4.3.1 This Standard covers protective coating
requirements for the ship steel structure. It is noted that other
independent items are fitted within the tanks to which coatings are
applied to provide protection against corrosion.
4.3.2 It is recommended that this Standard is
applied, to the extent possible, to those portions of permanent means
of access provided for inspection not integral to the ship structure,
such as rails, independent platforms, ladders, etc. Other equivalent
methods of providing corrosion protection for the non-integral items
may also be used, provided they do not impair the performance of the
coatings of the surrounding structure. Access arrangements that are
integral to the ship structure, such as increased stiffener depths
for walkways, stringers, etc. are to fully comply with this Standard.
4.3.3 It is also recommended that supports for
piping, measuring devices, etc., be coated in accordance with the
non-integral items indicated in paragraph 4.3.2.