FR 002 Pressure Testing Inspection Checklist

Document No: PLN-HSE-FRM-HAV-002
PRESSURE TESTING SAFETY CHECKLIST
REFERENCE PTW NO.:
DEPARTMENT / PROJECT: LOCATION AND SYSTEM: CONTRACTOR:
TESTING SUPERVISOR/IN-CHARGE: SIGNATURE BADGE No.:
PROPONENT/PROJECT REP.: SIGNATURE: POSITION/BADGE No.:
SN REQUIREMENTS YES NO N/A REMARKS
BEFORE START OF TEST
Representatives from EXTERRAN and HAVATEK are

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informed, have inspected the test equipment and are
monitoring the testing.
2 Scope of the activity discussed with all

concerned/involved and performing employees.
3 Approved JSA/RA discussed with performing

employees and available on site. TBT also conducted.
Written and approved procedure available and contains

the following minimum information among others:
 Pressure test or hydrostatic test diagram
 Test manifold arrangement
 Location of blind flanges and isolation valves.
 Location of check valves (flappers to be removed, if

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necessary).
 Location of lowest rated component that determines

test pressure.
 Location of air vents.
 Relief valve size and set pressure.
 Vacuum valve size and set pressure.
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 Test medium and disposal method.
 Test pressures
 Test sequence.
 Minimum temperature allowed.
 Inspection requirements.
 Control of access to test area.
 Location of barricades / warning signs and markings

for test area.
 Emergency arrangements.
 Location of the filling point.
 Listing of correct sequence and necessary torque of

all blind flange bolts and verification of proper torque
when bolting.
 Use of properly rated gaskets as per manufacturer’s

specs (e.g. quality, service use, pressure rating).
Is water the test medium? If not, is the use of other

medium justified? Are precautions taken to prevent
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hazardous conditions? Are PPE available and used for
protection against burning from hot water if required.
Are their provision/procedure followed for selection and

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treatment of hydrostatic test water?
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Are appropriate test equipment used? The following are
minimum requirements: (Exceptions: Certain tests will
not need all equipment listed, e.g. household utilities)
 Relief valve tested, tagged “TEST” with set pressure

and date.
 Relief valve has adequate capacity and proper set

pressure.
 No block valve in relief valve's outlet and inlet.

(Exception: Relief valve may be installed on existing
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valve connection if removal of the valve is not

practical because of liquid in the system, but the
valve must be sealed open during the test.)
 Relief valve located in system under test and near

test pump or other test medium supply.
 Two or more accurate and reliable pressure gauges

of proper range calibrated within 30 days of the
pressure test.
 Pressure gauges have block and bleed valves.
 Pressure gauges are in proper locations.
 Pressure gauges at the test pump or test medium

supply can be read by the operator.
 Blowdown valve on test piping.
 Isolation valve on test piping.
 Blowdown valve on system under test readily

accessible and piped or draining to a designated
location, drain or area.
 Test piping pressure tested to at least 20 % above

test pressure of the system under test.
(Exception: Final connection between test manifold
and system under test may be tested to maximum
system test pressure only if a higher test pressure is
impractical.)
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Is the test covered with approved Permit-to-Work?
Are equipment not adequate for test pressures

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isolated?
Are chemicals handled safely? MSDS available and

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understood? PPE used?
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Is temperature of the test medium above the
temperature at which the impact requirements are met
by the material to avoid brittle fracture?
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Are entries to the test site controlled? By any or more of

11 the following means; attendants at access points,
barricades, warning signs, etc.
Test schedule coordinated with other disciplines /

12 departments to avoid simultaneous/conflicting
activities?
DURING / AFTER TEST
In removing air before pressurizing (Liquid Test);
 Are high point vents open while system is filled at the

low point?
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 Are vents closed after air is removed from the
system? (Exception: Pipelines having air removed
with scrapers are not vented and filled per the
above.)
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In increasing the pressure;
 Is pressure increased gradually with at least 10-

minute holds at each step in a strength test?
 Are weaknesses repaired and leaks stopped before

exceeding 50% of the strength.
 test pressure for tests using liquid or 173 kPa (25

psig)/50% of the strength test pressure, whichever is
the smaller, for any tests using air or other gas as the
test medium?
 In strength tests using air or other gas, is the

