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PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A General Requirements:
The following Checklists have been completed:
A) SAIC-L-2090 was completed & Procedure has been accepted for Sch. Q, Att VI
this Special Process Control Procedure. Tables &
A1
B) SAIC-L-2091 is to be completed (UT) & calcs are acceptable. SAEP-311
C) SAIC-L-2092 & SAIC-L-2093 are (Procedure)
acceptable for Materials.
Design package for each hot tap includes fully dimensioned dwgs, a SAEP-311,
A2
materials list, Direct Charge Requisitions and welding procedures. Para. 5.2.2

B Verify Responsible Engineer has Performed these Minimum Reqmts

Form 7627-ENG, "Hot Tap / Stopple & Reinforcement Calc Request" has SAEP-311,
B1
been initiated by the Responsible Engineer Para. 5.2.3.2

Form 7627-ENG, "Hot Tap / Stopple & Reinforcement Calc Request" &
SAEP-311,
B2 complete form 7235-ENG, "Hot Tap Data & Checklist" per App A.2 and
Para. 5.2.3.2
A.3 in Attachment 1. Verify Completion of these sections.

All necessary arrangements for preparation of new connections (i.e.,

SAEP-311,
B3 location, excavation, scaffolding, pipe inspection, surface prep, etc.) have
Para. 5.2.3.3
been carefully planned & are safe/acceptable.

A team, consisting of Responsible Engineer, Ops, the responsible

inspector and a representative of the Hot Tap & Stoppling crew, have SAEP-311,
B4
surveyed the general hot tap location in order to specify and mark the hot Para. 5.2.3.4
tap locations in detail. General Area is located.

Mark the exact hot tap location & number (obtained from Form SA SAEP-311,
B5
7627-ENG) alongside each hot tap location. Field Walkdown! Para. 5.2.3.4

Revise existing SA drawings, P&IDs, or prepare new dwgs, as may SAEP-311,

B6
be required, as a result of the hot tap installation. Para. 5.2.3.7

C Inspection Organization Minimum Requirements … Agreed Upon Hold Points

Review & concur with design package prior to the start of the SAEP-311,
C1
installation. Para. 5.4.1

Ensure that the connection is installed in accordance with the design SAEP-311,
C2
package Para. 5.4.2

Inspect and determine the minimum pipe wall thickness at the tie-in
weld areas by a continuous UT scan along the lines to be welded & SAEP-311,
C3
record this on the applicable form in Appendix A.1 of SAEP-311. Para. 5.4.3
Use SATR-NDT-2007 (See Attachment 1)

Review the welding procedure specification (WPS) & ensure that it

SAEP-311,
C4 has been approved by Consulting Services Department.
Para. 5.4.4
Application shall be specified "FOR HOT TAPS"
Approve the fit up of the branch connection/split tee to the pipe prior to
SAEP-311,
C5 welding.
Para. 5.4.5

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 Inspect the branch connection/split tee, before and during the
SAEP-311,
C6 installation, for compliance with the approved drawings and welding
Para. 5.4.6
procedures.

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ITEM
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Confirm that the hydrostatic test pressure for branch connection is SAEP-311,
C7
correct at the time of test, as prescribed in Sect 4 -Form SA 7627-ENG Para. 5.4.7

Verify that calibrated pressure gauges and relief valve are properly SAEP-311,
C8
installed for hydrotesting. Para. 5.4.8

Inform the Responsible Engineer if the seam weld or any other

projection needs to be ground flush with the pipe surface to permit
proper UT scanning or fit-up of the split tee or reinforcing sleeve.
Hold Point for Engineering Approval to Grind Seam (Step SAEP-311,
C9 C10) Note 1: Existing welds under hot tap fittings or Para. 5.4.9
repads (or sleeves) shall be ground smooth as required to ensure
acceptable fit up. This is particularly important for stopple fittings where
outlet flanges must be accurately centered on pipe & projecting weld would
prevent this.

ENGINEER HAS APPROVED LOCATION ATOP EXISTING WELD:

If long seam is under hot tap fitting, grind seam weld flush
with the surface of the pipe taking care not to reduce pipe wall thickness.
SAEP-311,
Pipe wall thickness does not violate minimum T of the
C10 Para. 13.1
SIS Sheet, and in no case does it ever go below 5mm (0.2 inches).
To ensure wall thickness is measured, continuous UT
scan shall be conducted around the circumference of the pipe weld areas.
(SAEP-311, Section 13.4.1)

If the hot tap is required for a stopple operation, the pipe roundness and
alignment of the stopple fitting must be checked and approved by the Hot
SAEP-311,
Tap & Stopple Unit. For stopple installation, make sure that the Hot Tap Unit
C11 Para. 5.2.3.5
conducts pipe roundness check to ensure that it meets the requirements
stipulated in Table-1 of section 9.7 and mark the exact location of the
stopple.

Scan the weld zone and 50 mm (2 inches) each side of it.

Lay out shall be by an approved and agreed upon method that does SAEP-311,
C12
not injure the materials being welded *Note: Layout is preceded by power Para. 5.4.10
wire brushing (By Permit)

Mark the inspected area permanently for future reference and

identification. An agreed upon Inspection marking system usually covers SAEP-311,
C13
"Inspected by", "Fit-Up" Initial & Date & any other important info deemed Para. 5.4.11
necessary by Inspector
Consult with the Responsible Engineer & responsible Operations
Engineering Organization If ultrasonic readings indicate a lamination
or evidence of hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) damage in order to
SAEP-311,
C14 relocate the hot tap position.
Para. 5.4.12
1. CSD & proponent group shall be notified of the condition
2. Additional UT measures may be needed to identify
flaws.

