Attachment 8 - 01 00 00.G - Appendix G - GPRS Triple C Montrose Full Report.pdf
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This is an underground utility locating report prepared by GPRS, Inc. for Triple C at 2094 Albany Post Road in Montrose, New York. The project, completed between September 11-27, 2023, involved searching for fiber lines and associated communications lines through 32 manhole locations and 19 vault locations within the specified project boundaries. GPRS used three primary detection methods: Underground Scanning GPR Antenna (250 MHz-450 MHz frequency) capable of achieving depths up to 8 feet depending on soil composition, Electromagnetic Pipe Locator operating in both active and passive modes to detect live AC power and radio frequency signals, and GPS units accurate to within 4 inches for feature collection and mapping. The subsurface conditions at the time of scanning allowed for maximum GPR depth penetration of 1-2 feet in most areas. Multiple utilities were successfully located including Electrical (Red), Communications (Orange), and Unknown (Pink) lines, while Water (Blue), Gas (Yellow), and Storm/Sanitary (Green) utilities could not be located.
The report includes detailed photographic documentation of all 24 numbered manholes plus supplemental manholes (22A-22F), 19 vaults (1A-1E, 15A-15E, 20A-20E, 24A-24C, and Communications Manhole 1), and building entrance points where lines enter approximately 30 structures across the facility. All line penetrations are marked with approximate depths ranging from 12 to 48 inches. The report notes that lines were primarily marked as "Duct Banks" containing multiple types of communications lines including fiber. GPRS was unable to confirm complete associations between all vault lines and fiber lines, as vault lines appeared to connect at Manholes 16 and 24. Two unknown manholes from the main entrance to Manhole 22F could not be fully traced due to their location in active roadways. The report emphasizes that all depth measurements are approximate and may vary on site, recommending a full utility mark-out prior to excavation and hand-digging to expose items before mechanical excavation, with equipment maintaining a minimum 1-2 foot offset from all marks.
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Summary of Underground Utility Locating
Prepared For: Triple C Prepared By:
David Shuman
David.Shuman@gprsinc.com Project Manager-NYC/CT/North Jersey
(845) 422-7583
September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023
Triple C
Attn: Mat Perkins
Email: Mat.Perkins@triplecaeg.com
Site: 2094 Albany Post Rd. Montrose, NY 10548
We appreciate the opportunity to provide this report for our work completed on September 11-27, 2023.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the project was to search for Fiber Lines and associated Communications Lines through all manholes and vaults within the project boundaries provided by the client. The scope of work consisted of 32 Manhole Locations and 19 Vault Locations. The utilities were traced out on site. Markings were applied around Manhole/Vault locations to show where the lines travel. Full mark-out of all Communications Lines located is shown on the Map below and separate .KMZ map.
EQUIPMENT
• Underground Scanning GPR Antenna. The antenna with frequencies ranging from 250 MHz-450 MHz is mounted in a stroller frame which rolls over the surface. The surface needs to be reasonably smooth and unobstructed in order to obtain readable scans. Obstructions such as curbs, landscaping, and vegetation will limit the feasibility of GPR. The data is displayed on a screen and marked in the field in real time.
The total depth achieved can be as much as 8’ or more with this antenna but can vary widely depending on the types of materials being scanned through. Some soil types such as clay may limit maximum depths to 3’ or less. As depth increases, targets must be larger in order to be detected and non-metallic targets can be especially difficult to locate. Depths provided should always be treated as estimates as their accuracy can be affected by multiple factors. For more information, please visit: Link
• Electromagnetic Pipe Locator. The EM locator can passively detect the electromagnetic fields from live AC power or from radio signals travelling along some conductive utilities. It can also be used in conjunction with a transmitter to connect directly to accessible, metallic pipes or tracer wires. A current is sent through the pipe or tracer wire at a specific frequency and the resulting EM field can then be detected by the receiver. A utility’s ability to be located depends on a variety of factors including access to the utility, conductivity, grounding, interference from other fields, and many others. Depths provided should always be treated as estimates as their accuracy can be affected by multiple factors. For more information, please visit: Link
• GPS. This handheld GPS unit offers accuracy down to 4 inches; however, the accuracy will depend on the satellite environment and obstructions and should not be considered to be survey-grade. Features can be collected as points, lines, or areas and then exported into
Google Earth or overlaid on a CAD drawing. For more information, please visit: Link https://www.gp-radar.com/350-400-mhz-gpr-antenna https://www.gp-radar.com/rd-8100-spec-sheet https://www.gp-radar.com/gprs-data-sheets
PROCESS
The process typically begins with using the EM pipe locator to locate pipes or utilities throughout the scan area. First, the transmitter is used to connect to and trace any visible risers, tracer wires, or accessible, conductive utilities provided that there is an exposed, metallic surface. The areas are then swept with the receiver to detect live power or radio frequency signals. Locations and depths are painted or flagged on the surface. Depths cannot always be provided depending on the location method and can be prone to error.
