How long should a permanent repair last? 50 years? Until the next scheduled maintenance?According to RSPA 98-4733, “permanent” means as long as the pipe will be in service under normal operating and maintenance conditions.In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with returning special guest Tim Mally to break down the concept of repair permanency, what it means from a code perspective, and what factors can influence the permanency of composite repairs.Highlights:Breaking down what the code says about repair “permanence”What factors affect composite repair permanencyCriteria to consider for composite reinforcement of non-standard featuresEvaluating existing composite repairs for permanency Connect:   Rhett Dotson   Christopher De Leon   Tim MallyD2 Integrity   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating!   Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by FORME Marketing.    D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Etier at [email protected].     Copyright 2025 © D2 Integrity