Prior to work beginning, the County Representative will drain the pool, and remove jets, weirs, skimmer lids, and provide tile needed for project. 3. Prepare pool to receive new conventional plaster finish. Submit tile and grout samples (for color selection by County representative) and data sheets on all setting materials and grout. 4. Contractor is responsible for removing all construction debris and disposing of off premises according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. 5. Contractor must cover all drains and inlets to prevent debris from entering the pool piping for the duration of the project. 6. Contractor shall prepare the pool surface for new plaster by sawing and chipping around all fittings, lights, and under the existing water line tile. 7. Remove existing sealant from expansion joints and dispose of off-site according to EPA regulations. 8. V-cut all cracks back by saw cutting to structural soundness and repair with epoxy sealer or an approved alternate. 9. Chip or saw cut hollow or damaged areas in the pool shell. 10. Apply Scratch Kote 2000 bonding admix or approved alternate, to insure chemical and mechanical bond. 11. Remove existing tiles and grout from water line and surrounding areas (if required). 12. Install new tile at water line and other tiled areas, if applicable. 13. If tile is not to be replaced, contractor shall re-grout all existing tiles as needed. 14. Apply new sealant in expansion joints and allow curing for 72 hours. 15. Replace all VGB covers and Hydrostatic Relief Valves.