Initial GPR scans were then collected in order to evaluate the data and calibrate the equipment. Based on these findings, a scanning strategy is formed, typically consisting of scanning the entire area in a grid with 3’-5’ scan spacing in order to locate any potential utilities that were not found with the pipe locator. The GPR data is viewed in real time and anomalies in the data are located and marked on the surface along with their depths using spray paint, pin flags, etc.
LIMITATIONS
Please keep in mind that there are limitations to any subsurface investigation. The equipment may not achieve maximum effectiveness due to soil conditions, above ground obstructions, reinforced concrete, and a variety of other factors. No subsurface investigation or equipment can provide a complete image of what lies below. Our results should always be used in conjunction with as many methods as possible including consulting existing plans and drawings, exploratory excavation or potholing, visual inspection of above-ground features, and utilization of services such as One Call/811. Depths are dependent on the dielectric of the materials being scanned so depth accuracy can vary throughout a site. Relevant scan examples were saved and will be provided in this report.
FINDINGS
The subsurface conditions at the time of the scanning allowed for maximum GPR depth penetration of 1’-2’ in most areas. Multiple utilities were able to be located such as Electrical (Red), Communications (Orange), and Unknown (Pink). Using either the GPR or EM pipe locator. Some utilities were not able to be located such as Water (Blue), Gas (Yellow), and Storm/Sanitary (Green).
The following pages will provide further explanation of the findings.
Page 3 Contains a map of the full mark-out on site.
Page 4 Contains the map of the utility mark-out behind Building 7.
Page 5 Contains the information regarding the spare conduit travelling from the rear of Building 14 to the Electrical Manhole.
Pages 6-8 Contain a detailed layout of the Manholes and Vaults and how they travel on site.
Pages 9-60 contain images of the Manholes and Vaults in Numerical order as well as approximate depths of their penetrations as found on site.
Pages 61-71 Contain images of the building entrances of the lines and a description of the manholes that they travel from.
A Final Summary of all findings is located on Page 72.
To easily navigate the document, please refer to the links below:
Maps: Pages 3-5
Single Line Layouts: Pages 6-8
Manhole Images: Pages 9-37
Vault Images: Pages 41-60
Building Entrances: Pages 61-71
Final Summary: Page 72
Prepared for: Triple C
Prepared By: David Shuman
Date of Scanning: 9/11/2023-
9/27/2023
Terms and Conditions GPRS does not provide land survey or civil engineering data collection or documentation. This is provided as a reference map of the field markings and is not survey-grade.
LEGEND
2094 Albany Post Rd. Montrose, NY 10548
Prepared by:
ELECTRIC SANITARY
WATER STORM
COMM UNKNOWN
GAS
Date of Scanning: 9/11/2023-
9/27/2023
Terms and Conditions GPRS does not provide land survey or civil engineering data collection or documentation. This is provided as a reference map of the field markings and is not survey-grade.
LEGEND
2094 Albany Post Rd. Montrose, NY 10548
Utility Mark-Out behind Building 7
Date of Scanning: 9/11/2023-
9/27/2023
Terms and Conditions GPRS does not provide land survey or civil engineering data collection or documentation. This is provided as a reference map of the field markings and is not survey-grade.
LEGEND
2094 Albany Post Rd. Montrose, NY 10548
Spare Electrical Conduit located from
Building 14 to Electrical Manhole
Possible Bleed-Off location
Date of Scanning: 9/11/2023-
9/27/2023
Terms and Conditions GPRS does not provide land survey or civil engineering data collection or documentation. This is provided as a reference map of the field markings and is not survey-grade.
Single-Line Layout of Manholes 2094 Albany Post Rd. Montrose, NY 10548
Water/Cell Towers in the rear of the
Date of Scanning: 9/11/2023-
9/27/2023
Terms and Conditions GPRS does not provide land survey or civil engineering data collection or documentation. This is provided as a reference map of the field markings and is not survey-grade.
