In 2005, Fail Engineering provided detailed AC and DC power and grounding audits to Lafourche Telephone Company for its Central Offices in Grand Isle, Louisiana, and Port Fourchon, Louisiana. These audits were performed to verify compliance to Rural Utility Service (RUS), National Electric Code (NEC) and Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) standards and requirements. The audits identified any areas needing corrective action to ensure the safety of Lafourche Telephone Company personnel. The audits also ensured that all equipment was protected from lightning, power surges and other potentially dangerous events. These audits included the preparation of detailed floor plan diagrams of each Central Office and plot diagrams of all remote locations, measurement of ground resistivity, inspection of ground fields, inspection of all ground bars, electrical panels, cable entrance facilities, power and electronic devices, and preparation of a detailed reports listing any problems and recommending corrective action if necessary. Fail Engineering also provided management of the bid process for all identified corrective action including the creation of detailed specifications and Methods of Procedure (MOPS), as well as, general project management, oversight of contractor activity and final inspection.