InterSpec LLC products

American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 653 is the Industry Standard most commonly used for tank inspection repair, alteration, and reconstruction. Out-of-service tank inspections, sometimes described as internal inspections, are formal complete inspections that are conducted by authorized inspectors on all accessible internal and external areas of tank surfaces, piping, and appurtenances. This type of inspection requires tanks to be out of service so that a thorough internal evaluation can be conducted. Tanks are evaluated for integrity and suitability for service. Tanks are inspected for leaks, corrosion, and any other possible or potential leakage of fluids or product that might cause environmental damage.

American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 653 is the Industry Standard most commonly used for tank inspection repair, alteration, and reconstruction. The in-service inspection, sometimes described as external inspection, is conducted by an authorized inspector and includes a visual inspection of the tanks exterior surface. This inspection is usually conducted while the tank is in operation or when the interior is not assessable or available for inspection. During the in-service inspection, InterSpec inspects the tank systems for evidence of leaks, shell distortion, signs of settlement, corrosion, and the condition of coatings, insulation, and appurtenances.

FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) Tank inspections are conducted in accordance with the Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Institute’s Recommended Practice FTPI-1. InterSpec’s certified inspectors are qualified to perform FRP inspections. A Certified Tank and Vessel External Inspection is required every 5 years for tanks and vessels in Hazardous Substance service and every 10 years for tanks and vessels with a greater than 10,000 gallons capacity and in other service. A Certified Tank and Vessel Integrity Inspection is required every 20 years for tanks and vessels in Hazardous Substance service as well as those having a greater than 10,000 gallons capacity and in other service.

API-570 Piping Inspection, API-580 Risk-Based Piping Inspection, API-1110 Pressure Testing, 49 CFR 195 Compliance, Hydrostatic Testing Witness & Compliance (including California’s Fire Marshall OSFM requirements),

API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspections, OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) Mechanical Integrity, Rating or Re-Rating Pressure Vessels, LRUT (Guided Wave) Evaluations, CUZ Evaluations.