RPZ FAQs: Testing

What is a valid commissioning/compliance test report?

Before an RPZ valve can be brought into service the local water undertaker will require all newly installed RPZ valves, including replacement RPZ valves, satisfy both on-site commissioning and compliance testing, plus where required flushing and disinfection.

To be considered by the local water undertaker as being valid a test report must be:

Completed, signed and dated by a RPZ tester they consider to be competent using calibrated suitable test equipment
Submitted in an acceptable format
Provide the minimum information required
Be received by the local water undertaker within 10 working days of test – unless the valve fails test in which case specific reporting requirements apply.

For further information please refer to the RPZ AIM.

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