EN ISO 12944-8:1998

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-1998
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Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
systems - Part 8: Development of specifications for new work and maintenance (ISO
12944-8:1998)
Beschichtungsstoffe - Korrosionsschutz von Stahlbauten durch Beschichtungssysteme -
Teil 8: Erarbeiten von Spezifikationen für Erstschutz und Instandsetzung (ISO 12944-
8:1998)
Peintures et vernis - Anticorrosion des structures en acier par systemes de peinture -
Partie 8: Développement de spécifications pour les travaux neufs et l'entretien (ISO
12944:1998)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 12944-8:1998
ICS:
25.220.20 Površinska obdelava Surface treatment
87.040 Barve in laki Paints and varnishes
91.080.13 Jeklene konstrukcije Steel structures
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 12944-8
First edition
1998-05-15
Paints and varnishes — Corrosion
protection of steel structures by protective
paint systems —
Part 8:
Development of specifications for new work
and maintenance
Peintures et vernis — Anticorrosion des structures en acier par systèmes
de peinture —
Partie 8: Développement de spécifications pour les travaux neufs et
l'entretien
A
Reference number
ISO 12944-8:1998(E)
ISO 12944-8:1998(E)
Contents Page
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Definitions. 4
4 How to develop a specification for new work or
maintenance.
5 Contents of a specification. 6
Annex A (informative) Basic information for inclusion in a
protective paint system specification for new work and
maintenance .
Annex B (informative) Reference areas.
Annex C (informative) Flow chart for planning new work . 21
Annex D (informative) Flow chart for planning maintenance work
Annex E (informative) Classification of environments —
Checklist .
Annex F (informative) Example of a simple project
specification .
Annex G (informative) Recommended form for a protective paint
system specification — New work.
Annex H (informative) Recommended form for a protective paint
system specification — Maintenance.
Annex I (informative) Recommended form for a report on paint
work progress and application conditions.
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Annex J (informative) Recommended form for final report on
corrosion protection work.
Annex K (informative) Recommended form for a detailed
inspection report on the condition of an existing protective
paint system, including the assessment of the need for
maintenance.
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a
worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member
bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally
carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body
interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee.
International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely
with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all
matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees
are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the
member bodies casting a vote.
International Standard ISO 12944-8 was prepared by Technical
Committee ISO/TC 35, Paints and varnishes, Subcommittee SC 14,
Protective paint systems for steel structures.
ISO 12944 consists of the following parts, under the general title
Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems:
Part 1: General introduction
Part 2: Classification of environments
Part 3: Design considerations
Part 4: Types of surface and surface preparation
Part 5: Protective paint systems
Part 6: Laboratory performance test methods
Part 7: Execution and supervision of paint work
Part 8: Development of specifications for new work and
maintenance
Annexes A to K are for information only.
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Introduction
Unprotected steel in the atmosphere, in water and in soil is
subjected to corrosion that may lead to damage. Therefore, to
avoid corrosion damage, steel structures are normally protected to
withstand the corrosion stresses during the service life required of
the structure.
There are different ways of protecting steel structures from
corrosion. ISO 12944 deals with protection by paint systems and
covers, in the various parts, all features that are important in
achieving adequate corrosion protection. Additional or other
measures are possible but require particular agreement between
the interested parties.
In order to ensure effective corrosion protection of steel structures,
it is necessary for owners of such structures, planners, consultants,
companies carrying out corrosion protection work, inspectors of
protective coatings and manufacturers of coating materials to have
at their disposal state-of-the-art information in consise form on
corrosion protection by paint systems. Such information has to be
as complete as possible, unambigous and easily understandable to
avoid difficulties and misunderstandings between the parties
concerned with the practical implementation of protection work.
This International Standard – ISO 12944 – is intended to give this
information in the form of a series of instructions. It is written for
those who have some technical knowledge. It is also assumed that
the user of ISO 12944 is familiar with other relevant International
Standards, in particular those dealing with surface preparation, as
well as relevant national regulations.
