The ISO 1 2944.8 - 2017 standard is part 8 on corrosion protection of protective coatings systems for steel structures and focuses on specification development in new projects and maintenance. The standard updates the technical requirements of the previous version to cover the corrosion protection needs of steel structures under various environment conditions. Major updates include updates to normative references, revisions to terms and definitions, additions to surface preparation requirements and revisions to corrosion grades. The standard provides detailed guidance on corrosion protection work for steel structures to ensure the effectiveness and durability of Coating systems, helping parties to properly implement and maintain protective coatings systems for steel structures.