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15050-3
PIPE & PIPE FITTINGS — GENERAL
When the installation is complete, test all pipelines in the presence of the Engineer
and the plumbing or building inspector in accordance with the requirements of
the local and state plumbing codes and the appropriate Sections of these
Specifications, at no additional cost to the Owner. When requested by the
Engineer or local plumbing inspector, building gravity drains shall be tested prior
to backfilling or concealing. All other piping must be tested after backfilling.
Equipment: Supply all labor, equipment, materials, taps, gauges, and pumps
required to conduct the tests.
Retesting: Perform all retesting required by the Engineer at no additional cost to
the Owner.
Hydrostatic Pressure Test:
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Test piping in accordance with the “Hydronic Heating Systems Piping and
Specialties” Section in Division 15.
Connection to Work by Others.
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If work involves connection of pipe lines to pipes or structures provided by others,
pressure tests pipe line prior to making the connection.
After successfully passing the pipe line pressure test, make the necessary
connections to the work by others, and pressure test the connection.
The connection shall be pressurized to the pipe line test pressure, for a minimum
of 4 hours. The connection shall have no visible leakage.
Correct any leakage at no cost to the Owner and retest until connection passes.
Cleaning: Perform all specialized cleaning as specified or required by system.
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