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API 653

API 653 Certification

Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector certification from API for tank inspection, repair, and alteration.

American Petroleum Institute Valid: 3 years

About API 653 Certification

API 653 certifies individuals as Tank Inspectors qualified to inspect, repair, alter, and reconstruct aboveground storage tanks. This certification is essential for the petroleum storage industry where tank integrity prevents environmental contamination and ensures worker safety.

Certification Levels

1

Single level - API 653 Authorized Tank Inspector

Requirements

  • Minimum education and experience requirements
  • Passing score on API 653 examination
  • Knowledge of API 653, API 650, API 651, API 652, API 571

Exam Topics

API 653 Code requirements
API 650 Tank construction
Tank foundation and settlement
Bottom, shell, and roof inspection
Corrosion mechanisms in tanks
Tank repair and reconstruction

Applicable NDT Methods

UT
MT
VT
MFL
AE

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