BRRTP - Design Criteria App2

BARREN RIDGE RENEWABLE
TRANSMISSION PROJECT
TRANSMISSION LINE
DESIGN CRITERIA
APPENDICES – Part 2
Overhead Transmission Engineering Group,

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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For information, contact:
Steven R. Boyles, PE
Room 1121, (213) 367-0186
Revision Date: 10/15/2013
BRRTP Transmission Line Design Criteria Page 2 of 124
Contents
APPENDIX 5 – Typical Hardware Spec & Drawings ..................................................................... 3
APPENDIX 7 – 230kv Insulator Spec .......................................................................................... 56
APPENDIX 8 – Newly Designed Towers..................................................................................... 81
APPENDIX 9 – As-Built Verification and Documentation .......................................................... 82

9.1 LIDAR of Completed Transmission Line .......................................................................... 82
9.2 Updated PLS-CADD Files ............................................................................................... 100
9.3 Plan & Profile Drawings ................................................................................................. 100
9.4 TM Book Documentation .............................................................................................. 101
APPENDIX 10 – Typical Sign Requirements............................................................................. 120
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Overhead Transmission Engineering,

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APPENDIX 5 – Typical Hardware Spec & Drawings
Standard specification language for ordering transmission line hardware
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. General Requirements: The Contractor shall furnish

and deliver conductor hardware in accordance with this
specification and attached drawings:
2. Delivery: Delivery is required as follows:
a. Ninety (90) calendar days after the date of

award.
b. Address:
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power

Valley Patrol Headquarters
11761 Roscoe Blvd.
Sun Valley, California 91352
c/o Debra King
c. Time of Delivery: Deliveries shall be made

between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
only, Monday through Friday. No deliveries will
be accepted on Holidays.
d. Notification of Delivery: The Contractor shall

notify the Ms. King by telephone on (818)771-5005
in Sun Valley, California, not less than 2 days
prior to delivery.

3. Standards and Specifications: All standards and

specifications referred to in these specifications shall be
as last revised, unless stated otherwise in these
specifications.
4. Guarantee: The Contractor shall guarantee for a

period of 1 year from the date of complete delivery that
all equipment, materials, and workmanship furnished in the
delivery shall be free from defects.
The Contractor shall repair or replace, f.o.b. Purchase

Order (P.O.) delivery point, all such defective equipment,
materials, and workmanship.
5. Letters to the Department: All inquiries relating

to these specifications prior to award of contract shall be
addressed to the Director of Purchasing Services.
After award, all letters pertaining to performance of the

contract shall be sent to:
Mr. James A. Gokey

P.0. Box 111, Room 1121
Los Angeles, California 90012
In the interest of time, preliminary post-award

correspondence may be sent by facsimile. The facsimile
number for the above address is (213) 367-2498.
Correspondence transmitted by facsimile shall be followed

by original copies, delivered by regular mail services.
Correspondence sent only by facsimile will not meet
submittal requirements.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Hardware - Material: All parts made of ferrous

material, except stainless steel, shall be thoroughly and
completely galvanized in accordance with the requirements
of ASTM A 153.
All material shall be free from flaws, scale inclusions,

burrs, or other defects.
All forged parts made of ferrous material shall be in

accordance with the requirements of ASTM A 576 Grade 1040,
1042, 1043, 1044, 1045 or equivalent international
standard. All forged ferrous parts shall have minimum
ultimate strength of 80,000 psi, minimum yield strength of
60,000 psi and minimum elongation of 12%.
All parts made of high-strength, low-alloy steel shall meet

the requirements of ASTM A 572 Grades 42, 50, 60 or 65. The
contractor shall submit calculations that verify Grade of
Steel chosen per AISC (American Institute of Steel
Construction Inc.) Steel Construction Manual, 13th Edition.
Mechanical properties of all castings made of nodular iron

shall meet the requirements of ASTM A 536 Grade 65-45-12.
2. Hardware - General: The items furnished with this

contract shall be fabricated to the dimensions and tensile
load shown on the drawings listed under Attachment 1.
Bidders shall submit detailed drawings of each item with

their bid. Bidders that do not submit detailed drawings
with their bid will be considered non-responsive, and the
bid will not be considered for award.

3. Hardware Marking: Each item shall be clearly die-

stamped with the Department's Part Number as shown in
Attachment 1.
The Department's Part Number shall be distinct and of

sufficient size to be clearly visible and easily
distinguished from other possible markings on the parts
after galvanizing has been applied. Marking shall be done
either with a die stamp prior to galvanizing or by impact
dot matrix after galvanizing, using system such as
Styliner-Stylus Marking System. The impact dot matrix
marking system shall be indelible and done in such a way
that the galvanizing is not compromised.
4. Factory Tests: All tests shall be performed in an

ISO-9001 certified test lab in the United States in
accordance with the following:
a. Access: The Engineer shall have the right to

inspect the Contractor's and sub-contractor's work in the
course of manufacture or fabrication.
b. Notification: The Contractor shall notify the

Engineer, Mr. James A. Gokey, Telephone Number (213) 367-
2487, not less than 7 calendar days in advance of the day
when:
(1) The product is ready for testing.
(2) The finished product is ready for inspection.
Should the Engineer elect to waive the right of inspection,

or of witnessing tests, and accept certified test reports
instead, the Engineer will promptly inform the Contractor.
c. Reports: A copy of certified reports of all

tests and a signed copy of a fully completed Test and
Inspection Report (Attachment 2) shall be furnished to the
Department prior to shipment. The contractor shall provide
a proof of ISO-9001 certification of all the labs utilized
for testing.

