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The purpose of this recommended practice is to provide information on packing, transporting, handling, storing, inspecting, and installing fiberglass tubulars in oilfield usage.

Trouble-free service and maximum safety should result if this recommended practice is followed. Fiberglass tubulars differ in properties from metallic tubular goods, and different installation techniques are required.

NOTE The recommendations listed in this document are applicable to normal situations. Exceptional conditions may require different practices. It is not intended that these practices conflict with any regulatory code.