Chapter 4: Construction Details, Section 91: Paint


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Published: July 2019


Section 91 Paint

4-9101 General

Section 91, “Paint,” of the Standard Specifications, covers material requirements for paint. Painting requirements and types of paint to be used in specific applications are included in Standard Specifications sections that require surfaces to be painted.

4-9102 Before Work Begins

Verify that Form CEM-3101, “Notice of Materials to Be Used,” includes paint. Refer to Section 6-202, “Responsibilities for Acceptance of Manufactured or Fabricated Materials and Products” of this manual for additional information.

4-9103 During the Course of Work

  • Make sure Materials Engineering and Testing Services has inspected the paint.
  • Check that the paint is packaged and labeled as required in the specifications.
  • Inspect the paint in accordance with Section 6-2, “Acceptance of Manufactured or Fabricated Materials and Products,” in this manual.
  • Take samples of the paint in accordance with the tables in Sections 6-1, “Sample Types and Frequencies,” and 6-2, “Acceptance of Manufactured or Fabricated Materials and Products,” of this manual.

4-9104 Payment

Payment clauses are included in the various Standard Specification sections or special provisions that discuss the application of paint.

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