Table of Contents

1 Scope and Objectives
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
4 General Precautions for Descent onto Floating Roofs
5 Potential Hazards Associated with Entry onto Floating Roofs
6 Preparation for Entry onto Floating Roofs: Ventilation, Testing,
  and Rescue
7 Additional Procedures for Descent onto External Floating Roofs
8 Additional Procedures for Descent onto Internal and Covered
  External Floating Roofs

Abstract

Describes the hazards associated with access/egress onto external and internal floating roofs of in-service petroleum storage tanks and identifies some of the most common practices and procedures for safely accomplishing this activity.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	API 2026 : 1998 API 2026 : 1998 : R2006 API 2026 : 1998