PipeAid Adds NASSCO Manhole Coding

PipeAid is excited to announce a major upgrade to our services. We now support manhole inspection coding using NASSCO’s MACP standards! This new offering empowers utilities, engineers, and contractors to take a truly comprehensive approach to condition assessment, combining pipe and manhole inspections for a complete picture of their underground assets.

What Is Manhole Coding?

Manhole coding is the process of reviewing inspection footage or imagery and assigning standardized defect codes based on the NASSCO Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP). These codes classify structural, maintenance, and construction features to create a consistent record of each manhole’s condition.

Just like NASSCO’s PACP standards for pipes and LACP standards for laterals, MACP ensures that manhole data is uniform, measurable, and shareable, enabling better collaboration and smarter decision-making across teams and organizations.

Why Manhole Coding Matters

Manholes are critical access points within every collection system, and they play a big role in system performance. Issues like infiltration, corrosion, cracking, or frame deterioration can cause surface problems such as sinkholes or inflow during wet weather events.

Accurate and consistent manhole assessments help asset managers:

·       Prioritize repairs based on condition and risk

·       Plan proactive maintenance to extend system life

·       Integrate inspection data with GIS systems for a complete network view

A Service That Strengthens Your Digital Twin

At PipeAid, we believe in helping communities map the secrets beneath their feet and that starts with complete, high-quality data.

Our manhole coding service is handled by experienced MACP-certified technicians who bring accuracy, consistency, and reliability to every inspection. This data enhances your digital twin, ensuring your maps are up-to-date, your assets are connected, and your inspection efforts are as efficient as possible.

One of our team members put it best:

“When you’re out in the field and notice manholes missing from a city’s map, you realize how powerful accurate mapping can be. Manhole coding helps fill in those gaps and gives cities the tools to manage their systems more confidently.”

Map the Secrets Beneath Your Feet

With the addition of manhole coding, PipeAid now delivers a complete condition assessment solution, from pipes to manholes, all seamlessly integrated with GIS to create a digital twin of your collection system.

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