DFS1FD 09 91 13 PAINTING 072226DR - pdf.pdf

DARTMOUTH FIRE STATION NO. 1

NEW FUEL DEPOT

DARTMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 22 JULY 2026

RT ARCHITECTS, INC.

PAINTING

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SECTION 09 91 13

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. All the Contract Documents, including Drawings, Specifications, Division 01 - General Requirements and City of New Bedford Public Procurement Requirements, apply to the Work of this Section.

1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to, preparation, painting and finishing of existing and new steel bollards

1.03 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Carefully examine all the Contract Documents for requirements which effect the Work of this Section.

B. Other Specification Sections which directly relate to the Work of this Section include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Section 31 20 00 Earthwork

2. Section 31 22 70 Sedimentation and Erosion Control

3. Section 32 12 16 Paving and Surfacing

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All materials, including primers, other undercoat paint, and finish paint shall be produced by a single manufacturer.

Use thinners and other accessory materials acceptable to the approved paint manufacturer, and use only within the approved manufacturer’s recommended limits.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide submittals in accordance with requirements of 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Submit list of all materials proposed for use, indicating:

1. Manufacturer

2. Product name

3. Surface for which proposed

C. Submit two (2) manufacturer color wheels showing complete range of colors and finishes available. Color will be selected by the Architect from the approved manufacturers complete selection of standard colors.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials and products in unopened, factory labeled packages. Store and handle in strict compliance with the approved manufacturers' written instructions, and protect from freezing and damage.

B. Avoid the possibility of fire by removing flammable materials, solvents and spirits from the project site or by storing materials in UL approved fire-resistive cabinets. Keep Work area free from flammable waste and soiled rags.

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1.08 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Perform Work only when existing and forecasted conditions are within the limits established by the approved manufacturer of the materials and products used.

1. Apply water-base paints only when temperature of surfaces to be painted and surrounding air temperatures are between 50°F and 90°F, unless otherwise permitted by manufacturer's printed instructions.

2. Apply solvent-thinned paints only when temperature of surfaces to be painted and surrounding air temperatures are between 45°F and 95°F, unless otherwise permitted by paint manufacturer's printed instructions.

3. Do not apply paint in snow, rain, fog or mist, or when relative humidity exceeds 85%, or to damp or wet surfaces, unless otherwise permitted by paint manufacturer's printed instructions. Painting may be continued during inclement weather if areas and surfaces to be painted are enclosed and heated within temperature limits specified by paint manufacturer during application and drying periods.

B. The Installer shall examine substrates, supports, and conditions under which this Work is to be performed and notify Contractor, in writing, of conditions detrimental to the proper completion of the Work. Do not proceed with Work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected. Beginning Work means Installer accepts substrates and conditions.

C. Comply with the approved manufacturer's requirements and recommendations for area ventilation.

D. Perform Work only when permanent lighting system is operational and in use. If not in use provide temporary lighting that simulates as closely as possible permanent lighting system.

E. Cover or otherwise protect finished Work of other trades.

1.09 EXTRA MATERIAL

A. Provide one (1), one (1) gallon new, unopened containers of each color used

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Materials shall be as manufactured by Benjamin Moore, or Architect approved equal by Sherwin-Williams Paints or California Paints

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Products specified are as manufactured by Sherwin-Williams Paints unless otherwise indicated. Similar products of acceptable manufacturers listed in Paragraph 2.01 may be furnished in lieu of those listed, as approved by the Architect.

1. Provide primary products of the system from the products of a single manufacturer.

2. Products not specified by name and required for the job, such as shellac, thinners, putty, shall be "best grade" or "first Line" products of a reputable manufacturer and acceptable to the approved manufacturer of the paint coatings.

3. Provide slip resistant aggregate additive for epoxy paint, in accordance with the approved manufacturers' written instructions, at existing and new concrete floors

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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3.01 INSPECTION AND PREPARATION

A. The Installer shall be solely responsible for the finishing Work and shall prepare substrates as needed to obtain the highest quality finished surfaces.

B. Strictly comply with the approved manufacturers' written instructions, except where more restrictive requirements are specified in this Section.

C. Clean surfaces in accordance with the approved manufacturer’s requirements, as required to remove dirt, oil, grease, mildew, asphalt, concrete splatters, and all other foreign substances. Do not finish over dirt, rust, grease, moisture and other conditions detrimental to formation of a durable finish film.

D. Prepare shop primed, ferrous metal surfaces by solvent wiping, sanding and touching-up shop prime coats.

Prepare bare metal surfaces by power tool cleaning in accordance with SSPC SP 3 requirements. Remove rust, welding flux and splatter, burrs, and all other surface defects and foreign substances. Clean surfaces by washing with water followed by phosphate rinsing. Apply prime coats immediately after completion of cleaning.

3.02 APPLICATION

A. Strictly comply with the approved manufacturers' written instructions, except where more restrictive requirements are specified in this Section.

B. Mix and prepare materials in strict compliance with the approved manufacturers' written instructions. Do not thin materials without Architect's approval. Keep foreign substances out of finishing materials.

C. Provide primers as recommended by the approved finish paint manufacturer for substrates encountered. Tint all primers and undercoats to the approximate shade of the finish coat, making each coat slightly darker and closer to the finished shade. Prime surfaces immediately after surface preparation to prevent contamination of substrate.

D. Apply finish materials at the lowest coverage rate and the highest dry film thickness recommended by the approved manufacturer. Provide additional coats as needed to eliminate all show through and bleed through areas. Apply paint and finish systems as scheduled using brushes or rollers.

E. Allow the required waiting period between successive coats in accordance with the approved manufacturer's written instructions.

3.03 FINISH PAINTING SCHEDULE

A. The following finish systems refer to products of Benjamin Moore, unless indicated otherwise. Provide these systems or comparable systems from any specified manufacturer, as approved by the Architect.

1. EXTERIOR FERROUS METAL

a. Primer HP1320; Two (2) coats required

b. Finish HP3320; Two (2) coats required

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