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API Specification for Fire Test forEnd ConnectionsAPI SPECIFICATION 6FBTHIRD EDITION,MAY 1998EFFECTIVE DATE:NOVEMBER 30,1998AmericanPetroleumInstituteHelping YouStrategies for TodaysGet The JobEnvironmental PartnershipDone Right.MNo roproduction or notworking permitled without liconso from IHSNot for RosaleStrategies for TodaysEnvironmental PartnersbipAPI ENVIRONMENTAL,HEALTH AND SAFETY MISSIONAND GUIDING PRINCIPLESThe members of the American Petroleum Institute are dedicated to continuous efforts toimprove the compatibility of our operations with the environment while economicallydeveloping energy resources and supplying high quality products and services to consum-ers.We recognize our responsibility to work with the public,the government,and others todevelop and to use natural resources in an environmentally sound manner while protectingthe health and safety of our employees and the public.To meet these responsibilities,APImembers pledge to manage our businesses according to the following principles usingsound science to prioritize risks and to implement cost-effective management practices:To recognize and to respond to community concerns about our raw materials,prod-ucts and operations.To operate our plants and facilities,and to handle our raw materials and products in amanner that protects the environment,and the safety and health of our employeesand the public.To make safety,health and environmental considerations a priority in our planning,and our development of new products and processes.To advise promptly,appropriate officials,employees,customers and the public ofinformation on significant industry-related safety,health and environmental hazards.and to recommend protective measures.To counsel customers,transporters and others in the safe use,transportation and dis-posal of our raw materials,products and waste materials.To economically develop and produce natural resources and to conserve thoseresources by using energy efficiently.To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the safety,health andenvironmental effects of our raw materials,products,processes and waste materials.To commit to reduce overall emissions and waste generation.To work with others to resolve problems created by handling and disposal of hazard-ous substances from our operations.To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws,regulationsand standards to safeguard the community,workplace and environment.To promote these principles and practices by sharing experiences and offering assis-tance to others who produce,handle,use,transport or dispose of similar raw materi-als,petroleum products and wastes.can PotrolNo roproduction or notworking permitled without liconso from IHSNot for RosaleAPI Specification for Fire Test forEnd ConnectionsExploration and Production DepartmentAPI SPECIFICATION 6FBTHIRD EDITION,MAY 1998EFFECTIVE DATE:NOVEMBER 30,1998AmericanPetroleumInstituteHelping YouGet The JobDone Right.MNo roproduction or notworking permitled without liconso from IHSNot for RosaleSPECIAL NOTESAPI publications necessarily address problems of a general nature.With respect to partic-ular circumstances,local,state,and federal laws and regulations should be reviewed.API is not undertaking to meet the duties of employers,manufacturers,or suppliers towarn and properly train and equip their employees,and others exposed,concerning healthand safety risks and precautions,nor undertaking their obligations under local,state,or fed-eral laws.Information concerning safety and health risks and proper precautions with respect to par-ticular materials and conditions should be obtained from the employer,the manufacturer orsupplier of that material,or the material safety data sheet.Nothing contained in any API publication is to be construed as granting any right,byimplication or otherwise,for the manufacture,sale,or use of any method,apparatus,or prod-uct covered by letters patent.Neither should anything contained in the publication be con-strued as insuring anyone against liability for infringement of letters patent.Generally,API standards are reviewed and revised,reaffirmed,or withdrawn at least everyfive years.Sometimes a one-time extension of up to two years will be added to this reviewcycle.This publication will no longer be in effect five years after its publication date as anoperative API standard or,where an extension has been granted,upon republication.Statusof the publication can be ascertained from the API Exploration and Production Departmenttelephone(202)682-80001.A catalog of API publications and materials is published annu-ally and updated quarterly by API,1220 L Street,N.W.,Washington,D.C.20005.This document was produced under API standardization procedures that ensure appropri-ate notification and participation in the developmental process and is designated as an APlstandard.Questions concerning the interpretation of the content of this standard or com-ments and questions concerning the procedures under which this standard was developedshould be directed in writing to the director of the Exploration and Production Department(shown on the title page of this document),American Petroleum Institute,1220 L Street,N.W.,Washington,D.C.20005.Requests for permission to reproduce or translate all or anypart of the material published herein should also be addressed to the director.API standards are published to facilitate the broad availability of proven,sound engineer-ing and operating practices.These standards are not intended to obviate the need for apply-ing sound engineering judgment regarding when and where these standards should beutilized.The formulation and publication of API standards is not intended in any way toinhibit anyone from using any other practices.Any manufacturer marking equipment or materials in conformance with the markingrequirements of an API standard is solely responsible for complying with all the applicablerequirements of that standard.API does not represent,warrant,or guarantee that such prod-ucts do in fact conform to the applicable API standard.All rights reserved.No part of this work may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system,ortransmitted by any means,electronic,mechanical,photocopying,recording,or otherwise,without prior written permission from the publisher Contact the Publisher.API Publishing Services,1220 L Street,N.W.,Washington,D.C.20005.Copyright 1998 American Petroleum InstituteNo roproduction or notworking permitled without liconso from IHSNot for RosaleFOREWORDThis specification is under the jurisdiction of the API Subcommittee on Standardization ofValves and Wellhead Equipment.This Third Edition if a reformatted,reissue of the SecondEdition of this specification,which was reaffirmed by letter ballot in 1997.This specification shall become effective on the date printed on the cover but may be usedvoluntarily from the date of distribution.API publications may be used by anyone desiring to do so.Every effort has been made bythe Institute to assure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained in them;however,theInstitute makes no representation,warranty,or guarantee in connection with this publicationand hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resultingfrom its use or for the violation of any federal,state,or municipal regulation with which thispublication may conflict.Suggested revisions are invited and should be submitted to the director of the Explorationand Production Department,American Petroleum Institute,1220 L Street,N.W.,Washing-ton.D.C.20005No roproduction or notworking permitled without liconso from IHSNot for Rosale