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PAINTIPAINTING INSPECTION COURSE RELATING TO

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Waugh Technical & Education Services, 1999
WAUGH TECHNICAL_ & EDUCATION SERN'ICES
COURSE CONTENTS FOR PAINTIPAINTING INSPECTOR COURSE GRADE I
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Zones of an Offshore Structure Illustrations of Various Platform
Types Definitions and Abbreviations Offshore Working
Safety Offshore

Survival and Offshore Induction Training Medicals

Emergency Procedures/Safety Escape Routes Permit to Work Systems
Vessel Entry and Enclosed Space Working Scaffolding
Fire Protection

Flame Spread Classification Fire Ratings

Classes and Fire Divisions Fireproofing Materials
Cementitieus Fireproof Coatings Intumescent Fireproof
Coatings Fireproof Systems
BS 5378 (1980) Safety Signs and Colours BS 1710 (1975) Identification of
Pipelines British Gas Offshore Specifications (Introduction Documents)
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Preparation/Paint/Coating Materials and Correct Practice% Coating Application

(General)
Spray Application Brush Application Inspection and Testing
Responsibilities Selection of Coatings
Anti-Foullin, Coatings Quality Assurance BG-OS-PS-I?-()6/B Properties and
Performance of Paints and Coat* III ITI'
Cathodic Protection Offshore Prcparation of Steel Test
Pajiels
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10-11 12-13 14
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British Gas Painting Specifications
Systems for Submerged Zone 63
Splash Zone 64
Atmospheric Zone 65-67
Topsides 68-69
 Aluminium Helideck 70-71
Deck-Heavy Duty 72
Deck-Light Duty -
Stainless Steel 73
Copper Nickel, Aluminium etc. , 74
Instruments/Electrical Equipment 75
Galvanised Steel 76-77
Conductors and Rising Main Caissons 78
Internal Coatings
Diesel, Potable Water and Seawater 79
Production Caissons 80
Crude, Storage, Tank -
Ballast, Chemical, Slops, Raw Water. -
Finish Colour Schedules BS 381 C and BS 4800 81
Suggested Colours for
Structural Steel 82
Non Structural Stcel -
Equipment 83
Identification Marking Paints 84
List of References/Associated Documents 85 - 86
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 THE VARIOUS ZONES ON AN OFFSHORE STRUCTURE

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 Mat supported jack-up
drilling rig
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accommodatio,n, production and equipment modules
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oil storage, w ti, water ball as i

S e a t a n k g r a v i t y
s t r u c t u r e
logging unit
drav.^works
shale shaker desanding and degassing unit
anchors
derrick
gear units

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elevating

/ racks
cranes
legs tilting ~hinges
legs

helicopter deck
living quarters
spud __ tanks

5Innt leg jack-up Neptune Gascogne

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 DEFINITIONS AND ABBR EVIATIONS
PLATFORM
A structure from which offshore working operations can be carried out. Each platforrn
is identified ~ theperators namgand a designated codele.tt ~er. -----------
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JACKET
The support structure of a platform.
MODULES
Large boxes which contain everything necessary to operate the platform. Eg.
Accommodation module, production module, compressor module, these are situated
on the topside decks and can be of up to three levels.
AREAS OF A PLATFORM
As in illustration on previous page. SUBMERGED ZONE

Area between minus 2.5 m of the seabed.

lowest astronomical tide (L.A.T.) and the
SPLASH ZONE
Area between -2.5 m and +12 m of the L.A.T. ATMOSPHERIC ZONE

Area above the splash zone and up to the deck level.

TOPSIDES
Area at deck level and above.
Platforms are normally constructed onshore, towed out and set in position. Pipelines
connecting a platform either to the shore or to another platform are laid by a Derrick
lay barge which is employed to set and pile the jacket, set the topsides and risers and
lay the pipelines.
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Other glossary of terms.

B.O.P. BLOW OUT PREVENTER

Special valve fitted during well drilling to prevent the escape of oil and gas during
drilling.
CAISSON
Open ended pipe which goes down into the sea, with a pump and filter, for
disposal of certain products. - Ilk

CASING OR TUBING
~ Pipes which are drilled through, them cemented in place to form a fixed pipe
through which the oil/gas will flow.
ACELLAR DECK
Deck at intermediate level or the first deck on the platform.

-C'ONDUCTOR
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The part of the structure that joins the
oil/gas we to the topsides pipework
~HELIDECK
Area designated for take off and landing of helicopters.
RISER

The part of the structure that joins the ;subsea pipeline to the topsides pipework.
SPIDER DECK
Braces between conductors, normally to be found within the splash zone.
XMAS TREE
Val.ve assembly connected to the conductor enabling the well to vice wireline
operators and enabling the well lo , be-closed ~M.~
OFFSHORE WORKING
Much of inspection work onshore applies to the offshore situation, excepting that the
environmental and working dangers created mean that safety procedures and working
practices are much more formal and must be strictly adhered to. Of the dangers and
problems created by the environment are:
Tidal changes

Salt laden atmosphere and salt spray High

winds and wave impact
Erosion of paint systems and steel itself from wave action High
R.H.
 Problem with working areas (accessibility to various zones) Rapid
weather change
High ultraviolet light energy
From these problems comes the requirements that work programmes are carefully
scheduled. Splash zones must be coated when the sea is relatively calm and at low
tide, helidecks prepared and coated when no air traffic is in evidence, limited
overcoating times must be considered due to prevailing weather conditions and
moisture and salt laden atmospheres.
Other problems prevalent offshore are working so as not to interfere with production,
the need to blast and paint in an encapsulated area when required, and the storage of
waste and spent products as these are not to be disposed of at sea.
SAFETY OFFSHORE
The S 1 1019 Titled The Offshore Installations (Operational Safety, Health and
Welfare Regulations 1976 is a statutory instruments document which provides the
rules for Safety Health and Welfare when working offshore. A copy of S1 1019 must
be available on the platform.
The duty for the responsibility for Health, Safety and Welfare .Offshore fall to the
Offshore Installation Manager (OIM). He designates responsible persons to carry out
specific tasks, for example the issue of work permits.
S 1 1019 states a responsible person means that person takes responsibility - "In
relation to any structure, eguiyment. operation or substance. The relevant competent
person being _appointed under reg«lation 30(1) to be responsible for the particular
activity or thing".
Regulation 30(1) states - "There shall be provided on every offshore installation a
sufficient number of competent persons appointed by the installation manager to
be responsible for the control and safety of
a. The structure of the installation.

b. The electrical equipment of the installation.

c. The mechanical equipment of the installation. .

d. Lifting appliances and lifting gear.

e. Drilling operations.

f. Production operations.
g. The handling and storage of acids, caustic alkalis, explosives, radioactive
and other dangerous substances.
Any other unusual or dangerous operation.
A list of all such persons must be placed where it can be read by others:
All personnel working offshore have a duty with regard to safety to themselves
and others.
Such stringent safety rules prevail offshore as extra dangers are in evidence.

Examples - Danger of falling into the sea, explosion, fire risk and the time involved in
getting people to hospital from the offshore situation.
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COMMON RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE

a. No smoldng other than in designated areas.
Cotton overalls, rigger boots and safety helmets must be wom
outside the accommodation module. i,
c. Battery operated radios and inspection equipment are not

permitted unless intrinsically safe. .

 d. The requirements to obtain a work permit.
Employers must ensure that personnel working offshore are fully conversant with
safety, working practices and working conditions.
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SURVIVAL AND OFFSHORE INDU CTION TRAINING
Individuals must receive safety related braining prior to working offshore. Emergency
training must be given in four parts:
1. At formal initial and refresher courses as approved by the Offshore Petroleum
Industry Training Organisation (OPITO) - with the exception of visitors.
2. Before boarding helicopters.
3. Either just prior to or going out to, or just having arrived on, an installation for
the first time.

Through regular drills and exercises on each installation.

The UKOOA (UK Offshore Operator's Association) document - Guidelines for
Offshore Emergency Training identifies four categories of offshore personnel:
Category A: Permanently or regularly assigned personnel without specialist firefighting
duties.
Category B: Permanently assigned personnel with specialist firefighting duties.
Category C: Those who work offshore occasionally.
Category D: Visitors.
Pernnanen~y assigned means personnel whose usual place of employment is offshore.
Regularly assigned means personnel whose usual place of employment is onshore but
who, in the course of their duties, may. have to work offshore regularly and spend in
excess of fifteen days or nights offshore during a twelve month period.
Those who work offshore occasionally means personnel whose place of employment is
onshore but, in the course of their duties, may have to work offshore but spend no more
that fifteen days or nights offshore during a twelve month period.
Category D - Visitors need only attend a C.A.A. Approved Helicopter Safety briefing
and a suitable installation induction programme.
Visitor means personnel who may . visit offshore but who would not expect to spend a
night offshore, who would do no more than four day trips in a twelve month period and
who would be accompanied, when outside the accommodation, by a person in the
Permanently Assigned or Regularly Assigned categories.
The minimum training required depends on the category applicable to the person. The
offshore operator may also specify additional . training requirements.
All categories of personnel must attend a CAA approved helicopter safety briefing and
a suitable installation induction programme. This is required in addition to approved
offshore survival training.
There are a number of schools which supply offshore survival training. The courses
attended must be approved by the Petroleum Training Validation service operated by
the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation.
MEDICALS

Being passed medically fit to work offshore is most important, a person must be fully
fit to work in what can often be a 'harsh environment, in addition when people fall ill
it can take some time for their removal to hospital. It is a requirement of the UKOOA
document - Guidelines for Medical Aspects of Fitness for Offshore Work that people
are passed as medically fit prior to attending emergency training courses.
Personnel must be passed as medically fit prior to working offshore and - Every three
years if less than 40 years of age. Every two years if
between 40 and SO years of age. Every year if over 50
years of age.
The final decision on medical fitness for offshore employment or as a visitor lies with
the operator who must heed the medical advice received.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
~ In an emergency an in_tennittant siren and flashing light means Prepare to Abd
the PI a tfo
an on rm.