pressure increased in steps no greater than 1/10 of
the strength test pressure after reaching 50% of the
test pressure?
 In strength tests using liquid, is the pressure

increased in steps no greater than 1/5 of the test
pressure after reaching 50% of the test pressure?
 Are weaknesses repaired and leaks stopped before

proceeding to any higher pressure?
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 Is pressure removed, except pressure due to head of

liquid, before stopping leaks or repairing, including
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tightening of bolts? (Exception: Bolts may be
tightened in a tightness test if specifically approved).
In restricting approach;
 Are vessels never previously tested or vessels with

welds never previously tested are not to be
approached during the step-wise increase in
pressure? Note: The pressure at which the system
under test will be approached for close inspection
shall be specified in the test procedure.
 Are personnel conducting test provided with a safe

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place from which to control / observe the progress of
the test? Exclusion distances shall be reviewed by
the PMT/Contract Holder for each individual test, and
shall form part of the test procedure.
 Are only personnel involved with the test allowed

near the system at any time during the test.
 Is the test pump, if any, located such that the

operator is safe in the event of a failure?
In depressurizing;
 Are the depressurizing valve and piping arranged for

safe discharge?
 Is the system not to be depressurized by loosening

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bolts or unscrewing fittings? Is depressurized at a
slow rate to prevent damage?
 Are heat exchangers monitored with pressure

gauges if necessary to prevent excessive differential
pressures?
 Is the test medium disposed properly as per

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approved waste management procedure?
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Other safety considerations;
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 Is the temperature of the test medium allowed to

equalize with the environment to the extent practical
before pressurizing?
 Is the test pump not left unattended during the test

unless isolated with a valve?
 Are temporary test piping not allowed to remain

pressurized unnecessarily?
 Is the system not allowed to remain unattended

when filled with liquid unless a vent is open?
 Is the test relief valve not removed until the test liquid
has been drained?
 Is the test liquid drained slowly with vents open to

prevent a possible vacuum?
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Document No: PLN-HSE-FRM-HAV-002

PRESSURE TESTING SAFETY CHECKLIST

REFERENCE PTW NO.:

DEPARTMENT / PROJECT: LOCATION AND SYSTEM: CONTRACTOR:

TESTING SUPERVISOR/IN-CHARGE: SIGNATURE BADGE No.:

PROPONENT/PROJECT REP.: SIGNATURE: POSITION/BADGE No.:

SN REQUIREMENTS YES NO N/A REMARKS

BEFORE START OF TEST

Representatives from EXTERRAN and HAVATEK are

2 Scope of the activity discussed with all

3 Approved JSA/RA discussed with performing

Written and approved procedure available and contains

 Pressure test or hydrostatic test diagram

 Test manifold arrangement

 Location of blind flanges and isolation valves.

 Location of check valves (flappers to be removed, if

 Location of lowest rated component that determines

 Location of air vents.

 Relief valve size and set pressure.

 Vacuum valve size and set pressure.

 Test medium and disposal method.

 Minimum temperature allowed.

 Control of access to test area.

 Location of barricades / warning signs and markings

 Location of the filling point.

 Listing of correct sequence and necessary torque of

 Use of properly rated gaskets as per manufacturer’s

Is water the test medium? If not, is the use of other

Are their provision/procedure followed for selection and

 Relief valve tested, tagged “TEST” with set pressure

 Relief valve has adequate capacity and proper set

 No block valve in relief valve's outlet and inlet.

valve connection if removal of the valve is not

 Relief valve located in system under test and near

 Two or more accurate and reliable pressure gauges

 Pressure gauges are in proper locations.

 Pressure gauges at the test pump or test medium

 Blowdown valve on test piping.

 Isolation valve on test piping.

 Blowdown valve on system under test readily

 Test piping pressure tested to at least 20 % above

Are equipment not adequate for test pressures

Are chemicals handled safely? MSDS available and

Are entries to the test site controlled? By any or more of

Test schedule coordinated with other disciplines /

DURING / AFTER TEST

In removing air before pressurizing (Liquid Test);

 Are high point vents open while system is filled at the

 Is pressure increased gradually with at least 10-

 Are weaknesses repaired and leaks stopped before

 test pressure for tests using liquid or 173 kPa (25

 In strength tests using air or other gas, is the

 In strength tests using liquid, is the pressure

 Are weaknesses repaired and leaks stopped before

 Is pressure removed, except pressure due to head of