TELEVISING PROCEDURE Clause Samples

TELEVISING PROCEDURE. A. The camera must be moved through the construction area while tracking progress with a measuring wheel at a uniform rate not to exceed 50 feet per minute, stopping when necessary to ensure proper documentation of the condition of the area. Panning and zoom in/out rates are to be controlled to maintain clarity of the documented item(s) during playback. B. The exterior construction areas must be televised during periods of good weather. Contractor must avoid televising during periods of poor visibility, precipitation, or times of the year when fallen leaves or snow obscures features in areas to be recorded. Auxiliary lighting must be provided when required to fill in shadow areas during taping. C. Televised coverage must include all areas within the zone of influence of the type of construction shown on the drawings, unless directed otherwise by the Commissioner. Audio and video coverage is to be recorded simultaneously. D. Defects or deficiencies revealed by the televised inspection must be noted on the recording and highlighted by audio commentary. Existing debris and damage to buildings or other structures, paved areas, utility structures, curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways, aprons and other features must be recorded and audibility noted. Notation shall include the approximate street address as well as distance measured from the start of recording.