RP 14B establishes requirements and provides guidelines for configuration, installation, test, operation and documentation of subsurface safety valve (SSSV) systems. In addition, this Standard establishes requirements and provides guidelines for selection, handling, redress and documentation of SSSV downhole production equipment.

This edition of API RP 14B is the identical national adoption of ISO 10417, Petroleum and natural gas industries-Subsurface safety valve systems-Design, installation, operation and redress.