D Additional Pre-Welding Requirements … Agreed Upon Hold Points shall not be Bypassed

All work shall be in strict compliance with GI-0002.100, Work Permit System.
Note: Hot Work SAEP-311,
D1
Permit (Form SA 924-2) has been obtained and available on site, prior to Para. 7.1
starting work.

The proper safety and fire protection equipment is at site and in workable
SAEP-311,
D2 condition prior to the start of the job and that all relevant
Para. 7.2
personnel are notified of the scheduled hot work.

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No.

If a potential exists for a Hydrogen Sulfide release (or other toxic gas)
at a work site, all personnel involved shall be provided with an SAEP-311,
D3
appropriate breathing apparatus. (GI-1780.001, "Atmosphere- Para. 7.3.1
Supplying Respirators").

The standby person or fire watch, or other person certified as a gas

tester, shall continuously monitor the work site for the presence of SAEP-311,
D4
hazardous gases during the work activity using established gas testing Para. 7.3.1
procedures.

When on welding hydrocarbon lines, fire watch personnel shall be

clearly instructed that should a burn-thru occur, fire jetting from the
SAEP-311,
D5 pipe should not be extinguished. This is particularly important if the
Para. 7.3.2
hydrocarbon contains H2S. If a burn-thru should occur, Operations
Superintendent should immediately be notified to advise further action.
SAEP-324,
D6 Welders possess current & approved Job Clearance Cards.
Section 3
SAEP-311,
Welding Procedure Specifications shall be approved by the Consulting
D7
Services Department/Welding Unit.
Para. 12.1.7
E Considerations for Welding on Pipelines* under Pressure (*Pipelines & Plant Piping)
The form SA 7627-ENG shall specify the maximum internal pressure
in the pipeline. The pressure in the pipe during welding shall not
exceed that calculated by the following formula:

SAEP-311,
E1
Para. 13.4.1

In cases where a pipeline has been cut or ingress of air has otherwise been
allowed, the air must be removed from the pipeline before welding can be
SAEP-311,
performed. One method of removing the air is by putting the line in service
E2
with an adequate flow rate to ensure that the air is displaced from the
Para. 13.4.2
pipeline. Once this has been achieved,
welding can proceed with or without flow.

F Limitations for Welding

Welding is restricted per the requirements of Section 6. SAEP-311,

F1
See Attachment 2. Section 6

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ITEM
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No.

G Execution of Welding of Sticker for Hot Tap/Stopple Application

Inspect the branch connection/split tee, before and during installation, for
SAEP-311,
G1 compliance with the approved drawings and welding procedures.
Para. 5.4.6
Hold Point for Inspection to witness welding (approved WPS)

Power wire brush the area for attachment welds to remove all
traces of paint, rust and scale. (Excess UT couplant must be dry) Sch. Q, Att VI
The fit-up of the connection to the header shall provide for a Tables &
G2 standard pipe bevel and 1/16 inch minimum root gap. Install the nozzle or SAEP-311
boss connection using full penetration welds in the exact location shown on (Approved
the approved drawing, using a qualified welder and a CSD approved welding procedure)
procedure. Inspection Unit will verify proper weld joint fit-up.

Sch. Q, Att VI
Ensure that the nozzle connections are not welded on the inside unless the Tables &
G3 hot tap cutter is at least one pipe size smaller than the nozzle. The cutters SAEP-311
sometimes break if cut is made through a weld. (Approved
procedure)
Sch. Q, Att VI
Visually examination shall be completed from the root side to ensure proper Tables &
G4 penetration & fusion have been achieved. Use proper tools such as mini- SAEP-311
light & small mirrors. (Approved
procedure)
REMARKS:

NOTES:
1. Utilize attachments 1 & 2 for information specific to Pre-welding checkpoints. Inspector required reading for Safety includes SAEP-311.
2. SAES-L-052 is no longer utilized for Hot Taps. SAEP-311 is MANDATORY. SAEP-310 requirements may also be mandatory in the event
that damage assessment & Pressure Piping Considerations come into the picture due to Inspection Findings (HIC Damage, etc).
3. Utilize SATR-NDE-2007 for HOT TAP UT REPORT (Also in Attachment 1).
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAEP-311 -- Installation of Hot Tapped Connections, (17 March 2013)
2- SAES-W-011 -- Welding Requirements for On-Plot Piping, (4 October 2009)
3.-Schedule -"Q"- Attachment-IV (Table- Approved special procedure)

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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MBER

ACTOR

RE-INSP DATE

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ACTOR

RE-INSP DATE

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MBER

ACTOR

RE-INSP DATE

P-311.
he event

Work Verified

Work Verified

Work Verified

ES N = NO F = FAILED

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SAEP-311 Appendix A - APPLICABLE FORMS for HOT TAP & STOPPLE INSTALLATION
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ATTACHMENT 2 - Welding Limitations (Prohibited Applications) … Every Inspector MUST KNOW!!!