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RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR PLANNING, DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING FIXED OFFSHORE PLATFORMSWORKING STRESS DESIGN 111


criteria, inspection may be limited to an investigation of in-
service damage due to overload or fatigue.
Where such documentation is not available, an initial spot
survey of the structure should be made to provide guidance to
the engineer performing the reanalysis and to assist in the for-
mulation of a detailed inspection plan.
The spot survey should include a general overview of 100
percent of the uncleaned structure to be reused to detect any
gross structural damage (e.g., parted connections, missing


members, dented or buckled members, corrosion damage,
etc.). Structural members and connections suspected or
detected of having in-service damage should be 100 percent
NDE inspected.
All NDE inspected welds should be thoroughly cleaned so
as to enhance the effectiveness of the inspection.
Table 15.2.3.5 shows minimum recommended extent of
inspection for various existing parts of the structure.

Table 15.2.3.5Recommended Extent of NDE InspectionReused Structure


Jacket Primary Tubulars

Case Extent Method
Longitudinal Weld Seams (L) (a) UT or MT
Circumferential Weld Seams (C) (a) UT or MT
Intersection of L&C (a) UT or MT


Tubular Joints
Major Brace-to-Chord Welds (b) MT
Major Brace-to-Brace Stub Welds (b) MT


Deck Members and Connections
Truss Bracing Members 10%* UT or MT
Truss Chord Members 10%* UT or MT
Plate Girder Members 10%* UT or MT
Connections to Deck Legs 25%* UT or MT
Crane Pedestal Connections 100% UT or MT
Cantilever Deck Connections 100% UT or MT
Survival/Safety Equipment Connections 100% UT or MT

Misc. Jacket/Deck Members and Connections
Nonredundant bracing and subassemblies, i.e., lifting eyes, lifting bracing,
sole conductor guide framing level above mudline, etc.


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Table 15.2.3.5Recommended Extent of NDE InspectionReused Structure (Continued)

Case Extent Method
Attachment Welds connecting nonredundant bracing/subassemblies to
main members
Redundant bracing and subassemblies, i.e., multi-level conductor guide
framing, secondary splash zone and mudline bracing, boat landings, etc.
100% UT or MT

10% Visual**
Attachment welds connecting redundant bracing/subassemblies to main members 10% Visual**

Piling
Longitudinal Weld Seams (L) 10% UT or RT
Circumferential Weld Seams (C) 10% UT or RT
Intersection of L & C 10% UT or RT
Filed Splices 100% UT or RT
* Partial inspection should be conducted as percentage of each piece, not 100 percent of percentage of the number of pieces.

** Limited to inspection of completed weld; may include MT and or PT.

(a) Extent of inspection for these welds should be determined by comparing the design loadings and stresses (including removal and reinstalla-
tion loads and stresses) for the new site with those to which the welds have previously been designed for and/or exposed. Where new design
loadings are less than or equal to initial design or actual loadings, then the extent of inspection, if any, should be determined based on NDE doc-
umentation or the results of the initial spot survey per Section 15.2.3.5b.

Where new design loadings are significantly greater than initial design or actual loadings, or when comparison based on initial design or actual
loadings is not possible, a minimum of one (1) bracing member and one (1) jacket leg spanning between each level should be inspected. Addi-
tional inspection per Section 15.2.3.5b should be performed where in-service damage is known of or suspected.

(b) All damage-prone connections should be inspected. Damage-Prone connections are defined in Section 15.2.3.4. Where NDE inspection of
these connections reveals significant defects, additional inspection of other connections should also be performed.

For tubular connections, a minimum of one (1) brace to chord connection at each level and X brace connection between levels, as applicable,
should be inspected.

For tubular connections not having Class A steel in the heavy wall joint-cans both UT and MT should be performed.

15.2.3.6 Corrosion Protection Systems

Corrosion protection systems integrity should be verified
in accordance with NACE RP-01-76 (1983 Revision). Verifi-
cation should include assessment of remaining anode materi-
als, anode connections, and condition of protective coatings,
to include splash zone coatings, wraps, etc. Inspection should
consider possible hidden damage under wraps, etc.

15.2.3.7 Inspections for Removal of Structures
from Prior Site

Inspection and documentation should be performed for all
phases of removal operations as defined in the offshore con-
struction plan. Structural and equipment weights should be
verified.

15.2.4 Removal and Reinstallation

15.2.4.1 Planning

All offshore construction should be accomplished in such a
manner that the platform can fulfill the intended design pur-
poses.
An offshore construction plan should be prepared for plat-
form removal and reinstallation. This plan should include the
method and procedures developed for the onloading, seafas-
tenings and transportation of all components and for the com-
plete reinstallation of the jacket, pile/conductors,
superstructure and equipment.
Plans for platform removal from the prior site should be
developed which describe methods and procedures for
removal of the deck, appurtenances, jacket and piling. Seafas-
tenings, transportation requirements, lift weights and centers
of gravity should be defined. Particular emphasis should be
placed on the prevention of damage of any platform compo-
nents intended for reuse as a result of removal operations.
Offshore construction plans may be in the form of written
descriptions, specifications, and/or drawings. Depending
upon the complexity of the installation, more detailed instruc-
tions may be required for special items such as grouting, div-
ing, welding/cutting, inspection, etc. Any restrictions or
limitations to operations due to items such as environmental
conditions, barge stability or structural strength (i.e., lifting
capacity), should be stated.
The offshore construction plan should normally be subdi-
vided into phases, for exampleRemoval, Onloading, Seaf-