MONOGRAPH 3

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS: API 1169

FIRST AND LAST NAMES: MARÍA VICTORIA ORDOÑEZ ROJAS

UNI CODE: 20092586A

COURSE: PROJECT DESIGN

PROFESSOR: ENG. DANTE PISSANI

CYCLE: Tenth

SPECIALTY: PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

 Recommended practice for basic inspection requirements -
construction of new gas pipelines

1 Scope of application

This recommended practice (RP) covers the basic requirements and their associated references.
necessary to carry out inspection and security activities effectively
during the construction of new ducts on land.

The requirements are organized in the following main sections:

■ Inspector responsibilities,

■ Personnel and the general safety of the piping,

Control of the environment and pollution,

■ General inspection of the gas pipeline construction.

Construction inspection or those seeking to become certified inspectors. Pipe

Owners/operators and pipeline inspection service companies also

you can use this document to help and improve your training programs
inspectors.
 Responsibilities of the Gas Pipeline Construction Inspector

Scope

This section describes the responsibilities, personal conduct, and work expectations of
performance for pipeline construction inspectors that allows them to carry out
I effectively carry out my functions using the knowledge and skills covered in the
following sections on inspector requirements.

An inspector is a qualified individual to monitor, assess, evaluate, verify,

discuss, decide, resolve, report, and document the construction activities of
pipes to guarantee the design requirements, the plans, specifications,
industry regulations and practices are being met safely, efficiently, and
in an environmentally rational manner. Inspector or inspection authority of the
The team is supported by contractual provisions that establish all the work.
, as well as the material provided, will be subject, at all times, to the
inspection of the company in charge of the project.

Quality Assurance

The quality guarantee includes those activities aimed at providing confidence.

 that quality requirements are met consistently. Inspectors are expected
what will be the main means of ensuring the work and the quality of the material during the
construction field.

Early insistence that the work will not be carried out without an inspector present reinforces
the quality guarantee. Any questions that may arise regarding quality and
acceptability of the jobs, furnished materials, and the services provided is decided
by the inspector, inspection team, and/or owner/operator. The inspectors of
reject the work, materials, and services that do not comply with the standards, the terms
of the contract, the specifications, drawings or other project requirements.

The decisions made by the inspector, the inspection team, and/or the owner/
operator regarding quality, acceptability, and provided materials are final and
conclusive.

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Generalities

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) must be carried out by the owner/operator.

requirements, and inspectors are required to participate. This analysis determines the
potential risks and the plans and mitigation measures needed to address
these risks. Proprietary operator pipeline documents complement these
safety awareness concepts.

The practice of analyzing and planning dangerous jobs, the use of written materials
work procedures or permits, the review and discussion among key personnel, and
walk through inspections to ensure that the staff understands the risks
potentials and the necessary precautions to face them.
 Environmental Requirements and Pollution Control

Scope

This section describes the requirements to be used for establishing the gas pipeline.
knowledge of the construction of the environmental protection inspector and the
pollution control aspects with the aim of ensuring compliance with the
regulation, the practical industry, pipe owner/operator requirements. Inspectors
with basic knowledge of the areas below will have a greater capacity to
observe, supervise, verify, report, and correct deficiencies related to
environmental protection. The owner/operator has procedures for the
compliance in this area, and the inspector must understand that their job function entails
covered activities.

Erosion, sediments, runoff, and Control in the FILA Pipeline

Inspectors must have an understanding that the extensive excavation work,

earth movement, logging and other similar activities related to the tubing
Construction has the potential to affect the environment. Inspectors must be
observer of these activities to prevent incidents. Familiarization with the keyboard parts
 The following regulations and practices will help safeguard the environment.
OSHA 1910.180, 1910.181, and 1926 Subpart P):

Management of Pollution Problems

Inspectors must strive to prevent any type of environmental contamination.

environment.

In the case of an incident, inspectors must immediately report the event to the
owner/operator and being aware of the mitigation procedures owner/
operator.

Inspectors must have a basic knowledge of how to identify contamination.

and who to contact in the event of an incident. Inspectors must:

to know the procedures for obtaining samples, to request an analytical job, and
recognize, manage, and control contaminated substances such as: soil,
coating of pipes, fuels, solvents, and other waste and/or pollutants
for example, asbestos, chromium, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) of mud, and others
potentially toxic / hazardous substances (see OSHA 1910.1200 and 1926.65)