An organized checklist helps ensure that periodic inspections are performed consistently every time and that critical points are not overlooked.
Piping
Check for corrosion, mechanical wear, supports, paint, and transition points.
Connections
Threads, flanges, fittings, flexible connectors, and pressure taps are checked for leaks.
Valves
Check stems, packing, bodies, flanges, and, where required, internal tightness.
Regulators and vent lines
Check external connections, small-bore lines, and any unwanted presence of gas in vents.
Detectors
Verify calibration status, perform a bump test, and check the operation of alarms/interlocks.
Documentation
Each finding is recorded with location, date, severity, remedial action, and re-inspection date.