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API RP 14C

Analysis, Design, Installation, and Testing of Safety Systems for Offshore Production Facilities

Issuing body
API
Latest edition
8th Edition (2017)
Region
USA, Global
Equipment items
2

Scope

SAFE chart methodology for offshore process safety system design.

Key requirements (7)

  • Analysis, design, installation and testing of safety systems for offshore production platforms.
  • Safety Analysis Function Evaluation (SAFE) chart approach.
  • Two levels of protection: primary (process control) + secondary (shutdown).
  • ESD (Emergency Shutdown) levels: Tier 1 (process), Tier 2 (platform).
  • Mandatory safety devices: PSH, PSL, LSH, LSL, TSH, USV, BSDV.
  • Required testing intervals: monthly to quarterly depending on device.
  • Companion to API 754 for performance metrics.

Applied to 2 equipment items