POSITIVE ISOLATION
Rev Date: March 2015
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Grounding/bonding cables
Containment devices
4.2. Blanking and Blinding
Note: In British Columbia, pipes connecting a vessel to a flare system must be blanked off and
hoses disconnected before work is performed within the vessel.
Use a bonding cable to control static discharge when piping continuity is interrupted during
blanking or blinding.
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The bonding cable may be removed as soon as the isolation task has been completed. It
need not remain in place for the entirety of the continuity break but must be used any time
work is performed on the piping in the immediate area of the continuity break including the
removal of devices used in the isolation method.
Install blanks or blinds at the closest flange reasonably possible to the vessel being isolated.
Install gaskets on the pressure side of the blank or blind if required to prevent leakage.
Blanks/blinds and gaskets must have adequate pressure and service ratings.
Note: Non‐code skillets and blinds may be used in non‐pressure environments to contain
vapors where pressure is isolated with approved pressure rated blinds.
Note: In British Columbia, a blind or blank must be stamped with or otherwise indicate its
pressure rating.
Tag piping that has been blanked or blinded with installed blinds or blanks visibly marked.
Maintain a list of where blinds/blanks are installed.
Where a section of line is removed, the potential release of pressure or harmful substance must
be evaluated.
Where a section of line is capped or plugged, consideration should be given to pressure rise due
to thermal expansion.
A method for pressure verification must be available.
When leaving isolation devices as a permanent installation consider the metallurgy of the item.
For assistance, contact the Asset and Operating Integrity department.
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