Table of API 570 Responsibilities and Responsible Parties

The following table summarizes various responsibilities and the responsible parties as described in
API 570. This summary organizes the information scattered throughout API 570 into a single table,
making the information easier to find and easier to understand. Specific API 570 paragraph
numbers have been listed in the table to make the references easier to find. This summary table is
not available in the API 570 document.

Table of API 570 Responsibilities and Responsible Parties

Resp onsible Party
authorized piping inspector

API 570 P aragrap h - Resp onsibilities

'1!3.1.36: shall review and approve the results of NDE

conducted by examiners
'1!4.3.4: be directly involved in the inspection activities which
in most cases will require field activities to ensure that
procedures are followed .
'1!5.3.5: shall familiarize themselves with prior history of the
piping system for which they are responsible
'1!5.4.1.2: be familiar with the material of construction,
design, construction, operating conditions, and causes and
characteristics of potential defects and damage mechanisms
associated with the equipment being inspected
'1!5.5.2: authorizing and approving all on-stream inspection
work performed by an examiner
'1!5.5.4: external visual inspection, including:
- field modifications or temporary repairs not previously
recorded on the piping drawings and/or records
- presence of any components in the service that may be
unsuitable for long-term operation
- threaded components that may be easily removed and
installed
- record keeping and repair inspection
'1!5.5.6: inspect other susceptible areas on the equipment if
CUI damage is found during spot checks
'1!5.6.3: evaluating, selecting, adjusting, and optimizing the
number of condition monitoring locations (CML)
<J[5.7.1 : be aware of possible sources of measurement
inaccuracies 1n UT and RT and make every effort to
eliminate their occurrence
<J[5.9: material verification and traceability, including:
- if piping fails because of incorrect material substitution,
consideration of the need for further verification of existing
piping materials
- extent of further verification
-periodic NDE, as necessary, on the identified components
until the replacement

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authorized piping inspector
(continued)

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1[5.11: assess preferential weld corrosion and determine
whether crack-like imperfections detected in welds that have
been in-service are from original weld fabrication or from an
environmental cracking mechanism
1[7.10: inspection deferral or interval revisions, including:
- review of the piping history and condition
- documentation, including the technical basis supporting
the interval revision
- approval of an interval revision or deferral
1[7.10: allowing for a deferral by accepting an extension of
the inspection date based on a documented risk analysis
process
1[8.1.2: authorization of repairs and alterations, including:
- authorization of all repair and alteration work prior to its
commencement
- designate any inspection hold points
- general authorization for limited routine repairs and
procedur es, provided the inspector is satisfied with the
competency of the repair organization
1[8.1.3: approve all repair and alteration work at designated
hold points and after the repairs and alterations have been
completed in accordance with API 570
1[8.1.4.1: for minor leaks, properly designed enclosures may
be welded over the leak while the piping system is in-service,
provided it is confirmed that adequate thickness remains in
the vicinity of a weld and that the piping component can
withstand welding without the likelihood of further material
damage
<J[8.1.4.2: approve NDE procedures for Class 1 and Class 2
piping system welds using 100% radiography or ultrasonic
testing
1[8.2.3.2: determine that the minimum preheat temperature
is measured and maintained during all welding
<J[8.2.7: determine whether a pressure test in accordance with
1[5.8 shall be perfor med after welding is completed.
1[8.2. 7: when it is not practical to perform a pressure test of a
final closure weld, determine if welds examined with
appropriate NDE would be a suitable substitution
<J[9.3.6 : for piping contained inside a casing pipe, verify the
condition of the casing, including:
- both ends of the casing extend beyond the ground line
- the ends of the casing are sealed if the casing is not selfdraining
-the pressure-carrying pipe is properly coated and wrapped

