ASTM C1214M-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Method (Metric)
Standard Test Method for Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Method (Metric)
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 100 to 900-mm diameter circular concrete pipe sewerlines utilizing gasketed joints.
Note 1: The user of this specification is advised that methods described in this test method 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 SI companion to Test Method C1214.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for specific safety precautions.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C1214M − 19
Standard Test Method for
Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure
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(Vacuum) Test Method (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1214M; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing concrete
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
pipesewerlines,whenusingthenegativeairpressure(vacuum)
Products
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 100 to 900-mm diameter circular concrete
pipe sewerlines utilizing gasketed joints.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—The user of this specification is advised that methods
described in this test method may also be used as a preliminary test to
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
enable the manufacturer or installer to demonstrate the condition of sewer
pipe, see Terminology C822.
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
4. Summary of Test Method
to be increased to allow for the accumulation of leakage when the tested
pipe are incorporated 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.
NOTE 3—Test times tabulated and the rate of air loss in this standard are 5. Significance and Use
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 SI companion to Test Method
C1214.
6. Safety Precautions
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
6.1 Warning—The user of this test method is advised that
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
this test will be dangerous if a line is not prepared properly and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
proper procedures are not followed.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
6.2 Accessmanholesorstructuresmustbeventilatedandair
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
quality continuously monitored.
See Section 6 for specific safety precautions.
6.3 No one shall be allowed in or near the manholes during
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
testing.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
7. Preparation of the Sewerline
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
7.1 Where practical, clean the line prior to testing, wet the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
pipe surface, and eliminate debris.
NOTE 4—The user of this test method is advised that a wetted exterior
pipe surface is desirable and will produce more consistent test results.Air
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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
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of Test. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2019. Published January 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C1214M – 13. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C1214M-19. the ASTM website.
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Designation: C1214M − 13 C1214M − 19
Standard Test Method for
Concrete Pipe Sewerlines by Negative Air Pressure
1
(Vacuum) Test Method (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1214M; 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
100 to 900-mm diameter circular concrete pipe sewerlines utilizing gasketed joints.
NOTE 1—The user of this specification is advised that methods described in this test method 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 SI companion to Test Method C1214.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for specific safety precautions.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
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C924 Practice for Testing Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines by Low-Pressure Air Test Method (Withdrawn 2013)
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.
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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 July 1, 2013Jan. 1, 2019. Published December 2013January 2019. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20092013 as
C1214M – 02C1214M – 13.(2009). DOI: 10.1520/C1214M-13.10.1520/C1214M-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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TABLE 1 Minimum Test Time
Nominal Nominal
T (Time), T (Time),
Pipe Pipe
min/100 m min/100 m
Size, mm Size, mm
100 0.9 525 9.7
150 2.0 600 11.0
200 3.5 675 13.0
250 4.7 750 15.0
300 6.0 825 17
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