scope:

BASIS FOR INSPECTION

This document contains practices recommended for use in the inspection of new line pipe subsequent to production by the manufacturer. Appendix A contains ordering information for owners desiring to order inspection of new pipe per this document. The basis for performing an inspection may have its origin either in API Specification 5L or in a supplemental specification or contract prepared by the owner. The inspections represented by the practices may be placed in one of three categories as follows:

a. Inspections specified in API Specification 5L.

b. Inspections specified as one of several options in API Specification 5L.

c. Inspections not specified in API Specification 5L.

APPLICABILITY OF INSPECTIONS 

Some of the practices contained in this recommended practice are applicable to pipe regardless of size or type. Other practices typically may have limited applicability. Table 1 indicates those inspections that are available in the field and covered by this recornmended practice in relation to pipe type. It is the owner's responsibility to specify which inspections are to be used when completing the ordering information (see Appendix A) to accompany an inspection contract.