'A continuous siren and red light means Abandon the Platform
 SAFETY - ESCAPE ROUTES

Coating system for marking escape routes on decks of all platforms.

Routes shall be defined at their edges with a painted band of reflective coating
materials which will mark width and direction of the route in the form of arrows. The
routes will be shown on the appropriate drawings in the project documentation.
The coating system should be applied over the non-slip deck coatings specified.
, The Primaty Routes shall be given a 100 mm wide band and a Secondary Route a 50
mm wide band.
(Reflective coating, or strips for escape mute marking).
PERMIT TO WORK SYSTEMS
Work permits come in the form of a document which specifies the type of work to be
carried out together with safety requirements which must be complied with during the
time that work is undertaken. Working supervisors are responsible for obtaining work
permits and these must be obtained prior to the commencement of any preparation or
painting.
Work permit issued by a responsible person.

Work permit issued to person supervising the working team.

Following completion of the work the responsible person must check that the area is
safe then deliver to the O.LM. the completed work permit, any written instructions and
a certificate confirniing that the work has been properly completed.
TYPES OF PERMITS
Hot Type Permits Are required when a local sotm_ce of ignition is involved which is
capable of igniting flammable gases, liquid etc. This means that a hot work permit is
required for the use of all power driven tools and equipment including blasting and
spraying equipment.
Cold Tvne Permits May be required when vbrking at heights or for operations such as
rubbing down or housekeeping.
AIMS OF PERMIT TO WORK SYSTEMS
a. Prevent injury to personnel and damage to plant and equipment.
To authorise properly non routine work
c. Establish a company wide procedure for non routine work
 d. To clarify risks and precautions to personnel before work is carried
out.
e. To ensure all systems and equipment are safe allowing work to proceed.
f. To provide documentary evidence that required precautions have been
fully fulfilled.
VESSEL ENTRY AND ENCLOSED SPACE WORKING

When working in the above entry permits may be required these are in addition to the
hot or cold permits demanded.
In addition to an entry permit a competent person will be required to catry out gas
testing to check that in excess of [/o oxygen exi _sts_-'_._~ A stand by person must be
present at the point of entry in case of emergencies. A K9 sniffer is used to determine
m~'umum explosion levels.
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Reference must also be made to the M.E.L. and O.E.L. contained in the C.O.S.H.H.
Regulations.
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SCAFFOLDING
Regulations concerning scaffolding are to be found in the Construction (Working
Places) Regulations 1966 . The correct erection and safe use of scaffolding in an
offshore situation represents one of the greatest measures of safety that can be achieved.
Seaffolders must be green card holders (issued by C.LT.B.).
Each erected scaffold must be checked by a scaffolding supervisor who signs off a
Green tag when he considers the scaffolding safely erected. This tag is held in a plastic
wallet attached to the scaffold. If the supervisor does not consider the scaffold safe a
Red tag is displayed.
The S 1 1019 requires working platforms to be at least 65 cm wide, with a toe board 15
cm high where practicable. When the working height is over 2 m or when personnel can
fall into the sea three guard rails must be present. Safety nets are required when guard
rails are not practicable and a safety belt and line is required, when a safety net is not
practicable. Life Jackets are required for over the side working when there is a danger
of falling into the sea or when a responsible person considers they should be worn.
Scaffolding must be checked before use, at least every seven days and each time
adverse weather has occurred. Particular attention is paid to fixings and the condition
and placement of scaffolding~boards,1, When working in the splash zone boards are
removed as work finishes each day and replaced for work the following day.
Normally the erection of scaffolding would not normally be permitted at night.
Over the side safety measures in brief.
Guard Rails Safety Nets Safety
Belt and Line Life Jackets
Standby Boat
Radio Link to Standby Boat

Radio Link Operators Job (Specific Task) Proper

Supervision of Safety and Work
FIRE PROTECTION
Primary areas requiring to be fireproofed offshore are those which provide a major
risk to personnel and plant safety in the event of fire. These are - primary structures,
underside of cellar deck, accommodation modules, etc.

j The usual type of fire offshore would by hydrocarbon which is capable of *ducing
thermal shock - that is, reach a temperature of 1250°C in a short time.
FLAME SPREAD SPECIFICATION
All materials used in building carry a flame spread classification. This is laid down by
the building regulations. BS 476 Part 7 lays down the method of assessing materials
so that they can be given a "Class" of flame spread. The method is dependent on the
distance a flame will travel across a sample of material of a given size. The classes of
flame spread are as follows:

Class 0 . Non-combustible surfaces.

Class 1 Surfaces of very low flame spread.
Class 2 Surfaces of low flame spread.
Class 3 Surfaces of medium flame spread.
~ Class Surfaces of rapid flame spread.
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Both ferrous and non ferrous metals are given a Class 0 flame spread but need to be
fireproofed on account that intense heat will lead to buckling, twisting and warping of
the metal together with the b_ reakdown of fastenings which will result in the collapse
of the structure.
Further details given below.
Fire RatinQs
The considerations for the selection of fire protective coating type and
thickness are based on four factors for the fire protection of structural
steel:
a. Type of fire - usually hydrocarbon when offshore.

b. Critical temperature to which the steel must be protected -

400°C is the most common; at this temperature the steel
loses approximately half its structural strength:
c. Duration of protection - usually 1 - 2 hours.

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Hp/A of the structural member, i.e. ratio of the heated

perimeter of,the steel to its cross sectional area. This value
indicates the member's ability to absorb heat and conduct it
away from the heated zone.
Fire ratings for bulkheads, underdecks and similar, are expressed in code form. There are
three types of code used; the following text is an extract from the Department of Energy
publication - Offshore Installations: Guidance on design, construction and certification.
 Classes f Fire Divisions
4-60 lass divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads and decks whicil comply
with the following:
a. They shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material.

b. They shall be suitably stiffened.

c. They shall be so constructed as to be capable of preventing

the passage of smoke and flame after 60 minutes exposure
to a standard fire test.
d. ~ They shall be so insulated that, if either face is exposed to the
standard fire test for 60 minutes, the average temperature on
the unexposed face will not increase at any time during the test
by more than 139°C above the._initial.t_emperatu_re nor shall
the temperature at any point on the face, including any joint,
rise more than 180°C above the initial temperature within 60
minutes. ..~.-_

B 51 'Class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads, ceilings and ~'
linings which comply with the following:

a. They shall be constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of flame

to the end of the first 30 minutes of a standard fire test.
b. They shall be of such material that if either face is exposed to the -L Vo " first
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30 minute period of a standard fire test, the average temperature on the unexposed face
will not increase at any time during the first 15 minutes of the test by more than 139°C
above the initial temperature on the face nor shall the temperature at any point,
including any joint, rise more than 225°C above the initial temperature.
c. All materials entering into the construction and erection of B-15 class divisions
shall be non-combustible.
H-120 class divisions are those divisions formed by decks and bulkheads which comply
with the following:
a. They shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material.

b. They shall be suitably stiffened.

c: . They shall be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the

passage of smoke and flame after 120 minutes exposure to a
hydrocarbon fire test.
 d. They shall be so insulated that, if the designated exposure face(s) is
(are) exposed to the hydrocarbon fire test for two hours, the average
temperature on the unexposed face will not increase at any time during
the test by more than 139° above the initial nor shall the temperature at
any point on the face, including any joint, rise more than 180°C above the
initial temperature within two hours.
e. All materials entering into the construction and erection of H-120 class
divisions shall be non-combustible.
f. Structures intended to be load bearing should either be tested under
representative conditions of loading and restraint or have the
temperature of the load bearing medium monitored during the test to
demonstrate that the maximum temperature attained would not have
resulted in loss of strength or stiffness or excessive expansion such as
to impair the load bearing capacity.
The common fire ratings are 'A' and 'H' ratings. 'A' ratings relate to cellulosic fires,
such as those typified by a fire within an accommodation module. 'H' ratings refer to
hydrocarbon fires.
For example, a rating of A-60 would mean that in the event of a cellulosic fire the
fireproofing would have to insulate for at least 60 minutes (1 hour). A rating of H-120
would mean that in the event of a hydrocarbon fire the fireproofing would have to
insulate for at least 120 minutes (2 hours).

FIREPROOFING MATERIALS
Fireproofing to achieve a reduced or non existent flame spread can be by coatings or
material applied. Any term used to describe a fireproof co~ting means that it is
applied in order to slow down the tendency of heat and flames to pass across a
surface. There are two basic coatings used in fire protection
~. cementitious and intumescent, applications vary for the two systems and special
safety measures must be observed during application as some types are highly toxic.
In general fireproof coatings do not have anti-corrosive properties and are therefore
usually applied over anti-corrosion coatings, in order to bring about both non-rusting
and fire proofing qualities. Fireproofing also exists in the form of pre-formed panels,
mineral wool, foam etc.
CEMENTITIOUS FIREPROOFIN G COATINGS
Cement based system typically of portland cement and vermiculite, these can be
applied by spray, hawk and trowel or both depending on the system. Coating
thicknesses vary widely depending on the protection required eg. 10 mm for 1 hour
protection and 50 mm for 4 hours protection. Thicker coatings are usually applied to
mesh which is studded or pinned to the surface requiring protection. Cementitious
coatings are very alka.line, PH values can be as high as 12.5 and are very porous thus
usually requiring a Lseale~ cracking and spalling are likely defects. (This type is often
applied by grams per m2)
INTUMESCENT FIREPROOFING COATINGS
Most fireproofing offshore is by this method. Under heat typically around 200°C the
coating swells to many times its dry thickness and provides a barrier of carbonaceous
char. Thickness again depends on requirements. Some
systems require mesh to hold the char in position during a fire also to take account of
coating disbondment due to differential expansion between the steelwork and
coating. This type of coating is quite porous and requires sealing and epoxy type of
intumescent coatings are used extensively for offshore applications.
FIREPROOF SYSTEMS
The main considerations for choosing fireproof systems are as follows:
a. Heat barrier properties.

