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API 579 / ASME Fitness for Service

API 579 / ASME Fitness for Service

API 579 / ASME Fitness for Service

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Colleagues,

Here in the USA, is it mandatory that a FFS assessment needs to be signed/approved by a PE (Professional Engineer)?

If there's something in writing, I'd like to read it.
Thanks,

RE: API 579 / ASME Fitness for Service

That would depend on the requirements of the individual jurisdiction. As a result, it varies from State to State.

RE: API 579 / ASME Fitness for Service

To add to TGS4, a FFS assessment would be performed using the NBIC Part 2, Inspection or as stated above it could be required for a unique or specific case by the local regulatory body or Jurisdiction.

For the NBIC, Part 2 FFS, the requirements are listed in Form NB-403. There is no requirement for the Engineer to have a PE.

RE: API 579 / ASME Fitness for Service

Thought if you did not have a PE status then in the USA and Canada you could not work as or call yourself an "Engineer" ??

RE: API 579 / ASME Fitness for Service

In most US Jurisdictions there is an industrial exemption clause which allows for a company to call their employees, Engineers. You just can't sell or advertise Engineering services on your own.

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