1.1 This standard replaces ANSI N101.4 and provides a common basis for, and specifically comprises quality assurance requirements applicable to, safety-related protective coating work in Coating Service Level I areas of nuclear facilities as defined in Guide D5144.
1.2 This standard meets the requirements of ANSI N101.4 while also recognizing advancements in technology and industry practices since transfer to ASTM responsibility for updating, rewriting, and issuing replacement standards to ANSI N101.4.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM D3843-16 Referenced Document
ASTM D4227 Standard Practice for Qualification of Coating Applicators for Application of Coatings to Concrete Surfaces
ASTM D4228 Standard Practice for Qualification of Coating Applicators for Application of Coatings to Steel Surfaces
ASTM D4537 Standard Guide for Establishing Procedures to Qualify and Certify Inspection Personnel for Coating Work in Nuclear Facilities
ASTM D4538 Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
ASTM D5144 Standard Guide for Use of Protective Coating Standards in Nuclear Power Plants*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM D3843-16 history
2021ASTM D3843-16(2021)e1 Standard Practice for Quality Assurance for Protective Coatings Applied to Nuclear Facilities
2016ASTM D3843-16 Standard Practice for Quality Assurance for Protective Coatings Applied to Nuclear Facilities
2000ASTM D3843-00(2008) Standard Practice for Quality Assurance for Protective Coatings Applied to Nuclear Facilities
2000ASTM D3843-00 Standard Practice for Quality Assurance for Protective Coatings Applied to Nuclear Facilities