Sample Specification Language

Quality Control:

The Contractor shall provide a current Corporate Quality Control Plan approved by NIICAP AS-1 and AS-2 certifications, as appropriate and a site-specific Coating Quality Control Plan to the Engineer at least XX calendar days prior to beginning coatings work. The Contractor shall not begin coatings work until the site-specific Coating Quality Control Plan has been approved by the Engineer.

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Field Contractor:

The Field Contractor shall provide documentation to the Engineer at least XX days prior to beginning work that the field contractor performing any work in accordance with this specification is certified by NIICAP to the requirements of AS-1 Field or AS-1 Shop and/or AS-2 Hazardous Waste Removal, as appropriate.

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Pre-Qualified Contractors:

Pre-qualified coating contractors shall be used for all coating applications for both onsite and off-site coating projects. Pre-qualified coating contractors shall have a current and up-to-date industry accreditation by NACE International Institute Contractor Accreditation Program (NIICAP). Coating contractors who possess the accreditation are currently audited on an annual basis as per below:

  • NIICAP AS-1 Shop (for Shop projects) Industrial/Marine Coating and Lining Operations
  • NIICAP AS-1 Field (for Onsite Field projects) Industrial/Marine Coating and Lining Operations
  • NIICAP AS-2 Hazardous Waste Removal and Management