BCIT NE12 Steel Tower

Spectrum Painting was engaged to complete surface preparation and protective coating application to the NE12 steel tower structure at BCIT in Burnaby — a technically complex project requiring execution under WorkSafeBC high-risk lead abatement protocols due to significant lead contamination in the existing coatings. Ice blasting was selected as the primary surface preparation method to effectively remove contaminants while minimizing airborne lead dust and eliminating secondary waste streams associated with conventional abrasive blasting. All work was completed under full engineered containment with continuous air monitoring, controlled access zones, and negative air ventilation, with scaffold systems providing safe access throughout. Industrial protective coating systems were applied to the prepared steel structure to deliver long-term corrosion protection and extend asset service life.

Scope

• Surface preparation via ice blasting (lead-contaminated substrate)
• Work executed under WorkSafeBC high-risk lead abatement protocols
• Full engineered containment system with controlled access zones
• Negative air ventilation and continuous air monitoring
• Scaffold system installation and coordination for access at height
• Industrial protective coating application to steel structure for long-term corrosion protection
• Hazardous waste management and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements

Key Areas Included

• NE12 steel tower structure — full exterior