Standards

The protective coatings industry utilises various Standards and Test Methods for surface preparation, coating materials, coating application, and coatings condition assessment.

It is crucial for coating surveyors to be knowledgeable about the relevant International Standards and Test Methods used in the industry.

These should be utilised and referenced in survey reports whenever possible.

By adhering to these Standards and Test Methods, a consistent evaluation process can be achieved, minimising any potential misinterpretation of findings.

The specific Standards and Test Methods employed may vary depending on the global location and organisation, but commonly used ones for coating condition assessment include ISO, SSPC, NACE (AMPP), ASTM, and PSPC for the marine industry.

Standards and test methods typically have a consistent structure, including a scope, reference documents, procedure, and reporting. However, their length and level of detail can vary depending on the complexity of the testing task.

The reference documents often consist of other standards and test methods. Although it may not be feasible to have all the standards and test methods accessible during a coating condition assessment.

The coating surveyor must carefully read and comprehend the described procedures and possess the necessary equipment.

Coatings Radar provides comprehensive information on all the required Standards and Test Methods that the coating surveyor can utilise and reference in the survey report.