These Guidelines are intended to provide guidance for the provision of a Certificate of Fitness for a pipeline, by a Certifying Authority recognised by the Secretary of Labour, in compliance with the requirements of the HSE (Pipelines) Regulations 1999. The Guidelines are intended to assist both the pipeline owner/operators and the certifying authorities to achieve the minimum requirements necessary in order to obtain a Certificate of Fitness for a pipeline.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Purpose
Scope

Guidelines for Certification: Existing Pipelines

Introduction
Issues For Consideration For Certification

1. Design Verification
2. Construction Verification
3. Pressure Testing Verification
4. Operation Review
5. Maintenance Review
6. Gate Stations, Compressor Stations, Pump Stations
7. Safety Systems Review

Guidelines For Certification: New Pipelines

Introduction
Issues For Consideration For Certification

1. Design
2. Construction
3. Inspection, Testing and Commissioning
4. Operation
5. Maintenance
6. Mitigation of Corrosion