Common use of APPLICATION METHOD AND WORKSITE REQUIREMENTS Clause in Contracts

APPLICATION METHOD AND WORKSITE REQUIREMENTS. 1. The Contractor shall provide and use only painting application tools and equipment approved by the paint manufacturer of the particular paint being used. 2. The Contractor shall avoid surface and inter-coat contamination. In the event surfaces are damaged or contaminated, they shall be cleaned and recoated at the Contractor's expense. 3. Dry film thickness shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications for the product being used and shall be consistent throughout. Dry film thickness shall be checked with a properly calibrated Dry Film Thickness Gauge or by other manufacturer recommended instruments fit for that particular purpose. 4. When painting exterior wall surfaces, the Contractor shall remove a minimum of six (6) inches deep of dirt from the bottom of the wall and paint exposed surface and backfill after the paint has dried. 5. The Contractor shall fully protect structures, shrubbery, equipment, outside carpeting and sprinkler systems against damage or paint over- spray during each stage of the painting project. The Contractor shall ensure paint is never over-sprayed onto surfaces that are not a part of the project such as adjacent vegetation, windows, vehicles, carpet, awnings, parking areas or walkways. 6. The County shall provide water and electricity from existing facilities for use on County projects only. Any modifications necessary of either system to accommodate contract needs shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and requires prior County approval. The Contractor shall restore both systems to original condition upon completion of project. 7. Where, in the course of work, the service requires an outage of utilities, the Contractor shall request authorization from the County’s Service Coordinator at least ten (10) working days in advance. The request shall state the anticipated duration of such outage. In the event of an emergency, when prior written approval is not practical or possible, prior approval shall be obtained from the County’s Service Coordinator before any shutdown of service is attempted. 8. Safety for Overhead Work: The Contractor’s employees shall close off area(s) with cones or barricades and post signs indicating the area(s) are closed to pedestrian traffic when working over entrances, traveled walkways or any area where people might cross below workers. Signs shall indicate that men are working above. All equipment or apparatus on the ground level shall also be marked off with cones, barricades (as needed) and signs warning pedestrian traffic. Contractor shall provide safety cones, barricades, and signs. 9. The Contractor shall ensure that normal safety signs, necessary lighting and temporary fencing around work areas are installed and maintained in accordance with OSHA requirements while the work is in progress. All equipment and materials shall be secured in accordance with OSHA regulations when not in use.

APPLICATION METHOD AND WORKSITE REQUIREMENTS. 1. The Contractor shall provide and use only painting application tools and equipment approved by the paint manufacturer of the particular paint being usedused and by the County for all phases of the project. 2. No spray painting shall be allowed unless authorized by the County Representative. 3. The Contractor shall avoid surface and inter-coat contamination. In the event surfaces are damaged or contaminated, they shall be cleaned and recoated at the Contractor's expense. 3. Dry film thickness Recoating time shall be in accordance with as specified by the manufacturer’s specifications for the product being used and shall be consistent throughout. Dry film thickness shall be checked with a properly calibrated Dry Film Thickness Gauge or by other manufacturer recommended instruments fit for that particular purpose's printed instructions. 4. When painting exterior wall surfacesWet film thickness (WFT) shall be uniform throughout the surface being painted. All materials shall be applied in two (2) or more coats, the Contractor shall remove each coat to be 6-Wet Film Thickness (WFT), as required to ensure a minimum of six (6) inches deep of dirt from the bottom of the wall and paint exposed surface and backfill after the paint has drieduniform non- transparent appearance. 5. The Contractor shall fully protect structures, shrubbery, equipment, outside carpeting and sprinkler systems against damage or paint over- spray during each stage of the painting project. The Contractor shall ensure paint is never over-sprayed onto surfaces that are not a part of the project such as adjacent vegetation, windows, vehicles, carpet, awnings, parking areas or walkways. 6. The County shall provide water and electricity from existing facilities for use on County projects only. Any modifications necessary of either system to accommodate contract needs shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and requires prior County approval. The Contractor shall restore both systems to original condition upon completion of the project. 76. Where, in the course of work, the service requires an outage of utilities, the Contractor shall request authorization from the County’s Service Coordinator at least ten (10) working days in advance. The request shall state the anticipated duration of such outage. In the event of an emergency, when prior written approval is not practical or possible, prior approval shall be obtained from the County’s Service Coordinator before any shutdown of service is attempted. 87. Safety for Overhead Work: The Contractor’s employees shall close off area(s) with cones or barricades and post signs indicating the area(s) are closed to pedestrian traffic when working over entrances, traveled walkways walkways, or any area where people might cross below workers. Signs shall indicate that men are working above. All equipment or apparatus on the ground level shall also be marked off with cones, barricades (as needed) ), and signs warning pedestrian traffic. The Contractor shall provide safety cones, barricades, and signs. 98. The Contractor shall ensure that normal safety signs, necessary lighting lighting, and temporary fencing around work areas are installed and maintained in accordance with following OSHA requirements while the work is in progress. All equipment and materials shall be secured in accordance with following OSHA regulations when not in use.