Also known as a Feeder Audit or Circuit Audit, these are an ideal way for Utilities to develop a baseline database detailing of their system. Advantages include precision location of assets in the event of structural or equipment damage, service outages of a particular area and consumer call-in for possible maintenance issues.
Precise pole location allows the Utility to examine their database and immediately prioritize their inventory needs for replacement or repair, limiting the downtime resulting from an outage.
Data gathered from a Field Audit provides this necessary information along with a history of the system.
Information such as:
GPS location - A GPS location is taken, including data details such as pole number, pole owner, age of pole, height and class. Any unusual conditions such as damage to the structure, broken insulators or missing/incorrect tags are also noted in the GIS information.
Pole configuration – Structural configuration; single arm, double arm, cross arm, under-built etc.
Installed equipment - Equipment installed and devices attached to the pole (transformers, fuses, capacitors, etc.) are listed along with their number(s), sizes/ratings, state (open or closed) and phases. Conductors are included with type, phase, count, and location of neutral. Underground vaults will get GPS-located, their type and phase are also collected.
Where previous data maps are provided, information is verified to the existing documentation and corrections will be noted if needed. These include pole location, structure type, adherence to existing standards, etc.
Vendor attachments will also be noted, so that any Joint Use rentals from Telco, CATV, Fiber, or others are up to date and accurate.
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