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Mechanical
CTSU1000

Application of Underground Coatings

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This Practice provides minimum requirements for surface preparation and the application and inspection of shop-applied and field-applied protective coatings on pipe, vessels, equipment, fittings, flanges, field joints, valves, and special fabrications intended for underground/buried service.

This Practice does not cover external coatings for moderate or severe environments or internal linings for tanks and vessels.

This Practice does not cover in situ continuous coating of pipelines.


July 2018
Editorial Revision
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STF05501

Fixed Ladders Fabrication Details

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​This Practice describes requirements for fabricating typical OSHA-regulated fixed ladders and cages for open structures, miscellaneous platforms, and vessels for regular operational access and egress.

July 2018
Complete Revision
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STE05501

Fixed Ladders Design Guide

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​This Practice provides design guidelines for typical OSHA-regulated fixed ladders, ladder safety systems/personal fall arrest systems and cages as specified and detailed for fabrication in PIP STF05501 for open structures, miscellaneous platforms, and vessels for regular operational access and egress. Typical detail drawings for design are provided that describe ladder and cage details, platform access configurations, support and guide connections, ladder location details, and ladder clearances for side step and through ladder types. The intention of this Practice is to inform structure/platform engineers of OSHA regulations regarding fixed ladders and discuss some practical issues that may arise. Interpretations of the OSHA regulations are the responsibilities of the owner and engineer of record.

July 2018
Complete Revision
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CVE02350

Roadway Design Guide (US Customary)

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​This Practice describes roadway classifications and provides guidance for design of right-of-ways, access to public roadways, use of local materials, climate effects, traffic loading, layout and traffic control, design of paving and roadways, providing drainage, and providing railroad and pipeline crossings for roadways within plant boundaries. This Practice uses United States standards for roadway design. User should research regional standards for variations from this design guide.

July 2018
Complete Revision
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CVE02350M

Roadway Design Guide (Metric)

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​This Practice describes roadway classifications and provides guidance for design of right-of-ways, access to public roadways, use of local materials, climate effects, traffic loading, layout and traffic control, design of paving and roadways, providing drainage, and providing railroad and pipeline crossings for roadways within plant boundaries. This Practice uses United States standards for roadway design. User should research regional standards for variations from this design guide.

July 2018
Complete Revision
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I/E
ELIGD000

Grounding Installation Details

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The purpose of this Practice is to provide the typical details for construction of grounding systems in chemical and refining facilities. The bonding and grounding design and installation shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

These installation details include power system and equipment grounding, static grounding protection for equipment in classified locations, grounding electrode connections, and step and touch potential grounding.

Not included in the scope of this Practice are computer and control system grounding and cathodic protection.

June 2018
Complete Revision
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ARS08111

Standard Steel Doors and Frames Supplier Specification

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This Practice provides supplier with requirements for all material, fabrication, finishes, and delivery of standard steel doors and frames.

This Practice applies recommendations of the Steel Door Institute (SDI) of Westlake, Ohio.

Comment:   It is recommended that SDI-108 be used to prepare contract documents.

May 2018
Complete Revision
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ARS08112

Standard Steel Doors, Frames and Related Hardware Installation Specification

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This Practice provides constructor with requirements for installing standard steel doors, frames and related hardware. It applies recommendations of the Steel Door Institute (SDI) of Westlake, Ohio and the Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) of Chantilly, Virginia. This Practice does not include requirements for field-applied finish painting.

May 2018
Complete Revision
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ARS08710

Standard Steel Door Hardware Supplier Specification

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This Practice provides supplier with requirements for all material, fabrication, finishes, and delivery of standard steel door hardware.

This Practice is written without reference to specific manufacturers, brand names, or model numbers. Industry standards from American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) are used to specify performance and quality requirements for pieces of hardware.

Hardware for aluminum entrance doors or specialty doors is not included.

May 2018
Complete Revision
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I/E
ELSMC11

Medium-Voltage Motor Control Center Specification

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​This Practice describes the requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing, documentation, and shipment of metal-enclosed, NEMA Class E2 controllers (2001V to 7200V). This equipment is used for the supply, control, and protection of medium-voltage motors.