Although ISO 12944 does not deal with financial and contractual
questions, attention is drawn to the fact that, because of the
considerable implications of inadequate corrosion protection, non-
compliance with requirements and recommendations given in this
standard may result in serious financial consequences.
ISO 12944-1 defines the overall scope of all parts of ISO 12944. It
gives some basic terms and definitions and a general introduction
to the other parts of ISO 12944. Furthermore, it includes a general
statement on health, safety and environmental protection, and
guidelines for using ISO 12944 for a given project.
This part of ISO 12944 is intended as an aid when a corrosion
protection specification is to be drawn up.
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Paints and varnishes – Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems –
Part 8:
Development of specifications for new work and maintenance
1  Scope
This part of ISO 12944 deals with the development of specifications for corrosion protection of
steel structures, using protective paint systems. It relates to new work and maintenance in the
workshop or on site and is also applicable to the corrosion protection of individual components.
This part of ISO 12944 concerns the corrosion protection of steel structures exposed to different
corrosion stresses by environments such as indoors, open-air and immersion in water or burial in
soil, as well as special stresses, for example due to medium or high temperatures. The need for
different durability ranges is considered.
Steel surfaces that have been hot-dip-galvanized, metal-sprayed, zinc-electroplated or
sherardized, and previously painted steel surfaces, are also covered by this part of ISO 12944.
In annex B, reference areas for assessing the quality of the corrosion protection work and the
performance of the protective paint systems used are dealt with. Annexes C and D provide
detailed flow charts for planning new work and maintenance, which should be taken into account
when writing a specification.
If extreme corrosion stresses or high temperatures occur, or the protective paint systems are to
be used on other substrates such as non-ferrous metals or concrete, the specifications will have
to take this into account. This part of ISO 12944 may also be used as a guide in such cases.
2  Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of this part of ISO 12944. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid.
All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this part of ISO 12944
are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the
standards indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain registers of currently valid
International Standards.
ISO 2409:1992, Paints and varnishes - Cross-cut test.
ISO 2808:1997, Paints and varnishes - Determination of film thickness.
ISO 4623:1984, Paints and varnishes - Filiform corrosion test on steel.
ISO 4624:1978, Paints and varnishes - Pull-off test for adhesion.
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ISO 4628-2:1982, Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings - Designation
of intensity, quantity and size of common types of defect - Part 2: Designation of degree of
blistering.
ISO 4628-3:1982, Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings - Designation
of intensity, quantity and size of common types of defect - Part 3: Designation of degree of
rusting.
ISO 4628-4:1982, Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings -Designation
of intensity, quantity and size of common types of defect - Part 4: Designation of degree of
cracking.
ISO 4628-5:1982, Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings - Designation
of intensity, quantity and size of common types of defect - Part 5: Designation of degree of
flaking.
ISO 4628-6:1990, Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings - Designation
of intensity, quantity and size of common types of defect - Part 6: Rating of degree of chalking by
tape method.
ISO 8501-1:1988, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness - Part 1: Rust grades and preparation grades
of uncoated steel substrates and of steel substrates after overall removal of previous coatings.
ISO 8501-2:1994, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness - Part 2: Preparation grades of previously
coated steel substrates after localized removal of previous coatings.
ISO 8503-1:1988, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates - Part 1:
Specifications and definitions for ISO surface profile comparators for the assessment of abrasive
blast-cleaned surfaces.
ISO 8503-2:1988, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates - Part 2: Method for
the grading of surface profile of abrasive blast-cleaned steel - Comparator procedure.
ISO 8503-3:1988, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates - Part 3: Method for
the calibration of ISO surface profile comparators and for the determination of surface profile -
Focusing microscope procedure.
ISO 8503-4:1988, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates - Part 4: Method for
the calibration of ISO surface profile comparators and for the determination of surface profile -
Stylus instrument procedure.
ISO 11124-1:1993, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 1: General introduction and
classification.
ISO 11124-2:1993, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 2: Chilled-iron grit.
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ISO 11124-3:1993, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 3: High-carbon cast-steel shot
and grit.
