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Specifications for the painter
Name and address details
Property owner/consultant:
……………………………………….................................
Name of heritage place: (if applicable)
………………………………………………………………
Address:
………………………………………………………………
Real Property Description: Lot(s)
…………………… RP(s) ………………………………..
Painter:
………………………………………………………………
Aim
These specifications provide details about how the painting work is to be carried out.
Compliance with specification
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Painting work will comply with this specification:
date:
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prepared by:
………………………………………………………………………………………...
Scope of work
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conduct a physical investigation of the building(s)/structure(s) prior to starting the painting and
make recommendations regarding the condition of the existing paintwork
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undertake painting in accordance with the guidelines outlined in The Painting Process
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clean, prime where required, undercoat and apply …………..…coats of paint
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provide products and workmanship warranty as well as any information regarding future
maintenance required for the paint work
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make safety provisions to allow access to the heritage place at all times during painting and
specify how to access specific areas:
 access to high areas/roof will be via static scaffold to the ……….elevations
 static scaffold to these areas to be wrapped
 doorways to be protected and accessible at all time
 access to the ……………..elevation will be via mobile scaffold …………….
and static scaffold for the …...........................
 scaffolds to be screened …………………….(side, front, etc)
 site will be left clean and tidy on completion of the painting project
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ensure access equipment can be utilised by the property owner or other tradespeople when
required for carrying out building maintenance or repair work
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Areas to be painted (circle or list all items/areas to be painted)
Exterior surfaces to lower gutter line to include the following previously painted surfaces:
 gutters, fascias, barges, soffits, battened soffits, downpipes, handrails, wrought iron
balustrades, floor edges, lattice panels, fencing, fretwork, stair (masonry or timber) and floors,
posts, batten fencing, timber floor, verandah floors edge, verandah balustrade, timber posts,
doors, frames, fence palings
 weatherboard walls, masonry walls
 timber stairs – handrail, stringers and treads
 steel window security grills, windows, window sills
Exterior surfaces above lower gutter line including roof structures to include:
 previously painted gutters, fascias, down pipes, windows, gable walls, exhaust vents, masonry
walls, masonry parapet walls, window hoods, chimneys
Other areas to include:
 garden walls
 fences
 gates
 security bars
Areas not to be painted (circle or list all items/areas not to be painted)
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roof sheeting, signage, interior surfaces, air conditioning units and ducting, storage areas
all surfaces which are unpainted or pre-finished
Liaison
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maintain regular contact with the property owner/consultant at all stages of the project and
provide regular updates on project progress or required changes to the project
Quotation
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quote is inclusive of all labour, equipment and materials to complete the work
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separate quotes to be provided for the following:
 access by tower static scaffold
………………………………………………………………
 access by mobile scaffold
………………………………………………………………
Timetable
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provide a timetable for undertaking the work which should be agreed upon between the
property owner/consultant and tradesperson undertaking the work
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work should be completed by:
……………………………………………………………...
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number of weeks to complete work:
……………………………………. ………………………..
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project costing allowing for all work to be completed during Council approved working hours
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some work in selected areas to be completed over weekends to maintain normal working
access for tenants and visitors
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side and front scaffold to be screened