Hydrostatic Pressure Leak Testing

[Sparkette]

What industry standard(s) address the methods and proper procedures for hydrostatic pressure leak testing in the US?

 

[BigInch]

Which industry?

In the petroleum and gas pipeline & terminal industry you will have the following,

Legal Requirements,
Liquid Pipelines -> DOT 49 CFR Part 195
Gas Pipelines -> DOT 49 CFR Part 192

Local regulations may apply such as,
California Code of Regulations, Article 5.5, Marine Terminal Oil Pipelines

Code Requirements,
ASME B31.4
ASME B31.8

In addition to which there is the API RP,
API Recommended Practice 1110.

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[dtn6770]

What service, domestic water/sewer, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing...it'll make a difference as to what codes and standards apply.