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API 570 - Piping Inspector Program
The American Petroleum Institute's authorized piping inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, alteration and repair of in-service metallic piping systems. The API Piping Inspector Certification examination is designed to determine if applicants have such knowledge
The program benefits employers and the industry as a whole by helping to:
- Provide a continued high level of safety through the use of inspectors specialized in process piping
- Improve management control of process unit inspection, repair, alteration and rerating
- Reduce the potential for inspection delays resulting from regulatory requirements
API 570 certification is valid for a three-year term.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- As outlined in the Appendix A of the API 570 Standards, the qualification requirements for API 570 applicants are based on the combination of education and experience related to piping. This experience must have been acquired within the last 10 years while employed by, or under contract with, an authorized inspection agency as defined in API 570.
- Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 570 exam.
| Education | Minimum Years of Experience Required | Description of Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| BS or higher in engineering or technology | 1 year | Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570. |
| 2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology | 2 years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570. |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3 years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570. |
| None | 5 or more years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of in-service piping systems, of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570. |
