American Petroleum Institute (API). First Edition, December 2000. 20p. This recommended practice presents materials and fabrication requirements for new 2–1/4Cr and 3Cr steel heavy wall pressure vessels for high temperature, high pressure hydrogen service. It applies to vessels that are designed, fabricated, certified and documented in accordance with ASME Code Section VIII, Division 2, including Appendix 26, Mandatory Rules for Cr-Mo Steels with Additional Requirements for Welding and Heat Treatment and ASME Code Case 2151, as applicable.