What must I do to monitor atmospheric corrosion control?

(a)You must inspect each pipeline or portion of pipeline that is exposed to the atmosphere for evidence of atmospheric corrosion, as follows:#

If the pipeline islocated: Then the frequency of inspection is: Onshore At least once every 3 calendar years, but with intervals not exceeding 39 months. Offshore At least once each calendar year, but with intervals not exceeding 15 months.#

(b)During inspections you must give particular attention to pipe at soil-to-air interfaces, under thermal insulation, under disbonded coatings, at pipe supports, in splash zones, at deck penetrations, and in spans over water.#

(c)If you find atmospheric corrosion during an inspection, you must provide protection against the corrosion as required by § 195.581.#