If the test results show noncompliance, the Contractor

shall not ship the materials or equipment covered by such
test reports until the noncompliance is corrected or unless
otherwise instructed by the Engineer. The Department
reserves the right to perform tests specified herein on
random samples from the shipment, and reject the entire
shipment in the event that any one sample fails. Moreover,
the Department reserves the right to contact the test lab
independently to discuss test reports.
d. Chemical and Mechanical Properties: Manufacturer

shall supply certificate of compliance, comprehensive
foundry mill certificates containing, but not limited to,
heat number of material and heat analysis test results of
material used to manufacture components, and mechanical
test reports including percent elongation, yield and
ultimate strength.
The contractor shall test each heat lot from above for
chemical composition and mechanical properties.
e. Tensile Load Tests: The Contractor shall

perform the following tensile tests on three each of the
individual items for every heat lot from above:
The test shall consist of the application of a load

increasing at a uniform rate, with a free cross head speed
not to exceed 1/2 inch per minute and not less than 1/4
inch per minute, until failure occurs. Failure shall be
evidenced either by the rupture of any part under test or
by a deformation which will no longer permit normal linkage
motion. The component failure (tensile strength) test
reports shall have the test data in English units of force,
pound-force (lbf).
A part will have considered failed the tensile strength

test when failure occurs at loading less than specified in
the attached drawings.
f. Wet Magnetic Particle Tests: All items made of

ferrous materials shall be tested using wet fluorescent
magnetic particles in accordance with ASTM E 709. Wet
Magnetic Particle tests shall be done after completion of
fabrication and die stamping and prior to galvanization.

Direct-current magnetization shall be used with prods,

yokes, and coils sufficient to disclose the presence of any
surface or underlying defects which might result in failure
of the part under load. For this purpose, circular,
longitudinal, or swing magnetic fields, or any combination
thereof shall be employed to obtain a satisfactory test
indication. The test operator shall be trained and
qualified to perform magnaflux tests.
Parts which pass the Wet Magnetic Particle Test shall be

marked with the letter “M” in such a manner as described
under the section of this specification entitled “Hardware
Marking”.
Indications of cracks, inclusions, or surface defects in a

part will be cause for rejection. Rejected parts shall not
be reworked and resubmitted for acceptance.
g. Charpy V-Notch Test: Charpy V-Notch samples

shall be machined from completed galvanized hardware. If
completed hardware is of such size and shape from which
machining of samples is not possible, test bars shall be
made from material used in the hardware. Three specimens
shall be tested for every heat lot. Only standard full-
size specimens shall be used.
The minimum acceptance criteria for 3 standard

full-size specimens at zero degrees Fahrenheit shall be 5
foot-pounds for ductile iron and shall be 15 foot-pounds
for forged steel when tested in accordance with ASTM A 370,
ASTM E 1271 and ASTM E 23.
5. Packaging: The containers shall be clearly marked on

the outside of each package. There shall be no more than
one part type per package and the Department’s part number
shall be clearly marked on the outside of each package. For
material traceability, the heat number from the mill
certificate shall be included on packaging slip. Package
weight shall not exceed 150 lbs.

Attachment 1
Item # Drawing # Tensile Load DWP Part #
1 TH-
2 TH-
3 TH-
Hardware Markings:
- DWP Part number
- Wet magnetic particle test inspection mark “M”, where applicable.

Attachment 2
Transmission Line Hardware Item Test and Inspection Report
To be completed by Vendor and sent to LADWP Engineering prior to shipment

This form must be submitted with the test reports required under the specification
Vendor Name: ______________________________________

LADWP PO Number: ____________
Item Number: ____________ (use one form for each item for each order)
I hereby certify each test described within this document was performed according the
specification and in accordance with the requirements of the test described under “Test
Performed” and the results reported on this report represent the actual attributes of
the test results:
Signature: _______________________________ Date: _________________
Name: ____________________________ Title: ____________________________
Charpy V-Notch Test:  Not Applicable to this item because _____________________

 Pass  Fail Outcome Details: _________________________________
Test Date: ___________ Test Performed (e.g. ASTM number): _________________
Name of laboratory where test performed: _________________________________
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
Wet Magnetic Particle Test:  Not Applicable to this item because _______________
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
Metallurgy Test:  Not Applicable to this item because _____________________

Notes: _______________________________________________________________


Transmission Line Hardware Item Test and Inspection Report (Continued)
Vendor Name: ______________________________________

LADWP PO Number: ____________
Item Number: ____________ (use one form for each item for each order)
Initials of vendor representative completing this page: ________ Date: ___________
Tensile Strength Test:  Not Applicable to this item because _______________
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
Other Test: __________________________________________________

Notes: __________________________________________________________________
*** LADWP Use Only ***

Item Inspection
Date of Inspection: _____________ Name of Inspector: __________________________

 Part Number Marked Notes: __________________________________________
 Part Dimensions OK Notes: __________________________________________
 Workmanship OK Notes: __________________________________________
Item Acceptance:  Accept  Reject Reason for Rejection: __________________
Vendor notified on (date): _____________________



















APPENDIX 6 – Typical OPGW Hardware


























APPENDIX 7 – 230kv Insulator Spec
Standard Spec for ordering 230kv insulators

























APPENDIX 8 – Newly Designed Towers
Structures designed or purchased for this project should be approved by the Department’s
Overhead Transmission Engineering Group for electrical clearances, shield angles, and other
line related properties; and approved by the Department’s Structural Engineering Group for
strength, connection details, and other structural related properties.
Consideration should be given to constructability and right of way issues. In particular, many
towers are placed on extremely rugged land so excessively wide bases could prove problematic.
Also, since the three-circuit structures are often used in areas of limited right of way, large
circuit-to-circuit spacing could cause issues.
As a minimum, the following types of structures are necessary:
 Two-Circuit Suspension Structures

 Two-Circuit Dead-End Structures
 Two-Circuit Transposition Dead-End Structures
 Three-Circuit Suspension Structures
 Three-Circuit Dead-End Structures
For more detailed requirements, refer to structural requirements (not located within this
document).

APPENDIX 9 – As-Built Verification and Documentation
At the completion of the project, the contractor will provide as-built verification and
documentation of the transmission line by the following methods:
1. LIDAR of Completed Transmission Line

2. Updated PLS-CADD Files
3. Plan & Profile Drawings
4. TM Book Documentation
9.1 LIDAR of Completed Transmission Line
The completed transmission line will be verified by LIDAR. The following typical
specification shall be used for all LIDARs of LADWP transmission lines.
Title:
Aerial LiDAR Survey PLS-CADD Modeling Services for Transmission Lines
Purpose and Objectives:
Aerial LiDAR technology is extremely useful for gathering as-built information of transmission
lines. LiDAR is fast, accurate, and able to detect objects often missed in more traditional data-
gathering methods. The data collected from the aerial LiDAR survey will be used to create
digital models of the transmission lines, ground surface, and obstructions.
DWP will use these models to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, clearance analysis,
vegetation management, reconductoring, and line ratings. These models will be used to
improve the performance and reliability of LADWP’s power system.
Project Scope:
The transmission lines to be LiDAR surveyed and modeled are listed in Appendix A. Map
drawing numbers of the lines to be surveyed are listed in Appendix A.
Structures and span lengths are tabulated in Appendix B.

