API RP 1166-2010 pdf free download

API RP 1166-2010 pdf free download.Excavation Monitoring and Observation.
Purpose and Scope To protect the public, excavation employees, and the environment by preventing damage to pipeline assets from excavation activ- ities. To provide a consistently applied decision making process for monitoring and observing of excavation and other activities on or near pipeline Rights-of -Way for “hazardous liquid” and “natural and other gas” transmission pipelines. Note: One call provisions and laws vary by state and it is the operator’s responsibility to be familiar with and comply with all applicable one-call laws 2 Definitions 2.1 originator: An individual or company who has identified and made notification of an excavation activity and / or initiated a one-call ticket 2.2 one-call center: An entity that administers a system through which a person can notify owners / operators of lines or facilities of proposed excavations 2.3 ticket: Documentation of the one-call request or the identified excavation activity – includes assigned number identifica- tion for tracking the ticket and all associated documentation 2.4 activity/request: Identified excavation activity or one-call ticket request. Examples include an activity notification from an aerial overflight, a one-call ticket issued from a one-call center, an internal notification made from pipeline maintenance employees during Right-of-Way patrol, or a notice from the general public 2.5 locate: To indicate the existence of a line or facility by establishing a mark through the use of stakes, paint or some other customary manner, that approximately determines the location of the line or facility. 2.6 excavation monitoring: Defined in Task Description Outline—Task E 2.7 excavation observation: Defined in Task Description Outline—Task G 3 Decision Node 1 Contact with Originator is not required if the exact work location is known and without question work or activity falls outside des- ignated company determined buffer zones.
Contact Originator for more information when the above is not met. Examples of situations requiring Originator contact include, but are not limited to: • Work location falls inside company defined buffer zone • Ticket is classified as an emergency • Address cannot be located on map or appears to be incorrect (e.g. street number and name don’t correspond) • Ticket indicates location map or additional information is available upon request • Ticket contains conflicting or unclear information on work location or work scope • Positive response required by regulations Examples of specific verifiable work locations include, but are not limited to: • SW corner of intersection of Main and Beacon Streets • Front Property Line of 704 Byrne, going East for 500 feet • Global Positioning coordinates information provided Examples of general work locations requiring Originator contact: (includes but is not limited to:) • Approximately five miles east of city on Highway 77, then 1 mile south on lease road • 704 Byrne (rural location and property size unknown)
11 Task D Perform Locate Conduct locate per company requirements and obtain appropriate safety and security documentation. 12 Task E Excavation Monitoring (includes but is not limited to:) • Meet with contractor to define scope of work • Determine if or when observation by Pipeline Operator’s designated representative is required • Determine frequency of pipeline operator monitoring based on: – Scope of work – Duration of expected excavator work – Type of equipment – Potential impact on pipeline – Complexity of work – Multiple contractors / excavators • Conduct site visits on pre-determined frequency w/ documentation of contact. Documentation may include: – Name of contact person – Status of work – Scope changes – Confirm one-call ticket is current • Exercise authorities as defined in Task G • Obtain safety and security documentation 13 Task F Excavation Observation not required Self-explanatory (continue monitoring) 14 Task G Excavation Observation (includes but is not limited to:) • Obtain safety and security documentation • Continuously present at all time excavation and backfilling is underway • Affirmative communication with on-site excavation lead at site daily (at least) • Conduct site visits on pre-determined frequency w/ documentation of contact. Documentation may include: – Name of contact person – Status of work – Scope changes – Confirm one-call ticket is current