b. Flame barrier properties.

c. Duration required during exposure to fire for adequate fire

protection.
d. The thickness of coating required to provide adequate protection. e.
Durability and other properties similar to those considered for standard
coatings.
f. Smoke and toxic fumes given off during a fire.
A fireproof coating may use more than one method to stop fire spreading across its
surface. Fireproofing may provide:
a. A thermally insulating layer.

b. A barrier to exclude oxygen from the combustible surface.

c. The formation of a heat resistant and non-combustible layer.

d. The evolution of non-combustible gases or water to quench the flames. .

e. The ablation (removal) of a fire attacked outer surface to reveal a cooler
surface.
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SAFETY SIGNS AND COLOURS BS 5378 (1980)
SPECIFICATION FOR COL OUR AND DESIGN
This standard is in international use and provides information regarding safety with the
minimum use of words.
It defines safety by the use of particular colours and shapes and all safety signs must
conform to these standards. It is used primarily to prevent accidents, identify
health hazards, meet emergencies.
DEFINITIONS
SAFETY COLOUR A colour which has a special meaning or purpose.
SAFETY SYMBOL A graphic symbol used in a safety sign.
SAFETY SIGN A sign which states a safety message by combining a
safety colour with a safety symbol or both on a geometric
shape.

Colour Meaning or Example of Use Contrast Colour

Objective
Red 04-E-53 Stop, Prohibition Stop Signs, Emergency Signs, White
Prohibition Signs,
Fire Fighting Equipment
and its location.
 Yellow 08-E-51 Caution, Risk of Indication of Hazards, (Fire, Black
Danger. Explosion, Radiation Chemicals)
Warning for obstacles low
headroom etc.
Green 14-E-53
Emergency Signs, Escape Routes, Emergency Exits, White
Safe Conditions First Aid, Rescue Stations.
_ _ Mandatory Action Obligation to wear safety equipment, White
Information Location of telephone
SUPPLEMENTARY

SIGN A sign with text only.

SAFETY COLOURS

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SAFETY SIGNS

Prohibition Signs Red-04-E-53

White background with red circular band and cross bar, safety symbol in black, placed
centrally. Must not obliterate the cross bar. Sign should be at least 35% red.
Warning Signs Yellow-08-E-51
Yellow background with triangular band in black. Safety symbol or text in black, placed
centrally. A black and yellow identification sign can be used where there is a risk of
hazards. Sign should be a t least 50% yellow.

Mandatory Sins Blue-1&E-53

Blue circle, safety symbol or text white, place centrally. Sign should be at least 50%
blue.

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SAFETY SIGNS

EmerQency Sins Green-l4-E-53

Green square or rectangle. Safety symbol or text white, placed centrally. Sign should be
at least 50% green.
 Supplementary_ Signs
White square or rectangle, text in black. Alternatively the background can be the same
safety colour as the safety sign it is supplementing with the text in the appropriate
contrasting colour.
IDENTTFICATION OF PIPELINES BS 1710 (1975)

This standard uses colours taken from BS 4800 references to identify what any
particular pipe or conduit is carrying.
Differing colours identify a particular liquid, gas or electrical service. This ensures
that during maintenance work, or in the event of fire or other emergencies even in
complex pipework systems it can be quickly established what those pipes are carrying,
and be traced to source in the event of the pipes having to be shut off.
Basic Identification is by painting the whole of the pipe, or, by painting bands of
colour or attaching coloured adhesive tape at all junctions, both sides of valves, wall
penetrations or wherever identification is necessary. Sometimes other bands of colour
are painted onto the specified base colour in order to more closely identify what the
pipe is carrying, say in the case of different types of water. :

BASIC IDENTIFICATION

Pipe Contents Colour Name A ivroa BS 4800 Ref

Water Green 12-D-45
Steam 10-A-03
Mineral, Vegetable &
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Animal Oils Combustible Brown
'4Y0to __06_C-39-_
liquids
Gases, Liquid Gases (Except Yellow Ochre rek 08-C-35
Acids and Alkalis Violet 7TT 22-C-37
Air Light Blue 20-E-51 A

Other Fluids including

Black PIZIT T00-E-53 ;

Drainage
Electrical Services Orange 06-E-51
Fresh Water Auxili Blue ~ . 18-E-53
BRITISH GAS OFFSHORE PAINTING/COATING SPECIFICATIONS
The following three British Gas documents make up the technical specifications
which relate to the painting and coating of offshore structures. Changes to these
specifications are currently under consideration.
CP-C-155 - Coatings and Paints - Company Practices and Specifications.
BG/OS1PS/12-068 - Properties and Performance of Paints and Coating
The document CP-C-155 is the specification which defines the mi.nimum technical
requirements for the materials, surface preparation, application, testing and inspection
to be used on new works and maintenance painting and coating of structural steel,
decks, modules, production facilities, process equipment, piping, electrical equipment,
instrumentation, flares and conductors. It does not apnly to submarine pipelines,
submerged equipment, piping etc below - 2.5 m of L.A.T. But is applicable to primary
and secondary submerged structural steel. -
The document 12-06JB refers to paint, coating materials and testing, all must meet the
requirements laid out in 12-06/B.
Documents Where conflict arises between documents the order of precedence is as
follows,
1. Statutory requirements.

2. The requisition/contract/project specification. 3. CP-

C-155
4. Other references standards and codes.
Inspectors should refer to British Gas in the event of discrepancy or interpretation.
PAINT/COATING MATERIA.LS AND CORRECT PRACTICES

The contractor must verify that all paint and coating materials have been supplied by
one approved vendor. The vendor must supply up to date data and product safety sheets
prior to painting/coating.
Thinners of a quality and quantity recommended by the manufacturer may be used only,
and only under British Gas supervision.
Equipment For blast cleaning must meet the same requirements as for onshore work
Scaffolding Must be left in position for access and signed off as safe by green tag, every
seven days.
Equipment Protection and Masking Same as for onshore work and will include valve
spindles, glass, machinery cables, stainless steel pipework, gratings, control desks and
panels, exposed threads etc, plus any other items not being prepared and painted at that
time.
Cleaning up As for onshore work plus facilities for collection and disposal of waste as
this is not allowed to be dumped at sea.
Surface Preparation Ury Abrasive Blasting is preferred, other methods by the approval
of British Gas.
All blast cleaning carried out to BS 7079 (OS-59-00)
Minimum blast cleaning grade S.A. 2 1/2
Grade SA3 required during construction for internal surfaces of diesel,
potable water and sea water storage tanks, and for the internal coatings
on production caissons.
Amplitude range of 50 - 75 l.un unless otherwise specified. Blast
cleaning shall overlap existing coatings by SO mm in order to provide a
key.
WET BLAST CLEANING
When British Gas specify the use of wet blast cleaning the following agplies:
a.
1*-- Motive power must be pneumatic or hydraulic only.
b. Blast cleaning equipment must incorporate a water storage tank which can be
continuously agitated by mechanical means.
c. Pressure vessels must be accompanied by current test certificates.
d. The equipment must include an inline flow meter to measure the rate of delivery
of the water to the blast nozzle, a means of monitoring the total amount of water
transferred and a valve to allow rapid flushing of the tanks.
e. Water usage must not exceed 3 litres per minute but shall be at least 0.5 litre
per minute.
f. There must be a Company approved line communication facility between the
plant operator and wet blast operative.
g.

The area to be blast cleaned must be solvent washed by an approved technique before
blast cleaning commences.
All areas likely to be affected by the impingement of water and abrasive must be
securely masked and water and abrasive must be contained to stop contamination at
other areas.
The surface appearance must be equivalent to the required visual standards from BS
7079, as detailed in the relevant appendix.

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i. Two surfaces must be available so that one surface can be blast cleaned while the
other is painted. Each area must be completely screened from the platform and
each other.
J.
k. Immediately on completion of blast cleaning and in any case within 1 hour the
surface must be pressure washed with fresh potable water, paying particular
attention to crevices.
The surfaces must then be dried with a clean squeegee and then blown
dry with clean compressed air at a delivery not less than 100 p.s.i.,
again paying particular attention to crevices. (This may not be necessary
when using moisture tolerant-coatings).
Itnmediately on completion of the drying process the surface must be
inspected by a Company representative. If approved, an approved
primer must be applied.
n.
Water lances must be a minimum 1 m in length.
NB. Because this specification does not approve the use of inhibitors,
slight surface discoloration is allowable. The primers used must only
replace those specified in the relevant appendices where wet blast
cleaning has been approved by the Company.
SURFACE DEFECTS
Same as for onshore work
BLAST CLEANING RESTRICTIONS
Finish blast cleaning restrictions may not be carried out when surfaces are less than
3°C above the dew point or when the RH is above 85%.

'Blasting cleanin~may be permitted at night providing the fim as g is carried

out in daylight. In this situation British Gas may accept the surface being cleaned to
be less than 3°C above the dew point.
POWER TOOL CLEANING
Power tool cleaning is specified mainly for maintenance and repair work, this is to
standard ST3. Cleaning to ST3 may also be specified where the work location does
not allow blasting.
POWER IMPACT TOOLS
May be used on weld areas if access prevents power disc use, this must be followed
by brush cleaning to a cleanliness agreed with British Gas, (v_ ibratory or r otary
hammers, needle guns, chisels).

