49 C.F.R. § 195.559
What coating material may I use for external corrosion control?
Cite as 49 C.F.R. § 195.559 (2026)
Coating material for external corrosion control under § 195.557 must—
(a) Be designed to mitigate corrosion of the buried or submerged pipeline;
(b) Have sufficient adhesion to the metal surface to prevent under film migration of moisture;
(c) Be sufficiently ductile to resist cracking;
(d) Have enough strength to resist damage due to handling and soil stress;
(e) Support any supplemental cathodic protection; and
(f) If the coating is an insulating type, have low moisture absorption and provide high electrical resistance.
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 195.557