Section 4 - Owner or User Inspection Organization

Question 1

The owner/user shall exercise overall control of activities relating to the in-service inspection, repair, alteration and rerating of pressure vessels and pressure-relieving devices.

Answer 1

This is true.

Question 2

The owner/user is responsible to execute the inspection plan including the established schedule.

Answer 2

This is true.

Question 3

The owner/user is responsible for the function of an Authorized Inspection Agency in accordance with the provisions of API 510.

Answer 3

This is true.

Question 4

An owner/user organization is responsible for developing, documenting, implementing, executing, and assessing pressure vessel/pressure-relieving device inspection systems and inspection/repair procedures that meet the requirements of this inspection code.

Answer 4

This is true.

Question 5

Quality Assurance Inspection/Repair Management System shall include:

Answer 5

(see API 510, Section 4.2.1)

Question 6

Who is responsible to the owner/user for activities involving design, engineering review, analysis, or evaluation of pressure vessels and pressure-relieving devices?

Answer 6

Engineer

Question 7

Who is responsible to the owner/user and shall provide the materials, equipment, quality control, and workmanship that is necessary to maintain and repair the vessel of pressure-relieving device?

Answer 7

Repair Organization

Question 8

Who is reponsible to the owner/user to assure that the inspection, NDE, and pressure testing activities meet API 510 requirements?

Answer 8

Inspector

Question 9

All NDE results must be evaluated and accepted by the inspector.

Answer 9

This is true.

Question 10

Who shall perform the NDE in accordance with job requirements?

Answer 10

Examiner

Question 11

The examiner does not need API 510 inspector certification and does not need to be an employee of the owner/user.

Answer 11

This is true.

Question 12

Who shall maintain certification records of the examiners employed, including dates and results of personnel qualifications.

Answer 12

Inspector’s Employer

Question 13

Operating, maintenance, or other personnel who have special knowledge related to particular pressure vessels shall be responsible for promptly making the inspector or engineer aware of any unusual conditions that may develop.

Answer 13

This is true.