Single-Line Layout of Vaults 2094 Albany Post Rd. Montrose, NY 10548
Date of Scanning: 9/11/2023-
9/27/2023
Terms and Conditions GPRS does not provide land survey or civil engineering data collection or documentation. This is provided as a reference map of the field markings and is not survey-grade.
Single-Line Layout of Manholes and Vaults
2094 Albany Post Rd. Montrose, NY 10548
Water/Cell Towers in the rear of the
Manhole 1 Location Manhole 2 Top Down image
Manhole 1 Northern Penetrations: ~48” Manhole 1 Eastern Penetrations ~48”
Manhole 1 Southern Penetrations ~48” Manhole 1 Western Penetrations ~48”
Manhole Photos
2094 Albany Post Rd. Montrose, NY
10548
Manhole 2 Location Manhole 2 Top Down Image
Manhole 2 Northeastern: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 2 Southeastern Penetrations: ~36”
Manhole 2 Southwestern Penetrations: ~36” Manhole 2 Northwestern Penetrations: ~36”
Manhole 3 Location Manhole 3 Top Down Image
Manhole 3 Eastern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 3 Northern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 3 Southern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 3 Western: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 4 Location Manhole 4 Top Down Image
Manhole 4 Northwest Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 4 Northeast Penetrations: 30”
Manhole 4 Southeast Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 4 Northwest: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 5 Location: No Access to the Manhole Manhole 5: Lid appears to be broken
Manhole 5 Line heading South Manhole 5 Line heading West
Manhole 5 Line heading North Manhole 5 Line No Lines Located going East
Manhole 6 Location Manhole 6 Location Top Down Image
Manhole 6 Northwest: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 6 Northeast: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 6 Southeast Penetrations: ~24” Manhole 6 Southwest Penetrations: ~24”
Manhole 7 Location Manhole 7 Top Down Image
Manhole 7 Northern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 7 East: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 7 Southern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 7 West: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 8 Location Manhole 8 Top Down Location
Manhole 8 Northwestern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 8 Southwestern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 8 No Observable Penetrations Manhole 8 Northeastern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 9 Location Manhole 9 Top Down Image
Manhole 9 Western Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 8 South: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 9 Northern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 9 Eastern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 10 Location Manhole 10 Top Down Image
Manhole 10 Southwest: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 10 Northwest Penetrations: ~36”
Manhole 10 Northeast Penetrations: ~36” Manhole 10 Southeast Penetrations: ~36”
Manhole/Vault 10A Location Manhole/Vault 10A Top Down Image
Manhole/Vault 10A Northeast Penetrations: ~12” and ~42” Manhole/Vault 10A Northwest: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole/Vault 10A Southwest Penetrations: ~12” and ~42” Manhole/Vault 10A Southeast: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 11 Location Manhole 11 Top Down Image
Manhole 11 Northern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 11 Western Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 11 Southern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 11 East: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 12 Location Manhole 12 Top Down Image
Manhole 12 Northwest Penetrations: ~30 Manhole 12 Northeast: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 12 Southeast Penetrations: ~30 Manhole 12 Southwest: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 13 Location Manhole 13 Top Down Image
Manhole 13 Northern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 13 Eastern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 13 South: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 13 Western Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 14 Location Manhole 14 Location Top Down Image
Manhole 14 Northeastern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 14 Northwestern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 14 Southeastern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 14 Southwest: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 15 Location Manhole 15 Top Down Image
Manhole 15 North: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 15 Eastern Penetrations: ~42”
Manhole 15 Southern Penetrations: ~42” Manhole 15 Western Penetrations: ~42”
Manhole 16 Location Manhole 16 Top Down Image
Manhole 16 Easten Penetrations: ~42” Manhole 16 South: No Observable Locations
Manhole 16 Northern Penetrations: ~42” Manhole 16 Westen Penetrations: ~42”
Manhole 17 Location Manhole 17 Top Down Image
Manhole 17 Southern Penetrations: ~36” Manhole 17 Western Penetrations: ~36”