ISO 11124-4:1993, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 4: Low-carbon cast-steel shot.
ISO 11126-1:1993, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 1: General introduction
and classification.
ISO 11126-3:1993, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 3: Copper refinery slag.
ISO 11126-4:1993, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 4: Coal furnace slag.
ISO 11126-5:1993, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 5: Nickel refinery slag.
ISO 11126-6:1993, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 6: Iron furnace slag.
ISO 11126-7:1995, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 7: Fused aluminium
oxide.
ISO 11126-8:1993, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives - Part 8: Olivine sand.
ISO 12944-1:1998, Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective
paint systems - Part 1: General introduction.
ISO 12944-2:1998, Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective
paint systems - Part 2: Classification of environments.
ISO 12944-3:1998, Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective
paint systems - Part 3: Design considerations.
ISO 12944-4:1998, Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective
paint systems - Part 4: Types of surface and surface preparation.
ISO 12944-5:1998, Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective
paint systems - Part 5: Protective paint systems.
ISO 12944-6:1998, Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective
paint systems - Part 6: Laboratory performance test methods.
ISO 12944-7:1998, Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective
paint systems - Part 7: Execution and supervision of paint work.
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3  Definitions
For the purposes of this part of ISO 12944, the following definitions apply in addition to those
given in ISO 12944-1.
3.1  constituent element: A part of a structure (3.10) that is exposed to a particular environment
and which will therefore require a specific protective paint system specification.
NOTE  For example, a storage tank will have more than one constituent element, as it comprises internal
and external surfaces, and possibly also support steelwork.
3.2  dry film thickness (DFT): The thickness of a coating remaining on the surface when the
coating has hardened.
NOTE  For details, see ISO 12944-5:1998, subclause 5.4.
3.3  durability: The expected life of a protective paint system to the first major maintenance
painting.
NOTE  For further important information on durability and durability ranges, see ISO 12944-1.
3.4  inspector: Anyone responsible for ensuring conformity with one or more of the individual
specifications (3.8.1 to 3.8.4).
3.5  maintenance: The sum of all measures, as covered by ISO 12944, which ensure that the
function of the protection of the steel structure against corrosion is maintained.
NOTE  Maintenance includes but is not limited to paint work. Such paint work can be patch painting (repair
of degradated spots/areas of the coating system), patch painting followed by overpainting of the structure,
or total repainting.
3.6  nominal dry film thickness (NDFT): The dry film thickness specified for each coat or for the
whole paint system to achieve the required durability.
NOTE  For details see ISO 12944-5:1998, subclause 5.4.
3.7  project: The whole of the work for which the specification (3.8) is being developed. The
project may include one or more structures.
3.8  specification: A technical document describing all the requirements that are to be observed
when a steel structure is to be protected against corrosion by using protective paint systems.
Such a document consists of several individual specifications - project specification, protective
paint system specification, paint work specification, inspection and assessment specification - as
defined in 3.8.1 to 3.8.4.
3.8.1  project specification: The specification that describes the project and the requirements
relating specifically to it.
NOTE  The specifier of a project specification may, for example, be the owner of the structure to be
protected or the prime contractor.
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3.8.2  protective paint system specification: The specification that describes the preparation of
the surface of the structure and the protective paint system(s) for the structure, in conformity
with the project specification (3.8.1).
NOTE  The specifier of a protective paint system specification may, for example, be a paint manufacturer.
3.8.3  paint work specification: The specification that describes the way the paint work is to be
carried out, in conformity with the project specification (3.8.1) and the protective paint system
specification (3.8.2), as well as with the inspection and assessment specification (3.8.4).
NOTE  The specifier of a paint work specification may, for example, be a paint application company.
3.8.4  inspection and assessment specification: The specification that describes how inspection
and assessment are to be carried out.
3.9  specifier: Anyone responsible for the development of a specification.
3.10  structure: A steel construction (for example a bridge, a factory building, a storage tank or
an offshore construction) consisting of more than one constituent element (3.1). There may be
one or more structures in any given project (3.7).
