Api 615 -

"We have fireproofing on the vessel, so the pipe is fine." Reality: Piping fails faster than vessels due to higher surface area-to-volume ratios. Pipe supports and thin-walled sections need specific fire protection per API 615.

April 14, 2026 Category: Process Safety / Mechanical Integrity api 615

Have you implemented API 615 at your site? Let me know your biggest challenge with emergency isolation in the comments below. "We have fireproofing on the vessel, so the pipe is fine