Manhole 17 Northern Penetrations: ~36” Manhole 17 East: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 17 line running to Handhold on State-Side Housing: ~12”
Manhole 18 Location Manhole 18 Top Down Image
Manhole 18 Western Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 18 Northern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 18 Southern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 18 East: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 19 Location Manhole 19 Top Down Image
Manhole 19 Western Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 19 Northern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 19 East: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 19 Southern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 20 Location Manhole 20 Top Down Image
Manhole 20 Northwestern Penetrations: ~ 30” Manhole 20 Northeast: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 20 Southwest: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 20 Southeastern Penetrations: ~ 30”
Manhole 21 Location Manhole 21 Top Down Image
Manhole 21 Western Penetrations: ~40” Manhole 21 Northern Penetrations: ~40”
Manhole 21 South: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 21 Eastern Penetrations: ~40”
Manhole 22 Loction Manhole 22 Top Down Image
Manhole 22 North: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 22 Western Penetrations: ~20”
Manhole 22 Southern Penetrations: ~20” Manhole 22 East: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 22A Location Manhole 22A Top Down Image
Manhole 22A Eastern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 22A Southern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 22A Northern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 22A West: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 22B Location Manhole 22B Top Down Image
Manhole 22B Northwest: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 22B Northeastern Penetrations: ~30”- Underwater
Manhole 22B Southwestern Penetrations: ~30”- Underwater Manhole 22B Southeast: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 22C Location Manhole 22C Top Down Image
Manhole 22C Northwest: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 22C Northeastern Penetrations: ~24”
Manhole 22C Southwestern Penetrations: ~24” Manhole 22C Southeast: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 22D Location Manhole 22D Top Down Image
Manhole 22D East: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 22D Southern Penetrations: ~30”
Manhole 22D Northern Penetrations: ~30” Manhole 22D West: No Observable Penetrations
Shared Electrical/Communications Manhole Location Running to Guard Shack: Unable to take photos inside hole to deep
Shared Electrical/Communications Manhole Top Down Image: Unable to take photos inside hole to deep
Manhole 22F Location Manhole 22F Top Down Image
Manhole 22F Southeast: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 22F Southwestern Penetrations: ~18”
Manhole 22F Northeastern Penetrations: ~24” Manhole 22F Northwest: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 23 Location Manhole 23 Top Down Image
Manhole 23 Northern Penetrations: ~30" Manhole 23 Eastern Penetrations: ~30"
Manhole 23 South: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 23 West: No Observable Penetrations
Manhole 24 Location Manhole 24 Top Down Image
Manhole 24 Northwestern Penetrations: ~48” Manhole 24 Northeastern Penetrations: ~48”
Manhole 24 Southeast: No Observable Penetrations Manhole 24 Southwestern Penetrations: ~48”
Vault 1A Location Vault 1A Top Down Image
Vault 1A Western Penetrations: ~30” Vault 1A North: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 1A Eastern Penetrations: ~30”
Vault Photos
Vault 1B Location Vault 1B Top Down Image
Vault 1B North: No Observable Penetrations Vault 1B Eastern Penetrations: ~48”-Underwater
Vault 1B South: No Observable Penetrations Vault 1B Western Penetrations: ~48”-Underwater
Vault 1C Location Vault 1C Top Down Image
Vault 1C Western Penetrations: ~30” Vault 1C North: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 1C Eastern Penetrations: ~30” Vault 1C South: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 1D Location Vault 1D Top Down Image
Vault 1D Western Penetrations: ~30” Vault 1D Northern Penetrations: ~30”
Vault 1D Western Penetrations: ~36”- Underwater Vault 1D South: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 1E Location Vault 1E Top Down Image
Vault 1E Northern Penetrations: ~30” Vault 1E Northern Penetrations: ~36”
Vault 1E South: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 15A Location Vault 15A Top Down Image
Vault 15A Northern Penetrations: ~24” Vault 15A Eastern Penetrations: ~24”
Vault 15A South: No Observable Penetrations Vault 15A Western Penetrations: ~24”
Vault 15B Location Vault 15B Top Down Location
Vault 15B Northern Penetrations: ~24” Vault 15B East: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 15B Southern Penetrations: ~24” Vault 15B West: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 15C Location Vault 15C Top Down Image
