Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing Practices
PIP Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing Practices provide material-specific and supporting technical guidelines for facilities needing expert guidance.
PIP Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing Practices serve a variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, and Refinery sectors, among others
PIP C&I guidelines cover material-driven specifications and applications with recommendations for equipment, piping, valves, gaskets, bolting and other accessories.
Why PIP Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing Practices?
The majority of companies don’t have engineers on staff who specialize in materials like coatings, insulation and fireproofing systems. Therefore, these areas often become an afterthought, being addressed long after a project gets underway. It’s a mistake that can lead to delays and added costs that could be avoided early.
The PIP Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing Practices team consists of 20-30 experts dedicated to developing specifications and practices that fill the gaps in standards with valuable, project-specific data. These resources can help you avoid one of the biggest hidden sticking points on a construction project.
Examples of Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing Practices
- Coating Practices, including General Usage Guidelines; Application Specifications for External, Concrete, and Underground Materials; and Application Specifications of Internal Linings.
- Cold and Hot Insulation Practices, including Guidelines for Maintenance and Inspection, Acoustic Systems, and Removable Covers.
- Guidelines Specific to Hygienic Practices, including Coating and Insulation Specifications. For More About Hygienic Practices, Visit PIP Hygienic Process Practices.
Starter Guides for Coating and Insulation
The C&I Function team is known for its greenfield/brownfield guidelines that include precise protective coding system details, including External Coating System Selection Criteria (CTCE1000). Also popular among the PIP user world are the Hot and Cold Insulation Materials and Installation Specifications (INSH1000 and INSC1000).
New Maintenance and Inspection Guidelines
The PIP Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing Practices team has broadened its long-established resources/practices with guidelines for Maintenance and Inspection Practices for Insulation (INEG3000) and the Development of Coating Maintenance and Repair Programs (CTSE3000).