Definition(s)
Temporary Repairs
Repairs made to piping systems in order to restore sufficient integrity to continue safe operation until permanent repairs can be scheduled and accomplished within a time period acceptable to the inspector and/or piping engineer
- NOTE: Injection fittings on valves to seal fugitive (LDAR) emissions from valve stem seal are not considered to be “temporary repairs” as described in 8.1.4.1 and 8.1.5 in this Code.
Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Temporary Repairs
Repairs made to pressure vessels to restore sufficient integrity to continue safe operation until permanent repairs are conducted. See 8.1.6.1.1.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Temporary Repairs
Repairs made to pressure vessels to restore sufficient integrity to continue safe operation until permanent repairs can be conducted.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards