NFPA 24 9-2.3 Hydrostatic Test Requirements. 9.2.3.1" All new private fire service mains shall be tested hydrostatically at not less than 200 psi (13.8 bars) pressure for two hours, or at 50 psi (3.4 bars) in excess of the maximum static pressure when the maximum static pressure isin excess of 150 psi (10.3 bars), (See A-9-2.3.1.) 9.2.3.2 The amount of leakage in buried piping shall be measured at the specified test pressure by pumping from a calibrated container. For new pipe, the amount of leakage at the joints shall not exceed two quarts per hour (1.89 L¢h) per 100 gaskets or joints irrespective of pipe diameter. No visible leakage shall be allowed in aboveground piping. 9.2.3.3" The amount of allowable leakage specified in 9-2 3.2 shall be permitted to be increased by one fluid ounce per inch valve diameter per hour (30 m/25 mv) for each metal seated valve isolating the test section, If dry barrel hydrants are tested with the main valve open, so the hydrants are under pressure, an additional five ounces per minute (150 ml/min) leakage is permitted for each hydrant 9.2.3.4 Tests shall be made by the contractor in the presence of the authority having jurisdiction ‘or the representative of the owner. The certificate shown in Figure A-9-2.1 is to be completed. 9-2.3.5 Additives, Additives, corrosive chemicals such as sodium silicate, brine, or other chemicals shall not be used while hydrostatically testing systems or for stopping leaks. 9-2.4 Operating Test. 9-2.4.1 Each hydrant shall be fully opened and closed under system water pressure and dry barrel hydrants checked for proper drainage. Where fire pumps are available, this shall be done with the pumps running, 6-2.4.2 All control valves shall be fully closed and opened under system water pressure to ensure proper operation. Copyright NFPA. \5-1* Flushing of Supply Pi Underground mains and lead-in connections shall be thoroughly flushed before connection is made to the system piping, Flushing shall be in accordance with NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. 5-2 Hydrostatic Pressure Tests. 521° Al piping, including foam concentrate lines and the system piping, shall be hydrostatically ‘tested at 200 psi (13.8 bar) or at 50 psi (3.4 bar) in excess of the maximum static pressure where ‘the maximum static pressure exceeds 150 psi (10.3 bar). ‘The pressure shall be maintained without loss for 2 hours. Exception: Bladder tanks shall not be included in pressure tests. Copyright NFPA