Vault 15C Northern Penetrations ~30” Vault 15C East: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 15C Southern Penetrations ~30” Vault 15C Western Penetrations ~36”-Underwater
Vault 15D Location Vault 15D Top Down Image
Vault 15D Northern Penetrations: ~30” Vault 15D East: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 15D Southern Penetrations: ~30” Vault 15C West: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 15E Location Vault 15E Top Down Image
Vault 15E North: No Observable Locations Vault 15E Eastern Penetrations: ~30” va
Vault 15E Southern Penetrations: ~12” Vault 15E Western Penetrations: ~30”
Vault 20A Location Vault 20A Top Down Image- Vault Appears to Full of Debris
Vault 20A Northeast- Vault Appears to Full of Debris Vault 20A Southeast- Vault Appears to Full of Debris
Vault 20A Southwest- Vault Appears to Full of Debris Vault 20A Northwest- Vault Appears to Full of Debris
Vault 20B Location Vault 20B Western Penetrations: ~30”
Vault 20B North: No Observable Penetrations Vault 20B Eastern Penetrations: ~12” and 30”
Vault 20B South: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 20C Location Vault 20C Top Down Image
Vault 20C Western Penetrations: ~30” Vault 20C South: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 20C Eastern Penetrations: ~36”-Underwater Vault 20C North: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 20D Location Vault 20D Top Down Image
Vault 20D Western Penetrations: ~30” Vault 20D Northern Penetration Running from Adjacent
Electrical Manhole: ~12”
Vault 20D Eastern Penetrations: ~30” Vault 20D Southern Penetration Running from Adjacent
Electrical Manhole: ~12”
Comm Penetration: ~12”
Vault 20E Location Vault 20E Top Down Image
Vault 20E Western Penetrations:~30” Vault 20E Northern Penetrations:~48”
Vault 20E Eastern Penetrations:~42” Vault 20E Southern Penetrations:~48”
Vault 24A Location Vault 24A Top Down Image
Vault 24A West: No Observable Penetrations Vault 24A North: No Observable Penetrations
Vault 24A Eastern Penetrations: ~36” Vault 24A Southern Penetrations: ~36”
Vault 24B Location Vault 24B Top Down Image
Vault 24B West: No Observable Penetrations Vault 24B Northern Penetrations: ~30”
Vault 24B East: No Observable Penetrations Vault 24B Southern Penetrations: ~30”
Vault 24C Location Vault 24C Top Down Image
Vault 24C Northern Penetrations: ~42” Vault 24C Eastern Penetrations: ~42”
Vault 24C South: No Observable Penetrations Vault 24C West: No Observable Penetrations
Communications Manhole 1 Leading to Vaults Location Communications Manhole 1 Northern Penetrations: ~18”
Communications Manhole 1 Western Penetrations: ~30”-
Underwater
Communications Manhole 1 South: No Observable
Penetrations
Communications Manhole 1 Western Penetrations: ~18”
Unknown Manhole 1: Had a signal showing Communications lines-Unable to safely access to confirm
Unknown Manhole 1: Location in the middle of the road.
Unknown Manhole 2: Had a signal showing Communications lines-Unable to safely access to confirm-Signal was lost down the road.
Line Enters Building 15 Running From Manhole 16 Line Enters Building 14 Running From Manhole 17
Line Enters Building 13 Running From Manhole 18
Building Entrances
Line Enters Building 16 Running From Manhole 20 Line Enters Building 19 Running From Manhole 20
Line Enters Building 7 Running From Manhole 23
Line Enters Building 20 Running From Manhole 23 Line Enters Building 24 Running From Manhole 23
Line Enters Building 28 Running From Manhole 21
Line Enters Building 18 Running From Manhole 22A Line Enters Building 52 Running From Manhole 22A
Line Enters Building 28 (Rear) From Manhole 22C
Line Enters Building 12 From Manhole 20 Line Enters Building 3 From Manhole 3
Line Enters Building 4 From Manhole 4
Line Enters Building 6 From Manhole 6 Line Enters Building 7 From Manhole 5
Line Appears to Enter Building 2 (East) From Manhole 2- Supposed Telecommunications Building
Line Appears to Enter Building 2 (West) From Manhole 1-
Supposed Telecommunications Building
Line Enters Building 1 From Manhole 15
Line Enters Building 29 From Manhole 10
Line Enters Building 27 From Manhole 10 and Manhole 10A Line Travels through the wooded area to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant From Manhole 10A
Line Enters Building 30 (Front) From Manhole 14
Line Enters Building 30 (Rear) From Vault 1D Line Enters Building 31 (Front) From Manhole 14
Line Enters Building 31 (Rear) From Vault 1E
Line Enters Building 7 (Rear) From Vault 24C Line Enters Building 26 (West) From Manhole 24
Line Enters Building 26 (East) From Vault 20E
Line Enters Building 5 (Rear) From Vault 20D Line Enter Building 4 (Rear) From Vault 15C
Line Enters Building 5 From Manhole 4
CLOSING
GPRS, Inc. has been in business since 2001, specializing in underground storage tank location, concrete scanning, utility locating, and shallow void detection for projects throughout the United States. I encourage you to visit our website (www.gprsinc.com) and contact any of the numerous references listed.
