MPI Certified Architectural Coatings Inspectors are industry professionals and independent contractors that have completed the MPI Training Program, met the additional criteria, and passed the MPI Inspector Appraisal.
Becoming an MPI Certified Architectural Coatings Inspector
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The Role Of An Architectural Coatings Inspector
Architectural Coatings Inspectors are there to provide quality assurance to a coating project.
There are three main areas that an Architectural Coatings Inspector usually assist with:
Specification
An Architectural Coatings Inspector will write full, comprehensive and site-specific coatings specifications for Architectural coatings projects, based on the MPI Standards and Systems.
The specifications:
On completion of the specification, and with approval by the owner’s representative an Architectural Coatings Inspector can arrange a bid tour to:
Inspections
The Architectural Coatings Inspector will schedule an inspection program, with the number of site visits based on the size and complexity of the project. This would include regular site visits/inspections, followed up by clear and concise reports sent to all concerned parties at each stage of the coating project.
The inspections include:
Consultation
If a coatings project does experience some kind of failure, A certified Inspector can assist with an objective consultation, this can include:
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Kirk has been in the paint and coating industry since 1980. Over these 40 plus years Kirk has developed a strong knowledge of paints and coatings, understanding their limitations and performance capabilities as well as a complete understanding of surface preparation standards for most substrates including, steel, concrete, and drywall. Kirk is also an SSPC Level 1 accredited inspector. 
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