Title Page
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Audit Title
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Conducted By
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Conducted on
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Operator / Inspection Unit
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Foreman / Inspector
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Location / Job #
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Contractor
Service Lines
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Nature of Work
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S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, PV = Probable Violation
Service Lines
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Meter and regulator location (353)
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Protect from damage<br>
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Is the o/s terminal of each service regulator vent and relief:
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Rain and insect resistant (355(b)(1))
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18" from any opening into the building (355(b)(2))
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Protected from flooding or ice (355(b)(3))
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Support installed to minimize stress on meter piping(357(a))
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Bracket
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Svc reg located within a building vented out (357(d))
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Curb valve (365(b)(1))
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Depth of cover 18" or greater (361(a))
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Additional protection for < min.
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Installation of pipe in ditch (support, backfill)(361(b)(d))<br>
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Shear protection, Caution tape
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Svcs through foundation wall must be encased (361(e))
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Sealed
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Provisions for svcs installed under buildings (361(f))
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Clearance of not less than 4" (361(g))
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2" with protection
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Service valve in appropriate location (363)(365)
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Connections to the main (on top, pullout resist) (367)(369)
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Saddle for CI (151(b)(c))
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Service valve left locked for new inactive service (379)
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or cust. pipe disconnect
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EFV - 1/2"-1" service, 10psig or >, single family (381)(383)
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Identified presence of EFV
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Meter and associated piping painted (479)
Distribution and Transmission Mains
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S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, PV = Probable Violation
Distribution and Transmission Mains
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Installation of pipe in ditch (fit, stress, support, backfill)(319)
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Caution tape<br>
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Trans. clearance 12" min. and away from heat (325(a)(c))
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2" with protection
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Dist. clearance 6" min. and away from heat (325(b)(c))
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2" with protection
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Cover (327)
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additional protection for < min.
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Valves on pipelines 125 psig or more (179(a)(b))
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Blow-down valves (179(c)(d))
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Distribution line valves (181(a)(d))
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High/Low valves (181(e))
Regulator Stations and Vaults
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S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, PV = Probable Violation
Regulator Stations and Vaults
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Provisions for station valves (181(b)(c))
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Bypass valves (181(e))
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Vaults - structural design requirements (183)
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Vaults - sealing, venting, and ventilation (187)
Steel Installation
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S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, PV = Probable Violation
Steel Installation
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Materials for pipe components (53)
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Pipe specs. & marks (55)(63)
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Cathodic protection (455)
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CP for replaced pipe (483)
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Anode installed when steel piping is exposed (459)
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Corrosion insp. (459)&(475)
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External coating applied (461)(483)
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Pipe jeeped<br>
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Electrical isolation (467)
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AC, fault currents & lightening
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CP test stations (469)
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Test leads (471)
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Coating to prevent atmospheric corrosion (479)
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Cleaned prior to coating
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Tools grounded / bonded during cutting operations (751)
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Separately grounded
Welding
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S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, PV = Probable Violation
Welding
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Done in accordance w/ a qualified welding procedure (225)
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Adequate detail & test results
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Qualification of welders - API 1104 or ASME Boiler (227(a))
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< 125psig App 14-F (227(b))
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Limitations of welders qualified by NDT (229(a))
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No compressor station piping
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6 month requalification (welding process) (229(b))
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6 month test weld 229(c)
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Welders qualified using Appendix 14-F (229(d))
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Requalification (229(d)(1)(2))
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Requal. if good cause to question welders ability (229(e))
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Protection from weather (231)
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Miter joints (233)
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Hoop stress
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Preparation for welding (235)
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Proper alignment
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Preheating (237)
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Verify temperature 237(e)
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Stress relieving (239)
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wt >1-1/4 inches (239(c))
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Visual inspection of welding (241(a))
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Qualified welding inspector
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NDT of butt welds > 2-inches (241(b))<br>
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In accordance w/ (243)
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Acceptability of weld (API 1104) (241(c))<br>
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Repair/remove defects (245)<br>
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Non Destructive Testing >125psig (243(a))<br>
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No trepaning<br>
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In accordance with written procedures (243(b)(c))
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Qualified NDT Technician<br>
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Appropriate percentage of welds (243(d))
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Appropriate records (243(f))<br>
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Sample of each welders work (243(e))
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Except isolated welder
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Qualified Welding Inspector (244)<br>
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Not welder >= 125 (244(c))<br>
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Protection of persons near radiation (API 1104)<br>
