COMPLETE REVISION

October 2005

Process Industry Practices

Insulation

PIP INTG1000
Insulation Inspection Checklist
 PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence
over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters
or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not
be made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names
from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather
recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications
are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines
are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA
requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or
other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed.
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contained in or suggested by the Practice.

This Practice is subject to revision at any time by the responsible Function Team and will
be reviewed every 5 years. This Practice will be revised, reaffirmed, or withdrawn.
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 COMPLETE REVISION
October 2005

Process Industry Practices

Insulation

PIP INTG1000
Insulation Inspection Checklist
Table of Contents

1. Introduction................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................. 2
1.2 Scope................................................. 2

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Insulation Inspection Checklist October 2005

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides a checklist for use by individuals responsible for ensuring the
quality and completeness of an insulation job.

1.2 Scope
This Practice describes the requirements for inspecting insulation by providing an
Insulation Inspection Checklist, PIP INTG1000-F. The checklist is designed to apply
to both cold and hot insulation systems as well as large-scale projects and individual
items. As a result, there are specific items on the checklist that may not apply to all
projects.
Each section has a line for ranking workmanship. Because workmanship is somewhat
subjective, ranking is provided.
Comment sections are provided where appropriate.
This Practice assumes that individuals charged with making the inspections are
experienced in the design and installation of insulation systems and are well-
acquainted with the PIP Insulation Practices.
The checklist does not provide sufficient information to act as a stand-alone
document that would allow an inexperienced person to function as an inspector.

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INSULATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST OCTOBER 2005

FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION DATE
PO / CONTRACT NO.
EQUIPMENT ID
PIPE LINE ID
P&ID NO.
INSULATION SPEC.
OTHER

I. SAFETY YES NO N/A

1. All appropriate safety equipment is present and in use.
2. Appropriate Manufacturer Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available.
3. All personnel have received safety training appropriate to the job.
4. Housekeeping in compliance with site requirements.
5. Comments:

II. MATERIAL YES NO N/A

1. All materials have been received in approved condition.
2. All materials have been stored in a manner that prevents contamination by water or process
chemicals or physical damage.
3. The materials are correct per the project specifications.
4. Insulation samples have been obtained for testing.
5. Comments:

III. INSTALLATION - INSULATION YES NO N/A

1. All required testing is complete and systems released for insulation by the appropriate authority.
2. The surface to be insulated is clean and dry.
3. The surface to be insulated has been coated and released for insulation by the appropriate authority.
4. Heat tracing has been installed, inspected and released for insulation by the appropriate authority.
5. Existing installed insulation is protected from damage.
6. All insulation supports are installed properly.
7. The insulation is the correct thickness and numbers of layers.
8. All joints are correctly staggered.
9. Joints are cut and fit to a maximum of 1/8 inch.
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FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION DATE
PO / CONTRACT NO.
EQUIPMENT ID
PIPE LINE ID
P&ID NO.
INSULATION SPEC.
OTHER

III. INSTALLATION – INSULATION (Cont’d) YES NO N/A

10. The insulation securement is correct.
11. Vapor barrier is correctly installed and undamaged.
12. All joints are sealed / buttered.
13. Expansion / contraction joints are correctly installed and spaced.
14. The extent of insulation is correct.
15. Expansion or contraction springs are correctly installed and spaced.
16. Workmanship (check the appropriate rank). good average unacceptable
17 Comments:

IV. INSTALLATION – WEATHERPROOFING, JACKETING, AND FITTING COVERS YES NO N/A

1. The correct material has been used (type, thickness, finish, etc.).
2. Metal jacket overlap, amount and placement, are correct.
3. Metal jacket securement is correct.
4. Mastic type, thickness, reinforcement and overlap are correct.
5. Joints are properly caulked / sealed.
6. Flashing is properly installed.
7. Metal gores are properly installed.
8. “S” clips are used as specified.
9. Expansion or contraction springs are correctly installed and spaced.
10. Securement is properly spaced.
11. Banding ends and seals are configured to prevent sharp ends.
12. All terminations have been caulked / sealed.
13. Workmanship (check the appropriate rank). good average unacceptable
14. Comments:
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FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION DATE
PO / CONTRACT NO.
EQUIPMENT ID
PIPE LINE ID
P&ID NO.
INSULATION SPEC.
OTHER

V. INSTALLATION – FLANGES, VALVES, AND EQUIPMENT YES NO N/A

1. Allowance for bolt removal is correct.
2. Removable/reusable covers properly made and installed.
3. Jacketing properly caulked.
4. Valve extension handles are installed.
5. Workmanship (check the appropriate rank). good average unacceptable
6. Comments:

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