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What is NYC BC § 2512.6?

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This section outlines the requirements for applying and curing cement plaster, specifying minimum curing periods and intervals between coats as per ASTM C 926. It details the conditions under which moist curing is necessary and applies to contractors and builders involved in plaster application for construction projects.

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2512.6 Curing and interval.

BC § 2512.6

First and second coats of cement plaster shall be applied and moist cured as set forth in ASTM C 926 and Table 2512.6. Table 2512.6Cement Plasters CoatMinimum Period Moist CuringMinimum Interval Between CoatsFirst48 hours a48 hours bSecond48 hours7 days cFinish—Note c a. The first two coats shall be as required for the first coats of exterior plaster, except that the moist-curing time period between the first and second coats shall not be less than 24 hours. Moist curing shall not be required where job and weather conditions are favorable to the retention of moisture in the cement plaster for the required time period. b. Twenty-four-hour minimum interval between coats of interior cement plaster. For alternate method of application, see Section 2512.8. c. Finish coat plaster is permitted to be applied to interior cement base coats after a 48-hour period.

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