AS 2885.3-2012

Provides important principles, practices and guidelines for use by competent persons and organizations involved in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure petroleum pipelines.

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of pipelines complying with AS 2885.0.NOTE: Other fluids may be transported in accordance with AS 2885.0.The fundamental principles on which this Standard is based are the following:(a)Important matters relating to safety, engineering design, materials, testing, inspection and operation are required to be reviewed and approved by the Licensee.(b)A documented pipeline management system is required to be implemented to provide for continued integrity, monitoring and safe operation of the pipeline.(c)Where the Standard does not provide detailed requirements appropriate to a specific item, the principles and guidelines set out in the Standard are the basis on which an engineering assessment is made by competent persons. Specific requirements of the Standard do not replace the need for appropriate experience and engineering judgement.1.2 APPROVAL

Originated in part as AS CB28—1972.Revised and redesignated AS 2885.3—1997.Third edition 2012. Originated in part as AS CB28 1972. Revised and redesignated AS 2885.3 1997. Third edition 2012.