Mechanical Integrity Criteria
Mechanical integrity program procedures should address the following:
- The design, procurement, fabrication, installation, calibration, and maintenance equipment and systems are in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- The training of each employee involved in maintaining the equipment and systems so that the employees can implement the mechanical integrity program.
- The frequency of inspections and tests of the equipment and systems in accordance with BSEE regulations and manufacturer recommendations.
- The documentation of each inspection and test identifies the date of the inspection or test. Include:
- The name and position, and the signature of the person who performed the inspection or test.
- The serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was performed.
- A a description of the inspection or test performed
- The results of the inspection test.
- The correction of deficiencies associated with equipment and systems that are outside the manufacturer's recommended limits prior to use.
- The installation of new equipment and constructing systems. The procedures should address the application for which they will be used.
- The modification of existing equipment and systems. The procedures should ensure that they are modified for the application for which they will be used.
- The verification that inspections and tests are being performed. The procedures should be appropriate to ensure that equipment and systems are installed according to manufacturer's instructions.
- The assurance that maintenance materials, spare parts, and equipment are suitable for the applications for which they will be used.
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5-2. The frequency of mechanical integrity program inspections and tests of the equipment and systems should be _____.
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