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Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV) Test Report

A Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV) Test Report documents the water, air, or vacuum test of a rough-in drainage, waste, and vent system before it is concealed behind walls or floors. It records the test method, pressure or head height, hold duration, and pass/fail result.

IPC (International Plumbing Code) Sections 312.2 and 312.3 (and 312.4 vacuum test in the 2024 IPC), state/local plumbing codesValid: One-off (no expiry)

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What it covers

  • Pipe material and test stage (rough-in/final)
  • Water test: head height and 15-minute hold
  • Air test: 5 PSI or 10 in Hg for non-plastic piping, 15-minute hold
  • Vacuum test (2024 IPC Section 312.4)
  • Pass/fail result

Who needs a DWV Test Report?

General contractors
Plumbers
Building inspectors
Homeowners (for records)

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Frequently asked questions about DWV Test Report

How is a DWV system pressure tested?
Under IPC Section 312, a completed drain, waste and vent system is tested by water (312.2: each section under at least a 10-foot head of water, held 15 minutes) or, for piping other than plastic, by air (312.3: 5 PSI or 10 inches of mercury column, held 15 minutes). The 2024 IPC adds a vacuum test (312.4: negative 5 PSI or negative 10 inches of mercury, held 15 minutes); the 2021 and earlier editions do not have one. The system must show no leakage before it is concealed.
Can I air-test a plastic DWV system?
No. IPC 312.3 says plastic piping shall not be tested using air. Plastic DWV systems use the water test or, where the 2024 IPC is adopted, the vacuum test in Section 312.4, which is useful where freezing temperatures make a water test impractical. Confirm which edition and method your local jurisdiction accepts.

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