The Process: From Drawing Review to Handover Packs
A clear process helps project teams understand whether off-site intumescent coating is suitable, what information is needed, how coating requirements are confirmed, and what documentation supports handover.
A controlled route from project information to protected steel.
The process starts before coating begins. Drawings, schedules, fire rating requirements and programme constraints need to be reviewed so the correct route can be confirmed.
Seven steps from upload to handover.
- 01
Upload project information
Drawings, steel schedule, specification, required fire rating, project location, programme dates, and fabrication and delivery sequence.
- 02
Technical & suitability review
Midsummer reviews steel sections, required fire rating, coating requirement, access and handling considerations, programme risk and whether off-site coating is suitable.
- 03
Scope & coating route confirmation
Confirmed coating approach, information gaps, programme assumptions, QA/documentation requirements and any areas better handled on site.
- 04
Preparation & application planning
Surface preparation route, primer compatibility checks where relevant, coating system requirements, and sequencing and handling considerations.
- 05
Off-site coating works
Controlled application environment, coating in line with agreed requirements, inspection and records during works, and handling controls to reduce damage risk.
- 06
QA checks & records
DFT checks, photo evidence, product/system records, batch references where applicable, and non-conformance or touch-up notes where relevant.
- 07
Delivery & handover support
Handover pack, documentation records, any site touch-up considerations and coordination with the project team.
What documentation can be provided?
- Project details.
- Coating system / product information.
- DFT records.
- Photo evidence.
- Batch references where applicable.
- Inspection records.
- Areas requiring follow-up or touch-up, where applicable.
- Summary of completed works.
See more on quality documentation, or ask what your handover pack should include.
What slows down review?
- Missing fire rating requirement.
- Incomplete steel schedule.
- Unclear specification.
- Late design revisions.
- Unknown delivery dates.
- Missing project location.
- No clarity on site touch-up responsibilities.
The earlier coating is planned, the fewer surprises later.
- Better coordination with fabrication.
- Reduced late-stage programme pressure.
- Clearer documentation expectations.
- Earlier identification of unsuitable areas.
- Better commercial certainty.
The process: common questions.
- Do I need all documents before contacting Midsummer?
- No. Send what you have and Midsummer can confirm what else is needed.
- What is a DFT check?
- DFT means dry film thickness. It records coating thickness against the project or system requirements.
- Is a handover pack always the same?
- No. The contents depend on project requirements, specification and agreed documentation scope.
- Can off-site coating still need site touch-ups?
- Yes. Handling, installation or connection areas may create touch-up requirements that should be planned early.