April 2018
Complete Revision
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Mechanical
INSC1000

Cold Service Insulation Materials and Installation Specification

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This Practice provides requirements for materials and installation of cold service insulation systems.

This Practice describes requirements for cold service insulation materials and accessories, storage and handling of materials, insulation application, extent of insulation, and documentation on the external surfaces of piping and equipment, ambient to -179°C (‑290°F).


October 2017
Complete Revision
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CVS02005

Topographic and Plant Surveys Specification

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​This Practice in conjunction with <em>PIP CVS02005-F - Survey Checklist </em> describes the requirements for quality control, permits, deliverables, and execution for topographic and plant surveys. In case of conflict, the Survey Checklist supersedes this Practice.

April 2016
Complete Revision
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CVS02010

Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Specification

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This Practice describes the minimum requirements for a geotechnical engineering investigation including subsurface exploration, field and laboratory testing, analyses, and preparation of reports that present geotechnical engineering recommendations for design and construction.
This Practice does not include requirements for an environmentally-related investigation or analysis.

March 2016
Complete Revision
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ARC01015

Architectural and Building Utilities Design Criteria

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This Practice describes the minimum requirements for the design of buildings. This Practice is intended to be used in conjunction with PIP ARC01016 - Building Data Sheet, PIP CVC01017 - Plant Site Data Sheet, and PIP STC01015 - Structural Design Criteria.
This Practice does not apply to open or partially enclosed industrial structures.

December 2014
Complete Revision
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ARC01016

Building Data Sheet

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This Practice is intended to be used in conjunction with PIP ARC01015 - Architectural and Building Utilities Design Criteria, PIP CVC01017 - Plant Site Data Sheets, and PIP STC01018 - Blast Resistant Building Design Criteria. These data sheets contain architectural, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, plumbing, and communication information that may be conveyed from the owner to the project design team or from the project design team leaders to the team design members. This data may be provided by the owner or developed by the project design team and approved by the owner.

December 2014
Complete Revision
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STC01018

Blast Resistant Building Design Criteria

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This Practice provides structural design criteria for blast resistant buildings.
This Practice describes the minimum requirements for the design of permanent (non-temporary) blast resistant buildings including requirements for selection of structural systems, analysis methods, and design of ancillary items such as doors and openings. This Practice also contains design criteria for non-structural items (e.g., suspended architectural or electrical items, HVAC ductwork, etc.) that could pose a hazard to the occupants of blast resistant buildings.

October 2014
Complete Revision
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Mechanical
INIC1000

Cold Insulation Installation Details

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This Practice provides details for installing cold insulation systems on piping, valves, horizontal and vertical vessels, and heat exchangers.

October 2012
Editorial Revision
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Mechanical
REIE686A

Recommended Practice for Machinery Installation and Installation Design (Supplement to PIP REIE686/API RP686)

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This Practice supplements PIP REIE686/API RP686, Recommended Practice for Machinery Installation and Installation Design. Together, this Practice and PIP REIE686/API RP686 provide requirements for installation recommended procedures, practices, and checklists for the installation and precommissioning of new, existing, and reapplied machinery and to assist with the installation design of such machinery.
This Practice describes additions, changes, and deletions that have been made to PIP REIE686/API RP686. In addition, decisions that have been made regarding options offered by PIP REIE686/API RP686 are also described.
 

March 2012
New Practice
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STI03310

Concrete General Notes and Typical Details

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This Practice provides typical details for concrete pads for ladders and stairs, octagon foundation drains, ledger and curb angles for grating and floor plate; and describes clearances and spacing requirements for reinforcing steel for foundations and structural columns and beams. General concrete notes are provided to supplement the requirements shown on design drawings and project specifications. Abbreviations commonly used on design drawings are also listed in this Practice.

October 2011
Complete Revision
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CVI02350

Roadway and Area Paving General Notes and Typical Details

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This Practice provides typical details for roadway paving, area paving, guard posts, guard rails and headwalls. General notes are provided to supplement the requirements shown on design drawings and project specifications. Area paving details are for 4- and 6-inch concrete paving intended for pedestrian and light vehicular traffic. Abbreviations commonly used on design drawings are also listed in this Practice.

October 2011
Complete Revision

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