APIInspection & Maintenance

API 570

Piping Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems

US / International
Inspection & Maintenance

Reference profile

Designation
API 570
Title
Piping Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems
Issuing body
API
Current edition
[verify]
Status
Library record: reviewed; official standard status [verify].
Category
Inspection & Maintenance
1

Overview

In-service inspection and integrity management of metallic and fiberglass-reinforced plastic piping systems.

2

Scope & Applicability

Covers

  • Piping circuits
  • Inspection intervals
  • Corrosion rates
  • Repairs

Does NOT cover (exclusions)

  • Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3

Key Requirements

Lifecycle requirements

  • Inspection planning
  • Integrity assessment
  • Repair decision
4

Technical Details

In-service inspection and integrity management of metallic and fiberglass-reinforced plastic piping systems.

Components: In-service equipment, Inspection record.

Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5

Engineering Notes

  • Use the current adopted edition together with jurisdictional requirements.
6

Related Standards

  • API 574

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • API 577

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • API 578

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

7

Source, Edition & Status

Publisher
API
Edition Year
N/A
Industries
Petrochemical, Refinery, Chemical, Oil & Gas
Content Status
reviewed
Last Reviewed
2026-07-01
Last Updated
2026-07-01
Verified By
Engineering Reviewer
Official Link
N/A

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