Specifications include, but are not limited to: Prior to any work being completed, submit a Rubber and Paint Removal Process Plan for approval by the Contracting Officer. a. Prior to commencing any work, inspect the pavement where rubber and paint removal will be conducted. Inspect pavements, joints, lights, etc. to identify any pre-existing conditions. Mark areas and take pictures where joint seal, crack seal, and pavements are already compromised. Submit a Pre-Existing Conditions Inspection Report for approval. b. The pavement surface type is portland cement concrete. c. Remove rubber on portland cement concrete pavements and asphaltic concrete pavements to within the tolerances of paragraph ACCEPTANCE. Remove paint on portland cement and asphaltic concrete pavement to within the tolerances of paragraph ACCEPTANCE. Remove all paint that is loose, flaking, chalky, or not to be re-marked or does not comply with size or pattern standards. d. Chemical methods used must be compatible with pavement materials, the environment and working personnel. e. Exercise close control of water pressure and blasting time/duration to prevent damage to joint sealants, existing markings that are not intended for removal, or the wearing surface. Neither hydroblasting or abrasive blasting may be used for rubber removal on porous friction courses. f. Demonstrate the ability to remove rubber at a touchdown area of the runway selected by the Contracting Officer; at least one site per runway will be chosen. Rubber removal must not damage the pavement surface. The surface texture of the cleaned demonstration area will be compared to that of non-rubber traffic areas to determine satisfactory completion of the removal operation. g. Protect light fixtures and runway surface sensors from damage throughout the removal operations...
