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Section 17: Overhead & Underground Lines, Equipment, Etc.
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17.1 Overhead and underground system circuit maps or files are available and the master is updated every 3 months at a minimum. <br>Criteria:<br>* Procedures are in place for conveying systems circuit changes to crews.<br>* System circuit maps or files are available in the maintenance and construction vehicles.<br>* A sufficient supply of system circuit maps or pertinent sections are readily available for crews in case of emergency. <br>
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17.2 Guy wires observed are in tension and guys are marked for visibility.<br><br>ref: RUS BULLETIN 1724E-153 / NESC 217C
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17.3 Construction and maintenance of lines and structures meet the applicable NESC standards and RUS specifications.<br><br>ref: RUS BULLETIN 1728F-804 / Bulletin 50-6
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17.4 Right-of-ways observed are maintained and in good condition.<br><br>ref: NESC Section 218-A-1
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17.5 UG riser installations observed meet applicable NESC, RUS specifications and the following industry criteria. <br>Criteria:<br>* Cables are identified and tagged to correspond with the system's underground tagging and cable identification system. <br>* Riser installations are numbered or identified and consistent with the overall underground system. <br>* Riser installations have proper clearances and proper climbing space. <br><br>ref: RUS Bulletin 50-6
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17.6 UG transformers and enclosures are properly bolted and locked.<br><br>ref: NESC Rule G381
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17.7 Appropriate hazard identification signs are in place for underground transformers, cabinets, and enclosures. <br>Criteria:<br>* Permanent WARNING signs are displayed on outside of underground transformers and enclosures.<br>* Permanent DANGER signs are on the inside of underground transformers and enclosures. <br><br>ref: ANSI Z535 NESC 381
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17.8 UG enclosures are marked with labels, and cables are labeled with suitable identification methods and/or durable tags to confirm the correct enclosure, to identify cables, to distinguish phases, etc. for utility worker safety during normal operation and troubleshooting activities. <br>Criteria:<br>* The identification information should match the same information shown on system maps. <br>* The identification method used should be durable and suitable for outside weather conditions. <br><br>ref: NESC 372
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17.9 Underground facilities construction, maintenance, and clearances meet applicable NESC and RUS applications.<br>Criteria:<br>* Enclosures are level and free of washouts weeds, debris, and wildlife.<br>* Entrances to enclosures are unobstructed.
Section 17: Summary
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17.10 The overall evaluation of the onsite field observation team for this section of the assessment is as follows:<br>Criteria: <br>* Strong performance - Questions evaluated as exceeds or satisfies all requirements.<br>* Satisfactory performance - Questions evaluated as satisfies all requirements, could be a small number evaluated as exceeds.<br>* Generally satisfactory with minor areas for improvement - Questions evaluated as satisfies all or most requirements, improvement areas are minor<br>* Key attention areas for improvement - Questions evaluated as partially satisfies or fails to satisfy requirements in important improvement areas<br>
IAEC Safety Personnel Signature
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John Dvorak
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Matt Pociask
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Sam Yarham
