STRUCTURAL STEEL SKIDS

1.0

INTRODUCTION
Within the body of this specification the information provided follows
closely with the necessary code requirements. These codes are
intended to safely design, fabricate, ship, and erect structural steel
buildings. For a full list of symbols or definitions please refer to the
appropriate code.

2.0

SCOPE
This standard specification defines minimum requirements for the
design, fabrication, shipment, and erection of structural steel including
but not limited to equipment skids, spreader bars, slings, and pipe
supports in accordance with the requirements of this specification.

3.0

CODE REQUIREMENTS
3.1

The latest editions of the following codes shall be considered a

part of this specification:
3.1.1 American Institute of Steel Construction, Specification for
the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Structural Steel
Buildings
3.1.2 American Welding Society, Structural Welding Code D1.1
3.1.3 American Petroleum Institute, Recommended Practice for
Planning, Designing, and Constructing Fixed Offshore
Platforms, RP 2A as referenced.
3.1.4 American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM
Standards for Materials Specifications.

3.2

In cases of conflict between the provisions of the specified codes

and the provisions of this specification, this specification shall
govern.

3.3

In cases of conflict among the provisions of the specified codes,

the governing provisions shall be those which provide the
greatest strength.