PHASE O WORK - Preliminary Survey

This portion of the work will begin with the establishment of a survey date and will consist of the following:

A. In conjunction with OWNER staff members, determine the availability of all past records,old contracts, specifications, shop drawings, previous inspection reports, history of past coating work, past repairs and/or alterations, etc. on the tank.
B. With the tank in service, perform a brief visual inspection of the exterior and a "limited" interior inspection to:

1. Determine if there are any violations of the recently revised Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Rules and Regulations or serious structural or safety defects that should be addressed immediately.
2. Examine the condition of all ladders, platforms, handrails and safety appurtenances.
3. Determine the accessibility of all tank areas.
4. Determine the general condition of the coating systems.
5. Perform field tests for paint lead content.
6. Check the stored water for any apparent unsanitary conditions or unusually heavy accumulations of sediments.

The PHASE O field work can usually be completed in 4 to 5 hours on each tank. During the inspection, it would be beneficial to lower the water level as much as possible and still maintain the required system pressure.

C. A written PHASE O Inspection Report will be submitted within fifteen (15) working days after completion of the field work. This Report will address all
the findings of the preliminary survey and, if required, our recommendations for any immediate or urgent repairs. The Report will also include rough cost
estimates based strictly on the findings of the Preliminary Survey and a Priority List of any and/or all tanks based on our assessed urgency for the
repair and repainting of an individual tank. >>Phase I