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Finding Classification

A VisualAIM platform business object used to categorize Inspection Findings according to engineering, integrity or business-defined classification schemes.

Definition

Within the VisualAIM platform, Finding Classification assigns Inspection Findings to one or more predefined categories that support engineering evaluation, reporting, workflow management and analytics. Classifications may represent defect types, damage mechanisms, inspection outcomes, integrity categories or other organization-defined engineering taxonomies.

Why It Matters

Finding Classification categorizes Inspection Findings to support consistent engineering evaluation, reporting and analysis.

In Practice

Finding Classification schemes are configurable and may reflect industry standards, organizational practices or asset-specific engineering requirements.

Common Misuse

Finding Classification categorizes the nature of an Inspection Finding, whereas Finding Priority determines the urgency with which it should be addressed.

Term Details
Synonyms:
Finding Classification; Finding Category; NCR Classification; Finding Type
Classification:
VisualAIM Platform Concepts
Platform Concept
Advanced
Applications

Platform Information Model; Inspection; Taxonomy & Metadata.

Where It's Used

Oil and gas.; Petrochemical.; Power generation.; Manufacturing.; Infrastructure.

References

API RP 580

See It In VisualAIM

VisualAIM connects glossary concepts to the asset records, inspection histories, and workflows they describe.

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