POWER TOOL CLEANING

 Must overlap existing coatings by at least 50 mm.
COATING-APPLICATION
AIRLESS SPRAY
To be used unless otherwise specified.
STRIPE COATING
Carried out to corners, edges, welds, nuts and bolts, brackets etc to ensure minimum
D.F.T. to these areas.
MIXING OF PAINTS
Same as for onshore work, coatings which have heavy or metallic pigments shall be
kept in suspension by a mechanical stirrer.
COATINGS MUST NOT BE APPLIED
When surfaces are less than 3°C above the D.P. When
RH. is above 90%
When air temperature is below S°C or when there is a likelihood of an adverse change
in weather within two hours or application which would result in deterioration of the
above conditions or result in wetness of any sort being deposited on the surface.
COATINGS MUST NOT BE APPLIED
To surfaces which exceed 30°C at the time of coating.

MOISTURE TOLERANT COATINGS

British Gas may relax the above conditions.

COATINGS MUST NOT

Come to within 50 mm of weld preparations.

BOSUNS CHAIR OR SPIDER CAGE

It is not permitted to apply spray paints from these.

DRYING/CURING
Periods between successive coats shall comply with the manufacturers instructions,
taking into account prevailing environmental conditions.
DUST FREE
All surfaces must be dust and contamination free before coating, this is catried out by
blasting with clean dry air or by using industrial vacuum cleaners.
SPRAY APPLICATION
POTS AND LINES
Prior to use these shall be cleaned using the paint manufacturers recommended cleaner.
THE SPRAY GUN
* Shall be held at between 450 mm and 600 mm from the surface and at
right angles to the surface.
* Parallel non arcing passes shall be made when applying the material.
* Each spray pass shall overlap the previous pass by 50%
* Large surfaces shall always receive one horizontal and one vertical pass.
* The gun and other pressure regulations shall be adjusted to give an
acceptable spray fan pattern.
* A complete range of tip sizes together with varying spray angles
shall be available.
* Application pressures must comply with the paint manufacturers
instructions.
Each coat should be applied uniformly, free from holidays and all runs and sags shall be
brushed out immediately.
BRUSH APPLICATION

Brush application can be carried out with the prior permission of British Gas to areas
which cannot be sprayed.
* In the brushing of solvent based coatings care must be taken so that no lifting or
degradation of former coats occurs.
Surfaces not accessible to brush painting shall be painted by other suitable
means ensuring a uniform film of adequate thickness.
* The finished surface must be free from runs, sags etc, and the coating must be
thoroughly brushed into crevices, corners etc.
 INSPECTION
CONTRACTOR INSPECTION AND TESTING RESPONS IBILITIES
The contractor is responsible for undertaking all inspection and testing required, and
to record these fully. 1
1

The contractor must maintain a daily log throughout the work programme and must
contain details of
Weather Conditions

Air Humidity, Air, Steel and Dewpoint Temperatures . Particulars of

Applications:
eg. Blast Cleaning Number of Coats Wet and Dry Film
Thicknesses Anomalies
Work Progress Versus Agreed Progress

The log should be signed off by the appropriate quality control or British Gas
personnel to indicate satisfactory completion of the work.
Personnel involved in the supervision of coating processes and the inspection of
coatings shall be qualified in accordance with the INSTITUTE OF CORROSION
standards (Not Operated).
British Gas has the right to inspect the contractors tools, materials, staging and
scaffolding, preparation/application and testing equipment, and the right to remove,
replace or rectify any items which do not meet the required standards. In addition they
have the right to inspect each preparation, painting and coating application. Where
this right is exercised subsequent work shall not proceed without permission.
British Gas have the right to condemn any surface preparation or coating which fails
to meet set standards.
Each coating must be inspected and subsequent coats must not be applied until
permission is given by the British Gas inspector.
SURFACE CLEANLINESS may be assessed against BS 7079 (OS-59-00).
Small steel reference panels should be prepared daily to the cleaning standard and
amplitude for the specification. These should be used as a visual comparator, for
cleanliness and as' a. means of calibrating . instruments for amplitude measurement.,
The surface amplitude is measured by direct assessment of replicas taken from the
surface (Testex tape with dial micrometer). .
RELATIVE HUMIDITY - DEWPOINT MEASUREMENT
A psychrometer shall be used to measure the relative humidity before and during blast
cleaning and painting.
FILM THICKNESS MEASUREMENT
Wet film thickness shall be determined in random tests as an indication of the D.F.T ,
except in the case of MIO systems where it is part of the control procedure.
D.F.T. of individual coats and the total coating system shall be checked against the
specification requirements.
`Destructive thickness testing may be required particularly where maintenance
I,painting is carried out over existing systems.
HOLIDAY DETECTION
Carried out as required by British Gas to an approved procedure. The voltage applied
will be that specified by the manufacturer. 100% holiday detection must be carried out
on the high build coatings applied to the submerged zone, splash zone, atmospheric
zone and conductors, and any defects found must be marked, repaired and retested.
Typical voltages - 5 volts per micron, 5 KV per mm.
ADHESION
Adhesion testing where required shall be undertaken by an approved method.
REPAIR OF REJECTED WORK
Damage to paintwork incurred at any stage of transit or installation, including site
welding operations, shall be prepared to the original quality and recoating carried out
in line with the appropriate specification.
Preparation shall extend SO mm on to the sound paintwork with 25 mm of sound
paintwork being lightly abraded to feather the region. Repainting shall then cover the
area, extending 50 mm on to the adjoining prepared paint surface.
Prior to the application of each coat, all damaged or rejected previous coats shall be
repaired.
British Gas may direct that blast cleaning is not carried out and that the surface is
prepared by hand or power tool cleaning, chipping or wet blasting.
INADEQUATE COATING THICKNESS
Areas shall be thoroughly cleaned and _abraded if necessary. Additional coats then
applied until they meet the required specification. These coats must blend in with the
final coating on adjoining areas.
CONTAMINATED SURFACES
Surfaces to be overcoated should be cleaned with an approved solvent where
contaminated, followed by washing of the whole surface with a liquid detergent in
fresh water (Tepol, Jizer, Citroclene) and then rinsed with fresh water.
COATING DAMAGE NOT EXPOSING STEEL SUBSTRATE
The coating around the damaged area suitably cleaned and chamfered to ensure patch
coating is continuous. The coating system then applied as required to build up to the
required specification thickness.
COATING DAMAGE EXPOSING STEEL SUBSTRATE
The damaged area re-cleaned to the original specified standard for that surface,
followed by priming with the specified coating. The re-cleaning shall extend 50 mm
on to the sound paintwork. The remaining coats applied to build up to the specified
thickness shall extend. 50 mm on to the sound paintwork. (The edges of the damaged
area to be feathered)
SELECTION OF COATINGS

Coating systems for offshore work are selected on the basis of the location of the work
to be carried out, the nature of the substrate, the temperature at which the component
operates and in the case of tanks etc., what they contain.
Coatings with (volatile organic compound) reduction are being developed by the paint
industry. This means in general terms that the new coatings are water based. They will
play an ever increasing role in paint usage in the coming years, as they have the
advantage of health and safety considerations and are kinder to the environment.
The contractor shall ensure that the paint manufacturer provides a technical and safety
specification which addresses the following.
* Paint system type of classification.
* Composition of the products.
 * Test methods and results which prove the suitability of the coating
in terms of the service environment and design life of the
substrate to be treated.
* Previous relevant experience.
* Substrate preparation, coating application, and drying, curing and
overcoating procedures.
* Health and safety information to be operated during application of the coating
system.

SAFETY WITH COATINGS

The paintmakers associations document - Personnel Protection Advice for the Use of
Marine Paints and Compositions must be complied with.
ANTI FOULING
The length of life of a paint system and in some locations its successful cleaning can be
badly affected by foulants.
These include:

a. Animals - Tube worms, barnacles, bryozoans.

b. Plants - Green algae, brown algae.

c. Micro-organisms - Bacteria, diatoms.

Anti-fouling paints are applied on the top of the coating system applied in the
submerged zone and splash zone where foulants are a problem. A tie-coat may be
required depending on the system used. Anti-foulant paints contain toxic substances
which kill the spores or larvae of the foulants or retard their development when they
approach or land on the paint's surface. This only takes place if the foulant is exposed to
the right concentration of toxic component at the right time in the foulant's
development.
Cuprous oxide is toxic to a wide range of foulants and has been widely used in aiiti-
foulant paints and still is, although modern day anti-foulants are more likely to contain
o%anot&,compounds. These are very toxic and restrictions may apply in their use. The
use of mercury, arsenic and lead as toxic agents is severely restricted.
There are four main types of anti-foulants:
a. Conventional or soluble mattria type - the binder is water soluble. This
type has a rosin resin binder which dissolves and allows the toxic
bioactive material, usually cuprous oxide, to escape. If these coatings are
exposed to the atmosphere they tend to crack.
b. Contact or insoluble mattria type - the binder is insoluble in water and
contains a toxic bioactive material, usually cuprous oxide, in high
concentration. A high concentration is necessary in order to always have
toxic material at the surface. The bioactive material leaches out and
dissolves to leave an empty porous mattrix like a honeycomb structure. A
non-convertible binder is used with some rosin resin.
c. Diffusion type - this type uses a chlorinated rubber, acrylic or vinyl
binder in solution with organotin. The toxic organotin diffuses out.

Wash-off or self polishing type - Organotin is copolymerized with an

acrylic binder. Erosion is required in order for this system to work, i.e.
the surface of the toxic coating washes off. This type of anti-foulant is
the most common nowaday's for offshore applications but is expensive.
Anti-foulant coatings typically last for up to 10 years depending on type of anti-foulant
and environment to which it is exposed. Major influences for durability and
effectiveness are the temperature, pH, and salinity of the water and erosion factors.
Anti-foulants are easy to apply and maintain, but health precautions must be adhered to.
Many foulants are over pigmented which gives rise to binder breakdown resulting in the
toxic substances it contains being released to the close vicinity.
Where disbondment of the coating occurs it is usually due to a dirty or unclean
substrate.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The contractor must maintain an effective quality and inspection system. These must
comply with the appropriate parts of BS 5750. British Gas will assess such quality
systems by the contractor submitting British Gas a Quality Plan which indicates the
verification activities and certification actions used in the performance of the work, and
also includes the activities of sub-contractors employed by the main contractor.
, The agreed quality plan must be formally issued and used to control the inspection
and testing aspects of the work.
CP-C-155 .

PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE OF PAINTS AND COATINGS

The paint manufacturer shall declare values of the following properties of their paints
making sure that they fall within agreed limits for:
Volume solids ~ Viscosity 'K Density 9/ml. ' Specific gravity Pigment
dispersion , Surface drying time/temperature Hard drying time/temperature
Sag resistance,
Flash point '

Percentage gloss (finish coat only) Pigment/binder (volatile ratios)

Overcoating times/temperature Moisture tolerance ,
Mixing ratios (2 Pk) by weight and volume Pot life (time and temperature)
Shelf life stability

This information shall be agreed with quality assurance and made available to the
painting contractor.

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PERFORMANCE
I
P
TESTING
aint systems offered for the protection of the topside, atmospheric, splash and
submerged zones shall be evaluated using the following tests.
TOPSIDE ZONE SYSTEMS
INITIAL ADHESION TEST
(BS 3900 Part 10, pull of test for
adhesion). Intercoat adhesion shall be in
excess of 250 psi. Cohesive adhesion
 shall be in excess of 200 psi. Cross cut
testing shall also be carried out.
RESISTANCE TO SALT SPRAY
(BS 3900 part F4 resistance to continuous salt spray).

Results shall be reported after 1000, 2000 and 3000 hours exposure with
particular reference being made to blistering and undercutting.
PROHESION TESTING
Panels of the paint system shall be submerged to exposure in a prohesion
test cabinet cycling between 1 hour salt spray and 1 hour drying at 35°.
Prohesion test results shall be reported after 1000, 2000 and 3000 hours
with particular reference being made to blistering and undercutting.
ACCELERATED WEATHERING
Resistance to weathering shall be assessed by using the three tests listed below:
a. BS 3900 Part F3 "Resistance to Artificial
Weathering" (Enclosed carbon arc). ~ --`"
b. A.S.T.M.G. 53 - 84 using a continuous UV cycle
produced by LTVA tubes wave length range 315 -
400 nm operating at a cabinet temperature of 50°C.
c. A.S.T.1vLG. 53 - 84 as for the previous test but
using LTVB tubes with a wave length of 270 - 315
nm.
Results shall be reported after 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 hours, with
particular emphasis on colour change, loss of gloss, challdna or c_rang of
the paint film.

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RESISTANCE TO MOI STURE PERMEABILITY

BS 3900, Part F2 "DETERMINATION Of RESISTANCE TO HUMIDITY UNDER

CONDENSATION CONDITIONS" UNDER WATER IIvIMERSION AT 50°C.
Results shall be reported at 1000, 2000 and 3000 hours and at 1; 4 and 12 weeks
respectively with particular reference to blisterina, so and loss of adhesion or cohesion
within the paint layers.
RESISTANCE TO COLD CHECK TESTING
Shall be assessed by subjecting coated panels to a repeated cycle of 8 hours at 35°C
and 16 hours at -10°C. Results shall be reported at 1, 5, 10 and 20 cycle intervals.
Acceptable paint systems shall exhibit no significant cracking- loss of adhesion ,
delamination or other associated degradation after 20 cycles.
RESISTANCE TO ENVIItONMENTAL CYCLING
Shall be assessed by subjecting coated panels to a repeated cycle of 24 hours at 20°C,
7 days humidity (BS 3900 Part F2)
7 days humidity (BS 3900
Part F2) 24 hours at -10°C
24 hours at 35°C
Results shall be reported at 1, 5, 10 and 20 cycle intervals acceptable paint systems
shall exhibit no significant c~ loss of adhesion, delamination or other associated
degradation after 20 cycles.
RESISTANCE TO NATURAL WEATHERING
Testing shall be carried out according to BS AU148 Part 14 where possible at an
offshore weathering site. Results shall be reported at monthly intervals. Acceptable
paint systems shall give good performance after 12 months exposure and show no
significant change in appearance or other deterioration:

ATMOSPHERIC ZONE SYSTEMS

The following tests are as for the previous two pages on topside zone systems.

Initial adhesion test Resistance to salt sp 'ray Prohesion testing Resistance to cold check
cycling Resistance to environmental cycling
In addition Resistance to Impact Damne Which shall be assessed according to
ASTM 14-77 using a punch hammer type indentor,
, which will accomodate a 14.3 mm diameter ball bearing and be equipped
with a minimum impact weight of 1 Kg. Minimum impact values shall
be specified by the paint manufacturer. Acceptance coatings shall not
exhibit any excessive disbonding around the impact area. Impact areas
shall be tested for failure using a holiday detector set a &voltage of 125
v per 25 um of coating thickness (this thickness relates to coating before
impact damage) and is measured using an approved thickness gauge.
SPLASH AND SUBMERGED ZONE SYSTEMS
The following tests are as for the topside and atmospheric zone systems.

v
Initial adhesion test

Resistance to moisture permeability Resistance to impact damage Resistance to salt

spray
Prohesion testing

Resistance to cold check cycling Resistance to environmental cycling

In addition Determination of the Ability of Coatinm to Cure Underwater Where
required coatings must have the ability to achieve a satisfactory cure
underwater. Testing for this requires a refrigeration glass tank typically
600 mm x 300 mm x 350 mm which is capable of maintaining the
solution at a temperature of 5°C _+ 2°C. A 3% solution of sodium
chloride in distilled water will produce an artificial seawater suitable.
Properly prepared and coated panels are then suspended half way in the
solution within 10 minutes of the coating being applied. Assessments are
then made from BS 3900 Part C2 (surface drying test) and BS 3900 Part
C3 (hard drying test) using continuous monitoring to determine the
results.
Resistance to tidal motion

Using a tidal simulator the test panels me positioned to where 1/4 of the panel is
immersed. After 6 hours the crank immerses 3/4 of the test panel and then returns to 1/4
of the panel being immersed after 12 hours. Two complete cycles (24 hours) are carried
out. At the end of the test remove the panels and examine visually. .
Note the time from the start of the test when the film becomes resistant to
delamination and ridge splitting.
The drying paint film shall resist delamination, show less than 20% thinning due to
ridge formation and exhibit no porosity within the cured paint system.
Resistance to Cathodic Disbondiat

There are two types of test namely static and cyclic which are used to asses the
comparative resistance of coatings in a damaged condition to loss of adhesion and
blistering when exposed to . cathodic protection. The testing procedure relates closely
to that described in BS 3900 Part F10 1985 (Cathodic Disbonding

See handout for further details of equipment and testing procedures.

CATFIODIC_PROTECTION - OFFSHORE
* Cathodic protection is only applied to the submerged zone of an offshore
structure.
* The corrosion rate is very low on internal sections of submerged sections if these
are sealed from the atmosphere and sea water. If internal sections are flooded
C.P. is usually applied.
* In closed flooded compartments bacteria could be a problem, the application of
C.P. raising P.H. or using bacteri-cides will eliminate the problem.
* Silver - silver chloride or calomel reference electrodes are used offshore. Cu S04
reference electrodes are not stable for prolonged immersion. A potential reading
of at least -0.80 V is typically required from silver - silver chloride electrodes,
and 0.78V from a calomel reference electrode,
* Reference electrodes may be lowered over the side and to differing specified
depths, but close to the platform as is practicable to reduce IR drops and be
remote from the anodes.
* Divers or remote controlled vehicles (RC.V.'s) and guide wires may also be
used to position reference electrodes.
* Permanent reference electrodes can be used, but they am relative only to that
area.
* Storm waves or strong tides can produce high water velocities which can
depolarise the platform.
* High water levels will require more current.
* Very negative potentials can accelerate fatigue cracks.
* Alloy composition of A 1 or Zn anodes is critical.
* One major consideration for an impressed current system is the availability of
electrical power. Power may not be installed for weeks or months on a new
platform, therefore short term galvanic anodes or temporary power for an
impressed current system may be used.
* Very thick coatings or dielectric shields may be used where anodes are close or
attached to a coated structure.

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PREPARATION OF STEEL TEST PANEL SUBSTRATES

PREPARATION OF DRY GRTT BLASTED SUBS TRATES

Steel panels free of oil and grease shall be prepared by dry abrasive blast cleaning to
achieve a BS 7079, Sa3 quality and maximum average peak to trough height of 50 -
75 microns. All dust shall be removed from the panels prior to coating using a stiff
bristled brush.
PREPARATION OF WET GRIT BLASTED SU BSTRATES
Steel panels'shall be prepared to Sa3 finish as described above. Before coating, panels
shall be immersed in tap water, immediately removed, and allowed to drain for 2 - 3
minutes. The surface produced shall be damp but not running with water and may
show slight flash rusting, before application of the first coat of paint.
PREPARATION OF RUST HAND/MECHANI CALLY CLEANED
SUBSTRATES
Steel panels shall be prepared to the BS 7079 Sa3 quality as described

After blast cleaning panels shall be naturally weathered according to BS U 148, 14 for
a period of 2 to 3 months to produce a surface which is evenly rusted but not si '
cantly pitted an equivalent to BS 7079 rust grade C. Prior. to coating, panels shall be
hand or power wire brushed to achieve a CSt3 finish.
PREPARATION OF WET SALT CONTAMINATED SUBSTRATES
Steel panels shall be prepared by the Swedish SO finish as described '

Before coating, panels shall -be immersed in a 3°f° solution of sodium chloride,
immediately removed and allowed to drain for 2 to 3 minutes. The surface produced
small be damp but not running with water any may show slight flash rusting, before
application of the first coat of paint.
These salt contaminated test panels are for use in evaluating coating systems for the
atrnospherlc. sula sh and subm zones and are used as a comparator
- - ,
for levels of acce ptabl e pe rmance against the test panels described at the top of this
page.
COATING SYSTEMS FOR SUBMERGED ZONE
COATING SYSTEM FOR SUBMERGED ZONE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
STRUCTURAL STEEL WITH ANTI-FOULING SYSTEM APPLIED DURING
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND MAINTAINING AND REPAIR WORK
ONSHORE
SCOPE
Anti corrosion system from -Z.5 m L.A.T. (allowing 150 mm overlap) to seabed.
Anti-fouling system applied between +8 m L.A.T. and the seabed including part of
the splash zone.
EXCLUSIONS
Anti corrosion systems - Non submerged areas, risers, conductors and J
tubes. Anti fouling systems - J tubes above - 2.5 m of L.A.T., risers,
temporary attachments.and areas where alternative anti fouling systems or
cladding have been specified.
Minimum SA 2%z at the time of
Surface Preparation -
coating
Primer - Epoxy 30 pm min DFT

Finish - Coal tar epoxy 150 pun min DFT-2

coats
Anti Fouling - 3 or 4 coats compatible system Total DFT 300 p.m

Note Tie Coat to be applied between finish and anti-fouling coats.

