C33 Reading Blueprints and Interpreting Paint Specifications 2

Question 1

On architectural blueprints, paint finish schedules are typically found on which type of drawing sheet?

Accepted Answer

Architectural finish schedule sheets (A-series)

Answer

Paint and finish specifications are located on Architectural (A-series) sheets, typically in the room finish schedule.

Question 2

A paint specification calls for 'SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning' of steel surfaces. What does this preparation standard require?

Accepted Answer

Removal of at least two-thirds of all visible surface contamination by abrasive blasting

Answer

SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning requires removal of at least two-thirds of visible residues by abrasive blasting.

Question 3

In project specifications, Division 09 90 00 covers which scope of work?

Accepted Answer

Painting and Coating

Answer

Under the CSI MasterFormat, Division 09 90 00 covers Painting and Coating specifications.

Question 4

A specification requires 'DFT of 3.0 mils minimum.' What does DFT mean and how is it measured?

Accepted Answer

Dry Film Thickness - measured with a magnetic or electronic gauge

Answer

DFT stands for Dry Film Thickness, measured in mils using magnetic gauges on ferrous substrates or electronic gauges on non-ferrous substrates.

Question 5

When reading blueprints, a C-33 contractor encounters 'PT-1' in the room finish schedule. What does this typically reference?

Accepted Answer

Paint Type 1 - a specific coating system defined in the specifications

Answer

PT-1 in a finish schedule refers to Paint Type 1, a coding system where each number corresponds to a specific coating system in the project specifications.

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

C33 Reading Blueprints and Interpreting Paint Specifications 2