System Testing

Question 1

Testing of plumbing system is a requirement of the

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Ontario building code

Question 2

The most common test for DWB systems is the

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Water full test

Question 3

The requirements and procedures for the testing of potable water, as well as drain waste and vent can be found in

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Part seven section 3 of the OBC

Question 4

The only portion of the storm drainage system that does not require testing is

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An external leader

Question 5

The final test may be required at the discretion of

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The chief building official

Question 6

A final test is conducted

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After all fixtures are installed, and before any portion of the drainage and venting system is placed into service

Question 7

A ball test is carried out to ensure that…

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The building sanitary or storm drain and sewers are installed with even fall and there are no gaps in the joint make up

Question 8

A final test is a type of…

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Air

Question 9

The minimum height of a section of a DWI system being water tested is

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3000 mm

Question 10

The minimum time duration of a water test on a DW system is

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15 minutes

Question 11

The minimum pressure for an air test on a DWP system is

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34.5 KPA (5.1 psi)

Question 12

The minimum pressure for final test is

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25 mm (1 inch water column)

Question 13

The ball to be used in a ball test must be dense enough

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Not to float

Question 14

The minimum size of ball to be used when conducting a ball test is

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2 inch /50 mm

Question 15

Potable water must be tested…

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Either as a whole system, or in sections as installation permit

Question 16

Pre-fabricated section of a plumbing system may be

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Tested and inspected as a whole

Question 17

The minimum pressure and duration for hydrostatic test on a portable water system is

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1000 KPa (145 psi). For 60 minutes.

Question 18

The minimum pressure and duration for an air test on a portable water system is

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700 KPa (102 psi) for 120 minutes

Question 19

Fluids used to perform a hydrostatic test on a portable system and a temperature below 32°F is

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Portable water

Question 20

Final test on a DWV system can be conducted by using which fixture

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Water closet

Question 21

The only part of a drainage system that is never tested is

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Fixture outlet pipe

Question 22

When conducting a final test on a DWB system, the fixture trap must be

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Filled with water

Question 23

When testing the WV systems that include floor drains care should be taken to

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Ensure that the trap seal primer lines are capped