Observation Records

Field

Function

Observation #

This is the system-generated unique ID for the observation.

Fields

Function

Distance (ft) *

Distance from the starting point of the inspection to the location of the observation.

Defect

Type of defect/observation made during the inspection.

Location

Site of the observation.

Start Clock

End Clock

Together, these fields track observations that run along the circumference of a pipe. Use the Start Clock field to enter the clock position where the defect starts. (as on the face of a clock: 1 o'clock, 4 o'clock, etc.) Follow the defect around clock-wise, and use the End Clock field to mark the end of the defect.

Rating (1-5)

Reflects the severity of the defect on a scale of 1-5, with 1 as the least severe and 5 as the most severe.

Defect Start

Defect End

Indicate whether the observation is at the beginning or end of a continuous defect. Continuous defects run along the length of a pipe. The record for the beginning of a continuous defect is matched to the record for the end of the continuous defect by entering a matching ID into these fields.

Example: If this is the observation of the beginning of a crack, enter CR1 in the Defect Start field. Then, create another observation record for the end of the defect and enter CR1 in the Defect End field. The system will match the two and summarize the defect information on the Summary tab.

Note: Each Defect Start should have only one matching Defect End.

Observed (gpm)

Actual amount of infiltration and inflow (I/I) observed in the pipe due to the defect. Measured in gallons per minute.