GO 165 provides for different intervals for urban and rural areas and two types of anticipated inspections. The highest level of inspection is a "detailed inspection." During such inspections, utility personnel are expected to carefully examine and open, if practical and necessary, individual pieces of equipment and structures, and rate and record their condition.4 The lower level of inspection is called a "patrol inspection," which is a simple visual inspection of utility equipment and structures designed to identify obvious structural problems and hazards. Patrol inspections may be carried out in the course of other company business.
4 The examinations are visual and routine diagnostic tests, as appropriate.


