Observations

Field

Function

Seq #

Denotes the order in which the observation was made in during the inspection.

Distance *

Indicates the distance along the conduit at which the observation occurred.

Defect *

Specifies the type of defect/observation identified during the inspection. The defect that is chosen determines how the program calculates the rest of the fields.

Counter

Records the time into the video of the identified condition, in seconds.

VCR Time

Records the time into the video of the identified condition in HHMMSS (hours, minutes, seconds) format. (Use 0 as a space holder.)

Clock At/From

Clock To

Specifies the location of observations that run along the circumference of the conduit, as compared to positions on the face of a clock. Use the Clock At/From field to enter the clock position where the defect starts. Follow the defect around clockwise and use the Clock To field to mark the end of the defect.

Value 1st Dimension

Indicates the dimensions of defects to the nearest inch or millimeter.

Value 2nd Dimension

Measures the intrusion of the tap or the width of noncircular connecting conduits to the nearest inch or millimeter.

Continuous Defect #

Identifies the beginning or end of a continuous defect. Continuous defects run along the length of a conduit.

If this is the observation of the beginning of a defect, enter an S (for Start) in this field. If this is the end of the defect, enter a F (for finish) in this field. After the S or F, enter a number to link the start and end of the defect so that the continuous defect's end points match (e.g., S2, F2 or S6, F6).

Value Percent

Expresses the percentage value of a defect. For example: If the defect is debris blocking the conduit, what percentage of the conduit is blocked?

Joint

Indicates that the defect is located near a joint.

Structural Grade

Describes the grade of structural damage at the observation. The system automatically calculates the grade based on PACP Standards, taking the Clock At/From, Clock To, and Value Percent fields into account for all Defects that are considered structural defects.

O&M Grade

Describes the grade of O&M damage at the observation. The system automatically calculates the grade based on PACP Standards, taking the Clock At/From, Clock To, and Value Percent fields into account for all Defects that are considered O&M defects.

Structural Number

States the number of occurrences of the Structural defect in this single observation. Usually, this figure is 1. However, at the end of a continuous defect, the system will automatically calculate a number of occurrences based on the length of the defect and the Default Length for Continuous Defect Calculation option when the Use Pipe Section Length when Available for Continuous Defect Calculation option is enabled in the Storm Options module.

O&M Number

States the number of occurrences of the O&M defect in this single observation. Usually, this figure is 1. However, at the end of a continuous defect, the system will automatically calculate a number of occurrences based on the length of the defect and the Default Length for Continuous Defect Calculation option when the Use Pipe Section Length when Available for Continuous Defect Calculation option is enabled in the Storm Options module.