An Inspection Point is a predefined physical location on an item of equipment where inspections, visual examinations, nondestructive testing or condition measurements are intentionally performed throughout the operational life of the asset. Inspection Points are established during inspection planning to provide repeatable locations for assessing known or anticipated degradation mechanisms such as corrosion, erosion, fatigue, cracking, wear or mechanical damage. By returning to the same locations during successive inspection intervals, engineers can accurately trend deterioration rates, evaluate remaining life, validate inspection effectiveness and optimize future inspection frequencies. Inspection Points may be permanently marked on equipment, referenced by coordinates or dimensions, or identified on engineering drawings, digital models and inspection plans. They form the foundation of systematic inspection programs by ensuring that inspection results remain consistent, comparable and technically meaningful over time.