Unauthorized copies often omit the "Notes" section, which contains legally binding clarifications (e.g., Note 5: "The term 'power tool cleaning' does not imply a specific surface profile" – which is critical for defense against adhesion lawsuits).
SP 3 exists for scenarios where (logistical, safety, or contamination risks) or where the coating system specified is low-to-moderate performance (e.g., maintenance painting in occupied facilities, interior structural steel, or thin-film shop primers). sspc-sp 3 pdf
To remove all loose mill scale, loose rust, and loose paint. Unauthorized copies often omit the "Notes" section, which