 As for SCM, FINA first began the recognition process for these records in March 1991, with the establishment/setting of a standard time in each event (generally tied to the then-known "World Best Time" (WBT)), which had to be bettered in order for FINA's initially recognized "World Record" in the short course event.The ratification process is described in FINA Rule SW12, and involves submission of paperwork certifying the accuracy of the timing system and the length of the pool, satisfaction of FINA rules regarding swimwear and a negative doping test by the swimmer(s) involved.Records can be set at intermediate distances in an individual race and for the first leg of a relay race.