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CORE Program
Specifications
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Specifications
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Introduction
• A Specification is:
– A set of instructions detailing the
method of surface preparation and
coating application, the coating to be
used for completion of a project.
– In construction – a clear accurate
description of the technical
requirement (for contract purposes)
for materials, products and services.
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Purpose of a “spec”
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to obtain a specific desires product
to ensure quality materials & workmanship
to ensure completion of work
to avoid delays & disputes
to obtain minimum or reasonable costs
to make the contract available to as many qualified
bidders as possible
• to avoid costly change orders or claims
• to meet safety, environmental, and legal requirements
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Poorly written “specs” can result in:
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Bidding problems
Bids from unqualified contractors
Unrealistic bids – too high or too low
Alternative products (not approved)
Alternative methods & systems (not
appropriate)
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3 Basic Parts
• Part 1 – General
– Summary or introduction
– References
– Definitions
– Submittal
– Quality Assurance
– Delivery, storage & handling
– Site Conditions
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3 Basic Parts
• Part 2 - Products
– Requirements for the materials to be
used
– May also include abrasives, cleaners,
thinners, etc.
– Products for multi-coat system
should be purchased through a single
supplier to avoid incompatibility
problems
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3 Basic Parts
• Part 3 - Execution
– Work conditions
– Surface preparation
– Coating application
– Inspection
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Four Types
• The following types of guides
specifications that are available through
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Guide Specification – Painting (long form)
Guide Specification – Painting (short form)
Guide Specification – Wall covering
Guide Specification – Architectural Abrasive
Balsting
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Use of Guide Specifications
• Painting & Decorating falls under Division 9 –
Finishes within the 16 part Master Format
• Use of a painting spec requires an
understanding of the spec writing process and
should not be taken lightly (options chosen
should be reviewed carefully and amended to
suit specific project requirements)
• When using the MPI “specs”
– All references to the MPI should be retained within
the body of the spec
– Errors, omissions, comments or suggested revisions
should be forwarded to MPI for future revisions of
the documents
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Use of Guide Specifications
• You may edit the spec sections as required to suit the
project requirements by:
– Deleting all inapplicable information
– Editing listed items as noted by SPEC NOTE
• When using the MPI Interior and Exterior Painting
Schedules you should:
– Choose the appropriate EXT and INT paint system number
(system number & finish noted)
– Select & insert the gloss requirements
– Select either custom or premium grade as required for
each selected system or if all the work is either custom or
premium include a note to specify same
– Make sure that the manufacturer’s paint color numbers on
the finish schedule also match the gloss level required.
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Use of Guide Specifications
• The Design Authority should also produce a
finish schedule which should include for both
interior and exterior painting:
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All surface substrates
Locations
Colors
Gloss levels
Manufacturer’s color code
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