OREANDA-NEWS. IDGC of Centre began to check the readiness of its branches for the autumn-winter operation period of 2015-2016. From September 21 to October 2 all the branches of IDGC of Centre will be checked by the interdepartmental commission, which will include representatives of the territorial offices of Rostekhnadzor, regional offices of EMERCOM, regional administrations and IDGC of Centre. In the absence of comments and drawbacks, the branches of IDGC of Centre will be awarded certificates of readiness for the autumn-winter operation period of 2015-2016.

Members of the commissions will verify the performance of the branches of IDGC of Centre of repair programs, the state of equipment, documentation, units staffing with personnel, the availability of workwear and protective equipment, the availability of an emergency stock of materials, the readiness of administrative and industrial buildings and structures for winter conditions.

"Checking availability of grid facilities for the autumn-winter season - this is a multi-step procedure, which involves the analysis of the electric grid complex, renovation and investment programs and other production programs," stressed First Deputy General Director of IDGC of Centre - Chief Engineer Alexander Pilyugin.

According to the schedule, the readiness of IDGC of Centre for the autumn-winter operation period of 2015-2016 will be checked by the Commission the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation. This work should be completed by 9 October. In the same period the company’s certificate of readiness is expected to be given.