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Standards Development
| Reference | Standards description | Committee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS ISO 24959 |
ISO 24959 Paints and varnishes. Competency requirements of coating inspectors Categories: Management. Human resources | Paint coating processes | Paints and varnishes |
STI/10 Test methods for paints | Public comment |
| BS EN ISO 29601:2026 |
Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection by protective paint systems. Assessment of porosity in a dry film Categories: Paint coating processes |
STI/21 Paint systems and surface preparation for metallic substrates | Published standard |
| BS EN ISO 16276-1:2025 |
Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems. Assessment of, and acceptance criteria for, the adhesion/cohesion (fracture strength) of a coating. Pull-off testing Categories: Paint coating processes |
STI/21 Paint systems and surface preparation for metallic substrates | Published standard |
| BS EN ISO 16276-2:2025 |
Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems. Assessment of, and acceptance criteria for, the adhesion/cohesion (fracture strength) of a coating. Cross-cut testing and X-cut testing Categories: Paint coating processes | Paints and varnishes |
STI/21 Paint systems and surface preparation for metallic substrates | Published standard |
| BS EN ISO 15741:2021 |
Paints and varnishes. Friction-reduction coatings for the interior of on- and offshore steel pipelines for non-corrosive gases Categories: Paint coating processes |
STI/21 Paint systems and surface preparation for metallic substrates | Published standard |
| BS EN ISO 12944-5:2019 |
Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems. Protective paint systems Categories: Paint coating processes | Structures. Metal |
STI/21 Paint systems and surface preparation for metallic substrates | Published standard |
| BS 6150:2019 |
Painting of buildings. Code of practice Categories: Paint coating processes | Interior finishing |
STI/28 Paint systems for non-metallic substrates | Published standard |
| BS EN ISO 12944-5:2018 |
Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems. Protective paint systems Categories: Paint coating processes | Structures. Metal |
STI/21 Paint systems and surface preparation for metallic substrates | Withdrawn |
| BS EN ISO 12944-6:2018 |
Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems. Laboratory performance test methods Categories: Paint coating processes | Structures. Metal |
STI/21 Paint systems and surface preparation for metallic substrates | Published standard |
| BS EN ISO 12944-4:2017 |
Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems. Types of surface and surface preparation Categories: Surface preparation | Paint coating processes | Structures. Metal |
STI/21 Paint systems and surface preparation for metallic substrates | Published standard |