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Vacuum Manhole Test of New Sanitary Sewer Manholes

The document describes vacuum testing procedures for new sanitary sewer manholes. It provides an example inspection report showing manhole test results with manhole numbers, sizes, depths, required minimum test times, starting vacuum levels, ending vacuum levels, and pass/fail results. The testing procedures specify plugging pipe openings, creating a seal between the vacuum base and manhole, drawing a vacuum to 10 inches Hg, and ensuring the vacuum drop is less than 1 inch during the required test period which varies based on manhole diameter and depth.

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Vacuum Manhole Test of New Sanitary Sewer Manholes

The document describes vacuum testing procedures for new sanitary sewer manholes. It provides an example inspection report showing manhole test results with manhole numbers, sizes, depths, required minimum test times, starting vacuum levels, ending vacuum levels, and pass/fail results. The testing procedures specify plugging pipe openings, creating a seal between the vacuum base and manhole, drawing a vacuum to 10 inches Hg, and ensuring the vacuum drop is less than 1 inch during the required test period which varies based on manhole diameter and depth.

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Spotsylvania County Utilities Vacuum Test of New Sanitary Sewer Manholes

600 Hudgins Road 48”, 60”, and 72” Manholes


Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Main: (540) 507-7300
Fax: (540) 898-3674
Email: Utilities@spotsylvania.va.us Inspection Report Form

Project Name: Phase No.:


Contractor:

Minimum Vacuum (in Hg)


Street Name/ MH MH Depth Time
Test Date Inspector MH # Test Result
Specific Location Diameter (in) (ft) Required Start End
(sec)

11/2/18 SC Main Street 2 60 14 90 10” 8.5” Fail


12/3/18 MG Olive Branch Rd. 3 48 10 60 10” 9.5” Pass

See reverse for testing procedures and time specification. Bottom two table entries above represent example tests.

Notes:
Testing Procedure

1. General: Test using air whenever possible prior to backfilling to assist in locating leaks. Make joint repairs on
both outside and inside of joint to ensure permanent seal. Contractor may backfill before testing with the
understanding that any repairs will be made from exterior of manhole. Test manholes with manhole frame set in
place.

2. Plug pipe openings; securely brace plugs and pipe.

3. Inflate compression band to affect seal between vacuum base and structure. Connect vacuum pump to outlet
port with valve open. Draw vacuum to 10 inches of mercury (in Hg) and close valve.

4. Determine test duration for manhole from the following table.

Manhole Diameter (inches)


Depth of Manhole (feet) Time (seconds)
48 60 72
10 or less 60 75 90
Greater than 10 but less than 15 75 90 105
Greater than 15 but less than 25 90 105 120
Over 25 feet – time shown plus 2 seconds per foot of depth
90 105 120
greater than 25 feet

5. Record vacuum drop during test period.

a. If vacuum drop is greater than one inch of mercury during the test period, repair and retest the manhole.
Repeat test and repairs until vacuum drop is less than one inch of mercury during the test period.

b. If vacuum drop is less than one inch of mercury during the test period, discontinue test and accept manhole.

6. Test times for structures other than manholes will be based on the times for manholes of the nearest equivalent
volume or as directed by the Inspector.

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