Task Manager:
Mark Fleming
111 N. Hope St., Room 1121
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-367-2474
Mark.fleming@ladwp.com
Detailed Scope of Work:
1. Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Data: The airborne laser scan shall be performed to the
following specifications:
1.1. Horizontal 3-dimensional point coordinates shall be referenced to California Zone 5 State
Plane Coordinate System (NAD83) and vertical point elevations shall be referenced to the
North American Vertical Datum of 1988 for the entirety of the transmission lines. Alternate
coordinate systems may be considered subject to LADWP approval.
1.2. Point data collected shall be a) filtered, b) reduced in volume (to remove redundant and
otherwise unnecessary points), and c) classified in accordance to feature codes listed in
Appendix C.
1.3. Swath dimensions for laser-scans of the transmission lines shall be the following:
1.3.1. For project transmission lines that are single or multi circuited (one or more transmission
line circuits on the same tower): 300 feet wide, centered on the Project Line (150 feet on
each side of the tower centerline) (see Figure 1a).
1.3.2. For multiple transmission lines that run parallel to each other in the same corridor (Project
Line and parallel transmission lines on separate towers in the same corridor): 600 feet
wide, centered on the Project Line (300 feet on each side of the project centerline) (see
Figure 1b). In those cases where all parallel transmission lines in the same corridor would
fall within 300 feet of the centerline, and the use of a 600-feet swath would result in a
swath width extending more than 150 feet beyond the parallel transmission line that is
farthest from the Project Line, the swath width may be reduced by the amount that
results from application of the following formula:
300 FEET – [DISTANCE IN FEET BETWEEN CENTERLINE AND FARTHEST PARALLEL LINE
+ 150 FEET].
For example, where the farthest parallel line is 100 feet from the centerline of the Project
Line, the swath width may decreased by 50 feet (the difference between the original 300
feet and the sum of the 100 foot spacing from the centerline and 150 feet). No swath
width reduction shall be taken on the side(s) of the centerline where any parallel line is
more than 300 feet from the centerline. Where parallel lines exist on only one side of the

Project Line, the swath width may be reduced by 150 feet on the side of the Project Line
with no parallel line.
1.3.3. For the above line swaths the minimum vertical height of the swath shall be 200 feet
above ground (see Figure 1). The vertical height of the swath within 150 feet of the
project centerline shall be the height sufficient to capture all aerial obstacles.
1.3.4. For transmission line (at least 100kV) crossings all wires and each structure associated
with the crossing span shall be laser-scanned and feature-coded.
1.4. All data points shall be feature coded using DWP’s feature code list provided in Appendix C. A
PLS-CADD FEA file may also be provided after award of contract.
1.5. Data points within the terrain model identifying drivable roads (dirt roads, paved roads, trail,
etc.) and railroads shall have a density such that an accurate clearance analysis can be
performed. Points marking the centerline for any road, or railroad, shall be spaced in 1 foot
intervals.
1.6. The laser-scan coverage shall be uniform, consistent, and continuous over the land areas to be
modeled. Weather-related delays shall be the responsibility of the Consultant. Areas within
swath shall be free of snow.

1.7. Absolute positional accuracy (Horizontal and Vertical) for each laser scan point shall be (+/-)
15 cm.
1.8. Laser scan point density shall be sufficient for CAD plan and PLS-CADD features to adhere to
the overall absolute accuracy requirement for the project.
1.9. Up to four (4) coordinate points shall be collected for each laser pulse, using multiple return
signals from a single laser pulse. The return signal color (8-bit minimum) and strength (e.g.,
signal intensity) shall be captured for each coordinate point collected.
1.10. Time stamps identifying the time of survey shall be included within the line model such that
the meteorological data can later be tied to each individual span within the line model. Time
stamps may be added as “structure comments” or as indicated by the Task Manager.
1.11. Reference data associated with each ground control (GPS) reference point used in support of
the airborne laser-scan activities shall be provided by Consultant.
1.12. LiDAR data shall be collected, processed, and submitted for all lines/wires that cross the
subject centerline. All crossings shall be modeled.
1.13. The Consultant shall address existing transmission lines found in the specified corridor width
using the minimum following requirements:
1.13.1. Feature coded LiDAR data shall include for each wire span: each transmission wire, each
overhead shield wire, each sub-transmission circuit, each communication line, all tower
centers, each wire attachment point at the end of the insulator or support device, and
each insulator, or support device, attachment point to the structure.
1.13.2. Feature coded LiDAR data for the catenary of all wires shall be sufficient in quantity and
be a minimum of 15 survey points along the catenary between attachment points at
each structure.
2. Digital Imagery
2.1. Digital Oblique Structure Photographs
2.1.1. The Consultant shall acquire in-flight, high resolution, digital oblique photographs for each
transmission structure along the specified route. Costs for digital photographs shall be a
separate bid item in the proposal. Digital oblique photographs shall incorporate the
following characteristics:
2.1.1.1. Each photograph shall be in portrait format and shall show the full above-ground
height of each transmission structure such that it occupies a minimum of 70% of the
vertical image space. Each digital photograph shall be recorded in true color with

minimum resolution of 8 mega-pixels. It is not acceptable to trim higher resolution

images to meet this specification unless the resulting image has full 8 megapixel
resolution and the image maintains its aspect ratio.
2.1.1.2. All digital structure photographs shall be acquired from an aerial perspective and
from a maximum angle of 40 degrees from horizontal. Angle measurement shall be
taken from horizontal to the approximate mid-height of the structure. Photographs
taken from steeper angles shall not be permitted.
2.1.1.3. Each photograph shall be provided in .tiff format (geo-referenced to structure

location and embedded with the tower number) and each file named according to
Tower_ID (as specified in Appendix B).
2.1.1.4. All structure photographs shall be labeled with their corresponding structure
number as part of the file name and within the photo itself.
2.1.2. Frame-grabs or other manipulations of video or high-resolution video streams are not
permitted in lieu of structure photographs.
2.1.3. Digital photographs shall be compatible with LADWP’s XPlore digital image viewing system
or an equivalent digital image viewing system and database.
2.2. Digital Oblique Right-of-Way Video: The Consultant shall acquire in-flight high resolution digital
oblique video along the centerline of the entire route of the transmission lines. Costs for digital
oblique video shall be a separate bid item in the proposal. Digital oblique video shall incorporate
the following characteristics:
2.2.1. Digital video shall be recorded using a stabilized camera.
2.2.2. Digital video shall be recorded from an aerial perspective and from a maximum angle of
40 degrees from horizontal. Angle measurements shall be taken from horizontal to the
approximate mid-height of the structure.
2.2.3. Digital video shall be high definition quality (720p or 1080i) at 30 frames per second
submitted in MPEG or AVI file format with high contrast and natural color. Video capture
shall be limited to times when light conditions support minimum contrast and color
requirements without enhancement.
2.2.4. Digital video resolution shall be such that under-build within transmission line right-of-
way is clear and identifiable.
2.2.5. Digital video shall be compatible with LADWP’s XPlore digital image viewing system and
database or equivalent digital image viewing system and database.

