This standard provides requirements and recommendations for the concept development, design, construction, operation and abandonment of pipeline systems, with the emphasis on structural integrity. The following topics are covered:

— safety philosophy framework and target failure probabilities

— design basis including surveys, environmental data and soil sampling

— design criteria including the layout, LRFD criteria and functional criteria

— material selection and corrosion control, i.e. pre-manufacturing considerations

— line pipe specification for three types of pipes; CMn pipes, CRA pipes and lined/clad pipes

— component manufacturing specifications, additional to industry standards, and pipeline assemblies

— corrosion, insulation and weight coating specifications

— offshore construction/installation and pre-commissioning requirements

— operation and abandonment requirements

— material testing specifications

— welding specifications

— non-destructive testing (NDT) specifications.