For offshore maintenance work the above system applies but is subject to
agreement with British Gas.
Where maintenance is carried out high pressure water jetting is usually
specified for preparation and before a new anti fouling system is applied it
must be certain that the anti corrosion system is complete and continuous.
Note For any repair or maintenance offshore a suitable system must be
agreed with British Gas. This must ensure the coating system is complete
and continuous before anti fouling is applied.
COATING SYSTEMS FOR SPLASH ZONE
COATING SYSTEMS FOR PRIMARY - AND SECONDARY STRUCTURAL
STEEL WITHIN THE SPLASH ZONE UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING
UNDERSIDE OF CELLAR DECK APPLIED DURING ONSHORE
CONSTRUCTION, AND DURING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK
ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE
SCOPE
As in the title, and including appurtenances in the splash zone where elastomeric
coating is specified.
no
EXCLUSIONS
All other areas, J Tubes, Risers.
Surface Preparation- Minimum SA 2%Z at the time of
coating
Hi Build E o or Urethane Cladding
Typical
2 mm
D.F.T.
Part of the splash zone will have an anti-fouling system applied on top of the
abrasion resistant coating. This will be applied over a Tie Coat as specified
previously or over a surface which has been "Sweep" blast cleaned.
Note Blast cleaning may not always be possible in the maintenance mode offshore.
Surface preparation in this case will be to a minimum standard of ST3, to the
discretion of the company inspector. In this case a typical D.F.T. of 400 gm for the
system shall be achieved.
Note This system is in addition to the two shown on the revision chart for the splash
zone.
COATING SYSTEMS FOR ATMOSPHERIC ZONE
COATING SYSTEM FOR UNDERSIDE OF CELLAR DECK APPLIED
DURING CONSTRUCTION

SCOPE As stated in the title except where area is fireproofed. The coating shall
extend 150 mm on to the splash zone protection.

Surface Preparation Minimum SA 2%2 at the time of coating

Primer Zinc Rich Epoxy
Tie Coat Epoxy
1st Coat Coal Tar Epoxy or Hi Build Epoxy
2nd Coat Coal Tar Epoxy or Hi Build Epoxy
3rd Coat Coal Tar Epoxy or Hi Build Epoxy
Typical 500
D.F.T. m

For maintenance and repair onshore and offshore using blast cleaning procedures the
system is the same as above.
For maintenance and repair onshore and offshore using mechanical procedures a
different primer is used and therefore a tie coat is not required. This system is set out
below.

Surface Preparation Minimum of ST 3 at the time of coating

Primer Hi Solids Aluminium Epoxy
lst Coat Coal Tar Epoxy or Hi Build Epoxy
2nd Coat Coal Tar Epoxy or Hi Build Epoxy
3rd Coat Coal Tar Epoxy or Hi Build E o
_ Typical
500
D.F.T.

Note lst, 2nd and 3rd coats shall be of contrasting colours.

COATING SYSTEMS FOR ATMOSPHERIC ZONE

COATING SYSTEM FOR UNDERSIDE OF CELLAR DECK DURING .
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK OFFSHORE USING BLAST
CLEANING PROCEDURES
SCOPE
As stated in the title except where area is fireproofed, the coating system
should extend 150 mm on the splash zone protection. Risers and J Tubes
above the neoprene protection.
EXCLUSIONS
Secondary pipework below the cellar deck such as drains, air
lines, etc.
Surface Preparation Minimum SA 21h at the time of coatin
Primer Zinc Rich Epoxy
Epoxy Tie Coat
1 st Coat Coal Tar Epoxy or Hi Build Epoxy
2nd Coat Coal Tar Epoxy or Hi Build Epoxy
Typical D.F.T. 500 m
As above but using mechanical cleaning procedures.
 Surface Preparation Minimum ST3 at the time of coating
Primer Hi Solids Aluminium Epoxy
lst Coat Coal Tar Epoxy or Hi Build Epoxy
2nd Coat Coal Tar Epoxy or Hi Build Epoxy
Typical D.F.T. 500 w
Note A different primer is used when mechanical cleaning procedures are employed,
therefore no Tie Coat is required.
COATING SYSTEM FOR ATMOSPHERIC ZONES, ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES

C.S. INSULATED 121°c TO 350°c AND 351°c TO 550°c

Surface Preparation Minimum SA 3 at the time of coating
Primer Ingnorance Zinc Silicate 60 I.m
Finish Modified Alum.i.nium Silicone 20
Typical 80 pun
D.F.T

NOTE For temperatures 351°c to 550°c the temperature tolerance of the

aluminium sealer must be checked.
COATING SYSTEMS FOR TOPSIDE ZONE
COATING SYSTEM FOR TOPSIDE FACILITIES APPLIED DURING
CONSTRUCTION. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK ONSHORE AND
OFFSHORE USING BLAST CLEANING PROCEDURES

SCOPE
Structural steel, decks (not covered by screed system), pipework, vessels, tanks,
ductwork and fittings which operate up to 100°C (continuous dry service
temperature).
EXCLUSIONS
Walkways, decks (screed covered), underside of cellar decks, internal surfaces of
tanks and vessels, corrosion resistant materials.
Surface Preparation Minimum SA 2 %z at the time of
Primer coating
Zinc Rich Epoxy
Tie Coat Epoxy
 1 st Coat Epoxy M10. Pigmented
2nd Coat E o Hi Build
Finish Coat Urethane Acrylic
Typical D.F.T. of system before finish "
coat 325 m
Note Finish coat to be applied to manufacturers recommended D.F.T.
* First. and second coat shall be of contrasting and neutral colours.

* Second coat shall be compatible for fuush coat to achieve good opacity.

* Coating applied in accordance with'the appropriate colour schedules.

* Finish coat may be omitted where insulation is to be used.

COATING SYSTEMS FOR TOPSIDE ZONE
COATING SYSTEM FOR TOPSIDE FACILITIES APPLIED DURING
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE USING
MECHANICAL CLEANIN G PROCEDURES

SCOPE
Structural steel, decks (not covered by screed system), gipework, vessels, tanks,
ductwork and fittings which operate up to 100°C (continuous dry service
temperature).
EXCLUSIONS
Walkways, decks (screed covered), underside of cellar decks, internal surfaces of
tanks and vessels, corrosion resistantmate~ri4ls.
Surface Preparation Muoiw um ST3 at the time of
Primer coating
Hi "
1st Coat Epoxy, M.I.O. Pigmented
2nd Coat Epoxy Hi Build
Finish Coat Urethane Acrylic
Typical D.F.T. of system before
300
finish coat

Note Tie Coat not required.

* First and second coat shall be of contrasting and neutral colours.

* Second coat shall be compatible for finish coat to achieve good opacity.
 * Coating applied in accordance with the appropriate colour schedules.

* Finish coat may be omitted where insulation is to be used.

ALUMINIUM HELIDECK ONSHORE NEW CONSTRUCTION
HELICOPTER LANDING AREAS
COATING AND MARKING OF HELICOPTER LANDING AREAS ON
ACCOMMODATION AND DRILLING PLATFORMS
LANDING AREA SURFACE
Shall have an overall coating of non slip material and be coloured BS 4800 j-
4---C---39
Surface Preparation Min SA 2%z DFT
Primer 1 x 2 PK Epoxy (Polyamide Cured) 35
1 x 3 PK Epoxy (Polyamide Cured)
Finish 500
and containing non sparking
Total 535
LANDING AREA MARKINGS
Perimeter of landing area to be clearly marked with a white painted band 300
mm wide.
OBSTACLE FREE SECTOR
Is indicated by two black chevrons: These chevrons will each be 1.0 m long and
100 mm wide and will form an angle of 210°. In the apex of the angle will be
painted in black letters and figures 100 mm high the angle size 210° and the
helicopter D size which is the overall size for the helicopter.
AIMING CIRCLE AND LETTER H
A yellow aiming circle 1.0 m wide will be painted on the helideck with the centre
8.25 m from the outboard edge of the landing area, the inner radius of this circle
will be 3.0 m and the outer radius 4.0 m. A white letter H will be painted centrally
on the aiming circle so that the central horizontal bar of the H is parallel to the
bisector of the 210° angle which indicates the obstacle free sector.
Letter H Dimensions - 4.0 m high x 3.0 m wide with vertical and horizontal bars
750 mm wide.
Note All coatings used for marking must be non skid.
ALUMI[NIUM AELIDECK
OFFSHORE MAINTENANCE
The preparation and painting system is the same as on the previous page for onshore
new construction. Two points however must be made.
Abrasive used must be non metallic.
* Successful track record of system on aluminium is required.
DECK. HEAVY DUTY NON SLIP
COATING SYSTEM FOR DECK AREAS SUBJECT TO MAJOR WEAR
APPLIED DURING CONSTRUCTION WORK
Surface Preparation Min SA 21/z at the time of coating
Finish 1 Coat 3 PK Epoxy Copolymer
Screed. < . 3 mm
Or Preformed Tiles 4 mm

DECK. LIGHT DUTY NON SLIP

Surface Preparation Min SA 21/~ at the time of coating
Finish 1 Coat 3 PK Epoxy Copolymer
Screed. 2 mm
Or Preformed Tiles 2 mm
OFFSHORE MAINTENANCE
HEAVY DUTY
Surface Preparation Min SA 2'/2 at the time of coating
Primer Zinc Rich 2 PK Epoxy 1 Coat 50 gm
Finish Sand filled modified Epoxy
Cover with non sparking aggregate
(Sweep away excess) 1 Coat 3 nun
Seal 2 PK Epoxy 1 Coat 50 w

7
DFT Total 3mm +
100~n
ALTERNATIVE, Power tool cleaning to ST3 and non skid tiles (3 mm)
-

LIGHT DUTY

Surface Preparation Min SA 21/ x at the time of

coating
Primer Zinc Rich Epoxy 1 Coat 50 ltm
2 PK Epoxy + Non Sparking
Aggregate 1 Coat 250
Total DFT 300 v

NOTE If prepared by power tools primed with Epoxy Aluminium.

