SSPC SP2
SSPC SP2
SSPC SP2
November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004
* 8501-1
2. Denitions
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products: Visual
assessment of surface cleanlinessPart I.
2.2 Hand tool cleaning removes all loose mill scale, loose
rust, loose paint, and other loose detrimental foreign matter.
It is not intended that adherent mill scale, rust, and paint be
removed by this process. Mill scale, rust, and paint are considered adherent if they cannot be removed by lifting with a dull
putty knife.
2.3 SSPC-VIS 3 or other visual standard of surface preparation agreed upon by the contracting parties may be used to
further dene the surface (see Note 8.1).
3. Referenced Standards
3.1 The latest issue, revision, or amendment of the referenced standards in effect on the date of invitation to bid shall
govern, unless otherwise specied. Standards marked with
an asterisk (*) are referenced only in the Notes, which are not
requirements of this standard.
Solvent Cleaning
Power Tool Cleaning
Power Tool Cleaning to Bare
Metal
Commercial Grade Power Tool
Cleaning
Guide and Reference Photographs
for Steel Surfaces Prepared by for
Power- and Hand-Tool Cleaning
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SSPC-SP 2
November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004
6. Inspection
6.1 Unless otherwise specied in the procurement documents, the contractor or material supplier is responsible for
quality control to assure that the requirements of this document
are met. Work and materials supplied under this standard are
also subject to inspection by the purchaser or an authorized
representative. Materials and work areas shall be accessible
to the inspector.
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7. Disclaimer
7.1 While every precaution is taken to ensure that all information furnished in SSPC standards and specications is
as accurate, complete, and useful as possible, SSPC cannot
assume responsibility nor incur any obligation resulting from
the use of any materials, coatings, or methods specied herein,
or of the specication or standard itself.
8. Notes
Notes are not requirements of this standard.
8.1 Note that the use of visual standards in conjunction
with this standard is required only when they are specied in
the procurement documents (project specication) covering the
work. It is recommended, however, that the use of visual standards be made mandatory in the procurement documents.
SSPC-VIS 3 provides a suitable comparative visual standard for SSPC-SP 2, SSPC-SP 3, SSPC-SP 11, and SSPC-SP
15. ISO 8501-1 may also serve as a visual standard.
8.2 The SSPC Surface Preparation Commentary (SSPCSP COM) contains additional information and data relevant to
this specication. The Commentary is non-mandatory and is
not part of this specication. The table below lists the subjects
discussed relevant to hand tool cleaning and the appropriate
Commentary Section.
Subject
Commentary Section
Film Thickness ................................................. 10
Maintenance Painting ...................................... 4.2
Rust, Stratied Rust,
Pack Rust, and Rust Scale .......................... 4.3.1
Visual Standards .............................................. 11
Weld Spatter................................................. 4.4.1
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