scope:

The procedure describes a method for evaluating the qualifi cations of fi eld painting contracting fi rms with less than 6 months industrial painting experience. The procedure defi nes minimum requirements for this qualification.

The procedure determines if a painting contractor has the personnel, organization, qualifi cations, procedures, and knowledge to perform surface preparation and coating application of the required quality for complex steel structures under the conditions and restrictions specifi ed by the owner.

The procedure encompasses assessment of resources to perform fi eld application of coatings in the industrial market. Specialty applications, such as lining materials, bituminous products, galvanizing, metallizing, etc., are not covered by the requirements of this standard procedure.

Meeting the requirements of this special qualifi cation program is not equivalent to SSPC certifi cation (e.g., QP 1 or QP 2). Firms meeting requirements of this procedure have not been observed by a qualifi ed auditor performing coating operations in the fi eld on a complex steel structure project.

This procedure qualifi es contractors only for contracts that are specifi cally designated by owners or their representatives as being open to bids from contractors who meet the requirements described below.