STAINLESS STEEL
CORROSION OF STAINLESS STEEL IS USUALLY LOW, HOWEVER COATING
PROTECTION MAY BE -REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Under insulation to prevent chloride instigated corrosion.
Protection from heat.
Other contaminates which will induce corrosion. .

EXCLUSIONS Surfaces operating above 100 °C (Continuous dry service

temperature). Copper-nickel, aluminium and other nonferrous
corrosion resistant materials.

Austenitic SS 51°C to 120°C Surface Preparation SA 21/z equivalent

Also up to 51°C if under Qxl d-e
insulation. Abrasive
Primer Red oxide 2 PK
polyurethane or 2 PK SO um
Epoxy 1 Coat
Midcoat M.LO. 2 PK Epoxy 125 pm
1 Coat
Finish Acrylic modified 2 PK SOp.m
Polyurethane 1 Coat
Total DFT 225 pig

Austenitic SS over 120°C Surface Preparation SA 2'/z equivalent

 To manufacturers oiysiloxane
instructions !!!Or anic 2 coats at
125 p,m
. 250
~ Total DFT 2 5 0 v

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COPPER-NICKEL,_ ALUNHNIUVI AND OTHER NON FERROUS
CORROSION RESISTANT MATERIALS

SCOPE Where coating is required for cosmetic and colour coding purposes only.
Eg. Fire Water Pipework.
Surface Preparation Degrease, Lightly Abrade, Wash with Min
fresh water and dry. DFT
Primer Etch Primer
1st Coat Urethane or Epoxy
Top Coat Urethane or Epoxy 70 p.m
Total DFT 70

NOTE Excludes copper-nickel splash zone cladding on Jackets.

Etch primer is only necessary on aluminium sarfaces.

INSTRUMENTS/ELECTRICAL EOUIPIYIENT
COATING SYSTEM FOR INSTRUMENTS. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT APPLIED DURING CONSTRUCTION.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK.
SCOPE
Instruments and associated equipment, and applied to manufactured items such
as transmitters, control panels, and to site fabricated stands. switchgear and panels.
Electrical
EXCLUSIONS
Self coloured plastic or plastic compound components.
Aluminium. surfaces. For aluminium surfaces refer to copper, nickel, aluminium, etc.,
Data Sheet.
Note Items which are to be located in fully enclosed environmentally controlled areas
may, with the agreement of the Company, be painted to the Vendor's standard system.
Surface Preparation Minimum of ST3 at the time of coating
High Solids Epoxy, Aluminium
Primer
Pigmented
1 st Coat Epoxy Hi Build
Finish Urethane Acrylic or
Typical D.F.T. Before Application of
250 m
Finish Coat
CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIAL SURFACES AND
GALVANISED SURFACES
All gratings, ladders, cages, handrails and supports, fences, stairway gratings,
stairboards, walkways, kick plates, ductwork and~ er specified, items will be hot dip
galvanised in compliance with BS-729. ,/.

Solid galvanised surfaces (not rungs, gratings, dc) shall be overpainted to extend
their life.
Small areas of galvanised coating damaged by cutting, welding, drilling or any
preparation during fabrication, erection, transportation or installation, shall be
thoroughly cleaned by an approved technique, and the area of damaged
galvanising shall be mechanically cleaned. The areas so prepared shall then be
renovated in accordance with this document.
Stainless steel will not normally be painted. However, if for any reason such
as chloride contamination, colour coding, or high temperature service this has
to be effected, then the systems specified shall be followed.
 If for similar reasons stated above, copper-nickel or other nickel alloys have
to be painted, then the systems specified shall be followed.
Care shall be taken to ensure that copper-nickel is not blast cleaned. Thorough
degreasing shall be undertaken. _
GALVANISED STEEL SURFACES
COATING SYSTEM FOR GALVANISED STEEL SURFACES
APPLIED DURING CONSTRUCTION WORK

EXCLUDING Gratings and stair treds.

Surface Preparation Power tool clean/de ease/wash -
Chemical Etch Mordant solution
Acrylic-modified 2 PK
Finish 50 ~ ~
Polyurethane 2 Coats
Thickness excluding galvanising 100 Prn

OFFSHORE MAINTENANCE FOR THE ABOVE

As above put primed wifh one coat zinc phosphate epoxy (60 p.m) and one coat
finish specified above.

OFFSHORE MAINTENANCE FOR GALVANISED HANDRAIL

(CHLORINATED RUBBER MAINTENANCE)
Surface Preparation Blast/Tool Clean/Degrease
Primer Zinc Phosphate/Chlor or Acry 60 p.m.
Finish . 1Rubber
Coat
Chlor or Acry Rubber 75 pm
Thickness excluding galvanising 135

Z 911 1
CONDUCTORS AND RISING MAIN CAISSONS
COATING SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTORS AND RISING MAIN CAISSONS
(WITH ANTI-FOULING SYSTEM) AND JOINTS BETWEEN CONDUCTORS
APPLIED DURING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK.

Surface Preparation 1
Minimum SA 2 /z at the time of coating
Coating 1, 2 or 3 Coats Hi Build Epoxy Urethane
Tie Coat According to Paint Manufacturer 2 mnd
-
Anti Fouling 3 or 4 coats compatible stem
Typical
2 mm -
D.F.T.
Note: 12-06/A States 2 mm DFT. CP-C-155 states 3 mm DFT.
ALTERNATIVE COATING

Note 1st and

Surface Preparation Minimum Sa 2'/2 at the time of coating
Primer Epoxy 50 m
Finish 3 Coats Epoxy Coal Tar at 200 m 600 m
Typical
650 I,m
D.F.T.

:; Te ,

Coats Epoxy Coal Tar Black, &I Coat-Brown.

ANTI-FOULING SYSTEM
Anti-fouling system to be applied over all coated conductors between +8 m
LAT and seabed. Offshore coating of connectors is not required. A tie-coat
under the anti-fouling system is required, as recommended by the coating
manufacturer.
Notes
Mixing of materials shall be undertaken in compliance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Materials shall be applied in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions. All
coated conductors shall be 100% holiday detected.
Where it is considered impracticable to coat the joints with the Urethane system then
the Company may allow the use , of an agreed typel,of heat shrink wrap-around system.
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INTERNAL COATINGS
COATING SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL SURFACES OF DIESEL, POTABLE
WATER AND SEAWATER STORAGE TANKS APPLIED DURING
CONSTRUCTION WORK.

SCOPE The above components including all structural steelwork,

stiffeners, piping, etc.
EXCLUSIONS Internal surfaces of tanks where anything other than diesel fuel,
seawater or potable water is held.
Surface Preparation Min SA3 at the time of M_in
Primer Zinc Phosphate/ coating DF_T
75 p.m
1 st Coat Epoxy 2 PK High Build ~ 75 pm
2 nd Coat Epoxy 2 PK High Bui1cY 75 p.m
3 rd Coat . 75 ~ 1

Epoxy 2 PK High Build '~

Finish White 300 w

INTERNAL COATINGS
MAINTAINANCE ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE
The same system, is applied as for new construction work except
surface preparation is blast cleaning to SA 2%2 or mechaifical cleaning
to ST 3.
NOTE Mechanical cleaning must be kept to an absolute minimum.
NOTE The system must comply with d meet water byelaws advisory
council requirements. The tank cleaning procedure shall meet the
requirements of the H.S.E.
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COATING SYSTEM FOR THE INTERNAL SURFACES OF PRODUCTION
CAISSONS APPLIED DURING CONSTRUCTION WORK
SCOPE As stated in title.-- -
EXCLUSIONS All other areas. _

Surface Preparation Min SA3 at the time of coating

Primer -
Base Coat Polyester Glass Flake System
Finish Typical DFT - 2 mm

C.S. CRUDE STORAGE TANK FLOOR & 1.5 M OF TANK SHELL AND ROOF
SPACE FOR FIXED ROOF TANKS
Surface Preparation Min SA 3 at the time of
Primer coating
Red'Oxide 2 PK Epoxy 1 Coat 50 pm
Finish 2 PK Epoxy Coal Tar 3 Coat X 125 w
 Typical D.F.T. 4 2 5 a +

Note - 2 PK Epoxy as an alternative to Epoxy Coal Tar.

Note - Includes roof and all fittings down to 1.5 m below top of upper shell strake.

