ASTM D5957-98
(Guide)Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
SCOPE
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide the user with a method for testing the watertightness of waterproofing installations applied to horizontal surfaces having a slope not greater than 1/4 in. per ft (2 percent slope) (20 mm/m).
1.2 This guide is intended for waterproofing installation on parking garages and plaza deck type applications over habitable spaces or on elevated structures, but is not intended for use on building roofing systems. Applicable waterproofing membrane installations, which may be tested using this guide, are fully adhered or bonded sheet membranes, liquid or fluid applied membranes, or loose laid sheet membranes.
1.3 The procedures presented here are not intended for use on those waterproofing installation applications that are for long-term water storage or continuously submerged environments, such as swimming pools, fountains, tank liners with hydrostatic pressure, or water storage units (storage period greater than 48 h).
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
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Designation: D 5957 – 98
Standard Guide for
Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5957; 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.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide the user with a 3.1 For definitions of terms relating to roofing and water-
method for testing the watertightness of waterproofing instal- proofing, see Terminology D 1079.
lations applied to horizontal surfaces having a slope not greater 3.2 Definition of Term Specific to This Standard:
than ⁄4 in. per ft (2 % slope) (20 mm/m). 3.2.1 sacrificial sheet—a material used to form a temporary
1.2 This guide is intended for waterproofing installation on seal between a containment assembly and the waterproofing
parking garages and plaza deck type applications over habit- system. The material used for a sacrificial sheet shall not cause
ablespacesoronelevatedstructures,butisnotintendedforuse damage nor be detrimental to the primary system.
on building roofing systems. Applicable waterproofing mem-
4. Summary of Guide
brane installations, which may be tested using this guide, are
4.1 This guide uses a series of temporary containment
fully adhered or bonded sheet membranes, liquid or fluid
applied membranes, or loose laid sheet membranes. assemblies of pond water on horizontal surfaces to determine
the watertightness of waterproofing installations.
1.3 The procedures presented here are not intended for use
on those waterproofing installation applications that are for 4.2 The area to be tested is subdivided as required by the
containment assemblies, and drains within the subdivided area
long-term water storage or continuously submerged environ-
ments, such as swimming pools, fountains, tank liners with are temporarily blocked to prevent water leakage into the
drainage system.
hydrostatic pressure, or water storage units (storage period
greater than 48 h). 4.3 Water is ponded in the subdivided area and maintained
for a minimum period of 24 h. The space below the test
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for location is monitored for leakage during the test period.
information only.
5. Significance and Use
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1 This guide describes the techniques used to test for
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
watertightness of waterproofing installations on horizontal
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
serviceshavingaslopenotgreaterthan ⁄4in./ft(2 %slope)(20
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
mm/m). See also ACI 515.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.2 The structural capacity of the substrate to which the
2. Referenced Documents
waterproofing system is to be installed should be reviewed by
a licensed structural engineer to verify that the loads associated
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing, with the use of procedures described in this guide do not
exceed code and design restrictions. Lateral loads will be
and Bituminous Materials
2.2 ACI Document: imposed on curbs or walls used for containment of the water
during the test procedures and their effect should be accounted
ACI515 GuidetotheUseofWaterproofing,Dampproofing,
Protective, and Decorative Barrier Systems for Concrete for. The effects of equipment, planters, or other movable
objects present within the test area should be considered.
1 NOTE 1—Potable water weighs approximately 62.3 lbs per cubic ft
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-8 on Roofing,
(1000 kg/cubic m) at 71.6°F (22°C) or 5.19 lbs/ft per in. depth (1
Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials and is the direct responsibility of
g/cm /cm depth).
Subcommittee D08.22 on Waterproofing and Damproofing Systems.
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 1998. Published September 1998. Originally
published as D 5957–96. Last previous edition D 5957–96.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04.
Available from the American Concrete Institute, P. O. Box 19150, Redford
Station, Detroit, MI 48219.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
D 5957
5.3 This guide describes a procedure to test for watertight- constructed containment assemblies.
ness of waterproofing installations under ponded water with a 6.4.1 Nominal 2-in. (50-mm) thick by 4 or 6-in. (100 or
short-term hydrostatic head measuring not more than 4 in. (100
150-mm) wide wood members,
mm).
6.4.2 Polyethylene film having a minimum thickness of 6
mils,
NOTE 2—Increasing the amount of water forming a hydrostatic head
6.4.3 Sandbags,
beyond 4 in. (100 mm) of water may be considered provided the impact
of increased loads on the substrate has been reviewed and approved by a 6.4.4 Duct tape,
licensed structural engineer.
6.4.5 Waterproofing membrane materials,
6.4.6 Adhesives and sealants,
5.4 For the purposes of this guide, the installation of the
6.4.7 Scale or similar measuring device, and
waterproofingmembraneandflashingshouldbecompletedand
6.4.8 Extruded or expanded polystyrene insulation boards,
the materials fully cured. Manufacturers should specify a
approximately 12 in. (30 cm) wide.
minimum time period for materials to cure prior to performing
flood test, however, no testing should be performed during the 6.5 Garden Hoses or Firehoses—Standard size.
first 24 h following installation of system materials (48 h min
NOTE 3—Iffirehosesareused,thensetthehoseofaflowdispersersuch
if materials are installed at a time when ambient temperatures
that the nozzle and initial flow are not in direct contact with the
are below 50°F (10°C)).
membrane.
5.5 The additional loads imposed upon the structure during
6.6 Plastic Bucket—Standard wash bucket with bottom
the test period will affect the deflection of structural items. The
panal removed. Four holes measuring approximately 1 in.
effects shall be analyzed by a licensed structural engineer prior
(25.4 mm) diameter equally spaced around the bucket at
to placement of additional loads. Critical locations shall be
approximately 1 in. from the bottom.
monitored during the duration of the test period.
5.6 This guide is not recommended to be used if freezing
7. Procedure
temperatures are expected to occur during the test period.
Ponded water can freeze and become adhered to the water- 7.1 Testing should be performed only after waterproofing
proofing system resulting in pulling or tearing of the flashings membrane and flashings are inspected and any deficiencies
away from the substrate or may break interior corners. repaired.
5.7 The intent of this guide is to provide a measure of 7.2 Testing prior to installation of drainage layer, protection
confidence of the waterproofing installation to remain water- layer, pavers or overburden. (See also Appendix X1.)
tight for the service life of the system, based upon the observed 7.3 If a protection layer is required prior to flood testing, it
performance of the system under ponded water for a limited
is recommended that a temporary protection layer be loose laid
period of time. and removed prior to testing of the waterproofing system.
7.4 Installation of Temporary Containment Assemblies:
6. Materials
7.4.1 Construct containment assemblies to be nondestruc-
tive, nonpenetrating of the waterproofing installation, and
6.1 Drain Plugs—Pneumatically inflatable devices consist-
ing of a rubber ball, draw chain and ring, and preset, built-in easily removable.
pressure relief valve; compression plugs having a screw 7.4.2 Containment assemblies consist of a sacrificial sheet
mechanism; or other standard plumbing fixtures. or a polyethylene sheet adhered to the surface of the water-
6.2 Standard Air Pressure Hand Pump with Hose—Pressure proofing membrane. Seal the sheet as recommended by the
gage is optional. waterproofing membrane manufacturer, or seal it by using a
6.3 Vertical-Sided Shallow Pan. watertightseal,suchasducttapeorsimilarmaterial.Following
6.4 Containment Assemblies—Assemblies to form tempo- completion of the testi
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