The API-570 exam, officially titled Piping Inspector, is the API exam you pass to earn the Authorized Piping Inspector certification, a credential at the Specialist / Inspector Level level. Passing it confirms the skills defined in the official exam outline, and it is associated with related credentials such as API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector, API 653 Storage Tank Inspector, API 580 Risk-Based Inspection, API 579 Fitness-for-Service.

The API-570 exam includes 170 (110 closed-book, 60 open-book; 140 scored, 30 pretest) questions and gives you 450 (275 closed-book + 45 min break + 225 open-book) to finish them. That is a tight pace per question, so get used to reading each stem once, flagging anything uncertain, and moving on rather than getting stuck. Running timed practice tests in the Fast2test desktop or online test engine is the most reliable way to build that rhythm before exam day.

The passing score for the API-570 exam is 400 scaled score out of 500, and the official registration fee is $875 (API member), $1,125 (non-member). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying $875 (API member), $1,125 (non-member) again in full to retake it, so book your slot only when your scores on Fast2test practice tests sit consistently above the passing line.

API lists the following prerequisites or eligibility notes for the API-570 exam: BS/Engineering: 1 year inspection experience; 2-year tech degree: 2 years; High school: 3 years; No formal education: 5+ years; All require ≥1 year inspection-related work within last 10 years. Requirements can change over time, so confirm the details on the official exam page at API's official site before you register.

You can register for the API-570 exam through the official channels below:

• API ICP Application Portal
• Prometric Exam Scheduling

The exam is delivered in the following format: In-person proctored computer-based testing at Prometric centers worldwide. Choose a date that leaves you enough time to work through the full 150-question practice set first.

API recommends the following training resources for API-570 candidates:

• API Official Study Resources
• API 570 Body of Knowledge

Official courses build the theory, and the 150 practice questions from Fast2test help you turn that theory into exam-ready speed and accuracy.

Yes. Fast2test offers a free PDF demo of the API-570 material, so you can check the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

Your purchase is protected by a 100% Money Back Guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding API-570 exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned exam enrollment slip together with the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of taking the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase, downloading without taking the exam, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your order for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase.

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The API-570 exam blueprint is divided into 7 domains, starting with Testing & Code Compliance (7%); Repairs, Alterations & Rerating (14%); Inspection Planning & Practices (17%). For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — it lists every topic the current outline covers.