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to standards that have been "Incorporated by Reference" (IBR) into U.S. federal government regulations American Petroleum Institute | API . You can view these at the API IBR Reading Room Official Purchase : The most recent version, API Std 53, 5th Edition (2018, reaffirmed 2023) , can be purchased as a PDF or hard copy from the API Webstore or licensed distributors like Accuris (formerly IHS) Accuris Standards Store Educational/Company Licenses
The API RP 53 document offers several key benefits to users, including:
