API-1169 PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
BODY OF KNOWLEDGEAPI-1169 PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORCERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONApril, August and December 2017API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspectors must have a broad knowledge base relating to construction of newonshore pipeline construction. This knowledge base, at a minimum, includes such topics as inspectorresponsibilities, personnel and general pipeline safety, environmental and pollution control, and general pipelineconstruction inspection. The API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector Certification Examination is designed todetermine if applicants have such knowledge.Candidates will be given three hours to complete the 100-questions examination on a computer. Questions for theexamination are multiple-choice and personal reference materials are not permitted to be brought into the computertesting centers. US and Canadian government based reference materials will be provided to all the candidates duringthe exam on their computer monitors. Candidates may choose to use either set of references to answer all questions.Please see page two of the API 1169 Effectivity Sheet for a complete list of the documents that will be availableduring the exam.Please note: This exam has been reviewed and approved by Canadian experts for use by the Canadian pipelineindustry. When a reference has a Canadian equivalent, (for example API 1104 and CSA Z662-15), candidate maychoose to study either the American or Canadian reference(s) with the assurance that exam questions will focus onareas where the technical content overlaps.Please note that API has chosen to use certain standards and codes as representative of best practices within thepipeline industry. Local regulations may differ and it is the responsibility of the pipeline inspector to know andunderstand the applicable rules and regulations for the area where the pipeline project is undertaken. For this reason,some questions may only be answered using US OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926). Thesequestions are clearly identified in the exam and will say “according to OSHA” in order that applicants will know touse the OSHA regulations provided during the exam to answer these questions.To determine whether the applicants have sufficient knowledge of inspection practices and related topics, aminimum of one question from each main category listed within this Body of Knowledge will be included on theAPI certification examination. Only information covered in one of the referenced materials listed in this body ofknowledge will be utilized for the examination questions.Page 1 of 91169 BOK 2017
REFERENCE PUBLICATIONSAPI 1169, Basic Inspection Requirements – New Pipeline ConstructionEntire document is subject to testingAPI 1110, Pressure Testing of Steel Pipelines –Entire document is subject to testing with exception of the appendicesAPI Q1, Specification for Quality ProgramsATTN: Test questions will only be based on the following portions of the document:Section 3 - Terms, Definitions and AbbreviationsSection 4 - Quality Management System RequirementsSection 5 - Product RealizationANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied 491)ATTN: Test questions will only be based on the following portions of the document:Chapter 4 - Protection of Personnel and the General AreaChapter 5 - VentilationChapter 6 - Fire Prevention and ProtectionChapter 8 - Public Exhibitions and DemonstrationsCEPA Foundation/INGAA Foundation, A Practical Guide for Pipeline Construction ion-Reports/29158.aspx)Entire document is subject to testingCGA (Common Ground Alliance) Best /best-practices)Entire document is subject to testingINGAA, Construction Safety Guidelines Natural Gas Pipeline Crossing Guidelines (http://www.ingaa.org/File.aspx?id 20405)Section II - Definitions CS-S-9 Pressure Testing (Hydrostatic/Pneumatic) Safety Guidelines(http://www.ingaa.org/File.aspx?id 18981)Entire document is subject to testingISO 9000 Quality Management Systems – Fundamentals and VocabularyATTN: Test questions will only be based upon the DefinitionsPage 2 of 91169 BOK 2017
API 1104, Welding of Pipeline and Related FacilitiesORCSA Z662-15, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems(http://shop.csa.ca/)ATTN: Test questions will only be based on the following portionsof the document:Section 3 - Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, andAbbreviationsSection 4 - SpecificationsSection 5 - Qualifications of Welding Procedures withFiller Metal AdditionsSection 6 - Qualification of WeldersSection 7 - Design and Preparation of a Joint forProduction WeldingSection 8 - Inspection and Testing of Production WeldsSection 9 - Acceptance Standards for NDTSection 10 - Repair and Removal of Weld DefectsSection 11 - Procedures for Nondestructive Testing (NDT)ATTN: Test questions will only be based on the following portions ofthe document:Chapter 