scope:

PURPOSE

This recommended practice was created to provide a standard industry practice for the shop or field welding of connectors to pipe.

The technical content provides requirements for welding procedure qualification, welder performance qualification, materials, testing, production welding and inspection. Additionally, suggestions for ordering are included.

EQUIPMENT

This recommended practice covers the weld fabrication of connectors and handling attachments such as lift eyes and landing pads to pipe.

This document includes practices currently being implemented by a broad spectrum of the industry. This recommended practice is intended to be analogous to API 6A PSL 1 with additional requirements specific to the equipment fabrication.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Supplements to this recommended practice shall not be considered as requirements except when specified on the purchase order.