Protective Coatings Inspection

Business Challenge

Challenges associated with protective coatings inspections include defects or failures in coating systems due to improper surface preparation, cleanliness, and environmental condition applications. It is essential to verify the quality of coating procedures to prevent unnecessary problems.  These challenges can cause delays in the construction schedule, which as a result, will increase the costs of the project.  Bureau Veritas has the ability to provide protective coatings inspection services, whether it is to assure surface application methods, required thicknesses, and/or preparation methods.

 

Solution

What is Protective Coatings Inspection?
The surface preparation and application of a protective coatings system is the foundation for a successful long lasting coating system.  Many factors should be considered when designing a coating application including but not limited to environment, expected service life and application limitations.  Good execution of the preparation / application process is necessary to maintain a low annual cost. Also, our NACE Certified Inspectors can be present to witness and perform visual inspection of coatings in accordance to SSPC Specifications and manufacture requirements.  
 
What are the key benefits?

Bureau Veritas' provides cost effective solutions in the protection and aesthetics of products while increasing maximum service life. Furthermore, Bureau Veritas provides companies with NACE Certified Inspectors that can be present to witness and perform visual inspections of coatings in accordance to SSPC Specifications and manufacturer requirements throughout North America.  

Why Choose Bureau Veritas?

Recognition

Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is the worldwide leader specialized in QHSE&SA services. Certified to ISO 9001 for all of its activities throughout the world, the company has earned a large number of accreditations and notifications.

 

Knowledge and Expertise

Bureau Veritas experience and knowledge of coatings technology, combined with our systematic approach to applied solutions for problems (and their prevention), can be instrumental in system performance.  Our approach involves a detailed analysis of existing conditions, application of various systems to be applied, and the application methods to be utilized.

 

Network

With more than 40,000 employees in 900 offices and laboratories covering 140 countries, Bureau Veritas is able to act quickly on its clients' behalf anywhere in the world.

 

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of experience do your inspectors have?

  Our inspectors have experience with shop coating, metalizing, epoxy coating, coated rebar and galvanizing.  Bureau Veritas can provide full-time NACE Certified Inspectors as Quality Assurance personnel and SSPC Protective Coatings Specialists to perform these services.

• Bureau Veritas' inspectors are knowledgeable of what types of industry standards?

  Our inspectors have developed a thorough comprehension of industry standards and specifications such as: NACE, SSPC, ASNT, ASTM and AGA.