210.5-2023 (PDF) - Guide for Selecting and Specifying Reinforcing Bar Cleaning Levels

The intent of this document is to provide objective, standards-based comparison for the specification, evaluation, and approval of the degree of surface preparation of exposed conventional reinforcing steel by abrasive media blasting and mechanical hand tool methods. This guide is designed for use with our new mobile app. Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play. Download the App and subscribe for just $2.99/year and get all 16 ICRI rebar renderings, photo matching and reporting tools. Downloading the app also gets you a digital version of this Guideline.