This standard specifies requirements and gives recommendations for field inspection and testing of oil country tubular goods (OCTG). This International Standard covers the practices and technology commonly used in field inspection; however, certain practices may also be suitable for mill inspections.

This standard covers the qualification of inspection personnel, a description of inspection methods and apparatus calibration and standardization procedures for various inspection methods. The evaluation of imperfections and marking of inspected OCTG are included.

This standard is applicable to field inspection of OCTG and is not applicable for use as a basis for acceptance or rejection.

This edition of API RP 5A5 is the identical national adoption of ISO 15463, Petroleum and natural gas industries-Field inspection if new casing, tubing and plain end drill pipe.