Curb Valve Inspection

Question 1

Eversource requires that a curb valve is inspected every _____ years, if the curb valve, service, and meter meet three criteria

• No EFV
• Installed after April 14, 2017
• Meter Capacity >1000 SCF / HR

Answer 1

5

Question 2

A valve box should be flush with the ground or no more than _____ inch below finished grade to prevent a hazard.

Answer 2

1/4

Question 3

Check valve box leaks by use a _______.

Answer 3

CGI

Question 4

What is used to stop a plug valve leak?

Answer 4

Lubricant / Grease

Question 5

Curb valves are verified and validated using 2 measurements from ____ mapping.

Answer 5

GIS

Question 6

If measurement corrections are necessary a _______ must be submitted for GIS updates.

Answer 6

DAR ( Daily Activity Report )

Question 7

On quarter-turn valves, do not turn the key or wrench more than a _____
of the way between fully open and fully closed to minimize the risk or low pressure downstream.

Answer 7

Quarter

Question 8

Normally _____ valves should NEVER be operated during an inspection.

Answer 8

CLOSED

Question 9

The designation of critical valves falls under which department?

Answer 9

Engineering

Question 10

Inoperable Critical Valves should be repaired, replaced or new valve assigned within ____ days.

Answer 10

30