4.5 Testing after installation on board
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Assembly - IMO Resolution A.753(18) - Guidelines for the Application of Plastic Pipes on Ships - (adopted on 4 November 1993)Amended by Resolution MSC.313(88) - Annex - Guidelines for the Application of Plastic Pipes on Ships - 4 Installation - 4.5 Testing after installation on board

4.5 Testing after installation on board

  4.5.1 Piping systems for essential services should be subjected to a test pressure not less than 1.5 times the design pressure of the system.

  4.5.2 Piping systems for non-essential services should be checked for leakage under operational conditions.

  4.5.3 For piping required to be electrically conductive, the resistance to earth should be checked. Earthing wires should be accessible for inspection.

Parent topic: 4 Installation
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