Minnesota Administrative Rules

4714.1109 TESTING.

Subpart 1.

Section 1109.1.

UPC section 1109.1 is amended to read as follows:

1109.1 Testing Required. Building storm drainage systems that are new and parts of existing systems that have been altered, extended, or repaired shall be tested in accordance with section 712 to disclose leaks and defects, except as provided in section 1109.2. Any section of the building storm sewer that passes through contaminated soils or contaminated water must be air tested in accordance with section 712.3.

Subp. 2.

Section 1109.2.

UPC section 1109.2 is amended to read as follows:

1109.2 Exceptions.

1109.2.1 Testing is not required for:

(1) outside leaders;

(2) perforated or open drain tile; or

(3) portions of storm drainage system and sewers that are located more than ten feet from buildings, more than ten feet from buried water lines, and more than 50 feet from water wells, and that do not pass through soil or water identified as being contaminated.

1109.2.2 Building storm sewers shall be tested in accordance with section 712 or the Hydrostatic Test Method from the City Engineers Association of Minnesota. The Hydrostatic Test Method, provisions E2 and E3, as specified in Standard Utilities Specifications for Watermain and Service Line Installation and Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Installation, written and published by the City Engineers Association of Minnesota, 2013 edition, is incorporated by reference, is not subject to frequent change, and is available in the office of the commissioner of labor and industry.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 326B.43; 326B.435

History:

40 SR 71

Published Electronically:

January 25, 2016