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Module Lessons
Advanced Sanitation & Rainwater Systems
Sanitation Legislation: Parts F, G & H
BS EN 12056 & European Drainage System Types
Primary Ventilated Stack Systems
Air Admittance Valves (AAVs)
Off-Grid Drainage: Cesspools & Septic Tanks
Off-Grid Drainage: Reed Beds
Branch Pipework Design Rules
Macerators: Installation & Operation
Waste Water Lifting Stations
AAV Spacing & Fire Stop Requirements
Calculating Discharge Stack Sizes
Designing Rainwater Systems
Calculating Gutter Sizes
Air Testing Sanitation Systems
Maintaining Macerators & Lifters
Diagnosing Sanitation & Rainwater Faults
Lesson Overview
Air testing verifies the integrity of above-ground sanitary pipework before use. It ensures all joints and seals are airtight to prevent foul sewer gases entering occupied premises.
Learning Objectives
Identify the statutory standards, pressures, and equipment used for air testing sanitary pipework.
Explain the sequential procedure for preparing and conducting an air soundness test.
Apply diagnostic procedures using leak detection fluid to locate and rectify faults following pressure loss.
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