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CBI Proposal 2334 -Coating Inspection Services <br /> Three Tank Rehabilitation Project <br /> SERVICES City of Pleasanton <br /> Page 6 <br /> when production includes abrasive blast cleaning or substrate blow-down <br /> procedures. This will be accomplished in accordance ASTM D4285. <br /> c. Ambient Conditions — The CSI inspector will monitor ambient conditions in <br /> accordance with ASTM E337 to assure that final blast cleaning and coating <br /> application operations are not completed outside the specified requirements. <br /> d. Surface Preparation — The CSI inspector will examine the abrasive and <br /> equipment used for surface preparation for adequacy to do the work, as <br /> specified. Equipment pressures will be monitored. The inspector will verify <br /> proper storage and size of abrasives, and that the proper degree of cleaning <br /> and surface profile or scarification is achieved. <br /> e. Coating Preparation and Mixing —The CSI inspector will observe the mixing <br /> of coatings to assure that all components are added and proportioned <br /> correctly and that any induction times are maintained. The inspector will <br /> verify that any materials used are approved and that they are not used when <br /> the pot or shelf lives have been exceeded. <br /> f. Coating Application — The CSI inspector will examine the application <br /> equipment for cleanliness and adequacy to do the work. The inspector will <br /> observe application techniques to assure proper coverage without <br /> detrimental runs, pinholes, or other visually evident deficiencies. The <br /> inspector will make spot checks of the wet film thickness in accordance with <br /> ASTM D4414 so that adjustments to the amount of material being applied <br /> can be made at the time of application to minimize the amount of rework after <br /> the coating has dried. <br /> g. Dry Film Thickness—The CSI inspector will measure the dry film thickness of <br /> each coat to assure that it complies with the specification requirements and <br /> manufacturers' instructions. Film thickness will be monitored using a Type II <br /> film gage in accordance with ASTM D1186, SSPC-PA2, or as required (i.e. <br /> every 100SgFt). <br /> h. Holiday Detection — CSI will witness holiday detection and confirm <br /> performance of 100 percent holiday detection in accordance with NACE <br /> International's "Recommended Practice for Discontinuity(Holiday)Testing of <br /> Protective Coatings," (RP 0188-99), AWWA D102, and the specified <br /> requirements. <br /> i. Cure Evaluation — The CSI inspector will evaluate the final cure of the <br /> applied lining in accordance with the Manufacturer's recommended <br /> procedures, and or ASTM D5402, as required. <br /> j. Final Inspection — The CSI inspector will perform a final inspection to <br /> evaluate the Contractor's final product. This will verify that the final visual <br /> April 27, 2019 <br />