Every inspection we perform is grounded in established industry standards. Not just for compliance, but for clarity, consistency, and accountability. Our protocols aren’t just technical checklists, they’re the backbone of how we protect assets, prevent failure, and deliver reliable, vendor-neutral reporting. Clients count on us to do more than show up with a clipboard. They expect documentation that stands up to regulators, insurers, and anyone else asking the hard questions. Provided is a list of the specific protocols, standards, and certifications that guide our work in the field.

Surface Preparation & Coating Standards

• ASTM E337 – Measurement of ambient conditions: air temperature, surface temperature, humidity, dew point
• SSPC-PA 2 – Dry film thickness (DFT) measurement using magnetic gauges
• ASTM D4414 – Wet film thickness readings and visual comparison guide
• ISO 4628-3 – Visual rating of corrosion severity
• ASTM D610 – Standard method for evaluating degree of rusting on painted steel surfaces
• SSPC-VIS 2 – Visual reference for rust distribution and severity
• Manufacturer Specifications – Used as baseline for application parameters and corrective actions
• Contractor Specifications – Reviewed and enforced during third-party oversight

Welding Inspection Standards & Certifications

• AWS Guidelines – General welding inspection standards from the American Welding Society
• CWI / CPWI – Certified Welding Inspector and Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector credentials

API Inspection Standards

• API 510 – Pressure vessel inspection code
• API 570 – In-service piping inspection code
• API 653 – Aboveground storage tank inspection code

General Compliance & Inspector Credentials

• NACE / AMPP Certification – For all coating inspectors
• ASTM / SSPC Compliance – Adherence to accepted national and international testing and documentation standards

Standards are only as good as the people applying them. That’s why every inspector on our team is certified, field-tested, and trained to follow these protocols to the letter — no shortcuts, no guesswork. When we put our name on a report, you know exactly what you’re getting: clarity, traceability, and a record you can count on.