Api Rp — 556 Pdf |link|
API RP 556 provides industry guidelines for the design, installation, and operation of instrumentation and control systems for gas-fired heaters in petroleum and chemical plants. The standard is currently transitioning to an eight-part document addressing safety requirements, including combustible limits and burner management systems. Review the technical details at Intertek Inform .
- RP 556 is advisory; site-specific engineering judgment and compliance with mandatory codes are required.
- It does not replace detailed electrical or fire protection codes—use in conjunction with those standards.
- Some recommendations may need adaptation for small facilities, nonpetroleum applications, or regions with differing regulatory frameworks.