scope:

This standard gives the requirements for the selection of coating materials, surface preparation, application procedures and inspection for protective coatings to be applied during the construction and installation of offshore installations and associated facilities.

This standard covers both paints, thermally sprayed metallic coatings and application of passive fire protective coatings. The aim of this standard is to obtain a system which ensures:

• Optimal protection of the installation with a minimum need for maintenance.

• That the coating system is maintenance friendly.

• That the coating system is application friendly.

• That health, safety and environmental impacts are evaluated and documented.

This standard is not applicable to pipelines and pipeline risers.