NACE SP 0214:2014

This standard presents information and procedures that can be used by owners, managers, or operators of inhabited, nonindustrial buildings to assess the quality of the piping systems and the options available to return the piping systems to a serviceable condition (remediation). The remediation may involve cleaning, piping replacement, or other steps. It is a risk-based approach—the ultimate risk is leakage of the system, system unavailability, or both. The focus of this standard is on the options available and the steps taken when determining whether the risk is acceptable or if a more cautious remediation program must be selected. This standard presents recommendations on how to identify the problems, assess their severity, determine an appropriate course of action, and guide the owner through the implementation of that course of action.