Got a call to flood test drain and air test svp's on finished 2 storey extention. Apparently builder had been paid and was not returning to do final test.
Took the job on with a quick look at drawings and agreed with client my input would be test and witness by building inspector.
On Friday went to lift manholes which was a nightmare, 5 in all but hey ho. The depth of the lowest manhole around 6 foot.
The whole job is a mess, not to drawing, one internal stack no blow backs on air test, no stub stack, drains leaking no durgo or vent to atmosphere I could go on and on. Other two stacks dropping one fast one slow.
The dilemma for customer is I can offer test to B/inspector and he fails it on water and air tightness and not conforming to regs. Then repair on drains and svps would have to be done which is major, high end bathrooms and wc,s all pipework hidden and drainage dug up and repaired
I said she should sue the builder for all costs incurred, he is not interested as he has been paid.
Your opinions please, thanks
Took the job on with a quick look at drawings and agreed with client my input would be test and witness by building inspector.
On Friday went to lift manholes which was a nightmare, 5 in all but hey ho. The depth of the lowest manhole around 6 foot.
The whole job is a mess, not to drawing, one internal stack no blow backs on air test, no stub stack, drains leaking no durgo or vent to atmosphere I could go on and on. Other two stacks dropping one fast one slow.
The dilemma for customer is I can offer test to B/inspector and he fails it on water and air tightness and not conforming to regs. Then repair on drains and svps would have to be done which is major, high end bathrooms and wc,s all pipework hidden and drainage dug up and repaired
I said she should sue the builder for all costs incurred, he is not interested as he has been paid.
Your opinions please, thanks
