Construction, Operation, andMaintenance of Large Diameter RuralGas Gathering Lines - FIRSTEDITION

Abstract

This recommended practice (RP) contains provisions relating to the design, construction, testing, corrosion control, operation, and maintenance of onshore gas gathering lines as defined in API RP 80.

The requirements in the RP are applicable to pipelines > 12.75 in. outside diameter in class 1 locations (3.1.4) or class 2 locations (3.1.5) that are not regulated onshore gas gathering lines as defined in 49 CFR 192.8.

NOTE As of the time of publication of this document, API RP 80, 1st Edition was incorporated by reference into U.S. Federal Regulation (49 CFR 192).

The 2nd Edition of API RP 80 has not been incorporated by reference into U.S. Federal Regulation (49 CFR 192).

Users of this document may also need to reference the 1st Edition of API RP 80.

Applicability

Annex A describes the sections of this RP and their applications.

New Pipelines

Except where otherwise noted, the provisions of this recommended practice apply to new pipelines.

Existing Pipelines

The design, construction, and testing provisions in Section 5 do not apply to existing pipelines.

Except where otherwise noted, all other provisions in this RP apply to existing pipelines.