2.3. Digital Orthophotography: The Consultant shall acquire aerial photography for the purpose of
developing digital orthophotos for the entire route of the transmission lines. Digital orthophotos
shall incorporate the following characteristics:
2.3.1. Digital orthophotos shall have 90% of features within 3 feet of the true geodetic location
and no area shall be more than 5 feet from its true geodetic location.
2.3.2. Digital orthophotos shall cover a 1500 feet wide strip centered on the provided
transmission centerline, unless noted otherwise. All other designated alternative right-of-
ways will be identified by the Task Manager.
2.3.3. Digital orthophotos resolution shall be 1 pixel = 0.2 feet.
2.3.4. Digital orthophotos shall be submitted in ECW file format and shall be arranged so that
individual images are not tiled together to form one complete mosaic. Images shall be
separated into multiple smaller images fitting the file size requirements.
2.3.5. Digital orthophotos shall be oriented along the transmission line alignment in such a
manner as to minimize the white-space where image data is not available. Images shall be
cut in such a manner that no more than 20% of the image consists of such white-space.
2.3.6. Digital orthophotography shall be geo-referenced to California Zone 5 State Plane

Coordinate System (NAD83) (or alternate approved by LADWP).
2.3.7. Non-rectified geo-reference video mosaics or other video-based planimetric imagery shall
not be permitted in lieu of orthophotography.
2.4. Digital aerial imagery shall be captured on days and at times:
2.4.1. When clouds are above the flying altitude.
2.4.2. When the sun angle is 30 degrees or greater from the horizon.
2.4.3. When the ground is not obscured by snow, haze, fog, dust, smoke or other environmental
factors.
2.4.4. When streams are within their normal banks.
2.4.5. When clouds and/or shadows of clouds will not appear in imagery.
3. Planimetric Map
3.1. The Consultant shall develop a continuous planimetric map (CAD Plan) of each entire line
route and shall meet the absolute accuracy requirements of the LiDAR data.

3.2. Planimetric map shall be geo-referenced to California Zone 5 State plane Coordinate System
(NAD83) (or alternate approved by LADWP) and shall be in AutoCAD dxf drawing format.
3.3. The planimetric map corridor width shall coincide with LiDAR mapping corridor widths stated
in Section 1 of the Detailed Scope of Work and shall show the following:
3.3.1. Transmission line centerline and visible right-of-way boundaries.
3.3.2. Streets, roads, and railroads: Show centerline, edge of road surface or curb, and visible
right-of-way boundaries. Indicate street name or line number.
3.3.3. Driveways, lanes, sidewalks, access roads, and trails.
3.3.4. Overhead wire crossings: Show voltage of crossing as applicable, the number of wires
being crossed, distance and angle to nearest support structures on both sides of
centerline, and configuration of wires being crossed.
3.3.5. All fences within the planimetric map corridor shall show fence heights (+/- 1 foot) and the
presence of any barbed wire whenever possible. Indicate location of all gates within the
planimetric map corridor.
3.3.6. Location and construction of existing houses, garages, buildings, windmills, and other such
structures and objects within 150 feet of centerline or as specified by the Task Manager.
Indicate outline of structure, including corners.
3.3.7. Banks (outline) and centerline of rivers, creeks, and other bodies of water.
3.3.8. Areas of forestation. Show boundaries of forestation. Where trees are isolated, indicate
location of the tree trunk center for trees within the planimetric map corridor.
3.3.9. Type of vegetation; e.g. trees, low vegetation, barren land, etc.
4. Meteorological Data
4.1. The Consultant shall collect the following meteorological information for the duration of each
LiDAR data acquisition flight:
4.1.1. Ambient air temperature (degrees F)

4.1.2. Wind speed (feet/second)
4.1.3. Wind direction
4.1.4. Cloud Coverage (Clear, cloudy, etc.)
4.2. The Consultant shall employ meteorological stations so as to obtain an accurate

representation of weather conditions throughout the entire duration of the aerial survey.

Conditions such as, but not limited to, variations in elevations/terrain, coastal conditions and
length of line routes shall be considered when determining quantities of stations required.
4.3. Meteorological Reports containing the required information shall be generated separated for
each transmission line surveyed. Final Report shall show meteorological data at 5 minute
intervals and weather conditions chosen to model each ruling span in PLS-CADD.
5. Ground Control
5.1. Definition: Permanent project control points that are set on or beneath the earth’s surface to
be used for future projects that result from the topographic map. Ground control points are
permanent in nature and tied to the project’s coordinate system.
5.2. The Consultant shall provide adequate GPS base stations along the right-of-way of each
transmission line in support of airborne laser-scan/LiDAR, CAD Plan and PLS-CADD coded
feature accuracy requirements. GPS base stations shall not be placed at excessive intervals
resulting in gap zones and shall at all times have adequate overlap between stations.
5.3. The use of a ground survey crew by the Consultant shall be at the expense of the Consultant at
no additional cost. Ground and elevation survey data collected by the Consultant shall be
reviewed by LADWP’s survey group.
5.4. All permanent ground control monument points shall be established by LADWP at locations
specified by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be responsible to verify ground control point
accuracy and consistency.
6. Ground Truthing
6.1. Definition: Points collected in the field for use by the Consultant to produce their quality
control reports. Ground truthing points are features on the earth’s surface that are easily
identifiable in the aerial map and tied to the project’s coordinate system.
6.2. Ground truthing shall be performed in the following manner:
6.2.1. LADWP shall provide ground truth data along the surveyed corridor on surfaces
considered permanent and/or semi-permanent. Surfaces considered permanent and/or
semi-permanent shall be roads, parking lots, bridges, or similar surfaces. Ground surfaces,
elements of transmission structures, and other fixtures that may be modified or are
movable by nature shall not be considered during the ground truthing process. The
Consultant shall field-verify LiDAR data based on ground truth data provided by LADWP
6.2.2. The Consultant shall provide criteria and a due date by which time the ground truthing
points must be established in order to meet the proposed contract due date. Criteria
provided by the Consultant, necessary for LiDAR survey, shall be subject to review by
LADWP survey crews.

