API RP 5C6

Abstract

<strong>PURPOSE</strong><br>This recommended practice was created to provide a standard industry practice for the shop or field welding of connectors to pipe.<br>The technical content provides requirements for welding procedure qualification, welder performance qualification, materials, testing, production welding and inspection. Additionally, suggestions for ordering are included.<br><strong>EQUIPMENT</strong><br>This recommended practice covers the weld fabrication of connectors and handling attachments such as lift eyes and landing pads to pipe.<br>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.<br><strong>SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</strong><br>Supplements to this recommended practice shall not be considered as requirements except when specified on the purchase order.