API RP 1184

Description

This recommended practice covers the basic requirements needed to perform inspection activities safely and effectively during onshore transmission pipeline facility construction. Areas of specialty inspection are noted and are beyond the scope of this document. This content can be applied to construction associated with existing facilities. This recommended practice is not intended to be fully comprehensive of all systems that may be located within a pipeline transportation facility. Users of this recommended practice include operators and those individuals either engaged in facility construction inspection or seeking to become certified inspectors. Operators and facility pipeline inspection service companies may also use this document to develop their inspection processes and responsibilities for inspectors, and to develop and enhance their inspector training programs. This recommended practice was based on The Practical Guide for Facilities Construction Inspectors, developed in partn