Odor Level Testing

Question 1

How often should a Blank Determination test be conducted?

Answer 1

Monthly

Question 2

What is the maximum pressure allowed for a DTEX machine?

Answer 2

5 PSI

Question 3

If RDL fall above recommended levels, who should you notify?

Answer 3

I&R Supervisor

Question 4

If an incident suspected to be caused by natural gas, what are the required test parameters?

Answer 4

2 TDL and RDL readings close to the incident will be conducted by two different operators

Question 5

How do you perform a blank determination test?

Answer 5

• Disconnect hose
• Do not connect to gas source
• Place nose 3/4” away from exhaust
• Perform test
• If you don’t smell gas the device passed
• If you smell gas wait 2-3 minutes
• If it still fails contact I&R supervisor, return machine for repairs and re-test with different tech

Question 6

If RDL falls above the recommended values, I&R will investigate both the ______ the _________.

Answer 6

Testing device , Operator