I’d compare this to 13-D test. I’d tell new inspectors to view it as more of a leak test.
Not two hours. But best if water is on a little while so leakers show before cover. Best. Bruce Verhei > On Jun 28, 2018, at 14:27, bcasterl...@fsc-inc.com wrote: > > Mike, > > I would not infer 2 hours period based on the definition of hydrostatic test > in chapter three-- specified pressure for specified time. For new it is 200 > psi/2hrs. For remodel it is working psi/not specified. > > Disclaimer: > This is me talking. > :) > > Brad > > Quoting Mike B Morey <mmo...@shambaugh.com>: > >> Colleagues: >> We were recently discussing the hydrostatic test requirements of a head >> relocate job and I stumbled on to a question. In the two exceptions for >> modifications under 20 sprinklers and modifications that can't be isolated >> such as relocating drops, it says they "require testing at system working >> pressure". Is it inferred that they also require a 2 hour test period? In >> the past I know I've worked with clients as a contractor where we did a >> working pressure test by simply isolating the system, walking the affected >> area to look for leaks, and then checking back at the riser to ensure no >> drop in pressure without necessarily sticking to a specific amount of >> time. >> >> >> >> Mike Morey >> CFPS 3229 • NICET S.E.T. 123677 >> Project Manager • Fire Protection Group >> Shambaugh & Son, LP an EMCOR Company >> 7614 Opportunity Drive • Fort Wayne, IN • 46825 >> direct 260.487.7824 / cell 260.417.0625 / fax 260.487.7991 >> email mmo...@shambaugh.com >> >> >> >> >> >> This message is for the named person's use only. It may contain >> confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No >> confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If >> you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all >> copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the >> sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, >> print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended >> recipient. > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
