Run Overhead Distribution Line Patrol Inspection — Free

Inspection Details

Circuit or feeder identifier recorded

Record the overhead distribution circuit, feeder, or patrol segment identifier.

Patrol date and time recorded

Document when the patrol was performed.

Inspector name or crew identifier recorded

Identify the inspector or patrol crew completing the inspection.

Patrol type selected

Select the patrol context for this inspection.

Weather and visibility conditions noted

Document conditions that may affect visibility or access, such as rain, fog, wind, or low light.

Conductors and Clearances

Conductors free of visible broken strands, severe sag, or obvious damage critical (required)

Inspect conductors for visible defects, abrasion, broken strands, or abnormal sag.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Minimum clearance to vegetation and structures maintained critical (required)

Verify conductors maintain safe clearance from trees, buildings, poles, and other structures.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Splices, dead-ends, and connectors show no overheating or looseness

Check for discoloration, arcing marks, looseness, or other signs of thermal distress.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Conductor condition severity rating

Rate the severity of any conductor-related finding observed during patrol.

Poles, Crossarms, and Insulators

Poles show no visible splitting, severe lean, rot, or impact damage critical (required)

Inspect poles for structural defects, impact damage, decay, or abnormal lean.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Crossarms, braces, and attachments are intact and secure critical (required)

Verify crossarms, braces, and related attachments are not cracked, loose, or missing.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Insulators are intact, clean, and free of cracks or tracking critical (required)

Check insulators for chips, cracks, contamination, flashover marks, or other defects.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Hardware and attachments show no missing cotter keys, bolts, or pins

Inspect hardware for missing, loose, corroded, or damaged components.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Pole, crossarm, and insulator severity rating

Rate the severity of the most significant structural or insulation defect observed.

Hardware, Guying, and Equipment Condition

Guy wires, anchors, and attachments are secure and properly tensioned critical (required)

Verify guying systems are intact, secure, and free of obvious damage or slack conditions.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Switches, cutouts, arresters, and related equipment appear intact

Inspect visible distribution equipment for damage, missing parts, or abnormal condition.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Signs of arcing, overheating, corrosion, or contamination observed critical (required)

Look for heat damage, corrosion, contamination, or evidence of electrical distress on hardware and equipment.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Hardware and equipment severity rating

Rate the severity of hardware or equipment defects found during the patrol.

Right-of-Way and Access Conditions

Right-of-way is clear of hazardous vegetation encroachment critical (required)

Check for trees, limbs, brush, or other vegetation that could contact conductors or impede access.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Access roads, gates, and work paths are passable

Verify access routes are usable for patrol or maintenance crews and not blocked by debris or damage.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Evidence of erosion, washout, fire damage, or encroachment documented

Identify any environmental or access hazards affecting the right-of-way.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Right-of-way severity rating

Rate the severity of the most significant right-of-way or access issue observed.

Findings and Corrective Actions

Deficiencies documented with location and asset reference critical (required)

Record each deficiency with pole number, span, GPS point, or other location reference.

Corrective action or work order reference recorded

Document the corrective action, work order number, or escalation path for each deficiency.

Inspector signature

Inspector acknowledges the patrol findings and submitted information.

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Run: Overhead Distribution Line Patrol Inspection

Inspection Details

Conductors and Clearances

Poles, Crossarms, and Insulators

Hardware, Guying, and Equipment Condition

Right-of-Way and Access Conditions

Findings and Corrective Actions

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