Observations

Field

Function

Distance *

Indicates the distance from the beginning of the inspection to the point at which the observation occurred. The distance is measured to one decimal place, whether calculated in feet or meters.

Seq #

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

Counter

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

MH Comp Type

Identifies the component of the structure in which the observation occurred.

MACP Code *

Indicates the type of defect/observation discovered during the inspection. The type of defect chosen determines the rest of the fields that appear.

Continuous

Marks the beginning or end of a continuous defect. Continuous defects run along the length of a pipe.

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

Dimension 1

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

Dimension 2

Records intrusion of tap or width of non-circular connecting pipes to the nearest inch or millimeter.

Percent

Expresses the percentage value of a defect. For example, if the defect is debris blocking the structure, what percentage of the structure is blocked?

Near a Joint

Indicates a defect located near a joint.

Near a Step

Indicates a defect located near a step.

Clock At/From

Clock To

Specifies the location of observations that run along the circumference of the structure, 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 clock-wise and use the Clock To field to mark the end of the defect.

Structural Grade

Specifies the grade of structural damage at the observation. This value is automatically calculated by the system based on PACP Standards. It takes the Clock At/From, Clock To, and Value Percent fields into account for all Defects that are considered structural defects.

O&M Grade

Specifies the grade of O&M damage at the observation. This value is automatically calculated by the system based on PACP Standards. It takes the Clock At/From, Clock To, and Value Percent fields into account for all Defects that are considered O&M defects.

Structural Number

Indicates the number of occurrences of the structural defect in this single observation. Usually, this value is 1. However, at the end of a continuous defect, the system automatically calculates the number of occurrences using the length of the defect and the Default Length for Continuous Defect Calculation when the Use Pipe Section Length when Available for Continuous Defect Calculation option is selected.

O&M Number

The is the number of occurrences of the O&M defect in this single observation. This will usually be 1. However, at the end of a continuous defect, the system automatically calculates the number of occurrences using the length of the defect and the Default Length for Continuous Defect Calculation when the Use Pipe Section Length when Available for Continuous Defect Calculation option is selected.