These recommended practices (W)are intended to provide
recommended procedures,p ractices, and checklists for
the installation and precommissioning of new and reapplied
machinery for petroleum, chemical, and gas industry services facilities. Ing eneral,
API RP 686-1996 history
0000 API RP 686:2009
1996API RP 686-1996 Recommended Practices for Machinery Installation and Installation Design (First Edition)