本标准提供了现场常用的许多测试程序的信息，以确定现场应用的保护涂层的充分性。如果不适合采用AS/NZS 1580系列中描述的测试方法，则可使用这些测试方法，该测试方法可能更适合实验室应用。

This Standard provides information on a number of test procedures that are frequently used in the field to determine the adequacy of site-applied protective coating. These test methods may be used where it is inappropriate to adopt test methods described in the AS/NZS 1580 series, which may be better suited for laboratory applications.