6.2.3. Ground truthing data shall be compiled and statistically compared to the aerial survey
data and a Ground Truth Variance Report shall be generated separately for each
transmission line surveyed.
6.2.4. The Ground Truth Variance Report shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:
6.2.4.1. Average statistical deviations of vertical and horizontal data.

6.2.4.2. Minimum and Maximum statistical deviations of vertical and horizontal data.
6.2.4.3. Statistical verification of confidence levels.
6.3. A minimum quantity of ground survey data of each surveyed line shall be considered during
ground truthing. In no instance shall the Consultant go beyond 10 miles along the surveyed
corridor without verifying ground survey data to be used for ground truthing purposes. For
line segments less than 10 miles in length, ground survey data shall be collected along the
corridor at a minimum of two locations.
6.4. Line/Wire crossings, ROW fences, obstacles, or aerial utilities that cannot be accurately
represented by the collected LiDAR data shall be collected by the Consultant’s ground survey
crew(s) at Consultant’s expense.
7. PLS-CADD Models: PLS-CADD models of transmission lines and rights-of-way shall be developed to
accurately depict the following:
7.1. Feature-coded digital terrain models of the right-of-way including ground, roads, waterway,
etc., as listed in Appendix C.
7.2. Model of existing transmission line with structure numbers accurately correlated to the
LADWP-provided structure tabulation (Appendix B).
7.3. Existing transmission conductor 3D laser data points for conductors that are located and
identified by laser-scan and color digital imagery.
7.4. Insulators, towers, and jumpers shall be identified using individual feature codes for each.
7.5. Existing transmission insulator attachment 3D laser data points for insulator attachment
points that are located and identified by laser-scan and color digital imagery. Both ends of the
insulator support device must be identified (Crossarm-insulator attachment point and
insulator-conductor attachment point). Each attachment point shall be assigned its own
feature code.
7.6. Existing transmission overhead shield wire 3D laser data points for shield wires that are
located and identified by laser-scan and color digital imagery.

7.7. Each overhead conductor survey point shall have a corresponding ground/surface point at the
same X, Y location.
7.8. Location and height of utility under-build and intermediate poles located in the surveyed
right-of-way, including conductor 3D laser data points.
7.9. All transmission line structures listed in Appendix B shall be modeled using Method 1 (“stick
figure”). Attachment point sets for tower models shall follow LADWP-provided naming
criteria. ”Right” and “left” turns of the transmission line shall be based on the forward span,
not on the tabulation. A separate tower model for each structure family and structure height
within the transmission line being modeled shall be provided by the Consultant. All wire
attached to the structures shall be strung using loading data provided by LADWP and weather
data collected during the survey to match LiDAR conductor points.
7.10. All wire crossings shall be modeled using Method 1 structures and meet the following criteria:
7.10.1. The wire crossing shall initially be modeled using a wire file and weather case specified
by LADWP and shall match the catenary provided by the LiDAR data. The Consultant
shall utilize available public data to determine the owner of the wire crossing. This
information shall be provided to LADWP with sufficient detail for DWP to request line
loading information from the owner. The Consultant shall incorporate line loading
information gathered by LADWP into the crossing model.
7.10.2. For a non-transmission line (under 100kV): when structures of a wire crossing lie
outside the specified surveyed corridor, Method 1 “dummy structures” may be used at
the edge of the survey corridor to model the crossing and shall be labeled as such.
7.10.3. For a transmission line (at least 100kV): all spans of the crossing transmission line
associated with the crossing shall be modeled, including each structure associated with
each crossing span.
7.11. Parallel lines sharing the right of way are to be modeled by LiDAR and PLS-CADD to a
maximum of 10% of the total length of the project transmission lines. The section(s) of parallel
transmission line to be modeled shall be at the discretion of LADWP. All parallel lines to be
modeled shall be modeled using Method 1 structures and meet the following criteria:
7.11.1. Wire for parallel lines shall be strung using loading data provided by LADWP and
weather data collected during the survey to match LiDAR conductor points.
7.11.2. Structures shall be labeled according to structure numbers provided by LADWP.
7.12. Location and heights of all other obstacles and features, including other overhead utility
structures and conductors, within the transmission line rights-of-way. Interpolated data
points shall be added to the LiDAR data to clearly define the outlines of such obstacles and
features, including corners.

7.13. All railroads and roads, including access roads, shall be clearly identified. All edge of road and
railroad data points shall be identified using the appropriate edge of road/railroad feature
code and all data points on the road surface shall be identified using the appropriate road
feature code. Sufficient point density shall be provided to ensure adequate analysis of
conductor clearance above roads and railroads. Points marking the centerline for any road, or
railroad, shall be spaced in 1 foot intervals.
7.14. Digital orthophotographs shall be attached to the PLS-CAD plan view.
7.15. Geo-referenced (close-up) digital photographs integrated via the Explore Database.
7.16. All models and files shall be compatible with latest commercially available version of PLS-
CADD.
7.17. Each transmission line being surveyed shall have a separate PLS-CADD file.
7.18. Plan and profile parameters of transmission lines and right of ways which meet Department
standards. Sheets View shall incorporate a logo (to be provided by LADWP) and the following
scale: 1” = 200ft. (Horizontal) and 1” = 50ft. (Vertical). Contour interval: 2ft.
7.19. Station numbers shall not repeat within a PLS-CADD model.
7.20. Where a dry streambed enters and exits the LiDAR swath in continuous fashion, the centerline
of the stream shall be marked. Points marking the dry streambed centerline shall be spaced in
4 foot intervals. Points for streams with flowing water, at the time of the LiDAR survey, shall
be coded as centerline or edge, accordingly. Points marking the centerline for streams with
flowing water, at the time of the LiDAR survey, shall be spaced in 1 foot intervals.
8. Discrepancy Reports
8.1. Map/Data Discrepancy
8.1.1. Immediately upon award of the contract the Consultant shall report any discrepancies
between Appendix A, Appendix B, and other supporting line data provided by LADWP
including kmz files, shape files, etc.
8.1.2. Discrepancies must be reported to LADWP and resolved prior to commencement of any
flight activities associated with LiDAR and digital imagery.
8.2. LiDAR/Data Discrepancy: The Consultant shall provide a discrepancy report comparing the
tabulation sheets (Appendix B) provided by LADWP and the actual LiDAR survey data. The
report shall include discrepancies in, but is not limited to, the following:
8.2.1. Tower numbering (Report all discrepancies)

