Date of Issue: April 2018

Affected Publication: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair,
and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016

Errata 1
Page 40: Section 5.11.4, second paragraph, shall read:

To minimize the risk of brittle fracture during a pressure test, the metal temperature should
be maintained at least 30 °F (17 °C) above the MDMT for piping that is more than 2 in. (5
cm) thick, and 10 °F (6 °C) above the MDMT for piping that have a thickness of 2 in. (5 cm)
or less. The test temperature need not exceed 120 °F (50 °C) unless there is information on
the brittle characteristics of the piping construction material indicating a higher test
temperature is needed.

Page 61: Section 7.13, second paragraph, shall read:

Piping or pressure-relieving devices that are operated beyond the due date without a valid
deferral in accordance with these requirements are not permitted by this code. Deferrals
should be the occasional exception, not a frequent occurrence. All deferrals shall be
documented. Piping or pressure-relieving devices that were granted a deferral can be
operated to the new due date without being considered overdue for the deferred
inspections, tests, or examinations.

Page 61: Section 7.13.1 c), shall read:

c) A review of the current operating conditions, as well as the piping or pressure-relieving

device history, has been completed with results that support a short-term/one-time
deferral.

Page 62: Section 7.13.2 a), last two sub-bullets, shall read:

— disposition(s) of any previous requests for deferral on the same piping or pressure-
relieving device;

— historical conditions/findings for piping or pressure-relieving devices in similar service,

if available.

Page 62: Section 7.13.2 d), shall read:

d) Obtain the consent and approval of appropriate piping personnel including the inspector
representing, or employed by the owner-user and appropriate operations management
representative(s).