API RP 581 - 3rd Ed.2016 - Add.2-2020 - Risk-Based Inspection Methodology

RISK-BASED INSPECTION METHODOLOGY, PART 2, ANNEX 2.A—MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS WORKBOOK 2.A-11
Table 2.A.8—Mechanical Integrity (Continued)
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17
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20
Questions
Has a schedule been established for the inspection or testing of all pressure-relief
valves in the unit?
Possible
Score
a. Is the schedule being met? 1
b. Are all inspections and repairs fully documented? 1
c. Are all repairs made by personnel fully trained and experienced in relief valve
maintenance?
Does the preventive maintenance program used at the facility meet the following
criteria?
a. All safety-critical items and other key equipment, such as electrical switchgear and
rotating equipment, are specifically addressed.
b. Checklists and inspection sheets are being used. 1
c. Work is being completed on time. 1
d. The program is continuously modified based on inspection feedback. 1
e. Repairs are identified, tracked, and completed as a result of the PM program. 1
Does the facility have a quality assurance program for construction and maintenance
to ensure the following?
a. Proper materials of construction are used. 1
b. Fabrication and inspection procedures are proper. 1
c. Equipment is maintained in compliance with codes and standards. 1
d. Flanges are properly assembled and tightened. 1
e. Replacement and maintenance materials are properly specified, inspected, and
stored.
Is there a permanent and progressive record for all pressure vessels that includes all
of the following?
a. Manufacturers’ data reports and other pertinent data records.
b. Vessel identification numbers.
c. Relief valve information.
d. Results of all inspections, repairs, alterations, or re-ratings that have occurred to
date.
Are systems in place, such as written requirements, with supervisor sign-off, sufficient
to ensure that all design repair and alteration done on any pressure vessel or piping
system be done in accordance with the code to which the item was built or in-service
repair and inspection code?
Total Points 120
3
1
1
1
5
5
Actual
Score