scope:

This standard procedure contains requirements for evaluating the qualifications of painting contractors who apply architectural coatings on commercial or institutional structures, and defines a minimum standard for qualification.

The objective of this procedure is to determine if a painting contractor has the management structure; organization structure; qualified personnel; technical capability; quality management system; and safety and environmental compliance programs in order to perform surface preparation and architectural coating application of the required quality under the conditions and restrictions specified by the owner.

In addition to the evaluation criteria outlined in this procedure, the owner is advised to review items not covered by this procedure. Examples include, but are not limited to, the applicant's financial stability; performance history; bonding capacity; and ability to successfully complete a specific project in the time frame required.

The procedure encompasses the application of architectural coatings in the commercial and institutional sectors only. Field industrial or marine protective coating applications on steel structures is covered by the requirements of SSPC-QP 1, "Standard Procedure for Evaluating Qualifications of Painting Contractors." Painting of steel and miscellaneous metal parts in the shop is covered by SSPC-QP 3, "Standard Procedures for Evaluating the Qualifications of Shop Painting Applicators." The residential painting and decorating finishing markets are covered by the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) Accreditation Program¹.

¹ For information on PDCA accreditation, contact the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, 1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 220, St. Louis, MO 63146, or visit http://www.pdca.org.