4  How to develop a specification for new work or maintenance
It is recommended that the specifier considers the information given in clause 5, and establishes
which specification(s) apply/applies to the project or constituent element to be protected. Then,
the specifier should check in the respective table, item by item, which of the items listed are to be
taken into account in the specification. The various items are supported by detailed information
given in the "Remarks" column in tables 1 to 4, and in the annexes.
When writing a specification for new work or maintenance, it is important to chose the most
suitable protective paint system. To achieve this all relevant parameters shall be taken into
consideration, for example:
- required durability;
- environmental conditions and special stresses;
- surface preparation;
- different generic types of paint;
- number and types of coats [priming coat(s), intermediate coat(s) and top coat(s)];
- methods of application and application requirements;
- place of application (shop or site);
- scaffolding requirements;
- requirements regarding (future) maintenance (if any);
- health and safety requirements;
- environmental protection requirements.
These parameters are described in detail in ISO 12944-1 to ISO 12944-7. In this part of ISO 12944,
only such information is given which is considered to be particularly important to the specifier.
In the drafting of a specification for maintenance work on a structure or constituent element, a
decision has to be taken between
- complete renewal and
- partial removal of the protective paint system involved.
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When complete renewal has been decided, the specification should preferably be developed in
accordance with a specification for new work, e.g. using the form given in annex G.
At an early stage in the drafting of a project specification, a final decision will have to be taken by
the specifier on essential planning parameters, such as protection of slip-resistant connections
using high-tensile bolts, the inside surfaces of hollow sections and other hidden steel surfaces
(see ISO 12944-3 for details of design).
Exclusions, i.e. items not to be painted, shall be indicated in the specification(s).
The choice of protective paint systems shall be based on practical experience and/or the results
of laboratory performance tests, particularly when new coating technology is involved. The
protective paint systems shall be tested for compatibility with existing coatings on previously
coated surfaces.
The specifier shall further take into account regulations and/or requirements relating to
environmental protection, health and safety, and working conditions in the shop or on site.
Because national requirements concerning health and safety at work, pollution control etc. vary
significantly, it may not be possible to include detailed information covering such requirements
in a specification. However, the specification shall draw attention to the need to comply with
current local, regional, national and international legislation and regulations.
5  Contents of a specification
The items which are preferably to be covered by a specification are listed in tables 1 to 4, under
the following headings:
- Contents of a project specification (table 1);
- Contents of a protective paint system specification (table 2);
- Contents of a paint work specification (table 3);
- Contents of an inspection and assessment specification (table 4).
NOTE  For small structures, or those whose protection is not subject to any particular requirements, only
certain items need to be taken into account.
An example of a specification based on table 1 is given as annex F.
NOTE  Each table contains sufficient information to enable the specifier to write a specification for any one
of the subjects listed above without having to make frequent references to the other tables. This has led to
some expressions being repeated in each of the tables, for example under 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 and 4.1 the items
"name of project", "name of owner" and "name of specifier" are repeated. In practice, such information
should only be given once in the complete specification.
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Table 1 – Contents of a project specification
No. MAIN ITEM/Sub-item *) Remarks
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.1 Name of project
1.1.2 Name of owner
1.1.3 Location(s) of structure(s)
1.1.4 Name of specifier State organization and person.
1.1.5 Environmental conditions at See annex E and ISO 12944-2.
location(s) of structure(s)
1.1.6 References to standards and
regulations
1.2 TYPE OF PROJECT For definitions of project, structure and constituent
element, see clause 3.
1.2.1 New construction without
protection
1.2.2 New construction blast-cleaned
and coated
1.2.3 Touch-up and final paint work
1.2.4 Maintenance See annexes H, I, J and K.
1.2.5 New construction and
maintenance combined
1.2.6 Items not to be coated
Each project should preferably be divided on the basis
1.3 TYPES OF STRUCTURE AND
of corrosion stresses and be described taking into
CONSTITUENT ELEMENT
account special design requirements.
