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can commence only after approval of the method of application of paint. The painting can proceed after Owner/Engineer inspection during the following stages: Cleaning of tower members Completion of primer application Completion of first coat application Completion of second coat application The paint system and applications shall be as described below. The Owner/Engineer shall have access at all times for inspection of the work and materials during preparation and progress of the work. Should any work or material be found to be defective or not in compliance with the Owner/Engineer's requirements, the Contractor shall correct or replace at his own cost. hlspection of a coating by the Owner/Engineer will neither relieve the paint Inanufacturer from his responsibility for the good quality of his products, nor the Contractor from his responsibility for acquiring the specified quality of Inaterials or the correct performance of the work. All material shall be protected against corrosion and damage through the influence of the prevailing tropical conditions, including the incidence of dust, sandstorms and seawater spray. The Contractor shall bear the responsibility for all losses and damages which may occur as a result of inadequate measures against such influences, and shall repair the damaged parts at his cost. The Contractor shall bear the full responsibility for galvanising and paint applied by him or by others. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect personnel and property from hazards due to falls, injuries, toxic fumes, fires, explosions or other dangers. In this respect he shall, in particular, follow the directions of the paint manufacturer. All paint and thinners shall be stored in an area which is well ventilated and protected from sparks, flame, direct rays of the sun and from excessive heat. The Contractor shall consider air conditioned storage facilities due to the limited storability of the paints required. Temporary constructions, ladders, scaffolding, runways, etc. required for safe execution of the painting work, shall be rigidly built so as to safely support four times the weight of all materials, apparatus, equipment and men thereon. The dry film thickness on steel shall be measured by means of an electromagnetic dry film thickness gauge such as the "Minitector" or a magnetic one such as the "Microtest". During application of paint, the wet film thickness shall be checked continuously by means of an approved wet film thickness gauge. Also, the dew point is to be monitored continuously by means of approved instruments and methods. An approved type of multi-cross cutter for adhesion tests is also required. For the afore-mentioned tests, which shall be performed in the presence of the Owner/Engineer, all necessary instruments shall be provided by the Contractor. The same manufacturer shall supply all materials of successive coats and the Owner/Engineer's approval shall be obtained before purchase orders are placed. Materials used shall be from a manufacturer who has good experience with his products in such special areas. To ensure the suitability of paints and the proposed paint system, the Contractor shall carry out
Construction of 132kV Overhead line between Awqad GSS & SFZ GSS and Associated Works (Package-1) Volume 2 Overhead Line Specification
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