1 - ScopeChapter 2 - Reference publications and definitionsChapter 4 - DesignChapter 6 - Transportation, handling, and installationChapter 7 - JoiningChapter 8 - Pressure testingChapter 9 - Corrosion controlChapter 10 - Operating, maintenance, and upgradingATTN: The below references on pages 3 and 4 will be available to applicants during the exam. Only those articlesand sections specifically listed will be available to applicants. For simplicity purposes, API has extracted all thenecessary pages of the below listed regulations (both US and Canadian) and made a pdf version available fordownloading on our website. Applicants are encouraged to use the pdf version.Please note that the keyword search function (Ctrl F) is not available during the exam. Please review the Exam Tutorialprovided on API’s website for further information regarding the operation of the PDF viewer.US ReferencesCanadian Equivalents49 CFR 192, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas byPipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards:Subpart A – GeneralArticle 7Subpart E: Welding of Steel in PipelinesSubpart G – General Construction Requirements forTransmission Lines and MainsSubpart L - OperationsArticle 614Subpart M - MaintenanceArticle 70749 CFR 195, Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by PipelineSubpart A – GeneralArticles 2 & 3Subpart D - ConstructionSubpart E – Pressure TestingArticle 310Subpart F - Operations and MaintenanceArticles 410Safety29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health StandardsSubpart H – Hazardous MaterialsArticle 119Subpart I – Personal Protective EquipmentThe entirety of Subpart I (Excluding Subpart IAppendices)Subpart J – General Environmental ControlsArticles 145-147 (Excluding Article Appendices)Subpart N – Materials Handling and StorageArticle 184Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHS) -304/index.html)Part III- Temporary Structures and ExcavationsPart IV- Elevating DevicesPart X- Hazardous SubstancesPart XI- Confined SpacesPart XII- Safety Material, Equipment, Devices and ClothingPart XIV- Materials HandlingPart XV- Hazardous Occurrence Investigation, Recording andReportingPage 3 of 91169 BOK 2017
Part XIX- Hazard Prevention Program29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction:Subpart C- General Safety and Health ProvisionsSubpart D- Occupational Health and Environmental ControlsArticle 62 (Excluding Article Appendices)Subpart E- Personal Protective and Life Saving EquipmentArticle 102Subpart F – Fire Protection and PreventionArticle 152Subpart H- Materials Handling, Storage, Use and DisposalArticles 250 and 251Subpart L – ScaffoldsArticle 451Subpart M – Fall ProtectionArticles 500-501Subpart O- Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment andMarine OperationsArticle 601Subpart P – ExcavationsThe entirety of Subpart P, Including AppendicesSubpart U- Blasting and the Use of ExplosivesArticles 902 & 914Subpart CC – Cranes & Derricks in ConstructionArticle 141749 CFR 172, Hazardous Materials Table, Special ProvisionsHazardous Materials Communication, Emergency ResponseInformation, Training Requirements, and Security Plans:Transport Canada, Transportation of Dangerous GoodsRegulations:Part 1.4 - DefinitionsPart 2- Classification (excluding appendices 1 and 3 through 5)Part 4- Dangerous Goods Safety MarksPart 6- TrainingSubpart B- Table of Hazardous Materials and SpecialProvisionsArticle 101: Purpose and use of HazardousMaterials Table (Excluding Article Appendices)Environmental33 CFR 321, Permits for Dams and Dikes in Navigable Watersof the United StatesEntire document is subject to testing40 CFR 300, National Oil and Hazardous Substances PollutionContingency Plan:Subpart A – IntroductionSubpart E – Hazardous Substance ResponseCanadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c.33):Section 3 - DefinitionsSection 64 – Toxic SubstancesSection 65 - Definition of virtual eliminationSections 90-94- Regulation of Toxic SubstancesSections 95-99- Release of Toxic SubstanceFisheries and Oceans, Land Development Guidelines for theProtection of Aquatic Habitat:Section 3- Erosion and Sediment Control and Site Development PracticesCanada Water Act (R.S.C., 1985, c.C-11):Part II- Water Quality ManagementFederal Energy Regulatory Commission: Office of EnergyProjectsWetland and Waterbody Construction and MitigationProcedures, May ocedures.pdf)Entire document is subject to testingCanadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), PipelineAssociated Watercourse Crossings, 4th Edition, November /FourthEdition WatercourseCrossingManual Nov2012.pdf)Entire document is subject to testing with the exception of Section2.2: Provincial and Territorial JurisdictionsUpland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and MaintenancePlan, May an.pdf)Entire document is subject to testingMigratory Bird Permits (50 CFR 21):Subpart B - General Requirements and ExceptionsMigratory Bird Convention Act, 1994 (S.C. 1994, c.22):Section 4 - PurposePage 4 of 91169 BOK 2017