1.3.1 Design See ISO 12944-3.
1.3.2 Assembly method(s) For example bolting, welding.
1.3.3 Connection(s) See ISO 12944-3 and ISO 12944-5.
1.3.4 Galvanic couples (cells) See ISO 12944-3.
1.3.5 Accessibility, e.g. manholes See ISO 12944-3.
1.3.6 Box members and hollow See ISO 12944-3.
components
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No. MAIN ITEM/Sub-item *) Remarks
1.4 DESCRIPTION OF EACH Each structure should preferably be divided into
CONSTITUENT ELEMENT constituent elements on the basis of the protective
paint system(s) to be used and the corrosion stresses
associated with each constituent element.
1.4.1 Substrate(s) See ISO 12944-4. Includes substrates with metallic
coatings, e. g. zinc.
1.4.2 Existing paint system and its See annex K and ISO 12944-5.
condition
1.4.3 Areas (m )
1.5 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT Descriptions are given in ISO 12944-2. See also annex
OF EACH CONSTITUENT E.
ELEMENT
1.5.1 Atmospheric environmental See annex E, E.1.1.
conditions
1.5.2 Special situations See annex E, E. 4.1.
1.5.3 Special stresses See annex E, E.4.2 (including the effects of exposure
to strong UV radiation).
1.6 DURABILITY
1.6.1 Durability range See ISO 12944-1.
1.7 PROTECTIVE PAINT SYSTEMS - Details of types of surface, surface preparation grades,
PARTICULAR CONSTRAINTS surface profiles and surface preparation methods can
WITH RESPECT TO SURFACES be found in ISO 12944-4. In the specification, the
required surface preparation grade shall be given for
AND SURFACE PREPARATION
each individual protective paint system to be used.
1.7.1 Types of surface and surface Besides the surface preparation grade, the
preparation grade(s) for new work specification shall give details of the surface
and maintenance preparation work required. See also annexes G and H
and table 3.
1.7.2 Surface preparation method(s) See ISO 12944-4
1.8 PROTECTIVE PAINT SYSTEMS - PARTICULAR CONSTRAINTS WITH RESPECT TO PAINT
MATERIALS
1.8.1 Protective paint systems for new, See ISO 12944-5, ISO 12944-7 and annexes G, H and
touch-up and maintenance work table 2.
1.8.2 Particular constraints relating to For example: compatibility with existing coatings,
coatings and paint work edge protection (see ISO 12944-5 and ISO 12944-7),
non-skid coatings or spraying with airless rather than
conventional equipment.
1.8.3 Special requirements regarding, in For example: low level of harmful substances,
particular: protection against pollution by such substances,
- health and safety waste disposal
- environmental protection
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No. MAIN ITEM/Sub-item *) Remarks
1.9 PROTECTIVE PAINT SYSTEMS - PARTICULAR CONSTRAINTS WITH RESPECT TO PAINT
WORK
1.9.1 Location of paint work: See ISO 12944-7.
Workshop and/or on site
1.9.2 Conditions for paint work For example: timetable and climatic conditions (to be
taken into account by the operator).
See also ISO 12944-7.
1.9.3 Method of application of See ISO 12944-7. Any particular requirements shall be
protective paint systems for new, given. Special methods of application shall be
touch-up and maintenance work described in full detail.
1.9.4 Constraints relating to paint work For example: compatibility with existing coatings,
masking of areas to be welded (see ISO 12944-7),
edge protection (see ISO 12944-5 and ISO 12944-7).
1.9.5 Special requirements regarding, in For example: low level of harmful substances,
particular: protection against pollution by such substances,
- health and safety waste disposal.
- environmental protection
1.10 PROPERTIES (OTHER THAN ANTI-CORROSIVE) OF PROTECTIVE PAINT SYSTEMS
1.10.1 Colours Colour should preferably be based on colour
designations such as those of the Munsell Colour
System, RAL 840 HR, NF X 08-002, BS 4800, NS 4054,
UNE 48103, JPMA Standard Paint Colours or NCS, in
accordance with the relevant national standard where
applicable. The colours of all coats of a paint system
should normally be different from each other. The last
but one coat should normally be of such a colour that
the top coat fully hides it.
