Defining inspection findings

Define codes that represent the results of an inspection. All of the codes defined on this form represent qualitative findings, not quantitative results. For example, a qualitative finding of a pipe inspection is "The pipe is leaking."

Associate one or more equipment classes with a specific inspection finding. For example, associate tire tread wear results with vehicle classes (four door sedans, two door sedans, vans, etc.).

Note: You cannot delete inspection findings codes after associating them with classes or inspection results.

To define inspection findings:

  1. Open the Findings form.
  2. Click New Record.
  3. Finding—Enter a unique code identifying the inspection finding, and then enter a description of the finding in the adjacent field.
  4. General—Select to associate the finding with all equipment inspections. Unselect to associate specific equipment classes with the finding on the Classes page of the Findings form. In this situation, the system displays the finding in the list of values for the relevant equipment.
    Note:  You cannot select General if the finding is associated with one or more equipment classes.
  5. Click Save Record.