Removing Lead Based Paint
TMI Coatings sandblasts and paints industrial structures encapsulating and/or removing lead paint. TMI has considerable experience sandblasting and painting tanks, gates at locks and dams, stacks, structural steel, and other industrial structures. As an SSPC QP 1 and SSPC QP 2 qualified contractor, TMI has met the strict requirements of the SSPC Industrial Hazard Paint Removal program. This is an intense certification program, requiring ongoing information submittal, annual reviews, and site visits by SSPC (The Society of Protective Coatings). QP 1 certification is a nationally recognized program that evaluates the practices of industrial painting contractors in key areas including safety and quality. The QP 2 certification evaluates the capabilities of industrial paint contractors for their ability to safely remove and properly manage hazardous coating material in the field. TMI has the competence, experience, and ability to safely complete any complex project.
TMI is committed to doing work safely, in a quality manner and in your timeframe.
For the City of Richfield, MN, TMI Coatings completed interior recoating, complete exterior abrasive blast and recoating of 1,500,000 gallon legged elevated water tank. Containment system with bonnet, full ground cover and dust collector attached per SSPC level 2, Method A was utilized.
Structural repairs/modifications were done.
Project was difficult due to site constraints: the size and scope of the project was complex, as it was necessary to maintain City operations and telecommunications services for the duration of the project. With minimal space for TMI’s equipment – including a full-containment structure, and temporary equipment to keep telecommunications services operating, the project was further impacted by the tower’s proximity to Penn Avenue, a major thoroughfare. Project coordination was maintained with Hennepin County with regard to traffic controls, and Xcel Energy respective to overhead powerlines in order to complete the project. Finally, TMI had to allow continual access for Fire Station No.2.
This was achieved by TMI’s installation of temporary fencing around the immediate work zone and their working with the carrier’s, and fire department to establish a working corridor on the south side of the fire station, and establishing a lay-down area on the southeast side. Jersey barriers placed on the west side of the work zone provided pedestrian traffic control and allowed for the staging of additional TMI equipment.
The project was completed on time and to the satisfaction of the owner: a Letter of Recommendation from the City of Richfield, MN Contact : Russell Lupkes, Utilities Superintendent. Russell Lupkes said “TMI completed the project safely, without incident, in accordance with strict OSHA requirement for fall protection. This is the third project we have successfully completed with TMI, and will recommend utilizing TMI on future projects”.
TMI Coatings refurbished the City of Richfield, Minnesota water tower. SEH and TMI Coatings submitted this project for the SSPC 2016/2017 Structure Award. The water tower refurbishing project was complex as it was necessary to maintain the City telecommunication operations. The project was further impacted by the proximity to Penn Avenue, a major thoroughfare. Finally, measures had to be implemented to allow continual access for Fire Station No. 2. SEH, Dan Zienty and the City of Richfield, Richard Hintgen were very satisfied with the work completed by TMI Coatings.
From the simplest to the most complex structures, TMI Coatings’ industrial sandblasting and painting services can help protect and improve your company’s investment. First, our knowledgeable staff will personally meet with you to understand the scope of work required to complete your sandblasting and/or painting project. Then we’ll submit a proposal listing each step of the work, including a step-by-step explanation of what is to be done, proposed materials, cost to perform the work, time frame in which the work will be done and a warranty.
TMI has a full-time scheduler to coordinate our field crews and a full time purchasing coordinator to arrange for delivery of equipment and materials. We have our own construction crews employed by TMI full time. This assures you we arrive at your facility when scheduled and complete work on time. In business since 1985 and having completed thousands of successful jobs, we are committed to safely completing quality work on schedule.
TMI Coatings has considerable experience installing coatings that are subject to all types of extreme environments. TMI completed three projects involving three large liquid natural gas tanks each 147′ diameter x 121′ high, located in Garner, Iowa and in Spencer, Iowa. The tanks required insulation removal, hazardous paint mitigation, sandblasting, zinc primer application and two top coats. The projects were completed safely and on time.
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