CEPA FOUNDATION A PRACTICAL
GUIDE FOR PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTORS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
6.9 Personnel Qualifications and Certifications - Answer-Confirming the qualifications
of individuals allowed on site is an important element of ensuring a safe construction
operation as well ensuring that the work meets an acceptable level of quality.
6.10 Equipment Calibration - Answer-The Inspector will ensure that only properly
calibrated test equipment is used on-site and supporting calibration records are
available.
When required, the Inspector will confirm that the Contractor's Operators are
properly trained and knowledgeable with application and operation techniques, their
equipment,
6.11 Incident Reporting - Answer-Should an incident occur, the Inspector is expected
to assist the Owner Company (and where necessary, the local authorities) in
conducting a formal and objective Incident Report.
6.11 Incident Reporting
Typical Incident Considerations - Answer-- Take immediate action to ensure injuries
are attended to and/or emergency services are contacted
- Freeze the work site if required, based on Construction Manager / Chief Inspector
authority
- Immediately report all injuries, vehicle incidents, near misses, and any unsafe
conditions
- Ensure that site evidence is preserved, pictures are taken, and documentation and
witness statements are gathered and retained as soon as practical
- Participate in incident investigations
- If site shutdown occurs, obtain authorization from Owner Company when site can
be returned to services
7.0 SURVEY
7.1 Overview - Answer-Surveying refers to the installation of visual reference points
and markers (e.g., stakes, pins, lath, and hubs) that will define the right of way
(ROW) limits and guide the construction of the pipeline
7.2 Inputs
,The Inspector will continually familiarize themselves with relevant aspects of key
documents, drawings, and Owner Company technical specifications such as: -
Answer-Table 14: Information Requirements for Survey Inspection
• Access Road Drawings
• Line List (e.g., special concerns for each Land Owner)
• Issued for Construction (IFC) Drawings
Contracts and agreements related to:
• Road Use
• Crossing for Buried Facilities
• Construction Survey
• Land Owner Agreements
• Third Party Crossing Agreements
Permits related to:
• Environmental
• Road Use
• Third Party Crossing Permits
Owner Company specific Safety Plan, including (but not limited to):
• Traffic Control Plan
• Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Project specific Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) detailing surveying
requirements for the following (but not limited to):
• Watercourses
• Wetlands, muskeg, and swamp areas
• Wildlife habitats
• Migratory routes
Other project specific Plans, which may include:
• Fire Prevention / Firefighting Plan
• Survey Plans
7.3 Execution
While the work is being executed, the Inspector is required to monitor workmanship
and report on progress on a periodic basis. Typical items that the Inspector will
monitor for during the surveying process are identified in a series of checklists -
Answer-Table 13: Monitoring Requirements for Survey Inspection
Prior to Commencing Work
• On a daily basis, ensure key issues that have been identified are detailed and
addressed
Table 15
Safety
• Monitor the operations for adherence to relevant Owner Company and project
specific safety requirements
Table 16
Environmental Considerations
• Identifies specific items that should be monitored throughout surveying operations
that relate specifically to the Owner Company and/or project specific Environmental
Protection Plan (EPP)
Table 17
General
, • Identifies general items that should be monitored throughout the construction
surveying process
Table 18
Buried Facilities Location
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored at buried facilities
locations
Table 19
Right of Way (ROW)
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored for at ROW boundaries
Table 20
Ditch Line
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored along the ditch line
Table 21
Crossings
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored at crossing locations (e.g.,
roads, powerlines)
Table 22
Appurtenances
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored at appurtenance locations
Table 23
As-Builts
• Identifies specific information that should be monitored for collection in support of
completing as-builts
Table 24
Pilings
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored for piling locations
Table 25
Caliper Pigging
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored in support of caliper pig
runs
Table 26
7.4 Outputs
The Inspector
7.4 Outputs
The Inspector is required to report on workmanship and progress on a periodic basis
(e.g., daily or weekly) by completing various reports on each work day and end of
week. Report requirements and reporting processes are Owner Company and
project specific; however, best practices for reporting requirements for survey
inspection appear in Table 27. - Answer-Table 27: Typical Reporting Requirements
General:
Ensure redline drawings are complete, checked, and forwarded to the Construction
Manager / Chief Inspector (or designate), and Others (as directed) in accordance
with Survey Plan
Daily:
Complete survey progress reports, including:
• Work completed to date, including:
o Start and end chainage / station number
GUIDE FOR PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTORS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
6.9 Personnel Qualifications and Certifications - Answer-Confirming the qualifications
of individuals allowed on site is an important element of ensuring a safe construction
operation as well ensuring that the work meets an acceptable level of quality.
