ISO 15749-1:2004与ISO 15749-2至ISO 15749-4一起适用于规划和设计排水系统，该系统用于从船舶和海洋结构物上的住宿区和小卖部区域（卫生排水）排出废水。 ISO 15749-5涵盖了露天甲板、货舱和游泳池的排水。 本系列标准考虑了有关卫生要求和海洋环境保护的基本规定和最低要求。 ISO 15749-1:2004不适用于输送能够形成可燃气体/氧气混合物的含油、化学污染废水的管道系统。

ISO 15749-1:2004 is valid, in conjunction with ISO 15749-2 to ISO 15749-4, for planning and designing drainage systems which evacuate wastewater from accommodation and commissary areas (sanitary drainage) on ships and marine structures. Drainage of weather decks, cargo holds and swimming pools is covered by ISO 15749-5. This series of standards takes into consideration the basic regulations and minimum requirements concerning hygienic requirements and the protection of the marine environment. ISO 15749-1:2004 does not apply to pipe systems carrying oily, chemically contaminated wastewater capable of forming flammable gas/oxygen mixtures.