The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum performance requirements for tape coatings, including material, application, inspection, testing, marking, and packaging requirements. This standard or sections of this standard can be referenced in documents for purchasing and receiving tape coatings for steel water pipe and fittings. This standard can be used as a guide for applying, inspecting, and testing these tape coatings. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and only to tape coatings for steel water pipe and fittings.