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Responsible Party
authorized piping inspector in
<f[4.3.4: extending the scope of the inspection where justified
consultation with engineers/specialists depending upon the findings of the inspection
<f[5.7.2: define the type of damage, the NDE technique, and
extent of examination needed during piping inspection
<f[7.10: approval of interval changes if there are potentially
any unusual types of degradation involved in the inspection
of the piping systems
<f[5.l.l.l: inspection plan development
authorized piping inspector and/or
piping engineer
<f[8.1.3: for repairs and alterations, all proposed methods of
design,
execution,
welding
procedures,
materials,
examination, and testing
<f[8.1.5: determine and review repair methods and procedures
for on-stream nonwelding repairs
<f[8.2.7: permit substituting appropriate NDE procedures for
a pressure test after an alteration, rerating, or repair
<f[8.3(a ): perform rerating calculations when changing the
authorized piping inspector and/or
temperature rating or the MAWP
!piping engineer (continued)
authorized piping inspector or
<f[5.2.2: conducting all on-stream inspections
examiner
<f[5.5.3: obtaining thickness measurements
<f[7.5 : when unexpected piping movement is observed,
authorized piping inspector in
consultation with the piping engineer evaluate the need for a piping stress analysis
<f[8.1.2: authorization of alteration work, including:
- prior consultation and approval by the piping engineer
<f[8.1.3: identifY and correct the cause of the in-service
cracking in piping prior to welding repairs of cracks
<f[8.2.3.2: evaluate the use of the preheat alternatives
authorized piping inspector,_in
<f[7 .1.1: selection of corrosion rate
consultation with corrosion specialist
authorized piping inspector in
<f[7.10: approval of interval changes if there are potentially
consultation with the piping engineer any unusual types of degradation involved in the inspection
of the piping systems
or corrosion specialist
authorized piping inspector, engineer, <f[6.7.3.1: determining the inspection interval for all pressureor other qualified individual per the
relieving devices
owner/user's quality assurance
program
<f[4.3 .4: determining that the requirements of API 570 on
authorized piping inspector is
inspection, examination, quality assurance and testing are
responsible to the owner/user
met
<f[l.l.2: respond to any inspection results that require
owner/user
corrective actions to assure the continued safe operation of
piping
<f[4.1: exercise control of the piping system inspection
program, inspection frequencies, and maintenance and is
responsible for the function of an authorized inspection
agency in accordance with the previous provisions of API
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owner/user (continued)

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'1!4.3.1: developing, documenting, implementing, executing,
and assessing piping inspection systems and inspection
procedures of API 570
'1!4.3.1.2: implement an effective MOC process that will
review and control changes to the process and to the
hardware
'1!5.4.2: provide specific attention to the need for inspection
of piping systems that are susceptible to the following
specific types and area of deterioration:
-injection points and mix points
- deadlegs
-CUI
- soil air interfaces
- service specific and localized corrosion
- erosion and corrosion/erosion
- environmental cracking
-corrosion beneath linings and deposits
- fatigue cracking
- creep cracking
- brittle fracture
- freeze damage
- contact point corrosion
'1!5.5.3: ensure that all individuals conducting thickness
measurements are trained and qualified in accordance with
the applicable procedure used during the examination
<J[5.8: avoid exceeding 90% of the SMYS during pressure
testing for the material at test temperature and especially
for equipment used in elevated temperature service
'1!5.9: material verification and traceability, including:
- risk assessment procedures
- assess the need and extent of the practices consistent with
API RP 578
'1!5.11: specify industry-qualified UT shear wave examiners
for inspection of welds in-service when required by this
paragraph
'1!6.3.4.1: maintain a record of process piping fluids handled,
including their classifications
<J[7.6.1: maintain permanent and progressive records for
piping system inspections
<J[8.1.3: approval of on-stream welding is required
'1!8.2.7: specify industry-qualified UT shear wave examiners
for closure welds that have not been pressure tested and for
weld repairs identified by the piping engineer or authorized
piping inspector
'1!9.3.1: survey the surface conditions on and adjacent to each
pipeline path at approximately six month intervals
<J[9.3. 7: if a tracer fluid is added to the service fluid for leak
testing, the owner/user shall confirm s uitability for process
and product