8.2.2. Tower types (Report all discrepancies, including dead-end versus suspension versus
transposition)
8.2.3. Tower heights – measured from top of highest footing to lowest cross arm (Report
discrepancies greater than 1 foot.)
8.2.4. Elevations (Report discrepancies greater than 2 feet)
8.2.5. Span lengths (Report discrepancies greater than 1 foot)
8.2.6. Line angles (Report discrepancies greater than 1 degree)
9. Proposal: The Consultant shall submit with its Proposal the following detailed information necessary
for LADWP consideration, including, but not limited to the following:
9.1. Complete description of LiDAR equipment to be used by the Consultant, including

manufacturer, model number, and date of manufacture.
9.2. Complete description of the aircraft, either fixed-wing or rotary type, to be used by the
Consultant.
9.3. Documentation for public eye-safety operational parameters, including full description of all
procedures used by the Consultant to ensure public eye-safety during survey activities.
9.4. Complete documentation of proposed GPS base stationing methods.
9.5. Complete documentation of proposed ground truthing criteria (described in Sections 5 and 6
of this document) and procedures, including error correction methods.
9.6. Proposed work schedule including due dates for LADWP provided ground control and ground
truthing data, as described in Sections 5 and 6 of this document.
9.7. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan.
9.8. Complete documentation of proposed location(s) to be used for LiDAR data processing and
orthophotography development, including, but not limited to company name, country of
origin, and statement of staff qualifications.
9.9. List of subcontractors used for this Task (Appendix D):
9.10. List of key personnel used for this Task (Appendix E):
9.11. Consultant shall submit, with its bid, samples of major imagery products produced by the
technology and software proposed for this project:

9.11.1. Samples (for a coverage area of a minimum of 10 miles) shall be submitted in digital
form (Geo-TIFF file or an agreed upon compatible format) in various scales (for example,
1” = 50’, 1” = 100’ and/or 1” = 200’). Complete Appendix F. Quality of samples shall
represent proposed minimum quality of project submittals and will be a consideration in
the ranking of proposals.
9.11.2. Samples of the following project submittals are required:
9.11.2.1. One (and only one) PLS-CADD Model (.bak) with featurized
ground/road/wire/structure LiDAR points and Method 1 tower models.
9.11.2.2. Digital Oblique Photographs
9.11.2.3. Digital Oblique Video
9.11.2.4. Digital Orthophotograghs
9.11.2.5. Planimetric Maps
9.11.2.6. XPlore functionality, or an equivalent digital image viewing device
9.11.3. All samples shall be included with the proposal and mailed to the Task Manager.
9.12. A detailed description and schedule of each task described herein to ensure that the
requirements of this project will be completed in a cost-effective manner and in accordance
with the required delivery date specified in Appendix A. Consultant shall list significant
milestones and provide the following: Due Date, Event/ Milestones, Site, Responsibility.
9.13. Project cost: All Consultant expenses shall be included in the prices for the line-items 1 – 8 of
Appendix G. Consultant’s bid shall be inclusive of all expenses.
9.14. LADWP requires a kick-off meeting before the LiDAR survey can begin. In the event travel is
required to attend the kick-off meeting the Consultant shall include any necessary travel
expenses per Department’s allowable travel expenses guideline as a separate line item on the
pricing table (Appendix G, Line 8).
9.15. References: Proposers shall provide references as specified below. The LADWP will rely on
references as one of the methods for evaluating the proposal. Consultant shall provide a
minimum of five (5) references of their most recent jobs. References shall clearly demonstrate
the Consultant’s, and any subcontractors’, experience relative to geodetic surveying, ortho
imagery, topographic mapping, LiDAR, PLS-CADD, and PLS-Tower modeling. A minimum of
three (3) of such references shall show similar work in size and scope to the LADWP’s
requirements stated herein.
9.16. Consideration: Proposals shall be ranked based on the following submittals: proposal
organization and clarity, Consultant’s references and those of any subcontractors, adequacy of
project schedule, conformity of samples to the requirements of the project, and cost.
9.17. The LADWP reserves the right to take any or all of the following actions:

9.17.1. Reject a proposal based on an unsatisfactory reference
9.17.2. Contact any person or persons associated with the referenced site
9.17.3. Request additional references
9.17.4. Contact organizations known to have used or who are currently using the services
supplied by the Consultant or its subcontractors
9.17.5. Contact independent consulting firms for additional information about the Consultant
or the Consultant’s subcontractors and visit any or all of the references sites to review
work referenced in the proposal.
9.18. Consultant shall provide a history of any projects that were cancelled by their customers in the
last three (3) years and an explanation of the reason(s) for the cancellation. In addition,
Consultant shall provide information about all Change Orders, which were requested for
imagery projects processed in the last three (3) years.
9.19. The proposal shall be made in the form of one electronic copy and three paper copies and
delivered to the Task Manager.
10. Work Submittals: The Consultant shall provide LADWP the following detailed information after
award of contract:
10.1. Map/Data Discrepancy Report (Section 8)
10.2. Proposed Flight Plan(s) for all aerial survey activities prior to beginning work.
10.2.1. The Flight Plan(s) shall be subject to approval by the LADWP and shall be coordinated
with the Owner to ensure proper communication between all parties. Local law
enforcement, regional airport entities, and FAA requirements shall be considered.
10.2.2. Structure coordinates may be provided by LADWP, if available. The Consultant shall use
these coordinates for flight planning only. Under no circumstances shall the Consultant
use these coordinates for ground control purposes.
10.3. Proposed Disturbance Mitigation Plan(s) to ensure disturbances to residents and domestic
animals along the right-of-way are kept to acceptable minimums determined by the LADWP.
10.4. All applicable required licenses and permits for both aerial and ground survey activities.
Copies of all documents shall be provided to the LADWP prior to beginning work.
10.5. Proof of all insurance policies required by LADWP and applicable law and regulations shall be
provided to the LADWP prior to beginning work.

