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1313.4 Detection of Leaks and Defects

California Mechanical Code 2019 > 13 Fuel Gas Piping > 1313.0 Pressure Testing and Inspection > 1313.4 Detection of Leaks and Defects
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The piping system shall withstand the test pressure specified without showing any evidence of leakage or other defects. Any reduction of test pressures as indicated by pressure gauges shall be deemed to indicate the presence of a leak unless such reduction can be readily attributed to some other cause. [NFPA 54:8.1.5.1]

1313.4.1 Detecting Leaks

The leakage shall be located by means of an approved gas detector, a noncorrosive leak detection fluid, or other approved leak detection methods. [NFPA 54:8.1.5.2]

1313.4.2 Repair or Replace

Where leakage or other defects are located, the affected portion of the piping system shall be repaired or replaced and retested. [NFPA 54:8.1.5.3]

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