Testing of Pipe Line

1. Prior to testing  any exposed length, ensure that suitable provision to anchor the pipes  have  been made  to overcome the end thrust  and to prevent involuntary displacement permitted by the flexibility of joints. 
2. See that  sufficient anchorage is provided by filling in with lightly rammed earth around the of each pipe laid  in the trench. 
3. Ensure that sufficient water is available for testing and necessary arrangements made to fill the pipe Line. 
4. Check that the hydraulic pump  and pressure gauges are in proper  working order. 
5. Examine all the joints for leakage under specified pressure. Get the defects, if any, properly rectified. Repeat the test till all the leakages are stopped and line passed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Record this fact with date in the Wore Diary and the Work Passing Register. 
6. Ensure that, after completion of the testing, trenches are re-filled properly, as specified.