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API 570 Paragraph - Responsibilities

<jJ4.3.1.1: developing, documenting, implementing, executing,
and assessing piping inspection systems and inspection
owner/user organization
procedures that will meet the requirements of this inspection
code
owner/user option
<jJ1.2.2: excluded or optional piping systems
<J15.2: conduct a RBI assessment
<JI6.3.3: inspection interval establishment for thickness
owner/user or authorized piping
measurements (UT) and external inspections and, where
inspector
applicable, for internal and supplemental inspections
<jJ5.13: take the necessary corrective actions when
owner/user authorized inspection
agency
nonconformances are found by the audit team
owner/user, authorized piping
<JI5.9: material verification and traceability, including
inspector, corrosion specialist
-establishing schedule for replacement of incorrect material
piping engineer
<JI5.8: review supporting structures and foundation design
before applying a hydrostatic test
<JI5.8.3: evaluate the potential for a brittle failure prior to
hydrostatic testing
<jJ5.11: environmental cracking assessment
<jJ8.1.2: approval for alteration work to a piping system
<jJ8.1.4.1: design of full encirclement welded split sleeve or
box-type enclosure for temporary repairs, including onstream repairs
<JI8.1.4.1: approve the design of temporary enclosures and
repairs
<jJ8.1.4.1: if a temporary repair is made by fillet welding a
properly designed split coupling or plate patch over the
pitted or locally thinned area, approval the material for the
repair if it does not match the base metal
<JI8.1.4.1: approve and document all temporary repairs that
may remain in place after the next available maintenance
opportunity
<JI8.1.5: approval and documentation of tern porary leak
sealing and leak dissipating devices which are to remain in
place for a longer period of time
<jJ8.2.3 .2: for temporary repairs, approval of all exceptions to
the _prior qualified welding preheat requirements
<JI8.2.3.3: for temporary repairs, approval of all exceptions to
the prior qualified postweld heat treatment requirements
<jJ8 .2.3.3 : review, develop, and approve all welding procedures
where local PWHT is substituted for 360 banding on local
repairs on all materials
<jJ8.2.4: approval of temporary enclosures and r~airs
<jJ8.2.4: design of all fillet weld patches
piping engineer and authorized piping <jJ5.8.5: approve the substitution of NDE procedures for a
pressure test after an alteration
inspector
<JI6.3.2: review and approve RBI assessments at intervals not
to exceed the respective limits in Table 2, or more often if
warranted by process, equipment, or consequence changes

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<ji4.3.2: activities involving design, engineering review,
piping engineer is responsible to the
rating, analysis, or evaluation of piping systems covered by
owner/user
API 570
<ji8.1.4.1: if longitudinal cracks are present under a full
piping engineer, in consultation with a encirclement welded split sleeve or box-type enclosure,
fracture analyst in some cases
determine if the cracks would be expected to propagate or
not
repair organization
<ji6 .7.2: have a fully documented quality assurance system
and training program
<fi 8 .1.2: performance of all r epair and alteration work
<ji8.2.2: welding procedures, qualifications, and records,
including:
- welders and welding procedures qualifications to ASME
B31.3 or the original construction code
- maintain records of welding procedures and welder
performance qualifications
- make r ecords available to the authorized piping inspector
prior to the start of welding
<fi4.3.3: provide the materials, equipment, quality control,
repair organization is responsible to
and workmanship necessary to maintain and repair the
the owner/user
piping systems in accordance with the requirements of API
570
when acceptable to the inspector,
qualified operating or maintenance
<ji5.5.4: external visual inspection
personnel
operating, maintenance, or other
914.3.6: alerting the inspector or piping engineer of any
personnel who have special knowledge unusual conditions that may develop and for providing other
or expertise related to particular
assistance, where appropriate
piping systems
organizations that maintain or have
access to an authorized inspection
agency, a repair organization, and
<jil.l.2: use of API 570
technically qualified piping engineers,
inspectors examiners

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