Pneumatic testing - additional guidance

Technical Bulletin TB60

Building Engineering Services Association, 2025
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

Series

Technical Bulletin

Abstract

Answers queries and provides additional information relating to BESA publication TR6 which covers pneumatic and hydraulic testing of pipework systems.

History

Relates to TR/6 'Site pressure testing of pipework. Building Engineering Services Association. Guide to good practice. 3rd edition' (BESA, 2017).

Subjects

  • Ducts/flues/pipes
  • Pipes
  • Building services

Publisher History

A trade organisation meeting the needs of building engineering services contractors involved with design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, control and management of engineering systems and services in buildings. It was established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers and has been through a few name changes since, including: Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association (HVCA) and from 2012 it was the known as the Building and Engineering Services Association (BES).

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