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  • API SPEC 4F : 2013

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    SPECIFICATION FOR DRILLING AND WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-04-2020

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    Published date:  01-01-2013

    Publisher:  American Petroleum Institute

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative References
    3 Terms and Definitions
    4 Product Specification Levels
    5 Marking and Information
    6 Structural Safety Level
    7 Design Loading
    8 Design Specification
    9 Materials
    10 Welding Requirements
    11 Quality Control
    12 Documentation
    Annex A (normative) - Supplementary Requirements
    Annex B (informative) - Commentary
    Annex C (informative) - API Monogram
    Annex D (informative) - Purchasing Guidelines
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes requirements and gives recommendations for suitable steel structures for drilling and well servicing operations in the petroleum industry, provides a uniform method of rating the structures, and provides two Product Specification Levels (PSLs).

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    Development Note Also available in Chinese edition, see API 4F CHINESE. (01/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note NEW CHILD ADD 1 2016 IS NOW ADDED NEW CHILD ADD 2 2019 IS NOW ADDED This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
    Publisher American Petroleum Institute
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    I.S. EN ISO 19901-3:2014 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - PART 3: TOPSIDES STRUCTURE (ISO 19901-3:2014)
    API HF1 : 2009 HYDRAULIC FRACTURING OPERATIONS - WELL CONSTRUCTION AND INTEGRITY GUIDELINES
    API 4G : 2012 OPERATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF DRILLING AND WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES
    BS EN ISO 19901-3:2014 Petroleum and natural gas industries. Specific requirements for offshore structures Topsides structure
    API 9B RUSSIAN : 2005 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE ON APPLICATION CARE, AND USE OF WIRE ROPE FOR OIL FIELD SERVICE
    API 76 REDLINE : 2007 CONTRACTOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT FOR OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
    14/30300516 DC : 0 BS EN ISO 19901-3 - PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - PART 3: TOPSIDES STRUCTURE
    API 76 : 2007 : R2013 CONTRACTOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT FOR OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
    API RP 75:2004 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
    NORSOK D 001 : REV 3 COR 2013 DRILLING FACILITIES
    API RP 76 : 2007 CONTRACTOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT FOR OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
    API 54 RUSSIAN : 19991 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FOR OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING AND SERVICING OPERATIONS
    API 75 : 2019 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
    CSA ISO 19901-3 : 2015 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - PART 3: TOPSIDES STRUCTURE
    API 75L : 2007 : R2013 GUIDANCE DOCUMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ONSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
    API 75 : 2004 : R2013 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
    API 9B : 2015 APPLICATION, CARE, AND USE OF WIRE ROPE FOR OIL FIELD SERVICE
    API 2A WSD : 2014 PLANNING, DESIGNING, AND CONSTRUCTING FIXED OFFSHORE PLATFORMS - WORKING STRESS DESIGN
    API 54 :1999 RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FOR OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING AND SERVICING OPERATIONS
    API 54 : 1999 : R2013 RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FOR OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING AND SERVICING OPERATIONS
    BS EN ISO 13626:2004 Petroleum and natural gas industries. Drilling and production equipment. Drilling and well-servicing structures
    ISO 19901-3:2014 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Specific requirements for offshore structures — Part 3: Topsides structure
    EN ISO 13626 : 2004 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling and production equipment - Drilling and well-servicing structures (ISO 13626:2003)
    EN ISO 19901-3:2014 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Specific requirements for offshore structures - Part 3: Topsides structure (ISO 19901-3:2014)
    API RP 75 CHINESE : 2004 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
    API 4G CHINESE : 2012 OPERATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF DRILLING AND WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES
    API 54 RUSSIAN : 1999 : R2007 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FOR OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING AND SERVICING OPERATIONS
    API 75L : 2007 GUIDANCE DOCUMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ONSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
    API 75 CHINESE : 2004 : R2008 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OFFSHORE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
    ISO 13626:2003 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Drilling and production equipment — Drilling and well-servicing structures

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    API 2A WSD : 2014 PLANNING, DESIGNING, AND CONSTRUCTING FIXED OFFSHORE PLATFORMS - WORKING STRESS DESIGN
    ASNT SNT TC 1A : 2016 TOPICAL OUTLINES FOR QUALIFICATION OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING PERSONNEL
    API 4G : 2012 OPERATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF DRILLING AND WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES
    ISO 9712:2012 Non-destructive testing Qualification and certification of NDT personnel
    ASCE 7 05 : 2006 MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS FOR BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES
    ASTM A 578/A578M : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications
    AISC 360 : 2016 SPECIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS
    ISO 19902:2007 Petroleum and natural gas industries Fixed steel offshore structures
    API 8C : 2012 DRILLING AND PRODUCTION HOISTING EQUIPMENT (PSL 1 AND PSL 2)
    AISC 335 : 89 SUPP 1 1999 SPECIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS - ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN, PLASTIC DESIGN
    API 9B : 2015 APPLICATION, CARE, AND USE OF WIRE ROPE FOR OIL FIELD SERVICE
    AWS D1.1/D1.1M : 2015 STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE-STEEL
    ISO 19901-1:2015 Petroleum and natural gas industries Specific requirements for offshore structures Part 1: Metocean design and operating considerations
    API 2INT-MET : 2007 INTERIM GUIDANCE ON HURRICANE CONDITIONS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO
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