312.5.1 Water service pipe.
PC § 312.5.1
In addition to any requirements of Section 312.5, tests for water service pipes shall comply with the following: 1. In the presence of the tapper or inspector of the Department of Environmental Protection, each new service pipe or repaired service pipe shall be subjected to a water test made under the street main pressure.
2.All such pipes and appurtenances shall remain uncovered for the duration of the test and shall show no sign of leakage.
3.When any question arises as to the installation conforming with these regulations, an internal hydrostatic test as specified for materials may be applied, subject to the approval of the Department of Environmental Protection.