GPRS Scanned and marked out all locatable Fiber lines and Communications lines throughout the VA Montrose Property. The Lines were primarily located using the EM Pipe Detector to trace a line that had been induced with a signal from the EM Transmitter device.
Lines were marked as “Duct Bank” because most of the lines were observed to be Duct banks that contained multiple types of
Communications lines including Fiber Lines. The initial scope consisted of approximately 30 manholes as marked on the plans provided by Triple C. As GPRS scanned through the area, additional manholes were discovered and added to the Scope of Work. These manholes were Manholes 22E. These were named based off of the branch that they seemed to come from. Further scans also identified a system of Vaults that appeared to connect to the communications Manholes. Many of these vaults appeared to contain Lines that may have been associated with the Fiber Lines. After consulting with Mat Perkins from Triple C, the decision was made to add those to the Scope of Work as well. The Vaults were labelled in reference to the closest manhole to them or to the branch of manhole that they extended from. GPRS was unable to confirm if the Vaults had an association with the Fiber Lines. The Vault lines appeared to travel in conjunction with Electrical Manholes that were not traced. GPRS was not able to find a source to the Vault lines as they appeared to tie into the
Manhole lines at Manhole 16 and Manhole 24
GPRS was able to identify two unknown manholes coming from the Main Entrance of the site and connecting to Manhole 22F. These manholes were unable to be full traced as they were in the middle of the road and traffic could not be safely diverted for long periods of time. The signal from these lines appeared to disappear near the main road by the front entrance. This signal end was marked with
“End of Information (EOI)/?”. Any item marked with “EOI/?” may continue past that point. Proceed with caution.
All lines running from Manholes/Vaults varied in depth from 1’-4’ throughout the site. Approximate depths were provided in the pictures associated with the penetration directions. GPRS reminds you that all depths are approximate and may vary on site. GPRS recommends scheduling a full utility mark-out prior to beginning any field excavation to identify any additional items that may be present near the Communication lines.
GPRS also conducted a full utility mark-out behind Building 7. GPRS marked out all locatable subsurface items within the Scope of
Work in this area. GPRS used a mixture of the EM Pipe Detector in both Active and Passive modes. Items located with the EM Pipe
Detector include Electric (Red). Where possible, GPRS provided an approximate depth of these lines on the separate .KMZ map. The
GPR was also used in this area with an approximate depth penetration of 1’-2’. These items were marked in Pink. No additional utilities were found in this area. Proceed with caution.
In the rear of Building 14, GPRS used the Duct Rodder to attempt to trace a spare conduit running from a transformer inside the building to an Electrical Manhole. GPRS sent the Rodder as far as possible into the conduit and traced it with the EM Pipe Detector.
GPRS was unable to determine whether or not the empty conduit was traced for the extent of the line or if it ran into an obstruction along the path. GPRS suspects that it is possible that the Rodder signal bled off onto the other Electrical lines running with it. The
Suspected bleed off point was marked on the separate .KMZ map. Proceed with caution. GPRS recommends calling the VPI (Video Pipe
Inspection) division of the company in order to confirm whether or not the conduit is clear or contains any breaks/obstructions.
GPRS reminds you that all depths are approximate and may vary beneath the surface. GPRS recommends keeping all excavation equipment stay a minimum of 1’-2’ off all marks. If it is necessary to go through a mark, please hand dig and expose the item in order to confirm item type, depth, and direction. Thank you.
GPRS appreciates the opportunity to offer our services, and we look forward to continuing to work with you on future projects. Please feel free to contact us for additional information or with any questions you may have regarding this report.
http://www.gprsinc.com/
Signed, David Shuman
Project Manager—NYC/CT/North Jersey
Direct: (845) 422-7583
David.Shuman@gprsinc.com www.gprsinc.com
Reviewed, Steve Psihoules
Area Manager—NYC/CT/North Jersey
Direct: (347) 216-0046
Steve.Psihoules@gprsinc.com www.gprsinc.com
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