1.4
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
1.4.1
Temperature
Substrate and ambient air temperatures shall be maintained above 4 degrees
C 40 degrees F during application and for 24 hours before and after
application. Relative humidity shall be maintained within the limits
recommended by the fireproofing manufacturer.
1.4.2
Ventilation
Adequate ventilation shall be provided to properly dry the fireproofing
after application. In enclosed areas, a minimum of 4 air exchanges per
hour shall be provided by forced air circulation.
1.5
INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS
Engage an experienced installer that is certified, licensed, or otherwise
qualified by the spray-on fireproofing manufacturer as having the necessary
experience, staff, and training to install the manufacturer's products in
accordance with specified requirements. Each installer of fireproofing
material shall be trained, have a minimum of 3 years experience and a
minimum of three installations using fireproofing of the type specified. A
manufacturer's willingness to sell its products to the Contractor or
installer does not infer qualification of the buyer.
1.6
MANUFACTURER'S SERVICES
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NOTE: The requirement to have a manufacturer's
representative onsite, for small jobs and in remote
locations, must be based on an economical
analysis.and the importance of the project.
For Navy projects, consult with EFD/A Fire
Protection Engineer to determine if the
manufacturer's representative is required for the
project.
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The manufacturer or its representative shall be onsite prior to,
periodically during, and at completion of the application, to provide the
specified inspections and certifications; and to ensure that preparations
are adequate and that the material is applied according to manufacturer's
recommendations and the contract requirements.
1.7
FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
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NOTE: Fire ratings will be determined in accordance
with the nationally-recognized building code used
for the project, i.e. Uniform Building Code,
published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, or the International Building
Code published by the International Code Council.
Thickness and rating must be specified for each
fireproofing application not covered by a specified
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