(a) The water supply system for the building from either a public utility or well system, upon completion of the service line to the building, shall be tested and proved to be leak-free and tightly sealed under water pressure not less than 1.25 times the maximum service pressure or working pressure expected for the system.
(1) The service lines shall be tested before backfilling or covering.
(2) The test shall be made with water from the system or other clean water which will not contaminate the piping.
(3) The service lines shall be flushed and made free of dirt or foreign material in the piping prior to connection to the distribution system.
(4) When the water service tests are verified, the installer shall certify that the water supply pressure will maintain a thirty pounds per square inch gauge pressure or higher at the building under normal flow conditions.
(b) Testing of the water supply system from a well shall include the pressure and storage tank and related piping and connections.
(Ord. 1992-101. Passed 1-14-92.)