Section 5 - ProhibitionsSection 6 - AdministrationSection 12 – Regulations33 USC Chapter 9: Protection of Navigable Waters and ofHarbor and River Improvements GenerallyNavigation Protection Act (R.S.C.,1985, c. N-22)Section 2 – DefinitionsSections 3-14 – WorksSections 21-26 – Deposit and DewateringSubchapter I – In GeneralArticles 401,403, 403a, 404 & 407EndangeredSpecies Act of1973*Section 3Section 4Section 7Section 9Section 10Section 1216 U.S.C.Chapter 35EndangeredSpecies*DefinitionsDetermination ofendangered species andthreatened speciesInteragency CooperationProhibited ActsExceptionsEndangered PlantsSpecies at Risk Act (S.C. 2002, c. 29)Section 1532Sections 2 – DefinitionsSections 32- 36 – General ProhibitionsSection 37 – Preparation – endangered or threatened speciesSection 38 – Commitments to be consideredSection 39 – Cooperation with othersSections 56-64 – Protection of Critical HabitatSection 1533Section 1536Section 1538Section 1539Section 1541* The Endangered Species Act and 16 U.S.C. Chapter 35 Endangered Species are interchangeableAttention: All examination questions are based on the materials listed above.The ASME Documents below are recommended for general knowledge but not required for the exam. Allexam-related information contained within ASME documents can also be found in API RP 1169 andCEPA/INGAA’s Practical Guide for Pipeline Construction InspectorsASME B31.4, Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and SlurriesATTN: Test questions will only be based on the following portions of the document:Chapter I - Scope and DefinitionsChapter II - DesignChapter III - MaterialsChapter V - Construction, Welding, and AssemblyChapter VI - Inspection and TestingASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping SystemsATTN: Test questions will only be based on the following portions of the document:General Provisions and DefinitionsChapter I - Materials and EquipmentChapter II - WeldingChapter III - Piping System Components and Fabrication DetailsChapter IV - Design, Installation and TestingChapter VI - Corrosion ControlPage 5 of 91169 BOK 2017
EXAMINATION CONTENT BASED ON SPECIFIC AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND PROFICIENCIESThe inspector should be knowledgeable of general inspection responsibilities, requirements, and expectations forpipeline construction that enable him/her to effectively carry out their duties.The following is a list of specific topics that an applicant should be familiar with and expect to be tested during theAPI-1169 Pipeline Construction Inspection exam.The following categories describe the minimum necessary knowledge and skills:1.General Quality Principlesa.b.c.d.e.f.g.2.Basic inspection principles, such as:o Management of Changeo Personnel testing and qualification verificationo Project requirements enforcemento Inspection roles and responsibilitiesRecords management, includingo Legibilityo Traceabilityo Retrievabilityo Records RetentionDocument Controlo Revision StatusNon-Conformance handlingo Control of nonconforming conditionso Reportingo Dispositiono Corrective and Preventive Actionso ClosingRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)o Purpose of RCAo Defining root causeCalibration – Monitoring and Measurement Equipment Controlo Equipment calibration statuso Calibration methodsMaterial Preservation and Handlingo Quarantine, tagging, and identificationo Standard requirementsPipeline Construction Inspectiona.b.10% of the exam50% of the examClearing and Gradingo Alignment sheets (e.g., extra work space, PI locations, special conditions)o Specifications (e.g., width, right of way, grubbing, top soil segregation)o Permits (e.g., road crossing, road access, railroad, encroachment)o Special landowner requirements (e.g., line list)o Written and/or electronic reportingDitchingo Base-bottom contour matching pipeo Depth of cover specifications (e.g., CFR 49, part 192, part 195)o Specifications (e.g., measurements)o Landowner restrictions (e.g., ditch skip, cattle crossing, dust control)o Monitoring and measuring deviceso Written and/or electronic reportingPage 6 of 91169 BOK 2017
c.d.e.f.g.h.i.j.k.l.Stringingo Materials identification (e.g., pipe grade, wall thickness, coating, heat and pipe number)o Materials defects / conditiono Handling requirements (e.g., lifting, loading and unloading, equipment, stacking, securing)o Pipe tally / pipe placement (e.g., placed per alignment drawings, seam locations)o Specifications (e.g., minimum equipment requirements)o Written electronic reporting (e.g., stringing distances and skips, number of joints)Pipe Bendingo Pipe ovality and wrinkles (e.g., ASME B.31.4, B.31.8, CFR192)o Proper bending equipment (e.g., liners, mandrels, shoes, angle measurement)o Specifications (e.g., bending requirements, tangents, maximum angles, seam alignments,coating or metal damage)o Written electronic reporting (e.g., bend location, as built)Coating Basicso Specifications, qualified procedures, qualified