Time Intervals Flashcards
NDE - minimum time an examiner should be in a darkened area prior to using a black light for MT and PT exams 
5 minutes
Testing – minimum duration for a pressure test per B31.3
10 minutes
NDE - final interpretation of a PT exam after application of developer (time range)
 10–60 minutes
Testing – minimum duration for a pressure test for API 577
30 minutes (conflict with B3 .3)
Testing – minimum duration of a Hydro to evaluate integrity of buried pipe
8 hours
NDE – Max calibrating interval – for all MT magnetic yokes
Daily (prior to use)
NDE - Max calibrating interval – RT densitometer 
3 months
Maximum time for obtaining thickness readings when corrosion rate on new pipe is not known (no other data available)
3 Months
Welding - Max time a welder or welding operator maintains qualifications for a process without using that process
6 Months
Interval – suggested interval for above – grade visual surveillance of buried pipe
6 Months
NDE-Maximum interval for a visual examiner’s eyeI exam
1 year
NDE - Max interval to calibrate pressure gauge used in testing 
1 Year
AI – length of time before an API 570 AI must recertify 
3 years
Inspection – Max thickness inspection interval for an injection point
Lesser of 3 years or 1/2 life
Inspection - Max external inspection interval for class 1 and 2 piping
5 years