10.6. Project Contact List containing names, phone numbers, and responsibilities of each employee
assigned to the project. Emergency contact phone numbers shall also be provided.
10.7. Progress Schedules and Reports:
10.7.1. Submit work progress schedule within ten (10) days after the Consultant has been given
a Notice to Proceed. Seasonal weather conditions shall be considered for scheduling
adequate time for data acquisition.
10.7.2. Submit weekly progress reports summarizing the previous weeks completed survey
activities and the anticipated activities to be completed in the next week.
10.7.3. Progress should be reported based on line segments completed.
10.8. A sample portion of the completed LiDAR and PLSCADD modeling shall be provided to LADWP
for comment and review as soon as it becomes available. Delivery of the sample segment shall
also be included within the submitted work schedule allowing LADWP sufficient time for
comment and review before the first deliverable is submitted to LADWP.
10.9. Consultant shall provide LADWP with sample imagery displaying the tonal balancing and color
enhancements that will provide the best imagery to LADWP. LADWP will have an opportunity
to review the samples, and will give written acceptance of the enhancements prior to the
Consultants processing the remainder of the project.
11. Project Submittals: The Consultant shall provide the following deliverables after project work has
been completed:
11.1. Ground Truth Variance Reports as defined in Section 6 (Ground Truthing).
11.2. Meteorological Reports as defined in the Section 4 (Meteorological Data).
11.3. Power Line Systems (PLS-CADD) formatted line models including: PLS-CADD back-up file
(*.bak) containing all (filtered) feature-coded survey data, tower model files (Method 1),
planimetric map, oblique structure photos, and orthophotos. Back-up files shall be produced
separately for each transmission line surveyed.
11.4. Classified, unfiltered PLS-CADD point files (LAS format) for each transmission line surveyed.
11.5. Continuous Planimetric Map (dxf format) for each transmission line surveyed.
11.6. Digital Oblique Photographs of transmission line structures.
11.7. Digital Oblique Video of the entire route of each transmission line surveyed.
11.8. Digital Orthophotos of the entire route of each transmission line surveyed.
11.9. XPlore database, or equivalent, integrated with PLS-CADD models.

11.10. LiDAR/Data Discrepancy Reports (Section 8).
11.11. All sample, and any draft deliverables shall be provided on a separate DVD-ROM labeled with
line segment name and list of enclosed files. Final deliverables shall be provided in one
external hard drive (with USB connectivity) or as specified by LADWP.
11.12. All deliverables for a given transmission line shall be completed in accordance with the
required delivery date specified in Appendix A.
11.13. All deliverables resulting from Task Order shall be delivered to the Task Manager.
11.14. A copy of the Ground Control Reports shall be delivered to:
LADWP
Shereef Surur
433 E. Temple St., Bldg 5
Los Angeles, CA 90012
12. Method of Compensation:
12.1. Fixed Cost

12.2. Invoices shall be submitted monthly based on a percentage of completion for each task for
each line listed in Appendix A.
13. Key Technical Assumptions: It is the Consultant’s responsibility for/to comply with the following:
13.1. Applicable Standards:
13.1.1. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): 405 – Standards for Aeronautical Surveys and
Related Products.
13.1.2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Title 21 Chapter I Subchapter J Part 1040 –
Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products.
13.1.3. United States Geological Survey (USGS): National Map Accuracy Standards (NMAS)
13.1.3.1. Digital Elevation Model Standards

13.1.3.2. Digital Line Graph Standards
13.1.3.3. Digital Orthophoto Standards
13.1.4. American National Standards Institute (ANSI): Z136.1 – Safe Use of Lasers
13.1.5. In cases where the above standards are in conflict, unless specifically noted elsewhere in
the Contract Documents, the most stringent requirements shall govern.

13.2. SURVEY DEVICES: The Consultant’s aircraft, LiDAR equipment, cameras, GPS antenna, and all
other devices shall be installed and operated according to current FAA regulations and
guidelines.
13.3. FAA CERTIFICATION: The Consultant shall operate aircraft under relevant FAA requirements.
13.4. LASER INTESITY: The LiDAR system shall store the laser intensity reading for each stored
observation. The Consultant shall utilize the intensity information during survey data
processing.
13.5. EYE SAFETY: The LiDAR system laser shall operate under eye-safe conditions at all times and
shall have self-checking capability to ensure this requirement.
13.6. GENERAL LiDAR ACQUISITION:
13.6.1. All LiDAR-derived coordinates shall be three-dimensional with a sufficient density to

satisfy the requirements of this specification. Sufficient density shall also constitute the
ability to develop detailed Digital Terrain Models (DTM) of the ground surface over the
entire width of the surveyed corridor. The Consultant shall extract coordinates from all
topographical features, above ground obstacles, and features which would impact the
design or analysis of transmission lines. The Consultant shall ensure the accuracy of his
work using documented ground verification techniques.
13.6.2. All LiDAR-derived coordinates shall be referenced using the California Zone 5 State Plane
Coordinate System North America Datum 1983 (NAD83) and the North American
Vertical Datum 1988 (NAVD88) (or alternate approved by LADWP).
13.6.3. All LiDAR-derived X, Y, Z coordinates shall be assigned feature codes according to the
specifications listed in previous sections of the Task Scope Statement.
13.6.4. All LiDAR-derived feature-coded coordinates shall be interpreted from the LiDAR
intensity data and shall not be depicted as ‘point clouds’. For example, in the case of a
building, the corner positions shall be calculated and delivered as points. Acceptance of
the ‘closest LiDAR return’ to the corner points shall not be permitted.
13.7. FLIGHT NOTIFICATION
13.7.1. Prior to flights along the existing transmission line corridor, notice must be given to the
appropriate local authorities.
14. Pre-requisites to Consultant Personnel Performance (List required certification or experience, etc.):
14.1. Be regularly engaged in the collection and processing of aerial LiDAR survey data as well as
experienced with similar transmission line projects.

