The Cove Pool Deck Joint Sealant

2026-11-03

The Contractor is solely responsible for measuring all joints requiring sealant removal and replacement and for including all costs associated with required submittals , reviews , and permitting , and shall furnish all labor , materials , equipment , and tools necessary to provide a complete and uniform finish acceptable to the City . City building permits may be obtained at no cost to the contractor . The following codes and occupancies shall govern the Work , as enforced by various components which shall constitute the Authority Having Jurisdiction ( AHJ ): St . Peters , MO ( AHJ ) – Applicable Codes : 1 . 2021 International Building Code ( IBC ) 2 . 2020 National Electric Code ( NEC ) 3 . 2021 Energy Conservation Code 4 . 2021 International Fire Code 5 . 2017 ICC / ANSI A117 . 1 Accessibility Central County Fire and Rescue – Applicable Codes 1 . 2021 International Building Code ( IBC ) 2 . 2021 International Mechanical Code ( IMC ) 3 . 2021 International Fire Code The CITY has used manufacturers ' brand or model designations as a basis of standard . Brand names are used to indicate general performance and quality levels . Unless otherwise noted , it is understood that other brands or models may be accepted on an " or equal " basis pending the availability or lack of availability of required items noted in section L and M of this document . It is the responsibility of the bidder to furnish with the original bid proposal submission sufficient data for the CITY to determine if the goods or services offered conform to the bid specifications . The CITY reserves the right to determine equivalency . The Contractor shall furnish all labor , materials , equipment , and supervision necessary to remove and replace existing joint sealant at the pool and surrounding concrete deck , including : • All expansion joints around the pool perimeter • All expansion joints within the concrete pool deck • All saw - cut ( control ) joints within the concrete pool deck • Building perimeter joints where the building interfaces with the concrete pool deck General Requirements • All work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices . Joint Preparation For all joints included in the scope , the Contractor shall : 1 . Remove Existing Sealant o Completely remove existing joint sealant and any loose or failed material . 2 . Clean and Prepare Joint Edges o Clean both joint edges to remove dust , debris , and contaminants . o Perform solvent wipe of joint edges as required to ensure proper adhesion . 3 . Install Backer Material o Install closed - cell backer rod or approved equal to achieve proper joint depth and sealant geometry . o Backer material shall be sized appropriately for joint width and depth . Sealant Installation • Sealant shall be silicone - based , manufactured by Tremco , or City - approved equal . • Sealant shall have no less than 100 % elasticity and be suitable for exterior concrete , wet environments , and pool deck applications . • Apply sealant in strict accordance with manufacturer specifications . • Sealant shall be tooled to a smooth , concave finish , ensuring full contact with both joint edges and no voids or air pockets . Final Conditions • All joints shall be watertight , uniform in appearance , and free of smearing or excess sealant on adjacent surfaces . • Adjacent concrete surfaces shall be left clean upon completion . • Contractor shall remove all debris and dispose of materials off - site .

Missouri

2026-04-29