1.10.2 Stability of top-coat colour See also No. 1.5.3, this table.
1.11 QUALITY MANAGEMENT
1.11.1 Quality control, quality assurance
and records
1.12 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT See table 4.
1.12.1 Inspection by internal bodies
1.12.2 Inspection by external (e.g.
independent) bodies
1.12.3 Names of external inspection Such bodies and/or inspectors, if any, shall be
bodies and/or the inspectors nominated by the specifier.
themselves
1.12.4 Methods of inspection The specifier shall indicate the methods and types of
instrument required, using International Standards,
wherever possible. The specifier shall also indicate the
recording and reporting procedures to be used.
1.12.5 Inspection steps Details of inspection steps, if any, shall be described.
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*)  These items are recommended. If, however, a particular sub-item is included in the specification any instructions in
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No. MAIN ITEM/Sub-item *) Remarks
1.13 REFERENCE AREAS
1.13.1 Records The specifier should normally specify for which
constituent element(s) of each structure of the project
reference areas are to be provided. If not specified,
any of the interested parties may also request the
preparation of reference areas (conditions to be
agreed). Reference areas shall normally be prepared in
the presence of all parties concerned, e.g. owner, paint
manufacturer, sub-contractors and main contractor.
See ISO 12944-7 and annex B.
1.13.2 Responsibility for records
1.13.3 Location and number of reference
area(s)
1.13.4 Size of reference area(s)
1.13.5 Marking of reference area(s)
1.14 HEALTH AND SAFETY;
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
1.14.1 Applicable regulations The regulations applicable on site shall be observed. If
appropriate, these shall be described by the specifier.
See ISO 12944-7.
1.15 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1.15.1 Procedure for dealing with Shall be specified by the specifier.
deviations from the specification,
limits of inspection and
assessment
1.15.2 Special factors related to Shall be specified by the specifier.
execution and supervision of paint
work
1.15.3 Any further requirements Requirements concerning transport, loading and
unloading, and storage shall be indicated, if any.
1.16 MEETINGS
1.16.1 Prebid meeting and kick-off Details of prebid and kick-off meetings should
meeting preferably be specified. The purpose of the kick-off
meeting is to settle any remaining questions
concerning paint work (see annexes C and D) and
whether previously coated surfaces are acceptable.
1.17 DOCUMENTATION Types of document required shall be specified, as
appropriate, by the specifier.
1.17.1 Documents on surface preparation
and protective paint system(s)/
paints comprising information on
- paint work
- constraints, see main items 1.7
to 1.9, this table
- properties, see main item 1.10,
this table
- inspection and assessment
- reference areas
- other aspects
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*)  These items are recommended. If, however, a particular sub-item is included in the specification any instructions in
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Table 2 – Contents of a protective paint system specification
No. MAIN ITEM/Sub-item *) Remarks
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1.1 Name of projet
2.1.2 Name of owner
2.1.3 Name of specifier State organization and person.
2.2 STEEL DRESSING
2.2.1 Edges See ISO 12944-3.
2.2.2 Steel surface imperfections
2.2.3 Irregularities in welds See ISO 12944-3.
2.2.4 Welding areas for welding on site See ISO 12944-3 and ISO 12944-7.
2.3 SURFACE PREPARATION
2.3.1 Surface preparation grade(s), See ISO 12944-4. Further details on cleaning,
including preparation of
degreasing and contaminants, and the condition of
remaining coatings any existing coating shall be provided.
2.3.2 Surface profile (roughness) See ISO 8503-1 to ISO 8503-4.
2.3.3 Welding areas for welding on site See ISO 12944-3 and ISO 12944-7.
2.4 PROTECTIVE PAINT SYSTEM(S)
2.4.1 Description of protective paint See annex A and ISO 12944-5,
system(s) in accordance with
ISO 12944-6 and ISO 12944-7.
annexes G and H
2.4.2 Edge protection
2.4.3 Overcoating interval(s) Requirements regarding overcoating intervals are to
be indicated. See also manufacturers' technical data
sheets and instructions for application.
