ASTM C1214-02

Standard Test Method for Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Method

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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 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.
1.2 A complete metric companion to Test Method C 1214 has been developed—C 1214M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this test method.
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.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Aug-2002
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.09 - Methods of Test

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1214-94(2000) - Standard Test Method for Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Method
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM C1214-02(2009) - Standard Test Method for Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Method
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM C1618M-19 - Standard Test Method for Concrete Sanitary Sewer Pipe by Negative (Vacuum) Air Pressure (Metric)
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM C1618-19 - Standard Test Method for Concrete Sanitary Sewer Pipe by Negative (Vacuum) Air Pressure
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1214–02
Standard Test Method for
Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure
1
(Vacuum) Test Method
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1214; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
TABLE 1 Minimum Test Time
1. Scope
Nominal Nominal
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing concrete
T (Time), T (Time),
Pipe Pipe
min/100 ft min/100 ft
pipesewerlines,whenusingthenegativeairpressure(vacuum)
Size, in. Size, in.
test method to demonstrate the integrity of the installed
4 0.3 21 3.0
material and the construction procedures. This test method
6 0.7 24 3.6
8 1.2 27 4.2
covers testing of 4 to 36-in. diameter circular concrete pipe
10 1.5 30 4.8
sewerlines utilizing gasketed joints.
12 1.8 33 5.4
15 2.1 36 6.0
NOTE 1—Theuserofthistestmethodisadvisedthatmethodsdescribed
18 2.4
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.
2
Low-Pressure Air Test Method
Holding times for testing an individual pipe may have to be increased to
C 969 Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance
allow for the accumulation of leakage when the tested pipe are incorpo-
2
Testing of Installed Precast Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines
rated into a continuous pipeline.
1.2 A complete metric companion to Test Method C 1214
3. Terminology
has been developed—C 1214M; therefore, no metric equiva-
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to con-
lents are presented in this test method.
crete pipe, see Terminology C 822.
NOTE 2—The user of this test method is advised that the negative air
4. Summary of Test Method
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
4.1 The sewerline to be tested is plugged. Air is removed
successfully in testing smaller diameter pipe. Larger pipe will be accepted
from the plugged line by a vacuum pump or vacuum reservoir.
more conveniently by visual inspection and individual joint testing.
The amount of vacuum loss is used to determine the accept-
NOTE 3—The user of this test method is advised that no correlation has
ability of the sewerline.
been found between loss of vacuum and water leakage.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
applicable only to the sewer being tested and at the time of
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
testing.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for
specific safety precautions.
6. Safety Precautions
6.1 Warning—The user of this test method is advised that
2. Referenced Documents
thistestmaybedangerousifalineisnotpreparedproperlyand
2.1 ASTM Standards:
proper procedures are not followed.
C 822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
6.2 Accessmanholesorstructuresmustbeventilatedandair
2
Products
quality continuously monitored.
C 924 Practice for Testing Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines by
6.3 No one shall be allowed in or near the manholes during
testing.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
7. Preparation of the Sewerline
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.09 on Methods
7.1 Where practical, clean the line prior to testing, wet the
of Test.
Current edition approved August 10, 2002. Published October 2002. Originally
pipe surface, and eliminate debris.
published as C 1214–92. Last previous edition C 1214–94 (2000).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05. NOTE 4—The user of this test method is advised that a wetted exterior
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pipe surface is desirable and will produce more consistent test results.Air
8.2 Evacuate air until the internal air pressure of the
may pass through the walls of dry pipe. This can be overcome by wetting
sewerline is lowered by approximately 8 in. of mercury. Close
the pipe. Usually, moisture absorbed from the backfill is sufficient to cope
the valve on the vacuum line and shut off the vacuum pump.
with this situation. If the problem persists, segmental testing of the line
Allow the air pressure to stabilize.
will establish if t
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