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 be
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 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., should 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
provisions for non-integral items indicated in paragraph 4.3.2.