Hi Linda, Our inspections here at DCPP are simply visual. We have used a method similar to the CGA 3 levels you ask about, but don't call them that. Either a cylinder is fine, or it has minor indications that we can easily touch-up with epoxy, or it is trash.
We used to send our cylinders off-site for hydrostatic testing as needed, but now bring a vendor on-site that has a trailer with all the equipment within it. He has the DOT "re-qualifier ID", has provided us guidance on what good and bad look like, and provides what would be classified as Level 2 repairs for us. Additionally, he turns cylinders around on the same shift while our old practice of sending them off-site often took months. Hope this helps... Keith Keith Hinrichsen PG&E - DCPP RP Programs Supervisor 805 545-3811 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors. Plato<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/p/plato.html> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 8:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Powernet: SCBA Cylinder Inspections I would like to know if anyone performs a detailed SCBA cylinder inspection during their periodic inspection of these devices - something beyond a visual. LGS RP currently performs a visual inspection of each cylinder and look for discoloration, abrasion, dents, gouges or cut fiberglass wrapping. Does anyone apply the Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 criteria in CGA Pamphlet C-6.2? Thanks, Linda Parlatore Limerick Generating Station ************************************************** This e-mail and any of its attachments may contain Exelon Corporation proprietary information, which is privileged, confidential, or subject to copyright belonging to the Exelon Corporation family of Companies. This e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or action taken in relation to the contents of and attachments to this e-mail is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the original and any copy of this e-mail and any printout. Thank You. ************************************************** PG&E is committed to protecting our customers' privacy. To learn more, please visit http://www.pge.com/about/company/privacy/customer/
