Fitness-for-Service (FFS)

Fitness-for-Service (FFS) services in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and throughout the Lower Mainland, BC. Professional process engineering solutions.

OVERVIEW

Senior engineers evaluate the structural integrity of assets and components to confirm suitability for continued service using best-practice industry codes and standards.

We blend process, mechanical, and materials expertise to determine repair, replacement, or run strategies.

  • API 579 Level 1/2 assessments
  • Remaining life calculations tied to inspection data
  • Repair recommendations coordinated with fabricators
USE CASES & APPLICATIONS

Fitness-for-service assessment services support industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and process facilities throughout Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and BC. We evaluate pressure vessels, piping systems, and structural components to determine suitability for continued service. Our services are essential for facilities managing aging infrastructure or evaluating equipment with identified defects.

We support facilities facing equipment integrity concerns, insurance requirements, or regulatory compliance needs. Our FFS assessments serve oil & gas facilities, chemical plants, pulp & paper mills, and power generation facilities. Each assessment requires careful consideration of equipment condition, operating conditions, and code requirements.

PROCESS & WORKFLOW

We begin by reviewing equipment history, inspection data, and operating conditions. We perform API 579 Level 1/2 assessments that evaluate structural integrity and remaining life. We analyze defects, corrosion, and degradation to determine if equipment can safely continue in service.

We develop remaining life calculations that help owners plan for equipment replacement or repair. We create repair recommendations that coordinate with fabricators and minimize operational disruption. We provide run-repair-replace recommendations that help owners make informed decisions about equipment management.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE

Our FFS assessments comply with API 579 standards for fitness-for-service evaluation and applicable pressure equipment codes. We ensure all assessments are thorough and documented to support owner decision-making. Our recommendations meet code requirements and provide adequate safety margins throughout British Columbia.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

When is a fitness-for-service assessment needed?
Fitness-for-service assessments are needed when equipment has identified defects, exceeds design life, or when continued service must be verified. We help owners determine if equipment can safely continue in service, when repairs are needed, or when replacement should be planned. Assessments support risk-based inspection programs and equipment life extension decisions.
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