The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum performance requirements for tape coating systems for the exterior of steel water pipelines, including system components, application, inspection, testing, and marking and packaging requirements. This standard or sections of this standard can be referenced in documents for purchasing and receiving tape coating systems for the exterior of steel water pipelines. This standard can be used as a guide for applying, inspecting, and testing tape coating systems for the exterior of steel water pipelines. The provisions of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and only to tape coating systems for the exterior of steel water pipelines.