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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAvista Aug Lewiston Construction Idaho PUC Pipeline Safety Inspection Summary Inspectons): Ulmer/Perkins/Russo Date(s): Aug 27-31, 2018 Company/Owner: Avista Utilities Unit/OPID: IlMoscow Inspection Type &Time (1 day, 0.5 day) Total Inspection Days�F 13 Standard: 8.5 Construction: 1.5 Training: F—] (T)(D)Integrity Management: E:1 Incident: M/M: F3 Follow-up: OQ: Damage Prevention: D&A: Inspection Summary A construction inspection was performed on Avista in the Moscow/Lewiston area. August 27,2018: (3 Standard) Traveled to Lewiston, ID to conduct construction inspection. August 28, 2018: (1.5 Construction, 1.5 MM) An Avista crew was installing a new service line to a foundation for a new residence. Installing a new 3/4" plastic service line to a new residence foundation on Hampton Ct in Moscow. Areas observed during this project were: pinching off, plastic pipe joining, hot tapping, pressure testing, purging, service line installation (tracer wire), riser placement and backfilling. Inspectors went onto University of Idaho campus to investigate about the possibility of there being a master meter. Made contact with campus personnel and briefed them on their responsibilities. August 29, 2018: (1.5 Standard, 1.5 MM) Met with Steve Aubuchon (Clarkston Operations Manager) and some engineers from Spokane to witness a pilot program utilizing an underwater submersible to monitor pipeline patrols crossing the Snake and Clearwater Rivers. Inspectors went onto Lewis and Clark College campus to investigate about the possibility of there being a master meter. Made contact with campus personnel and briefed them on their responsibilities. August 30, 2018: (3 Standard) Traveled back to Boise, ID. August 31, 2018: (1 Standard post) Typed the construction inspection report. Completed IPUC forms. Attached: IPUC Form 1, Inspection Summary IPUC Form 4, Construction Inspections IPUC Form 1 Idaho PUC Pipeline Safety Inspection Summary Corrective Action Required: Follow-u 7Rqui7: Yes No X Yes NoH by (date): Inspector (Lead): Date: Reviewer: Date: IPUC Form 1