This standard or sections of this standard can be referenced in documents for purchasing and receiving viscoelastic coating systems for the exterior of steel water pipelines, and for the exterior of special sections, connections, field joints and fittings for steel water pipelines. This standard can be used as a guide for applying, inspecting, and testing viscoelastic coating systems. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and only to viscoelastic coating systems for steel water pipe and fittings.