I used to belong to the NASPR-PHMSA Distribution Team. In 2022 that team presented the top unsatisfactory inspection questions for gas distribution operators nationwide. That information is represented below. My own experience parallels these findings with inadequate procedures and missing records my top findings. How can you use this information to minimize your unsatisfactory inspection results in the future?
| Cited Code | General Description |
| 192.605(a) | Procedures – Inadequate or Failure to follow procedures |
| 192.353(a) | Meters and Regulators – Location |
| 192.616(c) | Public Awareness – Failure to follow procedures |
| 192.481(b) | Atmospheric Corrosion Control – Inadequate coating |
| 192.147(a) | Flanges and Flange Accessories – Incorrect flanges |
| 192.355(b)(2) | Meters and Regulators – Protection |
| 192.455(a) | External Corrosion Control – Lack of cathodic protection |
| 192.479(a) | Atmospheric Corrosion – Lack of coating |
| 192.357(a) | Meters and Regulators – Installation |
| 192.1007(b) | Integrity Management – Identify Threats |
| 192.491(c) | Corrosion Control Records – Failure to maintain records |
| 192.605(b)(8) | Procedures – Failure to review work performed |
| 192.615(b)(2) | Emergency Plans – Failure to train personnel |
| 192.1007(a)(3) | Integrity Management – Identify and Gather Missing Information |
| 192.1007(c) | Integrity Management – Rank Risks |
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