scope:

This specification provides requirements and guidelines for the design and use of downhole perforating tools and related equipment, as defined herein for use in the petroleum and natural gas industry.

This specification provides the requirements for reporting and validating operational ratings of downhole perforating tools that are not addressed by any current standards or specifications. Thus:

- providing well-defined operational ratings for functionality of downhole perforating tools as provided by the supplier/manufacturer;

- defining levels of quality control (QC) for downhole perforating tools including validation requirements, acceptance testing, performance ratings, and service center requirements.