Inspection & Quality Control Flashcards
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During a gas pipeline weld inspection, which non-destructive testing (NDT) method is most commonly used to detect internal flaws without cutting the pipe?
Answer: Radiographic testing (RT)
Radiographic testing uses X-rays or gamma rays to reveal internal weld defects without damaging the pipe.
A BGE inspector finds a gas service line with coating disbondment but no visible corrosion. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Document and schedule repair of the coating
Coating disbondment creates conditions for future corrosion and must be documented and repaired even before corrosion appears.
What does a 'hold point' in a quality control inspection plan require?
Answer: Work must stop until the inspector approves before proceeding
A hold point is a mandatory pause in construction or repair where work cannot continue until an authorized inspector reviews and approves the work.
When inspecting an electric transmission tower, what condition would most urgently require immediate escalation?
Answer: Cracked or missing insulators on an energized line
Cracked or missing insulators on energized transmission lines present an immediate risk of flashover, fault, and potential public safety hazard.
Which document records the as-built conditions of a utility installation and is required for regulatory compliance?
Answer: Red-line or as-built drawing
Red-line or as-built drawings document the actual installed conditions, including any field changes from the original design, and are required for utility records.
A quality inspector observes that a contractor backfilled a gas main trench before the required inspection. Under BGE QC standards, what must happen?
Answer: Require the contractor to excavate and expose the work for inspection
Work that bypasses a mandatory inspection point must be re-exposed so the required inspection can be performed before final acceptance.
What is the purpose of a 'witness point' in a utility QC inspection plan, as distinguished from a hold point?
Answer: A witness point requires notification but work may proceed if the inspector does not attend
A witness point notifies the inspector of an activity, but unlike a hold point, work may continue if the inspector is not available to attend.