Category API Standards

Analyzing the Foundational Requirements, Engineering Controls, and Compliance Legacy of the 1985 Edition Scope and Applicability of API Publ 2201-1985 API Publication 2201, originally released in 1985, specifically governs the procedures for welding or hot tapping on in-service equipment in…

Scope, Technical Requirements, and Compliance Guidance for API Publication 2031 (1991 Edition) Scope and Introduction API Publ 2031-1991, titled Combustible Gas Detection Systems for Offshore and Onshore Applications, is a guidance document published by the American Petroleum Institute. It provides…

A Comprehensive Technical Guide to Designing, Implementing, and Maintaining Fixed Water Spray Systems According to API Publ 2030-1998 Fixed water spray systems play a critical role in the fire protection strategy of petroleum and petrochemical facilities. They provide cooling, exposure…

A comprehensive guide to implementing fire prevention and safety programs for hot work operations based on industry best practices API Publ 2026 (first published in 1998 and reaffirmed in 2006) provides recommended practices for safely performing welding, cutting, and other…

Foundational Guidance for Safe Design and Operation of Flame Arresters in Process Piping Scope and Purpose of API Publ 2028-1991 API Publ 2028-1991, titled Flame Arresters in Piping Systems, is a historic first-edition publication by the American Petroleum Institute (API)…

A comprehensive technical overview of the scope, methodology, and compliance considerations for fire and explosion hazard assessment in atmospheric storage tanks Introduction API Publ 2021A-1998, officially titled Interim Guidance for the Hazard Evaluation of the Potential for a Fire or…

A comprehensive guide to fire prevention, control, and emergency response for atmospheric storage tanks according to the 1991 edition Scope and Historical Context API Publication 2021 (1991), commonly referred to as API Publ 2021-1991, is a foundational document issued by…

Scope, Technical Requirements, and Compliance Notes for the 1991 Edition API Publ 2013-1991 (often referred to as the 1991 edition of API Publication 2013) provides guidelines for the safe cleaning of mobile tanks—including tank trucks, rail tank cars, and portable…

Evaluating the Enduring Scope and Safety Principles of the Historic 1976 Scan Scope and Intent of API Publication 2008 API Publication 2008, originally published in 1976 and available today as a historical scanned document, addresses the acute toxicity risks associated…

A comprehensive guide to the requirements and recommendations of API Publication 1673 for safe welding operations on aboveground storage tanks API Publ 1673-2009, titled Safe Welding Practices for Aboveground Storage Tanks, provides recommended practices for ensuring safety during welding, cutting,…