This article will break down what API 674 actually covers, why it is vital for plant safety, and how you can access the document without compromising your cybersecurity or violating copyright laws.

– Platforms like IHS Markit, Techstreet, or ANSI Webstore offer paid access or short-term rentals.

The standard covers both direct-acting and power-driven reciprocating pumps, focusing on their design, materials, and testing:

Searching for is understandable, but it is a false economy. The cost of a non-compliant pump failure—lost production, environmental fines, or injury—dwarfs the price of the standard. Instead, purchase or rent the official PDF from an authorized seller, or access it through your organization’s library.

If you are a member of API’s committee or a partner organization, you may receive access to standards at a reduced cost or, in rare cases, for free. But for the general public, free downloads are not legally available.

When you eventually get your hands on the API 674 PDF, you will find it covers a vast array of technical requirements, including:

The most direct method is purchasing the standard from the API Publications Store . While this is not free, it grants you a legal, watermarked license for the document. For companies, this is a necessary cost of doing business.