April 1998

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. Consult an appropriate professional before applying or
acting on any material contained in or suggested by the Practice.

Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The University of

Texas at Austin, 3208 Red River Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78705. PIP
member companies may copy this practice for their internal use.

Not printed with state funds.

 April 1998

Process Industry Practices

Insulation

PIP INTG1000
Insulation Inspection Checklist

Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................2
Purpose .......................................................2
Scope ..........................................................2

Insulation Inspection Checklist ......3

I. Safety ....................................................3
II. Material..................................................3
III. Installation .............................................4

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Introduction

Purpose
The Insulation Inspection Checklist is provided as a guide to individuals responsible
for ensuring the quality and completeness of an insulation job. Persons charged with
making such inspections should be experienced in the design and installation of
thermal insulation and be well acquainted with the Process Industry Practices for
which the checklist was written. 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.

Scope
The checklist has been 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 which may not apply to all projects. Each section has a line to rank
workmanship. Since workmanship is somewhat subjective, ranking is provided.
Comment sections are provided where appropriate.

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Insulation Inspection Checklist

Project or Job Number Plant Site Date

Purchase Order or Contract Number
Building Item or Location
Equipment ID Pipe Line ID P&ID No.
Insulation Specification Number
Other

I. Safety
Yes No
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
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:

* When appropriate or required by the job specification.

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III. Installation
A. Insulation
Yes No
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 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.
10. The insulation securement is correct.
11. Vapor barrier is correctly installed and undamaged. *
12. All joints are sealed/buttered. *
13. Expansion joints are installed and spaced correctly. *
14. The extent of insulation is correct.
15. Expansion or contraction springs are used as specified.
16. Workmanship (circle the appropriate rank). good average unacceptable
17. Comments:

B. Weather-Proofing, Jacketing and Fitting Covers

Yes No
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.

* When appropriate or required by the job specification.

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Yes No
6. Flashing is properly installed.
7. Metal gores are properly installed.
8. S clips are used as specified. *
9. Expansion or contraction springs are used as specified. *
10. Securement is properly spaced.
11. Banding ends and seals are configured to prevent sharp ends.
12. Workmanship (circle the appropriate rank). good average unacceptable
13. All terminations have been caulked/sealed.
14. Comments:

C. Flanges, Valves and Equipment

Yes No
1. Allowance for bolt removal is correct.
2. Removable/reusable covers properly made and installed. *
3. Jacketing properly caulked.
4. Workmanship (circle the appropriate rank). good average unacceptable
5. Valve extension handles are installed. *
6. Comments:

Inspection completed by:

* When appropriate or required by the job specification.

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