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
Overview
In-service inspection and integrity management of metallic and fiberglass-reinforced plastic piping systems.
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.
Key Requirements
Lifecycle requirements
- Inspection planning
- Integrity assessment
- Repair decision
Technical Details
In-service inspection and integrity management of metallic and fiberglass-reinforced plastic piping systems.
Components: In-service equipment, Inspection record.
Engineering Notes
- Use the current adopted edition together with jurisdictional requirements.
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.
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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