Specifications

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D. Primers and other undercoat paint must be produced by same manufacturer as finish coats.
E. Use only thinners approved by the paint manufacturer, and use only within recommended limits.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver products to site in sealed and labeled containers.
B. Container labeling to include manufacturer's name, type of paint, brand name, brand code, batch
number, date of manufacturer, shelf life, coverage, surface preparation, drying time, cleanup,
color designation, and instructions for mixing and reducing.
C. Store painting materials in a clean, dry, well ventilated place, protected from sparks, flame, direct
rays of the sun or from excessive heat.
1.07 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. All coatings used for potable water service must be approved and certified for use by the National
Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 61 and conform to AWWA D-102 and AWWA C-210.
B. All coatings must meet the requirements for volatile organic compounds (VOC) of not more than
3.5 lbs/gallon after thinning.
C. Contain, handle, and dispose of all hazardous materials, including but not limited to lead
containing paint, resulting from surface preparation and painting, in accordance with all
applicable local, state and federal requirements.
1.08 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Apply paint only on thoroughly dry surfaces and during periods of favorable weather, unless
otherwise allowed by the paint manufacturer. Except as provided below, painting is not permitted
when the atmospheric temperature is below 50° F, or when freshly painted surfaces may be
damaged by rain, fog, dust, or condensation, and/or when it can be anticipated that these
conditions will prevail during the drying period.
B. Do not apply coatings unless the surface temperature is a minimum of 5° above the dew point;
temperature must be maintained during curing.
C. Dew Point Calculation Chart
Ambient Air Temperature - Fahrenheit
Relative
Humidity 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
90% 18 28 37 47 57 67 77 87 97 107 117
85% 17 26 36 45 55 65 76 84 95 104 113
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80% 16 25 34 44 54 63 73 82 93 102 110
75% 15 24 33 42 52 62 71 80 91 100 108
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70% 13 22 31 40 50 60 68 78 88 96 105
65% 12 20 29 38 47 57 66 76 85 93 103
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60% 11 29 27 36 45 55 64 73 83 92 101
55% 9 17 25 34 43 53 61 70 80 89 98
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50% 6 15 23 31 40 50 59 67 77 86 94