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Meter/Service Line Inspections FECA Engineers Conference June 11, 2013 R. Corey Parr, CLCP [email protected]
Meter/Service Line InspectionsFECA Engineers Conference
June 11, 2013
R. Corey Parr, [email protected]
Safety Company meeting the insurance needs of our Members
FL 5 yr. Public Contacts = 42 $ 740,323
LCC for FL
2013 = $94,827, 9yr. Total = $607,973
5 yr. PCC = 42 $ 740,323
Why am I here?
Loss prevention Improve our position in litigation Discuss inspection practices of
automated metering systems Improve reliability
The National Electric Safety Code
Duty to protect the publicResponsibility of the
utilities Highest degree of care
Mandated by the court
AMR/AMI Systems
Positives = real time data, enhanced member service, outage management, reduced vehicle accidents & member property damage
Negatives = loss of documented eyes in the field
Related Claims Trends
Service drop claims that are ROW related
1. Loss of appliances
2. House fires
3. Contact with low service
Inspection Cycles
Poles 10 yr. Overhead line 5 yr. Underground 3 yr. Meter/Sevice 1-2 yr.
Service Line Insp.
General Condition
Clearance from the ground
Clearance from trees
Clearance from Structures
Weatherhead condition
Pole condition
Point of Attachment Look at the drip loop for:
Wires separated / couple of inches apartConnectors have tape covering them or either
plastic connector coversStrange wiring/Tampering
Look for damaged / bent mast pipes
Meters/Meter Bases
Exposed Wires
Check Meter Seal to be in place and
not cut
Uncovered Bases
Check CT/multiplier match
Exposed wiring – Customer’s disconnect
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Meter Data
How long do you keep data Do you have a protocol
Summary
Duty to identify, report and repair hazards
Documentation of Inspection program Prioritize for repair Save lives, injuries and money
Providing Market Stability, Service Excellence and
Safety Since 1959
Thank You