2.4.4 Technical data sheets and safety These data sheets are prepared and provided by paint
data sheets for paint materials manufacturers.
2.4.5 Performance test results Results of laboratory tests in accordance with ISO
12944-6 and/or other suitability tests are to be
provided.
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2.5 PAINT MANUFACTURER
2.5.1 Qualification of paint manufacturer Procedures should preferably be specified.
2.5.2 List of paint manufacturers A list of qualified suppliers of the paint materials
specified is desirable. If products from other
suppliers are to be used, the selection procedure
should normally be described.
2.6 QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY See table 4.
ASSURANCE FOR PAINT
MATERIALS
2.6.1 Inspection, quality of inspection and
verification
2.6.2 Inspection by internal bodies
2.6.3 Inspection by external (e.g.
independent) bodies
2.6.4 Inspectors' names
2.6.5 Methods of inspection Methods of inspection to be carried out by the
manufacturer shall be described, if any.
2.6.6 Inspection steps Details of inspection steps, if any, shall be
described.
2.6.7 Conformity certificate(s) Requirements for conformity certificates for paint
materials shall be specified, if appropriate.
2.6.8 Reference area(s)
See table 1, No. 1.13
2.6.8.1 Records
2.6.8.2 Responsibility for records
2.6.8.3 Location and number of reference
area(s)
2.6.8.4 Size of reference area(s)
2.6.8.5 Marking of reference area(s)
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Table 3 – Contents of a paint work specification
No. MAIN ITEM/Sub-item *) Remarks
3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1.1 Name of project
3.1.2 Name of owner
3.1.3 Name of specifier State organization and person.
3.2 PAINT CONTRACTOR/APPLICATOR
3.2.1 List of paint contractors/applicators A list of qualified paint contractors/applicators is
desirable. If other companies are to do the work, the
company-selection procedure should normally be
described.
3.2.2 Qualification of paint The requirements shall be specified.
contractors/applicators
3.2.3 Qualification of personnel The personnel may for instance be internal
inspectors, supervisors, workmen. See also ISO
12944-7:1998, sub-clause 3.1.
3.3 PLANNING OF NEW AND MAINTENANCE WORK
3.3.1 Steps in planning See annexes C and D.
3.4 EXECUTION OF NEW AND MAINTENANCE WORK
3.4.1 Tasks of paint The individual tasks and procedures shall be
contractors/applicators and described (including the erection of scaffolding,
procedures for paint work illumination, the use of machinery and equipment,
health and safety and environmental protection). See
also ISO 12944-3, ISO 12944-4 and ISO 12944-7.
3.4.2 Environment-tolerable waste In accordance with national and regional regulations.
disposal
3.5 QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY See table 4.
ASSURANCE
3.5.1 Inspection, quality of inspection and
verification
3.5.2 Inspection by internal bodies
3.5.3 Inspection by external (e.g.
independent) bodies
3.5.4 Inspectors' names
3.5.5 Methods of inspection The methods of inspection shall be described.
3.5.6 Inspection steps Details of inspection steps, if any, shall be described.
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3.5.7 Reference area(s)
See table 1, No. 1.13.
3.5.7.1 Records
3.5.7.2 Responsibility for records
3.5.7.3 Location and number of reference
area(s)
3.5.7.4 Size of reference area(s)
3.5.7.5 Marking of reference area(s)
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Table 4 – Contents of an inspection and assessment specification
No. MAIN ITEM/Sub-item *) Remarks
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
4.1.1 Name of project
4.1.2 Name of owner
4.1.3 Name of specifier State organization and person.
4.2 INSPECTORS
4.2.1 List of inspectors and inspection A list of names and addresses of inspectors such as
bodies third-party inspectors and clients' inspectors, together
with their tasks and responsibilities, shall be provided.
The list may be limited to one name only.
