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The fourth paragraph in Section 56-2.03,"Construction,"of the Standard Specifications is amended to read: <br /> • Backfill material for metal posts shall consist of minor concrete conforming to the provisions in Section 90-10, <br /> "Minor Concrete,"and shall contain not less than 275 kilograms of cementitious material per cubic meter. <br /> SECTION 57: TIMBER STRUCTURES <br /> Issue Date: October 12,2004 <br /> The second paragraph of Section 57-1.02A, "Structural Timber and Lumber," of the Standard Specifications is amended <br /> to read: <br /> • When preservative treatment of timber and lumber is required, the treatment shall conform to the provisions in <br /> Section 58, "Preservative Treatment of Lumber, Timber and Piling," and AWPA's Use Category 4B. The type of treatment <br /> to be used will be shown on the plans or specified in the special provisions. <br /> SECTION 58: PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT OF LUMBER,TIMBER AND PILING <br /> Issue Date: November 18,2005 <br /> The first paragraph of Section 58-1.02,"Treatment and Retention,"of the Standard Specifications is amended to read: <br /> • Timber, lumber, and piling shall be pressure treated after millwork is completed. Preservatives, treatment, and <br /> results of treatment shall conform to the requirements in AWPA Standards Ul and T1. Treatment of lumber and timber shall <br /> conform to the specified AWPA Use Category cited in the special provisions, on the plans, or elsewhere in these <br /> specifications. <br /> The second paragraph of Section 58-1.02,"Treatment and Retention,"of the Standard Specifications is deleted. <br /> SECTION 59: PAINTING <br /> Issue Date: June 30,2006 <br /> The first paragraph of Section 59-1.02,"Weather Conditions,"of the Standard Specifications is amended to read: <br /> • Paint shall be applied only on thoroughly dry surfaces and during periods of favorable weather. Blast cleaning or <br /> application of solvent-borne paint will not be permitted when the atmospheric or surface temperature is at or below 2°C or <br /> above 38°C,or when the relative humidity exceeds 85 percent at the site of the work. Application of water-borne paint will <br /> not be permitted when the atmospheric or surface temperature is at or below 10°C, or above 38°C, or when the relative <br /> humidity exceeds 75 percent at the site of the work. Application of paint will not be permitted when the steel surface <br /> temperature is less than 3°C above the dew point, or when freshly painted surfaces may become damaged by rain, fog or <br /> condensation,or when it can be anticipated that the atmospheric temperature or relative humidity will not remain within the <br /> specified application conditions during the drying period, except as provided in the following paragraph for enclosures. If <br /> uncured paint is damaged by the elements,it shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. <br /> The second paragraph of Section 59-1.05, "Protection Against Damage," of the Standard Specifications is amended to <br /> read: <br /> • Paint or paint stains on surfaces not designated to be painted shall be removed by the Contractor at the Contractor's <br /> expense and to the satisfaction of the Engineer. <br /> Section 59-2.01, "General," of the Standard Specifications is amended by adding the following paragraphs after the first <br /> paragraph: <br /> • Unless otherwise specified,no painting Contractors or subcontractors will be permitted to commence work without <br /> having the following current"SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings" (formerly the Steel Structures Painting Council) <br /> certifications in good standing: <br /> Contract No. 10-OM7104 <br /> 48 <br />