{"id":543,"date":"2022-06-03T08:40:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T08:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/?page_id=543"},"modified":"2023-05-01T02:40:19","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T02:40:19","slug":"pressure-test-of-water-service-procedure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/pressure-test-of-water-service-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure test of water service procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;intro background&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#1E1E1E&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Raleway||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#1E1E1E&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Raleway|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FAA61A&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Pressure test of water service procedure<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Raleway||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]This procedure outlines the requirements for pressure testing of water service.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Purpose and scope&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Purpose<\/h2>\n<p>The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance for pressure testing of water service.<\/p>\n<p>Applies to all employees, clients, subcontractors, apprentices, and contractors at PEER Construction.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_search _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_search][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F5F5F5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;23px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text 1 grey background&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Test the water service<\/h2>\n<p>To test the water service you will need to;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cap off all ends of the pipework, leaving one W45 open to connect the test bucket.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure there is an interconnection between the hot and cold by either removing the washers from a breaching piece or fabricating and installing a \u00bd\u201d copper connector between the hot and cold W45.<\/li>\n<li>Connect the bucket to the open W45 and ensure it is watertight.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the reservoir with water.<\/li>\n<li>Close valve B, leaving valve A open.<\/li>\n<li>Pump the handle until the pipework is pressurised and the gauge reads 1500 Kpa.<\/li>\n<li>Once the pipework is fully pressurised close valve A, this will hold the pressure in the pipe.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor the gauge to ensure the pipework holds pressure. The pipework is deemed watertight if it holds 1500 Kpa for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>After 30 minutes release valve B and the water from the pipework will flow back into the reservoir.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect the bucket from the W45.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the connector and \/ or replace the washers in the breaching piece.<\/li>\n<li>Cap the water service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Water_pressures_test.png\" width=\"783\" height=\"610\" alt=\"Water pressure test equipment\" class=\"wp-image-871 aligncenter size-full\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tabs admin_label=&#8221;References and related&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;References&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)<br \/>Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)<br \/>Codes of Practice<br \/>Plumbers, Gasfitters and Electricians Act 1995<br \/>Development Act 1993<br \/>Development Regulations 2008<br \/>National Construction Code, and the Building Code of Australia<br \/>Environment Protection Act 1993<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Related&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]WHS policies and procedures[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Version &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Version 1.0 &#8211; Last updated 19\/2\/2022<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pressure test of water service procedureThis procedure outlines the requirements for pressure testing of water service.Purpose The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance for pressure testing of water service. 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