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Film density (API 1104)<br>
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Penetrometer size (API 1104)<br>
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Penetrometer placement<br>
Plastic Installation
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S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, PV = Probable Violation
Plastic Installation
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In accordance with latest spec. (53)(59)(63)(191)<br>
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< 2yrs and min. wall (321(d)) <br>
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Installed below ground(321(a)) except (321(l)(m))<br>
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< 2yrs or cased<br>
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Encased in gas-tight pipe for vault installation (321(b))<br>
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Corrosion protection<br>
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Actions taken minimize shear and tensile stress (321(c)(k))<br>
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Shear protection<br>
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Tracer wire or other means to locate (321(e))(361(i))<br>
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Continuity check<br>
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End of pipe closed prior to insertion (321(f))<br>
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Casing prepared<br>
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Care exercised to avoid rough handling (321(g))<br>
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No kinks or buckles (321(h))<br>
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Squeezed-off in proper location (321(i))<br>
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Location marked<br>
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Tools grounded / bonded for squeezing ops. (321(i))(751)<br>
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Cutting ops.<br>
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Sufficient slack for contraction (321(j))<br>
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Cool before last connection<br>
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Valve installation in plastic (torsion & shearing loads) (193)<br>
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Protect from any other stress<br>
Plastic Joining
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S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, PV = Probable Violation
Plastic Joining
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Joints made in accordance w/ procedures (273(a)(b))(281)<br>
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Tools/equipment acceptable<br>
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Stab depth marks on pipe (mechanical fittings) (303)<br>
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Pipe chamfered w/ proper tool <br>
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Compression couplers have stiffeners (281)<br>
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Stiffener is not a split tube<br>
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Pipe scraped prior to electro-fuse (303)<br>
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Clamp time/cool time<br>
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Iron temperature verified with a calibrated pyrometer (303)<br>
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Temp. within acceptable limits<br>
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Each joint visually inspected (273(c))(281(c)(287))<br>
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Fuser ID on pipe, no defects<br>
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Verify joiner qualification (285)<br>
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Requal. in last 12 months<br>
Testing
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S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, PV = Probable Violation
Testing
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For service lines (except stl >2" & >=125psig)(511(a)(b))
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90 psig or 1.5X MAOP whichever is greater (511(c))<br>
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Copper 1.5X or 50 (511(d))<br>
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Test medium - water, inert gas, air (511(e))<br>
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Soap test tie-in (511(h))<br>
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PE & copper not to exceed 3X design press. (511(c)(d))<br>
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PE less than 100F (507(b))<br>
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15min. for 2" or less & oper. @ less than 125 (511(f)(1))<br>
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Gauge incr. <=5psig for 100psig or more. Acceptable incr. for <100psig (511(i))
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2hrs. for 2" or less & oper. @ 125 or more (511(f)(2))<br>
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Gauge incr. <=5psig for 100psig or more. Acceptable incr. for <100psig (511(i))
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30min. for lines > 2" & oper. @ less than 125 (511(f)(3))<br>
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Gauge incr. <=5psig for 100psig or more. Acceptable incr. for <100psig (511(i))
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Testing limits are from:
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The meter riser valve (511(g)(2))<br>
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To the main<br>
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First fitting u/s of reg. (i/d meter & o/s reg.) (511(g)(2)(3))<br>
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To the main<br>
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First fitting inside wall for indoor meter sets (511(g)(1))<br>
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To the main<br>
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For steel pipelines to operate at or above 125PSIG (505)
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90% SMYS or 1.5X MAOP whichever is less (505(b))<br>
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except component (505(f))<br>
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Test Medium (505(c))<br>
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Water >20% SMYS & Class 4<br>
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Test 12 hrs. after stabilization (505(d))<br>
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Gauge inc. of 5psig or less & Dead wt. tester used (505(e))<br>
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Notification (505(h))<br>
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Certified by DPS (505(i)(517))<br>
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Test 4 hrs. for short. sect. entire pipe visible (505(g))<br>
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Gauge inc. of 5psig or less & Dead wt. tester used (505(e))<br>
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For pipelines to operate at less than 125psig (507)
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90 psig or 1.5 X MAOP whichever is greater (507(b))<br>
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Except service lines (507(a))<br>
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Plastic pipe not to exceed 3X design press. (507(b))<br>
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PE less than 100F (507(b))<br>
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Test medium - water, inert gas, air (507(c))<br>
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Soap test tie-in<br>
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Test 1 hr. after stabilization (507(d)) <br>
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Calibr. gauge <=2psig 507(e)<br>
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For PE insertions < 1500 ft 30 min before & after 507(g)<br>
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visual inspection for damage<br>
General
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S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, PV = Probable Violation
General
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Compliance with construction standards (303)<br>
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Inspection - General (305)<br>
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Inspection of materials - visual defects or damage (307)<br>
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Repaired/Removed (309)(311)<br>
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Protection from hazards (317)<br>
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Prevention of accidental ignition (751)<br>
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Fire extinguisher<br>
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Compliance with 753<br>
HDD, Bending & Casing Provisions
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S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, PV = Probable Violation
HDD, Bending & Casing Provisions
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HDD - Pipe's tensile limit not exceeded (303)
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Breakaway swivel
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HDD - Pipe / Pipe coating damaged (303)(361(h))
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Pipe allowed to relax
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Bending - Bends and elbows (313)
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No wrinkle bends >125 (315)
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Casings - withstand loads, sealed, vented (323)
Comments
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Comments