Testing the Sanitary & Vent System
I have a lady who wants a "pressure test" done on her sanitary system. She becomes ill {nausea} and is convinced that there is a leak in her sanitary system.
She wants me to {1} plug all the vents on the roof, {2} then put a test ball in the outside c.o., {3} fill a toilet bowl with water. If the water level goes up and holds in the toilet, then her sanitary system is tight and has no leaks.
She says that the Green county Ohio plumbing inspectors require this on all final tests for new construction.
Here in FL we do not have to do all this on a final plumbing inspection. Just the usual; water in all the traps, c.o. with a riser in place out front, all fixtures installed and grouted or caulked tight, vacuum breakers on hose spigots and hot and cold water to all fixtures.
Any thoughts?
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She wants me to {1} plug all the vents on the roof, {2} then put a test ball in the outside c.o., {3} fill a toilet bowl with water. If the water level goes up and holds in the toilet, then her sanitary system is tight and has no leaks.
She says that the Green county Ohio plumbing inspectors require this on all final tests for new construction.
Here in FL we do not have to do all this on a final plumbing inspection. Just the usual; water in all the traps, c.o. with a riser in place out front, all fixtures installed and grouted or caulked tight, vacuum breakers on hose spigots and hot and cold water to all fixtures.
Any thoughts?
The story gets better.....
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