Category API Standards

A Comprehensive Guide to the Recommended Practice for Marking Equipment and Vehicles with Color-Coded and Symbol-Based Identification Scope and Purpose API RP 1637-2006 (2012), titled Using the API Color-Symbol System to Mark Equipment and Vehicles for Product Identification at Service…

Guidelines for Corrosion Prevention and Compliance for UST Systems Scope and Application API RP 1632-1996 (2010) is a recommended practice developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) that provides guidelines for the cathodic protection (CP) of underground storage tanks (USTs)…

Technical Guide to Design, Construction, Operation, and Compliance for Ethanol-Gasoline Blend Facilities Scope and Application API Recommended Practice 1626, originally published in 2010 and reaffirmed in 2012, provides comprehensive guidance for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities that…

Essential Guidelines for Inventory Management, Reconciliation, and Loss Prevention in Petroleum Retail Operations Scope and Applicability API Recommended Practice 1621, originally published in 1993 and reaffirmed in 2012, provides comprehensive guidelines for the control of bulk liquid stock—including gasoline, diesel,…

Key Requirements, Compliance Considerations, and Best Practices for UST Installation Scope of API RP 1615-2011 API Recommended Practice 1615 (API RP 1615-2011) provides comprehensive guidance for the installation of underground petroleum storage systems (USTs). It covers new installations and the…

Guidelines for Safe and Compliant Decommissioning of Underground Storage Tank Systems API Recommended Practice 1604, first published in 1996 and reaffirmed in subsequent years, provides comprehensive guidelines for the closure of underground storage tanks (USTs) that have contained petroleum products.…

A technical deep dive into the scope, key technical requirements, and compliance strategies for the petroleum and chemical industries Scope and Purpose of API RP 1595-2012 API Recommended Practice 1595 (API RP 1595-2012) serves as a comprehensive umbrella document for…

“content”: “ Scope and Applicability API Recommended Practice (RP) 1543-2009 establishes guidelines for the documentation, tracking, and reporting of verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) of mechanical equipment used in the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries. The standard applies to…

Guidelines for Safe Welding on Pressurized Equipment and Pipelines Scope and Application API Recommended Practice 1525 (First Edition, January 1997) provides engineering and procedural guidance for safely welding or hot tapping on in-service piping and equipment that contain flammable, combustible,…

Understanding the Framework for Operator Qualification Programs in the Pipeline Industry Scope and Purpose of API RP 1174-2015 API Recommended Practice 1174 (API RP 1174-2015), second edition, provides a framework for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operator qualification…