Rule Section: §192.925(b)(1)

Preassessment.

Rule Hierarchy:

• 192.925  What are the requirements for using External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA)?
  • 192.925(b)  General requirements.
    • 192.925(b)(1) Preassessment.

Rule Language:

In addition to the requirements in ASME/ANSI B31.8S section 6.4 and NACE RP 0502-2002, section 3, the plan's procedures for preassessment must include-

1. Provisions for applying more restrictive criteria when conducting ECDA for the first time on a covered segment; and
2. The basis on which an operator selects at least two different, but complementary indirect assessment tools to assess each ECDA Region. If an operator utilizes an indirect inspection method that is not discussed in Appendix A of NACE RP0502-2002, the operator must demonstrate the applicability, validation basis, equipment used, application procedure, and utilization of data for the inspection method.

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Related Protocol Questions:

• D.02 ECDA Pre-Assessment