Plumbing Pressure-Test & Leak Checklist

As-built drawing available

Concealed vs exposed lines marked

Valves and shut-offs located on drawing

Hydraulic test pump available

Calibrated pressure gauge (0–20 bar)

Gauge certificate dated within 12 months

CPVC / PPR / UPVC as per spec

SWR pipes for drainage

All fittings match brand (Astral / Ashirvad / Supreme / Prince)

ISI marked

Flat / system isolated from mains

All fixtures removed or plugged

Air release valves known and operable

Fill system and vent air

Pressurise to 8–10 bar (CPVC)

Hold for minimum 2 hours

No pressure drop > 0.5 bar

No visible weep at joints

Separate test after cold line

CPVC hot line pressurised to 8 bar

Hold for 2 hours

Check insulation after test

Every joint accessible visually inspected

Solvent cement joints fully set (24 hours before test)

No dry / partial joints

Test done BEFORE wall tiling / covering

Any leak marks on ceiling below documented

Photographs of lines before closure kept on record

No sharp bends

Support clips at max 600mm centres

Expansion loops where runs are long

No contact with electrical conduit

1:40 minimum for soil pipes

1:80 for waste pipes

No reverse gradient

Measured with spirit level

Pour 10 litres at every floor trap

Water drains within 60 seconds

No gurgling or slow drain

No back-flow

Every trap has water seal

No siphonage (simultaneous flush test)

No sewer smell when not in use

Vent terminates above roof

No restrictions / cap present

Connected to waste stack correctly

Gully trap accessible and clean

Chamber cover fits

No debris or silt accumulation

Installed if specified

Accessible for cleaning

No grease back-up

Drain to kitchen waste line (not storm water)

Slab level and cleaned

All pipe penetrations finished before WP coat

Corners and junctions chamfered

Approved system applied (cementitious / PU / acrylic)

Two coats minimum

Extended up walls 300mm minimum

1800mm on shower walls

Cement cove at floor-wall junction

No sharp 90° corners

Drain pipe neatly boxed

Plug all outlets

Pond 50mm water depth

Hold for minimum 24 hours (48 recommended)

No drop > 5mm in 24 hours

No seepage on ceiling below (visual check after)

Written certificate signed by contractor

Photographs of test with date

Retained in O&M file

1:80 slope toward trap

No ponding zones

Water empties fully after shower

No drip when closed

Flow rate normal

Aerator fitted

Hot/cold correctly connected

Rain and hand shower both working

Diverter holds position

No leak at wall connection

Arm and ceiling mount sealed

Drain connection tight

Pop-up waste working

No leak under basin

Silicone seal at wall

Flush volume correct (6/3 L dual flush)

No leak at inlet valve

No continuous trickle

Bolt seal at floor dry

Waste connection tight

Mixer tap no leak

Dishwasher / RO connections sealed

No drip in cabinet below

All working smoothly

Brand matches spec

No leak at valve gland

Wall anchors rated for weight

Level and plumb

Capacity matches demand

Brand matches spec

Safety valve installed

Temperature-pressure relief valve piped to drain

Stop-cock on inlet

Flexi / rigid connections per spec

Drip tray under geyser in false ceiling location

Overflow piped to drain

No dripping on ceiling below

Hot lines insulated (min 10mm)

Joints wrapped

Cold water condensation accounted for

Tilt and orientation correct

Anti-freeze mechanism for cold regions

Back-up electric element working

Temperature mixer before outlet

Lid tight and rodent proof

Ventilation screen present

Overflow terminates safely

Inlet and outlet sized correctly

No cracks — pressure test if done

Manhole sealed against surface run-off

Ventilation pipe above flood level

Auto-on when pressure drops

No leak at pump gland

Vibration isolation pads

Dry-run protection

NRV at pump discharge

Functional — tested

Prevents back-flow to sump

Installed where specified

Air pressure set correctly

Reduces pump cycling

All exposed lines UV-protected

Insulation for exposed hot lines

Support clips rated for outdoor

No sagging runs

Firmly fixed

No loose joints

Terminate above ground level

Discharge direction controlled

Frost-proof if hill station

Isolation valve indoors

Drain option in cold months

Separate from potable supply

Back-flow prevention

Schedule controller working

Pressure test report with gauge readings

Flood test certificate

Dated and signed by plumber

Final plumbing layout with any variation

Digital + hard copy

Handed over to owner / society

Every isolation valve location and function documented

Labelled at valve

Emergency shut-off clearly marked

Material warranty cards

Installer workmanship guarantee (minimum 1 year)

AMC vendor contacts

Any leak observed post-test documented

Rectification photos saved

Retention deducted if unresolved