§ 330-61. Testing of plumbing system.

A. 

The entire plumbing and drainage system within the building must be tested by a plumber, in the presence of the Plumbing Inspector, under a water test. All pipes must remain uncovered in every part until they have successfully passed the test. The plumber must securely close all openings, as directed by the Inspector of Plumbing. The use of wooden plugs for this purpose is prohibited.

B. 

At the discretion of the Plumbing Inspector, a water test of the roughing for the house drain and its branches may be made, provided a ten-foot head of water is supplied.

C. 

After the completion of the plumbing work in any new or altered building and before the building is occupied, a final smoke test must be applied in the presence of the Plumbing Inspector, except where the Plumbing Inspector requires a peppermint test.

D. 

The material and labor for the tests must be furnished by the plumber. When the peppermint test is used, two ounces of oil of peppermint must be provided for each line up to five stories and cellar in height, and an additional ounce of oil of peppermint must be provided for each line when lines are more than five stories in height. When the results of the peppermint test are unsatisfactory, the Plumbing Inspector may require a final smoke test.

E. 

If the Inspector uses his smoke-test machine, there will be a charge as set forth in the fee schedule included at the end of Chapter 200, Fees.

[Amended 10-28-1997; 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]