METHOD STATEMENT & RISK ASSESSMENT FOR

PRESSURE TESTING WORKS

 Method Statement for Pressure Testing

Purpose
The purpose of this method statement is to make sure that Hydro-static pressure testing of chilled
water piping system is done safely as per client requirements and applicable standards.

Scope of Work
This method statement covers the Hydro-static testing of mild steel pipework at the project and to be
followed for all piping works at site.

Prior to the start of the hydro-static pressure testing all other works on the system shall have been
snagged by construction team and de-snagged and signed off by the quality department.

Pressure Testing Method of Statement

 Permit to work for pressure test to be obtained from safety department.

 All open flanged, valved or screwed ends will be blanked off.
 The fill point will be installed at the lowest point of the system, and a valved vent at the highest
point of the system to be tested. The vent will be piped to a drain point.
 Pressure gauges with valid calibration certificates/stickers will be fitted adjacent to the pressure
pump.
 Pipework will be filled with water sufficiently in advance of the test to allow it to come to
room temperature so that any sweating can evaporate. When the systems sufficiently filled the
vent valve will be opened and allowed to run freely for a period of 5 minutes to ensure all the
air is out of the system, at that point the valve will be closed.
 When the system is full and vented the test rig will be linked to the system and the pressure
increased to the required system test pressure, as required by the specification 1.5 the operating
pressure. When the test pressure is reached the valve at the fill point will be closed for a period
of 15 minutes to stabilize the system, the gauges will be checked to see if any pressure loss has
occurred due to the stabilization, if so the test rig will be applied to bring the system test
pressure back up to the specification requirements. Upon re-pressurization the test rig shall than
be dismantled from the system.
 Care will be taken at this point to record the ambient room temperature of the start and finish
time of the test. The duration of the test will be 24 hours and temperatures should be recorded
frequently.
 A visual inspection of joints will take place during the test period to check for leaks, if any
leakage found the test will be aborted. After the leakage is rectified, the above procedure will
be repeated for a re-test to take place.
 On satisfactory completion of the test, witnessed by the client, the pressure will be released
through the vent pipe. The system then shall be drained. Pressure testing report shall be
witnessed by the client, the pressure will be released through the vent pipe. The system then
shall be drained. Pressure testing report shall be prepared and signed by the client or any other
concerned party.
Health & Safety Requirements

In ordered to ensure that all hydrostatic testing of chilled water works to takes place in a safe manner
the following shall be considered

 Spot safety meeting will be done by competent engineer to the working group.
 Fitting, thread and connections will be checking up for broken or unthreaded parts.
 To make sure everyone in testing area knows that the pressure test will be done and proper tags to
be displayed.
 Ensure that all pipes are fastened properly.
 Warning signs will display in both English and the local language
 Valves operations to be understood by operator before pressure test starts
 Restrict the access for common people to testing area, use communication system for
announcements etc.
 Only authorized persons are allowed to check the pipes during the pressure in progress
 After test is complete the pressure should be released slowly and open all valves once the pressure
is zero, to ensure that there is no pressure trapped anywhere in the system.