ASTM C1214-13
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Method
Standard Test Method for Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Method
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are applicable only to the sewer being tested and at the time of testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing concrete pipe sewerlines, when using the negative air pressure (vacuum) test method to demonstrate the integrity of the installed material and the construction procedures. This test method covers testing of 4 to 36-in. diameter circular concrete pipe sewerlines utilizing gasketed joints.Note 1—The user of this test method is advised that methods described herein may also be used as a preliminary test to enable the manufacturer or installer to demonstrate the condition of sewer pipe prior to delivery or backfill. Minimum test times presented in Table 1 are for pipelines. Holding times for testing an individual pipe may have to be increased to allow for the accumulation of leakage when the tested pipe are incorporated into a continuous pipeline. Note 2—The user of this test method is advised that the negative air pressure (vacuum) test criteria presented in this test method are similar to those in general use. The test and criteria have been used widely and successfully in testing smaller diameter pipe. Larger pipe will be accepted more conveniently by visual inspection and individual joint testing.Note 3—Test times tabulated and the rate of air loss in this standard are based on successful testing of installed pipelines. However, since air and water have different physical properties, retests of some pipelines not meeting field air tests have been successful when tested with water.
1.2 This test method is the inch-pound companion to Test Method C1214M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the test method.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for specific safety precautions.
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Designation: C1214 − 13
Standard Test Method for
Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure
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(Vacuum) Test Method
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1214; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
Products
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing concrete
C924 Practice for Testing Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines by
pipesewerlines,whenusingthenegativeairpressure(vacuum)
Low-Pressure Air Test Method
test method to demonstrate the integrity of the installed
C969 Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance
material and the construction procedures. This test method
Testing of Installed Precast Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines
covers testing of 4 to 36-in. diameter circular concrete pipe
sewerlines utilizing gasketed joints.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—The user of this test method is advised that methods described
herein may also be used as a preliminary test to enable the manufacturer 3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
or installer to demonstrate the condition of sewer pipe prior to delivery or
pipe, see Terminology C822.
backfill. Minimum test times presented in Table 1 are for pipelines.
Holding times for testing an individual pipe may have to be increased to
4. Summary of Test Method
allow for the accumulation of leakage when the tested pipe are incorpo-
rated into a continuous pipeline. 4.1 The sewerline to be tested is plugged. Air is removed
NOTE 2—The user of this test method is advised that the negative air
from the plugged line by a vacuum pump or vacuum reservoir.
pressure (vacuum) test criteria presented in this test method are similar to
The amount of vacuum loss is used to determine the accept-
those in general use. The test and criteria have been used widely and
ability of the sewerline.
successfully in testing smaller diameter pipe. Larger pipe will be accepted
more conveniently by visual inspection and individual joint testing.
5. Significance and Use
NOTE 3—Test times tabulated and the rate of air loss in this standard are
based on successful testing of installed pipelines. However, since air and
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are
water have different physical properties, retests of some pipelines not
applicable only to the sewer being tested and at the time of
meeting field air tests have been successful when tested with water.
testing.
1.2 This test method is the inch-pound companion to Test
Method C1214M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in
6. Safety Precautions
the test method.
6.1 Warning—The user of this test method is advised that
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
thistestmaybedangerousifalineisnotpreparedproperlyand
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
proper procedures are not followed.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.2 Accessmanholesorstructuresmustbeventilatedandair
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
quality continuously monitored.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for
6.3 No one shall be allowed in or near the manholes during
specific safety precautions.
testing.
2. Referenced Documents
7. Preparation of the Sewerline
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
7.1 Where practical, clean the line prior to testing, wet the
pipe surface, and eliminate debris.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
NOTE 4—The user of this test method is advised that a wetted exterior
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.09 on Methods
pipe surface is desirable and will produce more consistent test results.Air
of Test.
Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originally may pass through the walls of dry pipe. This can be overcome by wetting
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1214 – 02 (2009). the pipe. Usually, moisture absorbed from the backfill is sufficient to cope
DOI: 10.1520/C1214-13.
with this situation. If the problem persists, segmental testing of the line
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will establish if there is a significant leak.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
7.2 Plug all pipe outlets including laterals. Review safety
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. precautions in Section 6.
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Designation: C1214 − 02 (Reapproved 2009) C1214 − 13
Standard Test Method for
Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure
1
(Vacuum) Test Method
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1214; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing concrete pipe sewerlines, when using the negative air pressure (vacuum) test
method to demonstrate the integrity of the installed material and the construction procedures. This test method covers testing of
4 to 36-in. diameter circular concrete pipe sewerlines utilizing gasketed joints.
NOTE 1—The user of this test method is advised that methods described herein may also be used as a preliminary test to enable the manufacturer or
installer to demonstrate the condition of sewer pipe prior to delivery or backfill. Minimum test times presented in Table 1 are for pipelines. Holding times
for testing an individual pipe may have to be increased to allow for the accumulation of leakage when the tested pipe are incorporated into a continuous
pipeline.
NOTE 2—The user of this test method is advised that the negative air pressure (vacuum) test criteria presented in this test method are similar to those
in general use. The test and criteria have been used widely and successfully in testing smaller diameter pipe. Larger pipe will be accepted more
conveniently by visual inspection and individual joint testing.
NOTE 3—The user of this test method is advised that no correlation has been found between loss of vacuum and water leakage.Test times tabulated
and the rate of air loss in this standard are based on successful testing of installed pipelines. However, since air and water have different physical
properties, retests of some pipelines not meeting field air tests have been successful when tested with water.
1.2 This test method is the inch-pound companion to Test Method C1214M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the
test method.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for specific safety precautions.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
C924 Practice for Testing Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines by Low-Pressure Air Test Method
C969 Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed Precast Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The sewerline to be tested is plugged. Air is removed from the plugged line by a vacuum pump or vacuum reservoir. The
amount of vacuum loss is used to determine the acceptability of the sewerline.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are applicable only to the sewer being tested and at the time of testing.
6. Safety Precautions
6.1 Warning—The user of this test method is advised that this test may be dangerous if a line is not prepared properly and
proper procedures are not followed.Warning—The user of this test method is advised that this test may be dangerous if a line is
not prepared properly and proper procedures are not followed.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.09 on Methods of Test.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009July 1, 2013. Published July 2009December 2013. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20022009 as
C1214 – 02.C1214 – 02 (2009). DOI: 10.1520/C1214-02R09.10.1520/C1214-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Minimum Test Time
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