Section 1 Definition
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Offshore Units, July 2022 - Part 1 Regulations - Chapter 6 Guidelines for Classification using Risk Based Inspection Techniques - Section 1 Definition

Section 1 Definition

Parent topic: Chapter 6 Guidelines for Classification using Risk Based Inspection Techniques

1.1 General

1.1.1 The Risk Based Inspection (hereinafter referred to as ‘RBI) scheme is an alternative to the traditional periodical survey regime. It is applied by following an RBI Plan which has been approved by LR, with the purpose of detecting and monitoring system, sub-system, equipment and component degradation and applying appropriate decision criteria to manage risk to acceptable levels.

1.1.2 This chapter provides for the use of risk-based inspection techniques in the derivation of a suitable equivalent inspection regime. This should not be confused with the intent of the previous Pt 1, Ch 5 Guidelines for Classification using Risk Assessment Techniques to Determine Performance Standards which is to establish arrangements enabling Classification of an asset using Risk Assessment Techniques to establish alternatives to prescriptive Rule requirements. Inspection regimes derived in accordance with the requirements of this chapter will normally satisfy those of Pt 1, Ch 5, 5 Verification – In service where this is applied.

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