API 570:1998

Covers inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating procedures for in-service metallic piping systems. Establishes requirements and guidelines that allow owner/users of piping systems to maintain the safety and mechanical integrity of systems after they have been placed into service. Intended for use by organizations that maintain or have access to an authorized inspection agency, repair organization, and technically qualified personnel. May be used, where practical, for any piping system. Piping inspectors are to be certified as stated in this inspection code.Includes:Addendum 1, February 2000Addendum 2, December 2001Addendum 3, August 2003Addendum 4, June 2006