This standard covers surface preparation, material requirements, application, and handling of hot- and cold-applied wax and component wrappers and wax-based tape coating systems for the protection of underground pipelines, and valves. This standard is intended for use by corrosion control personnel, design engineers, project managers, purchasers, application contractors, and construction engineers and managers. The use of this standard in coordination with the manufacturer of the referenced materials herein will reduce the chance of their misapplication and will maximize their potential to provide long-term corrosion protection. This standard is also referenced by NACE SP0169, “Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems.”