1.1 In placing orders for line pipe to be manufactured in accordance with API Spec 15LR, the purchaser may specify the following on
the purchase order:
Specification API Spec 15LR
Quantity
Pressure Rating Par. 1.1
Process of Manufacture Par. 3.1
Resin System Par. 3.2
Nominal Size or Outside Diameter Tables 1 and 2
Length Par. 7.1.2
Pipe Ends Par. 8.1
Delivery Date and Shipping Instructions
1.2 Attention is called to the following paragraphs which may require agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer:
Service Factors Par 5.4
Disposition of Rejected Product Appendix H, Par. H.4
1.3 The purchaser should also state on the purchase order the
requirements concerning the following stipulations which are
optional with the purchaser:
Degree of Cure Par. 4.4
Physical Properties Par. 5.1
Static Pressure Rating Par. 5.5.2
Pipe Drawings Par. 8.2
Purchaser Inspection Par. 8.6
Frequently Asked Questions
What standard covers API low-pressure fiberglass line pipe?
API Spec 15LR is the specification for low-pressure fiberglass, or reinforced thermosetting resin, line pipe and fittings. Orders should reference this specification on the purchase order.
What information should be specified when ordering API 15LR fiberglass pipe?
The purchase order should state the specification (API Spec 15LR), quantity, pressure rating, process of manufacture, resin system, nominal size or outside diameter, length, pipe ends, and delivery date and shipping instructions.
What optional requirements can a purchaser specify?
Optional stipulations include degree of cure, physical properties, static pressure rating, pipe drawings, and purchaser inspection. Items such as service factors and disposition of rejected product may require agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
