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7.0 DRAINLAYER (Cont'd)

7.23 Testing

7.23.1 The whole of the drainage work shall be tested when laid and at the completion of the
Contract, in the presence of, and to the entire satisfaction of the S.O. and Local Authority and
shall be retested, if necessary, until passed. The Contractor shall provide all necessary
equipment required for carrying all such tests.

7.23.2 All sewer pipelines must be tested for watertightness in accordance with C.P. 2005: 1968
(8ewerage).

7.23.3 Any pipes found to be leaking or "sweating" excessively, or out of line or obstructed shall be
cut and replaced and all joints properly carried out, all to the entire satisfaction of the 8.0.,
and at the expense of the Contractor.

7.23.4 The method of testing shall be generally as laid down in the following Clause on "Water Test",

7.23.5 The tests shall be repeated as often as necessary until the whole length under tests satisfies
the test requirements, and the whole Drainage System is approved by the 8.0.

7.24 Water Test

7.24.1 The water test shall be carried out as follows>

i) All openings below the top section shall be hermetically sealed and, if considered
necessary by the 8.0., to an additional height as ordered.

ii) The system shall be filled with water to the highest point.

iii) The water level shall be maintained by the system at its filled heights for a period of
fifteen (15) minutes by the addition of water.

iv) The quantity of water added to maintain the water level must not exceed 13 litres for
every fifty (50) joints, proportionately more or less for a lesser or greater number of
joints. .

v) Every joint shall be carefully examined for leaks while the system is filled with water:

7.24.2 All gravity pipelines and sewers of 525mm diameter or lesser shall be tested by the above
method.

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7.25 Testing of Manholes

7.25.1 Manholes shall be tested for watertightness by filling them completely with water and
observing for subsidence. It will be necessary to fill the downstream length of drain in order
that the drain plug may be removed upon completion of the test.

7.26 Commissioning of Sewer Pipelines and Manholes

7.26.1 On completion of the works, clean and wash out all pipelines, manholes, chambers, etc. of
sand, silt and other debris.

7.26.2 Upon satisfactory testing and inspection by the 8.0. and Local Authorities, the sewerage
system shall be commissioned and put into use.