4.2.2 Methods of inspection See table 1, No. 1.12.4.
4.2.3 Procedure for dealing with See table 1, Nos. 1.15.1 and 1.15.2.
deviations from the
specifications
4.3 QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.3.1 Qualification of inspectors For the qualification of inspectors, the applicable
national regulations, international standards and other
documents shall be taken into account.
4.3.2 Inspection, quality of inspection See Nos. 4.3.7 and 4.3.8, this table.
and recording of inspection
results
4.3.3 Inspection by internal bodies
4.3.4 Inspection by external (e.g.
independent) bodies
4.3.5 Quality assurance and inspection The inspection plan shall describe the inspection tasks
and the extent of the inspection work.
plan
The extent of inspection shall be in reasonable relation
to the size and type of project, structure or constituent
element. The severity of the corrosion stresses involved
shall also be taken into account.
4.3.6 Inspection steps Details of inspection steps, if any, shall be described.
4.3.7 Reference area(s) and See table 1, No. 1.13, annex B and Nos. 4.3.2 and 4.3.8,
responsibility for keeping records this table.
on reference area(s)
4.3.8 Requirements concerning Quality-control and quality assurance records should
quality-control and quality- normally be restricted to surface preparation work,
assurance records general information on the paint materials used,
application of the paint materials, environmental
conditions during work and results of measurements.
Persons shall be nominated to keep such records for the
various parts of the work. See annexes I, J and K.
4.3.9 Distribution of records The sender and the recipients of records shall be stated.
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Annex A
(informative)
Basic information for inclusion in a protective paint system specification
for new work and maintenance
PROJECT
Name of project
Owner of project
Location of project
Name of specifier
CONSTITUENT ELEMENT:
CORROSIVITY CATEGORY:
PROTECTIVE PAINT SYSTEM:
ISO 12944-5 PAINT SYSTEM No. (if applicable):
REQUIRED DURABILITY:
WORKSHOP APPLICATION
SURFACE PREPARATION, IF PREFABRICATION PRIMER IS TO BE USED:
PREFABRICATION PRIMER, IF ANY:
SURFACE PREPARATION:
PRIMING COAT(S) (TYPE AND NOMINAL DRY FILM THICKNESS):
1st coat* μm
2nd coat* μm
EDGE PROTECTION
STRIPE COAT(S), IF ANY: μm
INTERMEDIATE COAT(S) (TYPE AND AND NOMINAL DRY FILM THICKNESS):
1st coat* μm
2nd coat* μm
3rd coat* μm
TOP COAT(S) (TYPE AND AND NOMINAL DRY FILM THICKNESS):
1st coat* μm
2nd coat* μm
3rd coat* μm
TOTAL NOMINAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: μm
*Cross out or underline as appropriate.
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SITE APPLICATION
SURFACE PREPARATION:
PRIMING COAT(S) (TYPE AND AND NOMINAL DRY FILM THICKNESS):
1st coat* COMPLETE/TOUCH UP*
μm
2nd coat* COMPLETE/TOUCH UP*
μm
INTERMEDIATE COAT(S) (TYPE AND AND NOMINAL DRY FILM THICKNESS):
1st coat* COMPLETE/TOUCH UP*
μm
2nd coat* COMPLETE/TOUCH UP*
μm
3rd coat* COMPLETE/TOUCH UP*
μm
TOP COAT(S) (TYPE AND AND NOMINAL DRY FILM THICKNESS):
1st coat* COMPLETE/TOUCH UP*
μm
2nd coat* COMPLETE/TOUCH UP*
μm
3rd coat* COMPLETE/TOUCH UP*
μm
TOTAL NOMINAL DRY FILM THICKNESS: μm
COLOURS (in accordance with table 1, No. 1.10.1.):
*Cross out or underline as appropriate.
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Annex B
(informative)
Reference areas
Reference areas are suitable areas on the structure used
- to establish a minimum acceptable standard for the work;
- to check that data provided by a manufacturer or contractor are correct; and
- to enable the performance of the coating to be assessed at any time after comple
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