C.S. BALLAST, CHENIICAL, SLOPS, RAW WATER

Surface Prep~aration Min SA 3 at the time of
Primer coating
Red Oxide 2 PK 1 Coat 50 pun
Finish Epoxy Coal Tar 3 Coats 125
Typical D.F.T. 425
Note - 2 PK Epoxy as an alternative to Epoxy Coal Tar.
FINYSH COLOUR SCHEDULES
The painting and coating colour selection should be in accordance with:

BS 381 C - SPECIFICATION FOR COLOURS FOR IDENTIFICATION

CODING AND SPECIAL PURPOSES.
BS 4800 - SPECIFICATION FOR PAINT COLOURS FOR _ BUILDING
PURPOSES.
For pipework identification the colours shall" be in accordance with BS 1710, and
where only painted stripes are used the background top coat co ours shall, be light and
neutral (eg. off white or light grey).
All finished colour schedules shall be detailed in the contract documents.
SUGGESTED COLOURS
STRUCTURAL STEEL

BS 4800
SERVICE COLOUR CODE

Members above stab-in points at top of Yellow 08-E-51

jacket. .
Primary structural steel members in the Contractor -
splash zone and atmospheric zones up Standard
to the stab-in points at the top of the finish
jacket.
Secondary structural steel members, Black 00-E-53
equipment and piping in the splash and
atmospheric zones up to the stab-in
points at the top of the jacket.
Plate girders : external Yellow 08-E-51
: internal Off White 10-B-15
Floor and decks Contractor
Standard -
(1) The finish colour for decks shall be finish (1)
as dark as possible.

Pipe supports Yellow -

Overhead obstructions and beams Yellow with 08-E-51

black stripe 00-E-53

NON-STRUCTURAL STEEL

CLADDING AND BS 4800

COLOUR
CEILING CODE

Internal Off White 10-B-15

External Red ~ 04-E-53

Handrails Black ~ 00-E-53

EQUIPMENT

BS 4800
SERVICE COLOUR
CODE
Tanks and vessels Off White 10-B-15

Pumps and drivers Off White 10-B-15

Generators and drivers Off White 10-B-15

Compressors and drivers Off )White 10-B-15

 Instruments Contractor -
Standard
finish

Electrical Off White 10-B-15

Vent pipe Black 00-E-53

Fuel gas vent Metalised -

First aid Off White & 10-B-15

Red

Dangerous/exposed parts of machinery Orange 06-E-51

Relief valves Orange 06-E-51

Dangerous parts of electrical Off 10-B-15

installation White/Red 04-E-53
Stripes____
IDENTIFICATION MARKING PAINTS

SCOPE External Surfaces

ITEMS Partially processed materials, completed components, temporary
structures, temporary equipment and construction aids.

Identification of partially processed

Distinctive colour coding system, with a
materials. durability of three years under the relevant
conditions of storage, transportation and
handling,
Identification of temporary Distinctive colour coding system, with a
structures, construction aids, durability sufficient to include the
temporary equipment and test anticipated duration of use of the
equipment. identification.
LIST OF REFERENCES/ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

United Kingdom Legislation

 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Part 1, and

Secretary of State's Guidance PG6/23(92) - Coating of metal and plastic

SI 1974 No. 289 The Offshore Installations (Construction and
Survey) Regulations.
SI 1976 No. 1019 The Offshore Installations (Operational Safety,
Health and Welfare) Regulations.
British Standards
,/BS 729 Specification for hot dip galvanised coatings on iron and steel
articles.

VBS 1710
Specification for Identification of Pipelines & Services.
/BS 3416 Specification for bitumen-based coatings for cold :
application, suitable for use in contact with potable water.
V/ BS 381C Specification for Colours for Identification, Coding & Special
Purposes.
,/BS 3900 Me~ thods,of tests ,for.paints_: Part D5: Measurement of
specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°.
,r BS 4800 Specification for paint colours for building purposes.
,iBS 5378 Safety signs and colours. .
BS 5493 Code of practice for protective coating of iron and steel structures
against corrosion.
BS 5750 Quality Systems.
BS 5252 Framework for colour co-ordination for building purposes.
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BS 6920 Suitability for non-metallic products for use in contact . with water
intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the
quality of the water.
BS 7079 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and
related products.
Other Publications
Paintmakers Association of Great Britain Ltd publication
Personnel Protection; advice for the use of marine paints and compositions.
OCMA (Oil Company's Materials Association) publication.
MEC of BP200 Recommendations for the protection of diesel engines in
hazardous areas.
Health & Safety Executive
HSE Publication Occupational exposure Limits. EH40
HSE Publication Offshore Installations - Guidance on Design, Construction and
Certification.
Steel Structures Painting Council
(SSPC) Pittsburgh Good Painting Practice and Surface Preparation. BGE &

P Documents

CP-Q-001 Guide to the application to Quality Assurance to ISO 9001 SP-Q-

140 Units

SP-Q-141 Supply of Paint Supplier's Documentation.

CP-C-150 External Coatings for Steel Pipelines.

CP-C-155 COATINGS AND PAINTS - PRACTICES AND SPECIFICATIONS -
REVISION OF SPECIFICATIONS CHART

ZONE SYSTEM PREP PRIMER TOTAL TIE ANTI

DFT COAT FOUL
Submerged Coal Tar Epoxy SA2'/z Epoxy 30pm 330 pm * 3 - 4 coats Ant
-2.Sm of L.A.T. 2 coats x 150 pm Rep
to seabed 10
Sglash - 2.5m Coal Tar Epoxy SA21/2 Epoxy 30pm 630 pm * 3 - 4 coats Ant
to +12m of L.A.T. 3 coats x 200 pm For
coa
Glass Flake Epoxy SA21/2 Epoxy 30pm 530 pm ' * 3 - 4 coats ypic
2 coats x 250 m 100
Atmospheric
0°c - 120°c 2 PK Polysiloxane SA21/2 2 PK Epoxy Po
(uninsulated) 1 coat x 135 um Zinc Rich x 75 210 Nm * * inst
m 100
Coal Tar Epoxy or Zinc Rich Epoxy 1 st
High Build Epoxy 1
SA2 /2 x SOpm 500 pm r * 2nd
- 100
Maintenance of ST3 High Solids
above Aluminium 500 AM * * 2c
Epoxy x_ 125 _m offs
121 °c to 3 50°c Inorganic Zinc LZ. S.
(insulated) Silicate with Sealer SA3 1 coat x 60 pm 80 pm * * Sea
l 21 °c and above Polysiloxane Polysiloxane Prep
(uninsulated) Inorganic - Inorganic 250 pm * * inst
Z x coats 125 m x 125 rn
; Topside Epoxy/Urethane SA2'/ i Zinc Rich Epoxy 325 gm r Mid
~ blast Acrylic x 50 pm Epoxy *
cleaning
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OF SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Topside using Mechanical Cleaning

Deck Areas Light Duties

00

Deck Areas Offshore Maintenance Major Wear

; Deck Areas ~ Offshore maintenance Light Duty
fI1."HtNiuM 1-IL=L1 DCLtt

Urethane Acrylic

H.D. Non Skid Screed or Tile System + Sealer

Non Skid Screed or Tile System ± Sealer
Epoxy Based Screed or Tile System + Sealer

Z PK Epoxy + Non Sparking Aggregate

+ Sealer
' 3 P t c - r a s - ~ - f K o n A w i N i ~ ~ - i 3Aux t~
t

ST3
High Solids Aluminium Epoxy x 125 pm
300 lrm
r Not reqd for small areas if overcoated quickly

Not reqd for small areas if overcoated quiekly -

Midcoats - l st Epoxy with M. L O. 2nd Epoxy High Build Finish coat omitted if under
insulation.

1 Coat 3 PK Epoxy Copolymer Screed

1 Coat 3 PK Epoxy Copolymer Screed
If prepared to ST3, primed with epoxy aluminium to 125 gm
2 PK epoxy sealer to 50 gm
If prepared to ST3, primed with epoxy aluminium to 125 pm
2 PK Epoxy Sealer to 50 pm
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REVISION OF S P E C I F I C A T I O N S CHART

ZONE SYSTEM PREP PRIMER TOTAL TIE ANTI COMMEN

DFT COAT FOUL
Galvanised Steel Acrylic modified _ Degrease Etch Primer 100 pm * * 100 pm th
2 PK Wash . 100 pm th
Polyurethane
Stainless Steel up Acrylic modified SAZ'/z See 225 pm * * Primer - R
to 120°C or up to 2 PK Equiv comments PK epoxy
51°C if under ' Polyurethane Mid Coat
insulation.
Stainless Steel Polysiloxane _ Polysiloxane 250 pm * * Prepared
 over 120°C Inorganic Inorganic '
2 x coats 125 m x 125 m
Copper Nickel, Urethane or Degrease Etch Primer 70 pm * * Etch prim
Aluminium and Epoxy Wash surface
other Non Ferrous s.
Instruments and Urethane Acrylic ST3 High Solids 250 pm * * Self colou
Electrical or Epoxy Epoxy with Aluminiu
Equipment Aluminium '
Pigmented
x 125 m
Internal Coatings Epoxy 2 PK H.B S A3 Zinc 300 pm * * Colour Fi
for Potable Water, Phosphate Repairs -
Diesel and x 75 pm .3 usa,7
Seawater Tanks
Internal Surfaces Polyester Glass SA3 _ 2 mm * * Polyester
of Caissons Flake Finish.
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REVISION OF SPECIFICATIONS CHART

ZONE SYSTEM PREP PRIMER TOTAL TIE ANTI COMM

DFT COAT FOUL
Escape El;outes Reflective 100 mm
Coatings or Strips 50 mm w
Ballast, Chemical Epoxy Coal Tar SA.i Red Oxide 425 lrm * *
Slops, 3 coats x 125 gm, 2 PK Epoxy
Raw Water Tanks x 50 m
or Sr13 Red Oxide 425 lrm * *
2 pack Epoxy 2 PK Epoxy
3 coats x 125 m x 50 m