Tanks

Hi Michael,  I would recommend a CIP II or III for this work.   My preference would be a CIP III since it is inside of the tank and if there are any issues it can be expensive and time consuming to fix.   A CIP III typically has the experience and attention to detail for the one-off situations that may create a quality issue for the internal coating installation.  You pay more for them but my experience is that it is well worth it.  Hope this helps.  As for what is required I am not as familiar with water tank requirements, so I am not in a position to answer that one.  

Michael,

I recommend you specify a CIP2 inspector with specific water tank surface preparation experience. CIP3 inspectors may not have as much "hands-on" experience as an abrasive blaster/coating applicator with an inspector certification. You should know that the interior space above the water line is the most frequent location of rust corrosion and coating failure due to inadequate surface cleaning and preparation. An inspector with intimate knowledge of tank construction and typical failure locations (dollar plates, rafter connections, support columns, locations inaccessible for surface preparation) will be able to identify problem areas likely to fail.

Brent Bergman