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Technical Manual: Conduits through Embankment Dams (FEMA 484)

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Chapter 9—Inspection and Assessment of Conduit-Related Problems9.5 Performing the inspection.Methods used for the inspection of the various features of a conduit mainly dependupon accessibility. Factors influencing accessibility include:• Inundation.—Reservoir operations and water levels may make some featuresunavailable for normal inspection and require specialized inspection services(e.g., dive team, remotely operated vehicles).• Confined space.—Certain features may require OSHA confined space permittingfor man-entry, lockout/tagout procedures, and preparation of a JHA. Analternative to man-entry is the use of specialized inspection services (i.e., closedcircuit television).• Size constraints.—Limitations in size may prevent man-entry and requirespecialized inspection services (i.e., closed circuit television).9.5.1 Inspection of entrance structuresIn most cases, due to the entrance structure’s location in the reservoir, it is eitherpartially or fully inundated. If the entrance structure is partially inundated,inspection of the structure above the water level will be fairly straightforward.However, inspection of the portion of the structure below the water level, such asthe intake or inlet, trashracks, fish screens, ice prevention systems, gates/valves,stoplogs, and bulkheads, will require specialized inspection services.If the intake structure is a tower, it may have a wet well or some other access to thecontrol mechanism. Closure of a guard gate or bulkhead may provide the ability forinspection of the interior of the tower. Problems common to entrance structuresinclude deterioration, damage, and misalignment.Descriptions of more specific problems related to trashracks, fish screens, iceprevention systems, gates/valves, stoplogs, bulkeads, and bridges are beyond thescope of this document. The TADS program as discussed earlier in this chaptershould be referred to for more detailed information concerning the inspection ofentrance structures.9.5.2 Inspection of conduitsGenerally, conduits with diameters 36 inches or larger can be inspected by manentry,if proper OSHA precautions are taken. <strong>Conduits</strong> with diameters smaller than36 inches are generally inaccessible for man-entry and require specialized inspectionservices.205

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