14.2. Have staff with competent technical knowledge of current industry standards and processing
software.
14.3. Have previously completed an aerial LiDAR survey of the type and size indicated and specified.
14.4. Data must not be sent in whole or in part to any location outside the United States at any time
during or after the project period
14.5. Consultants shall have experience in the distribution of obtained imagery and should provide
with their proposal a detailed description of the following:
14.5.1. Distribution of aerial imagery

14.5.2. Method of data storage and delivery model
14.5.3. Order fulfillment
14.5.4. Shipping and commercial packaging
14.5.5. Online reference tools
14.5.6. Proposed fee structure for these services
15. Data ownership and confidentiality:
15.1. Materials provided by or produced for LADWP as part this contract shall not be disseminated
in any manner whatsoever to parties not directly involved with the fulfillment of this contract
without the express written permission of LADWP.
15.2. All finished products and final deliverable will be owned by LADWP upon completion of work.
Nothing is to be construed in any contract that may result from this solicitation that will
operate to preclude LADWP’s full rights to reproduce, reformat, or otherwise disseminate in
any fashion or for any purpose, the data or final deliverables as it sees fit.

9.2 Updated PLS-CADD Files
At the completion of the project, the contractor shall deliver PLS-CADD files that reflect the as-
built condition of the project. These files will include the following, at a minimum:
 LIDAR information, as described elsewhere

 Method 4 Structures for all structures used in the project, as described elsewhere
 All sections of the newly built line fully modeled and sagged to accurately reflect as-built
conditions.
9.3 Plan & Profile Drawings
At the completion of the project, the contractor shall deliver full-size, scaled plan and profile
drawings. These drawings will use a numbering scheme supplied by LADWP and will reflect the
as-built condition of the project. At a minimum, the drawings will include the following:
 Title block and borders, as provided by LADWP

 Scale, as provided by LADWP
 Typical plan and profile features, such as drawing title, drawing number, north arrow,
survey datum, legend, centerline profiles, side profiles as necessary, right of way edges
and widths, etc.
 Typical transmission line annotation, such as structure numbers, structure types,
structure heights, span lengths, catenary constants, footing elevations, stationing, etc.

Typical Plan and Profile
9.4 TM Book Documentation
At the completion of the project, the contractor will supply documentation that reflects the as-
built condition of the line in the form of a “TM Book.” The following chapters make up the TM
Book:

Section 1 – Table of Contents

Section 2 – Index Pages and Map Pages


Section 3 – Tower Tabulations

Section 4 – Conductor and Splices

Section 5 – Conductor and Ground Wire Design Loads and Tensions

Section 6 – Insulators and Hardware


Section 7 – Conductor Spacer Locations (may not be applicable)

Section 8 – Damper Locations

Section 9 – Phasing Diagram and Mileages

Ground Wire Segmentation (may not be applicable)

Section 10 – Tower Dimensions & Weights


Section 11 – Tower Erection Drawings

Section 12 – Tower Footing Outlines and Drawing Nos.

Section 13 - Counterpoise (may not be applicable)

Section 14 – Tower Numbering Schedule (may not be applicable)

APPENDIX 10 – Typical Sign Requirements
Sign details are specified in language outside the scope of this document, but in general the
signs are located on structures as shown in the following figures.


Typical Mile Marker Sign and Installation

Typical Line Crossing Sign and Installation

Typical Tower Number and Danger Sign


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Overhead Transmission Engineering Group,

APPENDIX 7 – 230kv Insulator Spec .......................................................................................... 56

APPENDIX 8 – Newly Designed Towers..................................................................................... 81

APPENDIX 9 – As-Built Verification and Documentation .......................................................... 82

APPENDIX 10 – Typical Sign Requirements............................................................................. 120

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Overhead Transmission Engineering,

APPENDIX 5 – Typical Hardware Spec & Drawings

Standard specification language for ordering transmission line hardware

1. General Requirements: The Contractor shall furnish

2. Delivery: Delivery is required as follows:

a. Ninety (90) calendar days after the date of

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power

c. Time of Delivery: Deliveries shall be made

d. Notification of Delivery: The Contractor shall

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Overhead Transmission Engineering,

3. Standards and Specifications: All standards and

4. Guarantee: The Contractor shall guarantee for a

The Contractor shall repair or replace, f.o.b. Purchase

5. Letters to the Department: All inquiries relating

After award, all letters pertaining to performance of the

Mr. James A. Gokey

In the interest of time, preliminary post-award

Correspondence transmitted by facsimile shall be followed

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Overhead Transmission Engineering,

1. Hardware - Material: All parts made of ferrous

All material shall be free from flaws, scale inclusions,

All forged parts made of ferrous material shall be in

All parts made of high-strength, low-alloy steel shall meet

Mechanical properties of all castings made of nodular iron

2. Hardware - General: The items furnished with this

Bidders shall submit detailed drawings of each item with

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Overhead Transmission Engineering,

3. Hardware Marking: Each item shall be clearly die-

The Department's Part Number shall be distinct and of

4. Factory Tests: All tests shall be performed in an

a. Access: The Engineer shall have the right to

b. Notification: The Contractor shall notify the

(1) The product is ready for testing.

(2) The finished product is ready for inspection.

Should the Engineer elect to waive the right of inspection,

c. Reports: A copy of certified reports of all

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Overhead Transmission Engineering,

If the test results show noncompliance, the Contractor

d. Chemical and Mechanical Properties: Manufacturer

e. Tensile Load Tests: The Contractor shall

The test shall consist of the application of a load

A part will have considered failed the tensile strength

f. Wet Magnetic Particle Tests: All items made of

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Overhead Transmission Engineering,

Direct-current magnetization shall be used with prods,

Parts which pass the Wet Magnetic Particle Test shall be

Indications of cracks, inclusions, or surface defects in a

g. Charpy V-Notch Test: Charpy V-Notch samples

The minimum acceptance criteria for 3 standard

5. Packaging: The containers shall be clearly marked on

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Overhead Transmission Engineering,

Item # Drawing # Tensile Load DWP Part #

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Overhead Transmission Engineering,

To be completed by Vendor and sent to LADWP Engineering prior to shipment

Vendor Name: ______________________________________

Charpy V-Notch Test:  Not Applicable to this item because _____________________

Metallurgy Test:  Not Applicable to this item because _____________________

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Overhead Transmission Engineering,

* LADWP Use Only *

Date of Inspection: _ Name of Inspector: ______________