26 Del. Admin. Code § 3007-5.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 4, October 1, 2024

Section 3007-5.0 - Reliability and Quality Performance Objectives

5.1 Each EDC shall have an inspection and maintenance program designed to maintain delivery facilities performance at an acceptable level. The program shall be based on industry codes, national electric industry practices, manufacturer's recommendations, sound engineering judgement, NESC Rule 214 guidance, and past experience.

5.2 As a maintenance minimum, each EDC shall inspect all right-of-way vegetation at least once every four (4) years and trim or maintain as necessary, according priority to circuits that have had significant numbers of vegetation-related outages, while not unduly delaying the trimming of other circuits that inspections indicate currently need trimming. Vegetation management practices should be applied at least once every four (4) years except where growth or other assessments deem it unnecessary.

5.3 Each EDC shall maintain records of inspection and maintenance activities. Compliance with this requirement may be established by showing of substantial compliance without regard for a single particular facility maintenance record. These records shall be made available to the Delaware Public Service Commission Staff ("Staff") and the Division of the Public Advocate ("DPA") upon request of either party with 30 days' notice.

26 Del. Admin. Code § 3007-5.0

23 DE Reg. 888 (4/1/2020) (Final)