Pump Testing Safety Rules
Violation of Any of These “Safety Rules” Will Result in Immediate Termination of Pump Test and Access to Pump Test Facility in Future Will Be Denied.
- When manhole covers are removed, yellow manhole guards must be in place.
- Both doors on return chamber must be removed by taking out the hinge pins.
- Once doors to return chamber are removed, at no time can pump test area be left unattended.
- All monitor nozzles must be securely anchored by chains provided by Evendale.
- All water must be returned to test chamber. At no time should water be directed anywhere other than test chamber.
- Only fire department personnel are permitted in test area.
- Testing department must report any damage or defect to equipment or pump test facility to Evendale personnel as soon as it is discovered.
- When pump tests are completed pump area must be returned to pre-test condition.
- OIC from Evendale will check area after tests are completed to insure that no damage has occurred and that all equipment is returned to it’s proper place.