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Wesco is now a DOT-Certified
Pipeline Equipment Supplier!
DOT has adopted
new rules and regulations for pipeline operators and equipment suppliers.
These new rules require the operator to develop and maintain written
qualification programs. The qualified supplier must demonstrate
mastery of DOT-covered tasks while recognizing abnormal and/or hazardous
operating conditions.
Key Dates
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| 8-27-1999 |
Final
Rule Published |
| 4-27-2001 |
Operators
written plan to be completed |
| 10-28-2002 |
Suppliers
deadline for DOT certification |
Does it matter
if you use a DOT-certified supplier? YES.
Ask
yourself these 4 questions. Answering 'YES' to them means that DOT-certification
is a must for your supplier. {
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- Is
the task on a pipeline facility?
- Is
the task operations or maintenance?
- Is
the task required by part 192 and/or 195?
- Will
it effect the operation or integrity of the pipeline?
If you need
ANY of the following tasks performed and you are working with or
for a DOT-sanctioned facility, then you must conduct business with
a qualified vendor such as Wesco. {
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- valve
lubrication
- valve
sealing
- valve
stem packing maintenance
- actuator/operator
adjustment
- function
test valves
- leak
test valves
- rework
valve actuator
- disassembly/re-assembly
of valve
- internal
inspection of valve
- inspect,
test, calibrate tank relief valves
- maintain/repair
relief valves
- maintain/repair
pressure limiting devices
- inspect,
test, calibrate relief valves
- inspect,
test, calibrate pressure switches
- inspect,
test, calibrate transmitters
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