API 570- Time Intervals

1. Minimum time an examiner should be in a darkened area prior to using a black light
when performing MT & PT exam

5 min

2. Minimum duration for a pressure test

10 min

3. Final interpretation of a PT after interpretation of a developer (time range)

10-60 min

4. Minimum duration of hydro test to evaluation integrity of a buried pipe

8 hours

5. Maximum interval for calibrating a RT densitometer

90 days

6. Maximum time before obtaining thickness readings when corrosion rate on new pipe
is not known (no other data available)

3 months

7. Maximum time that a welder maintains qualifications for a welding process without
using that process

6 months

8. Suggested interval for above-grade visual surveillance of buried pipe

6 months

9. Maximum interval for calibrating an electromagnetic MT Yoke

1 year

10. Maximum interval for a visual examiner's eye check

1 year

11. Maximum interval for calibrating a pressure gauge used in testing

1 year
12. Length of time before an API 570 inspector must recertify

3 years

13. Maximum thickness Inspection interval for injection point

Lesser of 3 years or Half-life

14. Maximum external inspection interval for Class 1 & 2 Piping

5 years

15. Maximum inspection interval for typical PRD's

10 years

16. Suggested interval- Close interval Potential Survey of buried pipe w/poor CP

5 years

17. Suggested interval for evaluation of soil corrosivity of buried pipe w/o CP

5 years

18. Maximum thickness inspection interval for Class 1 piping

Lesser 5 years or half-life

19. Maximum inspection interval for clean/non-fouling service PRD's

10 years

20. Minimum years of experience for Owner's inspector during new fabrication

10 years

21. Maximum external inspection interval for Class 3 piping

10 years

22. Maximum thickness Inspection interval for Class 2 & 3 piping

Lesser of 10 years or half-life

23. Maximum Interval for the RBI reassessment

Per Table 2
24. When should temporary pipe repairs be replaced?

Next opportunity

25. When shall temporary leak sealing devices be removed and pipe repaired?

Next turnaround

26. Maximum interval for checking the light intensity of a black light

Before and after use