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Meter/Service Line Inspection s FECA Engineers Conference June 11, 2013 R. Corey Parr, CLCP cparr@federatedrural.com. Safety Company meeting the insurance needs of our Members FL 5 yr. Public Contacts = 42 $ 740,323 LCC for FL 2013 = $94,827, 9yr. Total = $607,973 5 yr. PCC = 42 $ 740,323.
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Meter/Service Line InspectionsFECA Engineers ConferenceJune 11, 2013R. Corey Parr, CLCPcparr@federatedrural.com
Safety Company meeting the insurance needs of our Members • FL 5 yr. Public Contacts = 42 $ 740,323 • LCC for FL 2013 = $94,827, 9yr. Total = $607,973 5 yr. PCC = 42 $ 740,323
Why am I here? • Loss prevention • Improve our position in litigation • Discuss inspection practices of automated metering systems • Improve reliability
The National Electric Safety Code • Duty to protect the public • Responsibility of the utilities • Highest degree of care • Mandated by the court
AMR/AMI Systems • Positives = real time data, enhanced member service, outage management, reduced vehicle accidents & member property damage • Negatives = loss of documented eyes in the field
Related Claims Trends • Service drop claims that are ROW related • Loss of appliances • House fires • Contact with low service
Inspection Cycles • Poles 10 yr. • Overhead line 5 yr. • Underground 3 yr. • Meter/Sevice 1-2 yr.
Service Line Insp. • General Condition • Clearance from the ground • Clearance from trees • Clearance from Structures • Weatherhead condition • Pole condition
Point of Attachment • Look at the drip loop for: Wires separated / couple of inches apart Connectors have tape covering them or either plastic connector covers Strange wiring/Tampering • Look for damaged / bent mast pipes
Meters/Meter Bases • Exposed Wires • Check Meter Seal to be in place and not cut • Uncovered Bases • Check CT/multiplier match
Meter Data • How long do you keep data • Do you have a protocol
Summary • Duty to identify, report and repair hazards • Documentation of Inspection program • Prioritize for repair • Save lives, injuries and money
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