NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
1. Do not flush through hydrants.
2. Submit details of method to be used to Engineer for
approval.
3. Flush through size pipe and at flow rates as follows:
Size Pipe Size Flush Pipe Rate of Flow
6" 4" 750 gpm
4. Furnish and operate an approved type pitot gauge for
checking flow rates.
5. Total flow through any pipe length shall be at least
twice the volumetric capacity of that length, measured
from the time the required flow rate is attained.
H. HYDROSTATIC TEST
Subject the entire piping system installed under this Con
tract, including all parts and appurtenances, to a hydrosta
tic test of not less than 200 psi or 50 psi in excess of
maximum' static pressure, whichever is greater for a period
of two hours. Leakage shall not exceed two quarts per hour
per 100 pipe joints irrespective of pipe diameter. Further-
more such leakage shall be distributed over all joints in
the test section. If the leakage occurs in fewer than 1/3
of Ithe total number of joints, the installation will be
considered unsatisfactory and necessary repairs will be
required .
I. PURITY TEST
Have sterilization and test for purity of water in the en
tire piping system, including all parts and appurtenances,
and portions of lines de-watered in the performance of the
Work, performed by an approved independent testing labora
tory which shall furnish to the Engineer a certificate cer
tifying conformance with the purity standards of the City of
New York.
J. Obtain written approvals of the purity test from the City of
New York and file original copy of said approval with the
Engineer.
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