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1221.3 Pressure Testing

California Mechanical Code 2019 > 12 Hydronics > 1221.0 Piping Installation > 1221.3 Pressure Testing
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Piping to be embedded in concrete shall be pressure-tested in accordance with Section 1205.2 prior to pouring concrete. During the pour, the pipe system shall maintain the test pressure of not less than one and one-half times the hydronic system operating pressure and not less than 100 psi (689 kPa). During freezing or the possibility of freezing conditions, testing shall be done with air where permitted by the manufacturer.

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