API 570 Piping Inspector Program

Overview:

The American Petroleum Institute's authorized piping inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, alteration and repair of in-service metallic piping systems. The API Piping Inspector Certification examination is designed to determine if applicants have such knowledge

The program benefits employers and the industry as a whole by helping to:

• Provide a continued high level of safety through the use of inspectors specialized in process piping

• Improve management control of process unit inspection, repair, alteration and rerating

• Reduce the potential for inspection delays resulting from regulatory requirements