_RP_14C-2017_2018.pdf

Date of Issue:May 2018 Affected Publication:API Recommended Practice 14C,Analysis,Design,Installation,and Testing of Safety Systems for Offshore Production Facilities,Eighth Edition,February 2017 ERRATA 1 NOTE:Annex A now begins with Section A.0 instead of Section A.1.All sections in Annex A have been renumbered to reflect this,and references to Annex A sections throughout the standard have been adjusted.In addition,figures and tables in Annex A are now numbered by section instead of sequentially.Page 10,Section 3.2,add the following description for“PSS”:PSS platform safety system Page 10,Section 3.2,add the following description for“UTH”:UTH umbilical termination hub Page 16,Section 5.1.3,replace this section with the following:5.1.3 Before a production facility safety system is placed in operation,procedures for testing and reporting should be established to ensure continued system integrity.Annex I may be used for this purpose.Page 25,Section 6.2.2.7.6,replace the last sentence with the following:See A.7.3.2 for additional guidance.Page 27,Section 6.2.2.10.5,replace the next-to-last sentence with the following:Recommended safe operating procedures are shown in A.6.4.Page 36,Figure A.1.3,replace the“PHSL”symbol in the second from the top figure with the following:PSHL Page 39,Figure A.2.1,replace the“PHSL”symbol in all places with the following:PSHL Page 45,Figure A.4.1,replace NOTE 3 with the following:NOTE 3 If the vessel is subject to temperature lower than design a TSL shall be installed.See A.4.2.2.4.Page 70,Figure A.8.1,replace the“OSH 4”symbol with the following:OSH 2 Page 87,Figure B.2,replace the“Suction Scrubber”section with the following:Page 99,Section E.2.1,replace the first bullet with the following:a prescriptive approach as outlined in this annex;Page 125,Section I.3.3,in the second paragraph,replace the second sentence with the following:See Annex D for more information on bypassing safety systems.Page 126,Section I.3.7,replace the last sentence with the following:See Annex D for more information on bypassing safety systems.Page 126,Section I.3.8,in Item b),replace the second sentence with the following:Because of the many possible equipment arrangements,detailed test procedure steps to deactivate a shutdown or control device or to take a component out of service during testing are not given;however,guidance on bypassing and out of service is provided in Annex D.Analysis,Design,Installation,and Testing of Safety Systems for Offshore Production FacilitiesAPI RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 14CEIGHTH EDITION,FEBRUARY 2017ERRATA 1,MAY 2018Special NotesAPI publications necessarily address problems of a general nature.With respect to particular circumstances,local,state,and federal laws and regulations should be reviewed.Neither API nor any of APIs employees,subcontractors,consultants,committees,or other assignees make anywarranty or representation,either express or implied,with respect to the accuracy,completeness,or usefulness of theinformation contained herein,or assume any liability or responsibility for any use,or the results of such use,of anyinformation or process disclosed in this publication.Neither API nor any of APIs employees,subcontractors,consultants,or other assignees represent that use of this publication would not infringe upon privately owned rights.API is not undertaking to meet the duties of employers,manufacturers,or suppliers to warn and properly train andequip their employees,and others exposed,concerning health and safety risks and precautions,nor undertaking theirobligations to comply with authorities having jurisdiction.Information concerning safety and health risks and proper precautions with respect to particular materials andconditions should be obtained from the employer,the manufacturer or supplier of that aterial,or the material safetydatasheet.Work sites and equipment operations may differ.Users are solely responsible for assessing their specific equipmentand premises in determining the appropriateness of applying the provisions of this recommended practice.At alltimes users should employ sound business,scientific,engineering,and judgment safety when using thisrecommended practice.Classified areas may vary depending on the location,conditions,equipment,and substances involved in any givensituation.Users of this recommended practice should consult with the appropriate authorities having jurisdiction.API publications may be used by anyone desiring to do so.Every effort has been made by the Institute to ensure theaccuracy and reliability of the data contained in them;however,the Institute makes no representation,warranty,orguarantee in connection with this publication and hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss ordamage resulting from its use or for the violation of any authorities having jurisdiction with which this publication mayconflict.API publications are published to facilitate the broad availability of proven,sound engineering and operatin