Since its introduction 20 years ago, NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program has certified nearly 40,000 industry professionals in the proper identification and coding of pipe conditions.Each of these individuals has a unique certification number identifying him or her as someone who has demonstrated a high level of understanding and knowledge of the unique PACP language. Certification brings consistency and a uniform method to properly identifying and coding conditions, structural and O&M defects, and construction or miscellaneous features. To maintain their knowledge, PACP-certified individuals must re-certify every three years.Unfortunately, there have been occasions when people who have not successfully completed PACP have
