This standard shall provide general principles for the construction and fire protection of marine terminals, piers, and wharves. Nothing in this standard shall supersede any of the regulations of governmental or other regulatory authority. The provisions of this standard shall reflect situations and state-of-the-art techniques at the time the standard was issued. Purpose. The provisions of this standard shall be considered necessary to provide a reasonable level of protection from loss of life and property from fire and explosion in marine terminals, piers, and wharves.