Standards for pressure testing of fire-fighting water supply pipes<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n– After laying the pipe, all new pipes must be pressure tested before use, the test pressure at the highest time must be 1.5 times the normal working pressure of the pipe.<\/span><\/p>\n– The test pressure should not be less than 1.25 times the maximum working pressure of the pipe section.<\/span><\/p>\n– The test pressure ensures that the capacity of the pipe or the designed bearing is not exceeded.<\/span><\/p>\n– The pressure test time for each stage must be at least 01 h.<\/span><\/p>\n– During the pressure test period, the pressure difference should not be more than \u00b1 0,35 bar.<\/span><\/p>\n– If at the end of the pressure test section is a valve or a faucet, the pressure should not exceed twice the valve’s tolerance even though bearing supports are provided.<\/span><\/p>\n– For general requirements, we can apply the following pressure test standards:<\/span><\/p>\n+ The transmission pipeline with size D = 300 or more has a normal test pressure of 6 bar.<\/span><\/p>\n+ Distribution pipeline with D = 100-300, the test pressure is 2-4-2 bar.<\/span><\/p>\n+ Service pipeline with D= 32 \u2013 75, the test pressure can be 2-4-2 bar or less.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Necessary equipment for pipeline pressure testing\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nPressure pump, pressure gauge, suction hose, connecting hose and some other necessary equipment depending on the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Procedure for pressure test of fire water supply pipe<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nThe actual steps of pressure testing of fire water supply pipelines can be as follows:<\/span><\/p>\nProcedure for pressure test of fire water supply pipe<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span>1. Step 1: Select the pipe section or pressure test pipe line<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nPressure testing\u00a0 <\/span>of fire prevention pipelines<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0is a mandatory requirement for all pipelines before acceptance and put into use. Each different pipe segment or route will require a different amount of water supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>2. Step 2: Choose the right pressure<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nBased on national technical standards, <\/span>\u00a0pressure selection for each individual pipe segment<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0is different.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>3. Step 3: Prepare the pressure test pipe end point<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIf the end of the pipe coincides with a valve or pit,\u00a0 <\/span>the pressure capacity of the valve and the hole<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0should be considered. If the end point is not a valve pit, it is necessary to reserve concrete blocks covered with steel or wooden load plates for support.<\/span><\/p>\nIf the diameter of the fire-fighting pipeline is small, it is not necessary to prepare concrete supports but can be replaced with load butts covering the pit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>4. Step 4: Check for water leaks<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nBefore starting, it is necessary to remove all remaining gases in\u00a0 <\/span>the fire line<\/span><\/strong> . Then pump water to fill the piping system.<\/span><\/p>\nAfter the pipeline is full of water, proceed to increase the operating pressure to 3 bar, keep the condition for about 20 minutes and check whether water is leaking from the fire line. If there is a leak, the pipeline should be inspected and repaired immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>5. Step 5: Increase pressure slowly and check<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nContinue to increase the operating pressure to 8bar, maintain for about 10 minutes and continue to check the condition of the fire pipeline. Increase pressure to 10 bar, maintain 20 minutes, continue testing process Boost pressure to 15 bar, hold 1 hour, test.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>6. Step 6: Release pressure<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nRelease pressure and accept test results<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAfter gradually increasing the operating pressure to 15 bar and testing throughout the process, release the pressure and accept the test results.<\/span><\/p>\nBesides, it is possible to apply a test method such as\u00a0 <\/span>pumping with a pressure 1.5 times greater than<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0the actual working pressure, sealing this situation for 24 hours, then checking the level of pressure drop. . If the pressure drop does not exceed the allowable level, the pipeline has reached the standard.<\/span><\/p>\nIf there is not enough time, it is possible to test the voltage drop in 12 hours or only 1 hour, but the lower the test time, the more stringent the pressure drop must be.<\/span><\/p>\nIn addition, the most commonly used practical method at construction sites is to pump with 1.5 or 2 times the working pressure, seal and check the pressure in 24 hours, the pressure drop is within a permissible level. If you want to speed up, you can test 12h or 1h, but the allowable voltage drop will be more stringent. As for the allowed % of voltage drop, you can look it up in the applicable construction site fire acceptance test standards.<\/span><\/p>\n