This Standard specifies requirements for the cathodic protection of buried or submerged metallic pipes and cables. This Standard does not apply to offshore submarine pipelines.The Standard specifically covers the following subjects, which relate to cathodic protection:
(a) Pertinent aspects of the design of structures requiring cathodic protection.
(b) Coatings for use on submerged and buried structures.
(c) Criteria for the cathodic protection of a structure.
(d) Measuring techniques and equipment.
(e) The design of cathodic protection systems.
(f) The installation of cathodic protection systems.
