API Releases New Updates to Standards for Hazard Management in Process Plant Structures
Published by the American Petroleum Institute
WASHINGTON, January 16, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce the publication of the latest editions of three critical safety standards: Recommended Practice 752 (RP 752), Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Permanent Buildings, 4th edition; Recommended Practice 753 (RP 753), Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Portable Buildings, 2nd edition; and Recommended Practice 756 (RP 756), Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Tents, 2nd edition. These updates collectively serve to enhance the safety of the men and women working every day in oil and natural gas facilities by providing comprehensive guidelines for the placement of permanent buildings, trailers and tents. This approach is designed to minimize risks to personnel from potential explosion, fire, and toxic material release hazards.
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