This standard describes a method for evaluating the qualifications of industrial/marine painting contractors who remove hazardous coatings (e.g., coatings containing lead or other hazardous metals) from industrial/marine structures. The requirements of this procedure are intended to supplement the general requirements of SSPC-QP1, QP3, QP6 or QP8.

This stnadard establishes two qualification categories for contractors removing and containing hazardous coatings. The owner determines the certification category appropriate for any specific project based on containment and ventilation requirements.