 5, Guide to Maintenance Coating of Steel Structures in Atmospheric Service

September 1, 2002
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide covers procedures for developing a maintenance coating program for steel structures. The guide may be used for one-time recoat programs or long range recoat programs.

The guide is intended for use primarily by owners' representatives. It is not intended to be a do-it-yourself guide, but is representative of the processes that a coating specialist, such as an SSPC certified Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS), would follow to develop a maintenance coating plan for specific facilities.

A maintenance coating program is required to prevent corrosion of steel and deterioration of other substrates. It is also required to maintain an acceptable appearance of coated structures. Decisions on frequency and extent of recoating and type of system to be used require consideration of numerous factors, including both technical and economical alternatives.

This guide sets out specific steps that may be used, either individually or collectively, to identify and address essential elements of a maintenance coating program. Preparation of a contract specification for coating work is covered in SSPC-TR 4/NACE 80200, Preparation of Protective Coating Specifications for Atmospheric Service. Due to wide variations in procedures, a discussion of contracting methodologies and implementation schemes is outside the scope of this guide.

The revised SSPC-PA Guide 5 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PA 6/NACE No. 10, Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Linings Applied to Bottoms of Carbon Steel Aboveground Storage Tanks

February 2002

This joint standard document specifies procedures for designing, applying, and inspecting fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) linings for the internal bottoms of carbon steel aboveground storage tanks (ASTs).

The document provides an overview of general requirements for the successful application of FRP lining systems; definitions of terms used throughout the document; a review of materials used in FRP lining systems; the cleaning and inspection of AST bottoms prior to surface preparation and application; and applicator submission and qualification requirements.

The document states requirements for surface preparation and cleaning; the application of holding primers, caulking and coving, and laminates; wet film thickness measurement; FRP lining inspection, testing, and repair; ventilation, dehumidification, and lighting; and other related functions.

This document is intended to be a resource for facility owners and others who prepare specifications for FRP lining projects specifically in the petroleum and petrochemical industries; however, the practices described by this standard can also be used to prepare specifications for ASTs in other industries.

SSPC-PA 6/NACE No. 10 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PA 7, Applying Thin Film Coatings to Concrete

July 1, 2002
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers methods and procedures for applying thin film organic coatings to concrete surfaces by brush, roller, or spray. It is not intended for coatings applied to concrete floors or similar surfaces where thick coatings or surfacings are applied by trowel or mechanical equipment.

Surface preparation, pretreatments, and selection of coatings are not covered, except where application requirements are affected, since these are discussed in referenced documents.

This specification is intended for use by owners, applicators, and others in the coating industry.

This document was prepared to meet the unique physical and chemical properties of concrete and should not be used for the coating of other substrates.

This specification is only applicable to thin film coatings.

SSPC-PA 7 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PA 8/NACE No. 11, Thin-Film Organic Linings Applied in New Carbon Steel Process Vessels

March 2003

This standard recommended practice specifies procedures to design, install, and inspect thin-film organic linings applied to new carbon steel process vessels to prevent corrosion and other forms of degradation, such as hydrogen-induced cracking, or to prevent product contamination. It is also useful for lining applications in existing process vessels and equipment. There is a recognized need for such a standard in order to achieve long-term durability in such applications. The standard is based on applications of organic linings 500 µm (20 mils)or less. Its concepts can be employed in the application of thicker linings but the specified procedures may be modified or not required. This recommended practice is useful for lining vessels in many industries including, but not limited to, refining, chemical, water-treating, and food. The intended users are owners, contractors, inspectors, applicators, vessel designers, protective coatings specialists, and others concerned with the lining of process vessels.

The new SSPC-PA 8/NACE No. 11 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PA 9, Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness on Cementitious Substrates Using Ultrasonic Gages

April 2008

This standard describes procedures to measure the thickness of dry, homogeneous coatings applied on cementitious surfaces using commercially available ultrasonic coating thickness gages. These procedures are intended to supplement manufacturersí operating instructions for the manual operation of the gages and are not intended to replace them.

The procedures for calibration, adjustment, and general use of using ultrasonic coating thickness gages are described in ASTM D 6132 and the gage manufacturerís instructions. This document focuses on the correct method for taking measurements.

The new SSPC-PA 9 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can download for free through the SSPC MarkePlace. Non-members can purchase PDF copies through MarketPlace.