personnel, documentation,material/consumable control, testing (equipment and products)Welding Basicso Specifications, qualified procedures, qualified personnel, documentation,material/consumable control, testing (equipment and products)Lowering Ino Proper equipment (e.g., lifting, cradles, slings)o Specifications (e.g., spacing, location in ditch, depth, ditch preparation, sand bag placement,benching)o Lifting plans (e.g., boom spacing, lift height, boom size, number of booms)o Written / electronic Reporting (e.g., amount, damage, holiday detection)Backfillo Proper equipment (e.g., type, padding requirements, rock shield, erosion control, weights)o Padding pipe (e.g., depth, material size, compaction, foam)o Specifications (e.g., padding amount, material size, bench spacing, compaction, crown)o Written / electronic reporting (e.g., quantity and location)o Buoyancy control (e.g., types, installation, spacing, documentation)Tie-in’so Specifications (e.g., alignment, OQ)o Written / electronic reporting (e.g., location, amount)o Material identification (e.g., pipe number, heat number, cutoff length)o Material Placement (e.g., transition, pipe support)Pressure Testingo Specifications (e.g., pipeline elevation/profile, pressure range, time, temperature correction)o DOT requirements (e.g., CFR192, CFR195)o Pressure testing equipment (e.g., type and size, test heads, pipe/hose)o Calibration certification of pressure testing equipmento Notifications (e.g., first responder, regulators)o Uptake (e.g., source requirements, withdraw rate, filtration)o Dewatering (e.g., special requirements, pigging, filtration and testing)o Pipeline cleaning/drying requirements (e.g., dew point calibration)o Written / electronic reporting (e.g., charts, records, calibration, pressure test logs, testdistance)o Leak identification and repairsCathodic Protectiono Alignment sheets (e.g., location, type, length)o Specifications (e.g., connection, wire size, anode ground beds, size, length, location)o Written / electronic reporting (e.g., location, amount, as builts, type)Clean-UpPage 7 of 91169 BOK 2017
oAlignment sheets (e.g., special conditions, mile marker placement, re-vegetation, bankstabilization)o Landowner requirements (e.g., damages, special conditions, fences, restoration)o Equipment (e.g., LGP, decompaction, seeding)m. As-Builtso Redline drawings, alignment sheets showing final as built conditions, dimensions, andcharacteristics of the pipeline (e.g., weld maps/logs, NDE maps/logs, PI/POT locations, depthof cover, test leads, material and coating information)n. HDD Basicso Horizontal drilling process, drilling fluids, drill path/profile, geotechnical studies, pull force,radius of curvature, entry/exit points, entry/exit angles)o Testing, gauge plate inspections, deformationo. Bores, road crossing, foreign utility crossingso Specifications, clearances, type of bores, voids, crossing agreements/permits, cased vs.uncased crossings, pipe condition3.Pipeline Construction Safetya.b.c.25% of the examOverall/Basic Safetyo OSHA regulation 1910o Permit definitions (e.g., hot work, excavation, confined space, safe work)o Rigging protocol (e.g., lifting devices)o Job Safety Analysis (JSA) (e.g., purpose, hazards)o Hazard recognition (e.g., changing conditions)o SDS (MSDS) - Location, basic featureso HAZCOM (types of hazards such as fire, toxicity, corrosion, explosive; hazardous materialssuch as fuels, paints, NORMS, inhibitors)o Site Conditions (e.g., terrain, environmental, temperature extremes)o Emergency response protocol (e.g., first responder contacts)o Stop work authority (e.g., immediate danger life, health, environment)o OQ requirements per 192, 195o Security protocolo PPE (e.g., hearing, foot, hand, head, eye, breathing, fire)o Specialized inspectors (e.g., coating, welding, excavation competent person)o LOTO protocol (OSHA)o Reporting protocol (e.g., dirt report, incident/near miss)o Hot line tie-inso Appropriate use, storage and inspection of tools, equipment and materialsConfined Spaceo Confined space definitions (e.g., back welding, inside pipes)o Entry permitso Required personnelo Entry logo Fire watch requirementso Respiratory requirements (e.g., types of respirators)o Rescue requirements and equipmento Gas detectorso Air monitoringo Venation requirementso Toxic atmosphere (e.g., PEL, IDLH)Elevated Work Surfaceo Fall arrest/protectiono Ladder safetyo Toe boardPage 8 of 91169 BOK 2017
ood.e.f.g.h.4.Hand railsScaffold erection and taggingExcavationo CGA / foreign line excavation (e.g., locating requirements, line sweep, uniform color code,daylighting requirements, third party representation)o INGAA Crossing Guidelineso Safe digging practices (e.g., potholing, safe approach limits, operator qualifications)o Spoil pile placemento Soil classification (e.g., sloping, benching, type)o Shoring (e.g., trench box, sheet pile)o Access and egress for excavation and confined spaceo One callo Electrical haza
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