Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
8471
Course Name
Science of Manhole Inspections
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
This course covers why inspection of sanitary sewer manholes should be included in an asset management inspection program and SOPs. Includes tools on how to design inspection maps, clear easements and develop a logical maintenance program for manholes. Also covers working with Agencies to understand the flood plain elevations and soil types that affect the life cycle of the structures.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
How to develop and maintain accurate records for performing a logical sanitary sewer manhole inspection audit
Develop Inspection Maps with existing contract drawings.
Developing MH Numbering System
Midnight Investigations
Preparing Collection System Base Maps
Assigning Manhole ID Numbering System Working with Property
Owners to Obtain Easement Access Where Priority Manholes are located Cleaning Easements
Field Work
Sanitary Sewer Manhole How to Take a Digital Photograph of a Sanitary Sewer Manhole
What equipment is needed for inspection
Class Room Review
Frame and Cover Grade Adjustment from Chimney Section
Corbel Section
Bench Section
Base Section
Channel Section
Evidence of Surcharge Conditions
Evidence of Inflow & Infiltration
Corrosion to Concrete
Mortar Invert
Diameters
How Many Diameter of Pipes / Type of Pipe Depth of Flow in Channel
Odor Issues
Color of Sewage
Overall Condition 1-10 Rating
Grease Present in Channel or Flow Line
Debris in Channel
Debris
Target Audience
Wastewater collection operators and field workers.
Training Format
Classroom