Current through November, 2024
Section 6-77-148 - Test requirements for service lines(a) Each segment of a service line (other than plastic) must be leak tested in accordance with this section before being placed in service. If feasible, the service-line connection to the main must be included in the test; if not feasible, it must be given a leakage test at the operating pressure when placed in service.(b) Each segment of a service line (other than plastic) intended to be operated at a pressure of at least 1 p.s.i.g. but not more than 40 p.s.i.g. must be given a leak test at a pressure of not less than 50 p.s.i.g.(c) Each segment of a service line (other than plastic) intended to be operated at pressures of more than 40 p.s.i.g. must be tested to at least 90 p.s.i.g., except that each segment of a steel service line stressed to twenty percent or more of SMYS must be tested in accordance with section 6-77-146.[Eff ] (Auth: HRS § 269-6) (Imp: 49C.F.R. §192.511, OCT 1, 1990)