API 570 Piping Inspector Introduction

About the Exam

The American Petroleum Institute (API) initiated the Piping Inspector Certification Program (PICP) to provide a continued high level of safety through the use of inspectors specialized in process piping; to improve management control of process unit inspection, repair, alteration and rerating; and to reduce the potential for inspection delays resulting from regulatory requirements.

This program is based on API Standard 570, Piping Inspection Code: Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Re-rating of In-Service Piping Systems; and RP 574, Inspection of Piping, Tubing, Valves, and Fittings. The program promotes self-regulation and establishes a uniform program that assists state and local governments in process piping regulations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

1. The candidates must be employed by or under contract to an authorized inspection agency or owner/user agency as defined in API 570.

2. The candidates must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

Prior to submitting an application, please use the table below to determine if you qualify to take the API 570 exam. The minimum experience required MUST be documented on your application and will be verified after your application has been submitted. 

Education	Years of Experience	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
No formal education	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.

Questions on the API 570 examination are derived from the publications listed in the effectivity sheet included in the current application package. Please check the official API website for updated details and procedure for application and current syllabus etc...

API 570 - Piping Inspector Exam Question & Answers

Note: API will not provide any study materials, the candidates have to buy, but you will get free access for the required sections of codes & standards in the CBT system.