Definition(s)
Should
For the purposes of this publication, the term should denotes a RP a) where a safe comparable alternative practice is available; b) that may be impractical under certain circumstances; or c) that may be unnecessary under certain circumstances or applications. This word indicates that the rule is a recommendation, the advisability of which depends on the facts in each situation.
Sources: API RP 2D, Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes, Sixth Edition, May 2007. Global Standards
Should
As used in a standard, “should” denotes a recommendation or that which is advised but not required in order to conform to the specification.
Sources: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
Sources: API RP 13C, Recommended Practice on Drilling Fluids Processing Systems Evaluation, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, December 2010. Global Standards
Should
“Should” is used to state that a provision is not mandatory, but is recommended as good practice.
Sources: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
Should
Denotes a “recommended practice(s)”
- Where a safe comparable alternative practice(s) is available;
- That may be impractical under certain circumstances; or
- That may be unnecessary under certain circumstances.
Sources: API RP 49, Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, Third Edition, May 2001. Global Standards
Should
Denotes a recommended practice:
- Where a safe comparable alternative practice is available;
- That may be impractical under certain circumstances: or
- That may be unnecessary for personnel safety under certain circumstances.
Sources: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards
Should
Denotes a recommended practice(s)
a) where a safe comparable alternative practice(s) is available;
b) that may be impractical under certain circumstances; or
c) that may be unnecessary under certain circumstances or applications.
Sources: API RP 59, Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations, Second Edition, May 2006. Global Standards
Should
As used in a standards, “should” denotes a recommendation or that which is advised but not required in order to conform to the specification.
Sources: API RP 67, Recommended Practice for Oilfield Explosives Safety, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, May 2007. Global Standards
Should
For the purpose of this document, should denotes a recommended practice(s)
- Where a safe comparable alternative practice(s) is available;
- That may be impractical under certain circumstances; or
- That may be unnecessary for personnel safety under certain circumstances.
Sources: API RP 74, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operation, First Edition, October 2001 (March 2007). Global Standards
Should
The term “should” denotes a recommendation or that which is advised but not required in order to conform to the recommended practice.
Sources: API RP 96, Deepwater Well Design and Construction, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
Should
SHOULD is used to indicate that a provision is not mandatory, but RECOMMENDED as good practice.
Sources: API SPEC 5CRA, Specification for Corrosion Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes for Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2010 (Errata August 2011). Global Standards
Sources: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
Should
As used in a standard, “should” denotes a recommendation or that which is advised but not required in order to conform to the specification.
Sources: API SPEC 5CRA, Specification for Corrosion Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes for Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2010 (Errata August 2011). Global Standards
Sources: API SPEC 5CT, Specification for Casing and Tubing, Upstream Segment, Ninth Edition, July 2011 (Errata September 2012). Global Standards
Sources: API SPEC 17D, Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems—Subsea Wellhead and Tree Equipment, Upstream Segment, Second Edition May 2011 (Errata September 2011). Global Standards
Should
Should: As used in a standard, “should” denotes a recommendation or that which is advised but not required in order to conform to the specification.
Sources: API SPEC 6A, Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment, Twentieth Edition, October 2010 (Addendum November 2012). Global Standards
Sources: API SPEC 10A, Specification for Cements and Materials for Well Cementing, Twenty-fourth Edition, December 2010. Global Standards
Sources: API SPEC 11D1, Packers and Bridge Plugs, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, July 2009. Global Standards
Sources: API SPEC 13A, Specification for Drilling Fluids Materials, Eighteenth Edition, February 2010. Global Standards
Sources: API SPEC 17E, Specification for Subsea Umbilicals, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, October 2010. Global Standards
Should
Refers to a recommended method which provides an example of how an operator can meet an expectation, but does not prevent an operator from selecting alternative best practices.
Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Should
Indicates a recommendation that a certain course of action is preferred or particularly suitable. Alternative courses of action are allowable under the standard where agreed between contracting parties but shall be justified and documented.
Sources: Offshore Standard DNV-OS-C101, Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General (LRFD Method, Det Norske Veritas, April 2011. Global Standards
Should
“Should” means recommended.
Sources: State of Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Revised January 8, 2013. Regulations
Should
“Should”, means the authorities’ recommended way of fulfilling the functional requirement. Alternative solutions with documented corresponding functionality and quality can be used without having to present this to the authorities.
Source: Guidelines Regarding the Framework Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Should
Verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred, but not necessarily required.
Source: NORSOK D-002, Well intervention equipment, Rev. 2, June 2013. Global Standards
Should
Should is a recommendation. Alternative solutions having the same functionality and quality are acceptable.
Source: NORSOK D-007, Well Testing Systems, Rev. 1, January 1996. Global Standards
Should
Indicates a preferred course of action or recommended practice to be adopted.
Source: Approved Code of Practice for Managing Hazards to Prevent Major Industrial Accidents, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Department of Labour, New Zealand, July 1994. Regulatory Guidance
Should
verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily required .
Source: Rules for Classification and Construction, IV Industrial Services, 6 Offshore Technology, 9 Guideline for Personnel Transfers by Means of Lifting Appliances, Edition 2011, Germanischer Lloyd SE, Global Standards
Should
Indicates that among several possibilities, one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily required. Other possibilities may be applied subject to agreement.
Source: Verification of Lifting Appliances for the Oil and Gas Industry, DNV-OSS-308, October 2010, Det Norske Veritas AS, Global Standards