6.10 Equipment Calibration - Answer-The Inspector will ensure that only properly
calibrated test equipment is used on-site and supporting calibration records are
available.
When required, the Inspector will confirm that the Contractor's Operators are
properly trained and knowledgeable with application and operation techniques, their
equipment,
6.11 Incident Reporting - Answer-Should an incident occur, the Inspector is expected
to assist the Owner Company (and where necessary, the local authorities) in
conducting a formal and objective Incident Report.
6.11 Incident Reporting
Typical Incident Considerations - Answer-- Take immediate action to ensure injuries
are attended to and/or emergency services are contacted
- Freeze the work site if required, based on Construction Manager / Chief Inspector
authority
- Immediately report all injuries, vehicle incidents, near misses, and any unsafe
conditions
- Ensure that site evidence is preserved, pictures are taken, and documentation and
witness statements are gathered and retained as soon as practical
- Participate in incident investigations
- If site shutdown occurs, obtain authorization from Owner Company when site can
be returned to services
7.0 SURVEY
7.1 Overview - Answer-Surveying refers to the installation of visual reference points
and markers (e.g., stakes, pins, lath, and hubs) that will define the right of way
(ROW) limits and guide the construction of the pipeline
7.2 Inputs
,The Inspector will continually familiarize themselves with relevant aspects of key
documents, drawings, and Owner Company technical specifications such as: -
Answer-Table 14: Information Requirements for Survey Inspection
• Access Road Drawings
• Line List (e.g., special concerns for each Land Owner)
• Issued for Construction (IFC) Drawings
Contracts and agreements related to:
• Road Use
• Crossing for Buried Facilities
• Construction Survey
• Land Owner Agreements
• Third Party Crossing Agreements
Permits related to:
• Environmental
• Road Use
• Third Party Crossing Permits
Owner Company specific Safety Plan, including (but not limited to):
• Traffic Control Plan
• Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Project specific Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) detailing surveying
requirements for the following (but not limited to):
• Watercourses
• Wetlands, muskeg, and swamp areas
• Wildlife habitats
• Migratory routes
Other project specific Plans, which may include:
• Fire Prevention / Firefighting Plan
• Survey Plans
7.3 Execution
While the work is being executed, the Inspector is required to monitor workmanship
and report on progress on a periodic basis. Typical items that the Inspector will
monitor for during the surveying process are identified in a series of checklists -
Answer-Table 13: Monitoring Requirements for Survey Inspection
Prior to Commencing Work
• On a daily basis, ensure key issues that have been identified are detailed and
addressed
Table 15
Safety
• Monitor the operations for adherence to relevant Owner Company and project
specific safety requirements
Table 16
Environmental Considerations
• Identifies specific items that should be monitored throughout surveying operations
that relate specifically to the Owner Company and/or project specific Environmental
Protection Plan (EPP)
Table 17
General
, • Identifies general items that should be monitored throughout the construction
surveying process
Table 18
Buried Facilities Location
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored at buried facilities
locations
Table 19
Right of Way (ROW)
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored for at ROW boundaries
Table 20
Ditch Line
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored along the ditch line
Table 21
Crossings
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored at crossing locations (e.g.,
roads, powerlines)
Table 22
Appurtenances
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored at appurtenance locations
Table 23
As-Builts
• Identifies specific information that should be monitored for collection in support of
completing as-builts
Table 24
Pilings
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored for piling locations
Table 25
Caliper Pigging
• Identifies specific survey items that should be monitored in support of caliper pig
runs
Table 26
7.4 Outputs
The Inspector
7.4 Outputs
The Inspector is required to report on workmanship and progress on a periodic basis
(e.g., daily or weekly) by completing various reports on each work day and end of
week. Report requirements and reporting processes are Owner Company and
project specific; however, best practices for reporting requirements for survey
inspection appear in Table 27. - Answer-Table 27: Typical Reporting Requirements
General:
Ensure redline drawings are complete, checked, and forwarded to the Construction
Manager / Chief Inspector (or designate), and Others (as directed) in accordance
with Survey Plan
Daily:
Complete survey progress reports, including:
• Work completed to date, including:
o Start and end chainage / station number
