API-580 Exam Dumps : API 580 - Risk Based Inspection

API 580 outlines the required contents of an inspection plan in Section 12.3 and also in the "Output" section:

“The RBI inspection plan should include:

b) inspection methods that should be used;

c) extent of inspection (percent of total area to be examined or specific locations);

d) inspection interval or next inspection date (timing).”​

Therefore, "examination methods to be used" is a fundamental part of the inspection plan, as explicitly stated. Probability and consequence of failure are inputs to the risk analysis but not part of the inspection plan structure itself.

API 580 Section 15.3.1 and 15.3.2 confirm:

“Contractors... should have a program of training and be able to document that their personnel are suitably qualified.”

While API 580 certification is beneficial, it is not required. Therefore, “Documented training and suitably qualified personnel” is the minimum expectation.

API 580, Section 5.6.4 outlines situations where “inspection may not be sufficient to manage risks,” stating:

“Examples where inspection may not be sufficient… are: a) equipment nearing end of service life.”

In such scenarios, additional mitigation such as equipment replacement or redesign is often necessary to reduce risk to acceptable levels.