1. Standards, Training, and Certification in the Wastewater Industry Presented by: Bob Murphy, Sherwin Williams

2. Introduction
The purpose of this webinar is to describe how to properly specify a coating system for a specific substrate, structure, and environment by specifying specific industry standards, training and certifications to ensure a quality project.

3. What is a Specification?
A detailed coating specification is a complex and sometimes confusing document to navigate. Yet, it is the rulebook for QC and QA personnel responsible for inspecting work.

4. Specification
Each coating specification for an industrial structure should start with:
SSPC Technical Insight Report: Preparing and Using Protective Coating Specifications
SSPC PA 7

5. SSPC Technical Insight Report: Preparing and Using Protective Coating Specifications
The purpose of this report is to describe some best practices for preparing and administering a quality specification for application of high performance protective coatings and linings for the wastewater industry.

6. Concrete Condition Assessment
The concrete structures found in wastewater facilities are exposed to conditions that can lead to rapid deterioration of the concrete surface. It is of utmost importance to evaluate the conditions of the existing structure using a combination of visual inspection and non-destructive testing

7. Visual Condition Assessment
ACI-228.2R, Report on Nondestructive Test Methods for Evaluation of Concrete in Structures
ACI-364.1R, Guide for Evaluation of Concrete Structures Before Rehabilitation

8. Concrete Coating Assessment Guide
This technical guide is a field tool for use by concrete coating professionals when assessing the condition of coating systems over concrete surfaces being evaluated for maintenance and repair coating.
It is organized according to the steps typically followed in concrete coating condition assessment and contains a special section of color illustrations to support identification of various concrete conditions that may be encountered in the field.

9. Concrete Condition Assessment Guide

10. SSPC-PA 1
SSPC-PA 7, Applying Thin Film Coatings to Concrete

11. Surface Preparation Dual Purpose: Cleaning the surface
Roughening the surface

12. Surface Cleanliness Standards
SSPC and NACE issue consensus standards
Currently SSPC has issued 13 cleanliness standards
NACE is jointly referenced in 7 of the 13
SSPC-SP 13/NACE No. 6, Surface Preparation of Concrete
International Standardization Organization (ISO) also publishes surface preparation cleaning standards
ICRI 310.2, Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, Polymer Overlays, and Concrete Repair

13. SSPC-SP 13/NACE No. 6
This standard gives requirements for surface preparation of concrete by methods of:
Mechanical
Chemical
Thermal

14. SSPC-SP 13/NACE No. 6
This standard provides information and guidance on:
Inspection procedures prior to surface preparation
Surface preparation
Inspection and classification of prepared concrete surfaces
Acceptance criteria
Safety and environmental requirements

15. Inspection Procedures Prior to Surface Preparation
Visual inspection
Concrete cure
Concrete defects
Physical damage
Chemical damage
Contamination
Moisture

16. Surface Preparation Surface cleaning
Vacuum cleaning, air blast cleaning, water cleaning, detergent cleaning, steam cleaning
Mechanical surface preparation methods
Dry abrasive blasting, wet abrasive blasting, vacuum assisted abrasive blasting, centrifugal shot blasting

17. Surface Preparation Mechanical surface preparation methods (cont’d)
High pressure water cleaning or waterjetting
Impact tools such as: scarifier, scabbler, and a roto-peener
Power tools such circular grinder
Chemical
Flame

18. Inspection and Classification of Prepared Concrete Surfaces
Surface Tensile Strength
Coating adhesion
ASTM D7234
Surface profile
ICRI 310.2
Surface cleanliness pH
ASTM D4262
Moisture content
ASTM D4263, ASTM F1869, ASTM F2170
Holiday detection
ASTM D4787, ASTM D5162

19. Acceptance Criteria

20. Paint Standard
SSPC Paint 44: Liquid-Applied Organic Polymeric Coatings and Linings for Concrete Structures in Municipal Wastewater Facilities, Performance-Based
ASTM G210, Standard Practice for Operating the Severe Wastewater Analysis Testing Apparatus

21. SSPC Paint Application Standards
SSPC-PA 9, Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness on Cementitious Substrates Using Ultrasonic Gages

22. SSPC-PA 9

23. SSPC-PA 9

24. SSPC-PA 9

25. Additional Industry Standards
ACI: American Concrete Institute
ICRI: International Concrete Repair Institute
ASTM International
AWWA: American Water Works Association
ISO: International Standards Organization

26. QP Certifications

27. What is QP Certification?
A proven way for facility owners and specifiers to evaluate contractor capabilities to perform quality blasting and application work for coating projects
Certified contractors will have the experience, knowledge and equipment to produce high quality work

28. Why Certified Contractors?
Certified contractors are experienced with a demonstrated history and competence on protective coatings projects.
Assurance that projects will be completed within your specifications.
Lower risks of safety, health, and costly environmental compliance violations.

29. Types of SSPC QP Certification
QP 1 – Field Application of Coatings
QP 2 – Field Removal of Hazardous Coatings
QP 3 – Shop/Fixed Coating Operations
QP 5 – Coatings Inspection Company
QP 6 – Contractor Metalizing Certification
QP 8 – Coating/Surfacing to Concrete
QP 9 – Architectural Paints and Coatings

30. Training/Certification Programs
Floor Coating Basics
Concrete Coating Basics
Concrete Coating Inspector Program
CCI Supplement Determining the Level of Moisture in Concrete
Basics of Concrete Surface Preparation
Plural Component Application for Polyureas and High Solid Coatings

31. Floor Coatings Basics
This course is designed to meet the practical training requirements of SSPC-QP 8 Section 4.4, which require that each job crew chief and each QC manager complete a minimum two-day overview of concrete components, coating and surfacing types, and surface preparation and substrate repair techniques based on SSPC consensus standards TU-10, “Procedures for Applying Thick Film Coatings and Surfacings Over Concrete Floors.”

32. Concrete Coating Basics
This course is designed to provide basic training to contractors and act as a prerequisite for individuals seeking Concrete Coating Inspector Certification. This course also meets the practical training requirements of SSPC-QP 8, Section 4.4, which requires that each job crew chief and each QC Manager complete a minimum two-day overview of concrete components, coating and surfacing types, surface preparation and substrate repair techniques based on SSPC consensus standard TU-10, Procedures for Applying Thick Film Coatings and Surfacings Over Concrete Floors.

33. Concrete Coating Inspector Program (CCI)
The objective of this course is to thoroughly train individuals in the proper methods of inspecting surface preparation and installation of industrial protective coatings on concrete industrial structures and facilities.

34. CCI Supplement Determining the Level of Moisture in Concrete
This certification course covers those skills required to conduct moisture testing of concrete substrates prior to coating application. It defines and explains the steps for measuring moisture in accordance with relevant ASTM Standard Test Methods.

35. Basics of Concrete Surface Preparation
This course defines surface preparation for concrete through a brief review of the steps involved. It then provides an overview of the methods and the standards referenced when preparing concrete for installation of the coating/surfacing.

36. Plural Component Application for Polyureas and High Solid Coatings
This course is designed to train applicators in the application of protective coatings by airless spray using plural component spray equipment.  The program focus is on the application of two component high solids, polyurethanes and polyurea coatings in a marine/industrial environment on steel or concrete.

37. Summary
By being aware of industry standards, training and certifications you can properly specify a coating system for a specific environment and structure to ensure a quality project