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CSA

STS05130

Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Erection Specification

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements for receipt, handling, erection, assembly, and field inspection of structural and miscellaneous steel. Structural and miscellaneous steel are as defined in ANSI/AISC 303-16 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges.

August 2018
Complete Revision

Mechanical

CTCE1000

External Coating System Selection Criteria (Universally Applicable)

Abstract ↓

This Practice describes the criteria for the selection of industrial coating systems for insulated and uninsulated substrates of structural steel, equipment, vessels, tanks, and piping. This Practice does not include criteria for the selection of industrial coating systems for internal linings, underground substrates, maintenance coating, architectural coatings, or color selection.

August 2018
Technical Revision

Mechanical

INSH1000

Hot Service Insulation Materials and Installation Specification

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements for materials and installation of hot service insulation systems on the external surfaces of piping and equipment, ambient to 649°C (1200°F).

This Practice describes requirements for hot service insulation materials and accessories, storage and handling of materials, insulation application, extent of insulation, and documentation.

Comment: Use of this Practice for contractual purposes requires the purchaser to make specific choices and to assemble additional supporting documents. Listing of or reference to supporting documents within this Practice does not imply suitability for specific designs.

August 2018
Complete Revision

I/E

PCEHP001

Guidelines for Selecting Hygienic Instrumentation

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides guidelines for selecting instrumentation used in hygienic process applications such as food and pharmaceutical facilities. This Practice includes all types of hygienic instrumentation. Non-hygienic instrumentation is not covered (e.g., black and gray utilities).

July 2018
New Practice

Mechanical

CTSU1000

Application of Underground Coatings

Abstract ↓

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

CSA

STF05501

Fixed Ladders Fabrication Details

Abstract ↓

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

CSA

STE05501

Fixed Ladders Design Guide

Abstract ↓

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

CSA

CVE02350

Roadway Design Guide (US Customary)

Abstract ↓

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

CSA

CVE02350M

Roadway Design Guide (Metric)

Abstract ↓

July 2018
Complete Revision

I/E

ELIGD000

Grounding Installation Details

Abstract ↓

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

CSA

ARS08111

Standard Steel Doors and Frames Supplier Specification

Abstract ↓

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

CSA

ARS08112

Standard Steel Doors, Frames and Related Hardware Installation Specification

Abstract ↓

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

CSA

ARS08710

Standard Steel Door Hardware Supplier Specification

Abstract ↓

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

I/E

ELSMC11

Medium-Voltage Motor Control Center Specification

Abstract ↓

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

I/E

PCDPS001

Packaged Equipment Instrumentation Documentation Requirements Sheet and Instructions – PCDPS001 was renumbered and withdrawn March 2024 and its contents incorporated into PCDPK001.

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides the purchaser with the method for preparing
PIP PCDPS001-R, Packaged Equipment Instrumentation Documentation Requirements Sheet.

Packaged equipment suppliers should also become familiar with the symbology used.

This Practice contains key information about the requirements of the owner which are important to clearly communicate to the Packaged System Supplier. The documentation requirements sheet is to be completed by the designer with owner input, review, and approval.

This documentation requirements sheet is to be used in conjunction with PIP PCSPS001 and PIP PCTPS001.

January 2018
Complete Revision

Process

PHSMV047

Hygienic Plastic and Plastic Lined Butterfly Valve Descriptions – PHSMV047 was withdrawn August 2023 because this type of valve is no longer manufactured for Hygienic use.

Abstract ↓

This Practice provides requirements for suppliers providing Hygienic Plastic and Plastic Lined Butterfly Valve included in PIP Piping Line Class Material Specifications.

December 2017
Technical Correction

Piping

PN12PD0H01

Piping Material Specification 12PD0H01 FM Class 150, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Heat Fusion, Fire Water (UL/FM Approved) (Underground) was withdrawn August 2019 because this is no longer a valid NFPA class and it is being replaced

December 2017
Complete Revision

Mechanical

INSC1000

Cold Service Insulation Materials and Installation Specification

Abstract ↓

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

I/E

ELSPS01

Electrical Requirements for Packaged Equipment – ELSPS01 was withdrawn April 2023 and renumbered as ELSPK01

Abstract ↓

This Practice describes the electrical requirements for design, manufacture, inspection, testing, and shipping of packaged equipment (also referred to as skid mounted equipment). Electrical systems for packaged equipment can include components such as electrical enclosures, motors, motor controllers, heaters, relays, controls and control panels, control stations, pilot devices, indicating lights, transformers, wires, and conduits.

This Practice does not address requirements for medium-voltage motor controllers, DC motors and controllers, substations, power control centers or instrumentation.

August 2017
Complete Revision

I/E

PCTPS001

Packaged Equipment Instrumentation Inspection and Testing Requirements Sheet – PCTPS001 was renumbered and withdrawn March 2024 and its contents incorporated into PCTPK001.

Abstract ↓

This inspection and testing requirements sheet is to be used in conjunction with PIP PCDPS001 and PIP PCSPS001.

August 2017
Reaffirmation

Date not available
Update type not available

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