System Testing Flashcards
Testing of plumbing system is a requirement of the
Ontario building code
The most common test for DWB systems is the
Water full test
The requirements and procedures for the testing of potable water, as well as drain waste and vent can be found in
Part seven section 3 of the OBC
The only portion of the storm drainage system that does not require testing is
An external leader
The final test may be required at the discretion of
The chief building official
A final test is conducted
After all fixtures are installed, and before any portion of the drainage and venting system is placed into service
A ball test is carried out to ensure that…
The building sanitary or storm drain and sewers are installed with even fall and there are no gaps in the joint make up
A final test is a type of…
Air
The minimum height of a section of a DWI system being water tested is
3000 mm
The minimum time duration of a water test on a DW system is
15 minutes
The minimum pressure for an air test on a DWP system is
34.5 KPA (5.1 psi)
The minimum pressure for final test is
25 mm (1 inch water column)
The ball to be used in a ball test must be dense enough
Not to float
The minimum size of ball to be used when conducting a ball test is
2 inch /50 mm
Potable water must be tested…
Either as a whole system, or in sections as installation permit
Pre-fabricated section of a plumbing system may be
Tested and inspected as a whole
The minimum pressure and duration for hydrostatic test on a portable water system is
1000 KPa (145 psi). For 60 minutes.
The minimum pressure and duration for an air test on a portable water system is
700 KPa (102 psi) for 120 minutes
Fluids used to perform a hydrostatic test on a portable system and a temperature below 32°F is
Portable water
Final test on a DWV system can be conducted by using which fixture
Water closet
The only part of a drainage system that is never tested is
Fixture outlet pipe
When conducting a final test on a DWB system, the fixture trap must be
Filled with water
When testing the WV systems that include floor drains care should be taken to
Ensure that the trap seal primer lines are capped
